Handmade Christmas Market: Please tell all your friends our Handmade Christmas Market is coming up soon on Sunday 30th of November, in Streete Parish Park, N91 RC43. This one-day event take great time to organise and so much work goes on behind the scenes to make this event beautiful and Special for you and your children to enjoy. There will be over 50 Vendors that consist of local artisans. There is a free visit with Santa, but booking is essential for a visit with the big guy, please text 087 223 9184. Entry is to Market is free. Most importantly all funds earned will go to Barnardo’s Children’s Charity. So, if you can, please come visit us from 11 to 5pm we are so excited to show off this year’s Handmade Christmas Market Theme. Please support small local businesses.
Congratulations: and best wished to Conor Mulligan and girlfriend Rachel, who announced their engagement at the weekend. Conor is son of Mary and Brandan Mulligan, Coolamber. We which the happy couple the very best in their future lives together.
Deepest sympathies: are expressed to David O Connor, Rathowen and Lisryan on the sad passing of his dear mother Lily O’Connor, Ballydorey, Rathowen. Lily passed away peacefully in the company of her loving family. Predeceased by her husband Declan and her two little angels Mary Annie and Patricia. Lily will be sadly missed by her loving family son David, grandson Ryan, granddaughter Kady, daughter-in-law Linda, sister Nancy, Connie and her brother Liam, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours, and friends. May her gentle soul rest in heavenly Peace.
Park Development: The final stages of the Parish Park Development plans, have been on display since Tuesday 28th of October in the hallway of the community centre and will remain on display until Friday 21st November. This is a last chance for you to view the plans and make your observations, recommendations and thoughts know to us on the proposed development. You can do this by filling out a feedback form and posting in the adjoining box. Please note you must put your name and phone number on the feedback slip for this input to be valid. What happens next: The committee along with our architects will review all comments summarizing the public's feedback. We will consider the report and make a final decision to accept or amend it. A final submission will be made public at a meeting later in the month. The plans will them be submitted to Westmeath County Council for approval. Elements of the plans may be submitted at different stages to allow for different funding streams and time constraints over a period of time. If you have any queries or suggestions, I will welcome a call, Kevin 087 1375222 all call’s taken in confidence.
Painting by Points: I’m told that the painting by points held in Murphy’s Lisryan on Friday 14th November, was a great success and much fun was had by all who attended. It was great to here, budding artists in our mists.
HSE Notice: Your free flu and COVID-19 winter vaccines are now available for you. If you are aged 60 or older, you may be at higher risk of serious illness, if you have a flu or COVID-19 infection. It is recommended that you get both vaccines this winter to give yourself the best available protection. To get your vaccines now you can: go to your GP if they are offering winter vaccinations or a participating pharmacy
Vintage Membership: Membership is now doe for 2026 All members must pay before January 1st, 2026, this year’s membership is €50
Book: I have a number of books created by Ian Elliott and Charles Mollan on the work and family of William E Wilson the famous Westmeath and local Astronomer. If you would like a copy, please give me a call 087 1375222
Coolamber ICA guild: The Irish Countrywomen’s Association. The ICA ladies meet up on the first Tuesday of every month in Streete Parish Park at 7 Pm, new members are always welcome to attend and become part of a welcoming and fun organisation which offers support, friendship, personal development, education, and lifelong learning. art crafts cooking, etc. or just want to meet new people. Drop in or call Sinead butler on 0879968138.
Handmade Christmas Market: on Sunday 30th of November
Streete Bowls: All of our teams had home games at the Streete Complex this week. Streete A took on Tyrrellspass and after a thrilling encounter both teams ended up drawing two and a half points each. Streete B went head-to-head with Ardagh and came out convincing winners on a score of four to one. Streete C continued the winning streak beating Mullingar B by four games to one. All of our teams played exceptional bowls on the night. Well done everybody.
Last week, Streete B went head-to-head with Streete C at the Streete Complex.in the Longford Westmeath League last Tuesday night. In a very close and exciting game both teams were level at the break. In the second ends Streete B just got the better of their opponents, eventually winning out 3 to 1 and securing the bonus point. Streete B team 1 Marie Delamere, Pat Kelly, and Francis Butler. Team 2 Eamon Carty, Mary Smith, and Sean Flood. Streete C team 1 Elaine Murtagh, Declan Murtagh and Pat Purcell. Team 2 Pat Hayes, Seamus Moran, and Jimmy Leavy. New members are always welcome at the Bowls Club. We meet every Tuesday night at 8 o'clock.
