Club Notes
Streete Wildlife Club
A reminder that a great night is coming up on Friday 6th February, in the Crossroads Inn Lisryan. A chance for you to sample some wildlife-inspired cuisine focuses on local, seasonal, and wild ingredients that offer intense, natural flavors. Chef on the night will be well know, Gerard Crowe who will prepare, Pheasant, Wild Duck, Partridge, Woodcock, Wood Pigeon, and Venison, all of which is locally harvest by the members of the club, music on the night by the popular local band, the Humdingers.
Draw on the night with 1st Prize Full HD Smart TV, plus other valuable prizes. Tickets for the Draw can be got from any club member. Tickets are €5 each or a book of 5 for €20. All the proceeds from this event will be donated to St. Fintan’s National School Lismacaffrey.
Active Retirement
You are welcome to drop in any Thursday morning from 11am until 12.30pm. to sample what our Active retirement mornings are all about. It was great to see so many people turn out for our first drop in morning of the new year. Chairman Francis Butler asked for a moments silence to reflect on the passing of our deceased friends since our last meeting Lots of ideas and items were discussed.
Our first trip away this year will be on Tuesday February 24th to the Cavan Museum in Ballyjamesduff, if you would like to come along, please call Kevin 087 1375222. We invite you to try your hand at the very popular Pickleball game, which takes place every Monday at 10 till 11.30.
To support our group we will hold a Table quiz in the crossroads in Lisryan on Friday 13th of February, so please help us by spreading the great news, If you are interested in coming with us to Bloom on Friday 29th of May please let us know asap so we can arrange a bus to bring extra people. Kevin 087 1375222
Longford Women's Link
Longford women's link are running a FREE programme. STEPPINGSTONES. A roadmap for women parenting independently, this will help to grow your skills, in Business, IT and Administration. If you think this might be for you join our face-to-face sessions every Thursday morning from 10am to 12pm.
For further information please contact Kathleen Dowd, Director of Programmes, Longford Women’s Link, 043 3341511, [email protected].
Boherquill Ramblers
The Ramblers met at Sonna National School between Mullingar and Ballynacargy on Sunday 25 January 2026 for a walk beside the Royal Canal. They walked towards Ballynacargy and turned back about 1.5 km from the village. A couple of the locks which were passed along the way had beautifully restored stone lock-keeper’s cottages.
The trees beside the canal were reflected in the calm water as the cool wind of previous days had eased. On Sunday 8 February 2026 the Ramblers will meet at 2pm in the car park behind Dealz in Longford town for a walk along the abandoned canal which was built to link the town with the Royal Canal. See boherquillramblers.ie
Coolamber ICA Guild
The Irish Country women’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.
New History Call
Some time ago, I invited anyone with an interest in our local heritage to come together with the aim of creating a new multi-volume book on the history of our parish. The vision is an in-depth work that explores our story from the earliest times through to the last century, encompassing archaeology, townlands, military history, ecclesiastical history, and all that has shaped our community over generations.
This project will also follow the stories of love, war and adventure of people who left our parish for far-off places, and who still retain a strong connection with home today. It will be an opportunity for everyone to tell their story in their own way, representing our schools, our children, young people, the old and every household that feels they have something to contribute — from the cradle to the grave.
Our last book, launched in 2013, was a fantastic success. It formed the foundation for the largest gathering our parish has ever seen. I hope this new project will once again bring people together and provide the reason for another great gathering in the coming years, with collaboration and community spirit at its heart.
The response to the initial call was very positive, and I am delighted to say that a core group is now forming. If you would like to be part of this exciting venture — whether as a researcher, writer, storyteller, collector of photographs or memories, or simply as someone with an interest — you are very welcome to get involved. Call Kevin 087 1375222.
Community Notices
St. Fintan's N.S. Lismacaffrey - Enrolling for 2026
Enrolment Forms for new pupils for the school year 2026/2027 are now available at the school. School telephone number (043) 668 5233 Email: [email protected]
Gym
For many Members your membership is now due for renewal. To discuss this more or chat about Membership, please call Kevin on 087 1375222.
Gift Voucher
Gift Voucher for Streete Parish Park. Vouchers and can be redeemed against walking track membership, Gym membership renewal, Bingo books, Lotto etc.. You can purchase the vouchers from €10 to €500 from Steven 087 6449500 or Kevin 087 1375222 or download the Streete Parish Park App from Apple Store or Google Play Store.
Streete Parish Park Community Centre
New Fire Safety Doors
We are delighted to see the long-awaited new fire safety doors being installed in the Parish Park. The old doors served their purpose well but did not conform to new modern safety standards and let in a lot of cold air. The new doors will be finished of in the coming week with draft and air tightness testing. It is amazing how inefficient the old doors had become, you can really feel the difference in the hall already. We are grateful to receive a grant to cover the cost from Local Government and thanks Padder Brady, Serchek, Mullingar and his team of local installers who have done a terrific job. Next phase is the installation of a new front door which is ongoing as we speak.
