Club Notes
Streete Vintage Club
Unfortunately, due to issues beyond our control our Cars & Coffee meet scheduled for last Sunday morning 8th March had to be called off due to issues beyond our control. We apologize wholeheartedly to anyone who had planned to attend or had travelled for the event. We also want to apologise to many of the locals who had baked goods, donated raffle prizes, or offered their services in any way shape or form. We do hope to reschedule to a date in the future.
Boherquill Ramblers
The Ramblers walked at Ballinea on Sunday 1 March 2026, the first day of spring. After walking along the Canal towpath from Ballinea to Clonmore on the outskirts of Mullingar, most of the group took the option of returning to Ballinea along the Old Rail Trail.
There were a few ducks at Ballinea as usual at that location, probably attracted by the chance of some food from visitors to this popular walking area. A couple of swans were also resting on the towpath.
On Sunday March 15, 2026, the Ramblers will walk at Ballinafid. Cars will meet at 14:00 (2 PM) at the car park on the road signed for Ballynafid Lake off the N4 opposite the Multyfarnham turn-off (The Covert). Boots are advised for this boardwalk and forest trail walk. Visit: Boherquill Ramblers.
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 19:00 (7PM), new members are always welcome to attend for more info call Sinead Butler on (087) 996 8138.
Community Notices
GYM
For many Members your membership is now due for renewal. To discuss this more or chat about Membership, please call Kevin (087) 137 5222.
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) 644 9500 or Kevin (087) 137 5222 or download the Streete Parish Park App from Apple Store or Google Play Store.
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 (087) 430 9096 for further details.
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. Call School on (043) 668 5233 or Email: [email protected]
Congratulations
Congratulations & Best Wishes Laura Pakenham
To Laura Pakenham from Lisryan on the launch of her new book, Irish: History and Culture through Language. Laura, who is well known for sharing her love of Gaeilge on TikTok and as a presenter on TG4, was proudly supported by her parents, Robert, and Clair, and brother Robert Junior at her book launch in Charlie Byrne’s Bookshop in Galway City recently.
This wonderful book explores 200 Irish words and phrases and what they reveal about the culture and history of Ireland. You don’t need to be fluent in Irish to appreciate the beauty of this book. Written in English, it explores the Irish language and brings it to life in a vibrant and engaging way from cover to cover.
The book would make a beautiful gift and is available in most good bookstores. For local people, the shop in Lisryan also has copies available for sale at only €15. Best of luck to Laura with the book, and congratulations on such a fantastic achievement.
Upcoming Events
Social Dance
Next month we have an all-time favorite group Magic Moments, the lads always provide a fantastic night of live entertainment. So, tell all your dancing friends Streete Parish Park is the place to be on Friday night 27th of March. Doors open at 9 pm, raffle and super served all for only €10.
Line Dancing Classes
Rathowen Community Centre on Tuesday’s mornings 11 AM to 12 PM for more information call (087) 221 3261.
Lisryan Tidy Towns BBQ
Lisryan Tidy Towns are hold a family day with free BBQ on March 22nd from 15:00 (3 PM) till 18:00 (6 PM) all welcome to attend.
Yoga Classes
Yoga class every Wednesday morning by professional mentor Catherine Pacini 09:00 AM till 10:00 AM, 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. 10:00 AM till 11.30 AM.
Daffodil Day Coffee Morning
Linda Butler, tells me; the annual Daffodil Day and coffee morning is on Friday 20th of March in Streete Parish Park from 10 AM until 2 o’clock. We ask that you please come out to support and contribute to this very worthy cause. We look forward to meeting new and familiar faces for a chat over a cup of tea or coffee along with some beautiful culinary delights.
If you can't make the morning, please put an envelope with your donation marked Daffodil day in the Parish Park letterbox and we will gladly forward it to Linda and Janet. Thank you.
Masses
Mass Intentions
Remember in your prayers the soul of Luke Kiernan Boherquill and Maggie Kerrigan, Barradrum, whose Anniversary mass were last Saturday. Bookings are now being taken, contact Fr. Pierre on 087 6960542.
Church Notes
- Lent began last Wednesday. Mass will be offered a 7.30 on each Wednesday and will alternate between Boherquill and Rathowen. The normal 9.30 mass will continue as usual.
- St Mary’s, Streete/Rathowen Masses & 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 20:00 (8 PM).
Masses this week
- Boherquill Tuesday 09.30 AM.
- Wednesday Rathowen 09.30 AM.
- Thursday, Rathowen 09.30 AM.
Adoration
- Boherquill, 20:00 (8 PM) with adoration 19:00 (7 PM) to 20:00 (8 PM).
- 10:00 AM to 10.30 AM Friday.
Confirmation
- The sacrament of confirmation will take place in St Mary’s Rathowen on the 25th of March when 23 members of the parish will be confirmed by Bishop Connell.