Social Dancing Friday 28th November: Next month we have the very best on the social dance scene Michael Collins all the way from Cork. Michael has been with us a few times and always attracts a large crowd. We are delighted to welcome him to our stage in Streete for one night only. So please tell your friends and come along for a great night of country and social dance music. Raffle door prizes and lots more all for only €10
Gym Teacher: Paddy Cheevers, will start Spin classes in Streete Parish Park Saturday morning at 9.30. For all levels of fitness. Very enjoyable, and a great way to keep fit. All you need is a towel and water and it's 10 euro. If anyone interested in a circuit class straight after, from 10.15 to 11am or if anyone knows of teams who would like to do a spin or even a teenage spin we could get that going one of the evenings if there is enough interest. For more info, please call 087 1375222.
Community Employment, Streete Parish Park: We are asking anyone who is in receipt of welfare or farm income support to consider joining our community employment team. No qualifications are needed but opportunities are available for you to upskill and work whilst keeping your present benefits and receiving an extra payment. All is asked is that you contribute 19.5 hours flexible per week while enjoying a social and friendly environment with like-minded people. Immediate start and, you don’t need to be from the local area. Call Kevin 087 1375222
Yoga: Class every Wednesday morning by professional mentor Catherine Pacini 9 Am till 10, If you haven’t been to her classes maybe now is a good time to join. Call in for details.
Pickleball: Pickleball has now returned in the community centre, on Monday mornings and is doing very well, why not come along and take part in this easy to play game in great company. 9.30 till 10.30 Am.
Boherquill Ramblers: Last Sunday 16 November, the Ramblers paid a visit to Clonkill GAA Club near Mullingar, followed by a visit to Clonkill's Christmas Fair, we then moved on to Jane's Coffee Shop in Fore who hosted a fitting tribute to Manchan Magan. Thanks to all who attend. The Ramblers met at the canal Harbour in Kilbeggan on Sunday 2 November 2025 for a walk along the abandoned canal which runs the 14km to Ballycommon in County Offaly, although the group were not planning to walk the full distance. A 90-minute walk was on the agenda, enough of a walk to appreciate the countryside in all its autumn colours. The tranquility of the trail was interrupted only briefly by the noise of traffic where the Canal passes beneath the M6 motorway. The Rathowen bog walk which stretches the 4km from Near Rathowen Church to the outskirts of Ballinalack was the Ramblers destination on Sunday 9 November 2025. The out-and-back trail was a bit muddy in places, but it was good to be able to walk off-road for a while. Bright sunshine lit the way along the tree-lined track as well as bringing some warmth too.
On Sunday 23 November 2025 the Ramblers will meet at 2pm at Ballinea near Mullingar for a walk along the Royal Canal.
GYM: Membership includes induction course, access fob and use of the walking track. Costs for 12 months €250 for an adult, €475 for a couple and €180 for students and Oap’s. we have an easy payment option as well online just go to streeteanddistrict.ie and follow the Club force link. To discuss this more or chat about Membership, please call Kevin on 087 1375222
First Saturday Conference in Knock. To mark the 100th anniversary of the First Saturday Apparition in Pontevedra, Spain, there will be a special conference in Knock on the first Saturday in December - December 6th. The day begins with adoration and confessions at 10am in the Reconciliation Chapel. There will be three talks from Bishop John Keenan, Antonia Moffat, and Fr Philip Kemmy in St John's Centre. There will also be the Rosary led by the Children's Rosary group, a 15-minute meditation led by Fr. Marius O'Reilly, as Our Lady requested for the First Saturdays, and time for lunch. At Fatima, Our Lady promised that there would be peace in the world and that many souls would be saved through this devotion. For more details, please visit firstsaturdays.ie
Mass intentions: Remember in your prayers the souls of Paddy and Mary Reilly, Balloo, their daughter Dympna and grandson Scott. whose Anniversary mass was last week. This Coming Saturday, 22nd Nov, Anniversary mass for Nancy Egan Kilmore. Also, Lena and Peter Early, Coolnagun and son’s Micky and Pat Early Coolnagun. Bridie and Stephan O’Hara, Aghamore. Bookings are now being taken, contact Fr. Pierre on 087 6960542
Church Notes St Mary’s, Streete/Rathowen: Masses and Adoration. Mass this Saturday Evening in Boherquill at 8 Pm. Masses this week Boherquill Tuesday 9.30 am, Wednesday Rathowen 9.30 Am Thursday, Rathowen 9.30 Am, adoration 10 to 10.30 Friday, Boherquill, 8 pm with adoration 7 to 8 pm.
NOTES: If you would like to remind us of an upcoming event or would like to have something mentioned in the Streete and District notes, please email [email protected] or call Kevin 087 1375222 before 5 pm Saturday at the latest and remember folks if you don’t tell me I can’t tell them.