Upcoming Events
Social Dance
Chris Dallat, was our star performer last Friday night, who as always provided a great night of social dancing. A moments silence was observed on the sad passing of our dear friend and great supporter, Eamonn Brennan, Roscommon, also, Antony McGuire brother of Chrissy Gaynor and Enda Connell to whom we express our deepest sympathies.
May their gentle souls rest in heavenly peace. Next month we have another very popular entertainer,Kieran McAree all the way from Donegal. Kieran always provide a fantastic night of live entertainment. Tell all you dancing friends Streete Parish Park is the place to be on Friday night 27thof February. Doors open at 9 pm, raffle and super served all for only €10.
Table Quizz
Streete Active Retirement Group are holding a quiz night in the crossroads in Lisryan on Friday 13th of February, all proceeds to aid the group progression. Table of 4 €40 Raffle prizes on the night. We would greatly apsheatte donations and help on the night. Please come along and support.
Big Breakfast
A reminder our Big Breakfast morning fundraiser is coming up on Sunday 22nd of February in Streete Parish Park. This extraordinarily successful social gathering scene over three hundred breakfast’s being served last year and our hall packed with family, neighbours, and friends from start to finish.
We are grateful to everyone who have supported this event in the past and hopes we will get the same support this year. All funds raised go towards the costs of keeping our Community Centre open. The Breakfast morning is a fantastic way to meet up with neighbours and friends. It is also a wonderful way to bring family members together who often do not get a chance to meet because of other commitments.
Tickets will be on sale in the coming weeks. If you would like to buy tickets in advance to send to family or friends, the cost is €12.50 per person or a family = 2 adults and 2 children under 12 for only €40 please contact any committee member or call Declan 086 8123514 James 086 3125876, Steven 087 6449500 or Kevin 087 1375222
Walk
Fun Run Walk. Keep an eye on notes for an upcoming date to be arranged.
Medjugorje Group Pilgrimage 2026
Medjugorje Group Pilgrimage 2026 14th-21st of October Knock to Mostar 7 nights includes flights transfers, accommodation. Breakfast & Dinner 865 pp sharing increase to 915 euros after 30th of Jan. 200 euros deposit required to avail of discount. Spiritual Directors; Fr. Pj Hughes & Fr. Jomon. Contact Jerry Nally 0874309096 for further details.
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, is on every Monday mornings and is doing very well, why not come along and take part in this easy to play game in great company. 10 Am till 11.30 Am.
Condolences
Deepest Sympathies Christy Salmon & Family
Deepest sympathies are expressed to Christy Salmon and family, Salmon Bus & Coach Hire, Castlepollard on the sad passing of his wife Mary Salmon, nee Fagan, Castlegrove, Castlepollard. Mary will be sadly missed by her loving husband Christy, sons Alan and Shane, her mother Annie and sister Valerie, brothers Edward, Michael, Martin and Darren, brothers and, sisters-in-law, daughter-in-law, nieces, nephews, aunt, uncles, cousins, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends. May her gentle soul rest in peace.
Deepest Sympathies Fr Joe McGrath
Deepest sympathies are expressed to Fr Joe McGrath, Mullahoran, formally PP of Boherquill and Rathowen, on the sad passing of his uncle. Rev Fr Michael McGrath, SAM, Blackrock, Cork and late of Ratharney, Abbeyshrule, who passed away peacefully, Fr Michael will be sadly missed by his brother Joe, Navan, his sister Kathleen, in Wicklow. And Sr. Eileen, nieces, nephews, relatives, and a large circle of friends, May his gentle soul rest in heavenly peace.
Deepest Sympathies Fiona Gettings & Family
Deepest sympathies are expressed to Fiona Gettings and family, Lisryan on the sad and untimely passing of her dear father Michael Blessington, Rhyne Rock, Coolcor, Granard and extended family Marie Reilly Clonca Edgeworthstown and all the Blessington family. Michael will be Sadly missed by his loving wife Settie (Rose), sons Niall, David (Annie) and daughter Fiona Mickey was a hard-working man who had a great head for business and with the great support of his wife Settie, provided huge employment in the area over the past 30 years. May his gentle soul rest in heavenly peace.
Masses
Mass Intentions
Remember in your prayers the souls of our dear friend, neighbours and supporters of our community who have passed on to their eternal reward. Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord,and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. Amen. No Intentions this week. Bookings are now being taken, contact Fr. Pierre on 087 6960542.
Church Notes St Mary’s, Streete/Rathowen: Masses and Adoration
Church Notes St Mary’s, Streete/Rathowen: Masses and Adoration. 2026 Offertory Envelopes for each household are ready for collection, Pick up you contribution pack on the front seat in the church. 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.