Meeting Rathowen: A meeting will be held in Rathowen community hall, to discuss road safety in Rathowen and Ballinalack on April 16th at 8 Pm. You are invited to discuss your concerns.
Breading Event: A meeting of special guests, advisers and dairy farmers will be held at 11 Am on April 15th at Eugene Fitzpatrick’s farm, Lisryan. Topics of discussion, heard management on the lead up to breading season, maximizing genetic gain, etc. for more info contact Eugene.
Granard Book town Festival: Celebrating all things books, the festival is coming to Granard next weekend, bringing speakers, writers, and artists to the town from all over from April 11th to 13th starting at 8 pm. All welcome
Park Development: The overview Plan of the Park lands which were unveiled at our AGM, have been on display in the hall of our community centre for a number of weeks now and has brought back some very positive feedback. I have relayed on the feedback to the architects who are now completing the future development plan of the hall. This high-quality design plan will focus on key cross cutting themes such as climate action, sustainable development, social inclusion, and healthy place-making. It is also a blueprint which can be used now and for future generations as a masterplan. When the plans are complete, we will hold an open meeting with the architects to fine line anything which may not have been realised. If you have any queries or suggestions, I would welcome a call, Kevin 087 1375222 all call’s taken in confidence.
Consultation: I would welcome members of any sports club using the Community centre to contact me so as I can gather information on the wants and needs of those using the facilities and urgent work that needs to be included in the future development. I fully understand our Doors and floor are high on the list, so to prioritise work and start getting quotes, I ask your help. We now have a full working committee who are devoted and willing to assist and help make this community centre great again. Kevin 087 1375222
SOCIAL DANCING: Next month April 25th we have Michael Collins all the way from Cork, playing a great mix of country and social dance Music for your enjoyment. A brilliant night of Dancing is guaranteed. Doors open from 9.00 till Late.
COMMUNITY ALERT: Streete Watch Membership to your local Community Alert Scheme is now due for renewal. The cost of being in our group is only €10 per which is fantastic value. Our funds are limited so we ask your help us to keep our group going. volunteers are invited to help. For further information please call Kevin 087 1375222 or Paula 087 9680739
Active Retirement Group: Westmeath Community Development will be holding their annual event in Bloomfield House Hotel on Monday 19th of May. This is a great day out with lots of information on services available for people with Disabilities and Older People within our group. I encourage people to go, Transport will be provided if booked in time, please call kevin 087 1375222 to book a place. Light lunch provided.
Wanted: Anyone interested in playing chess or draughts please let me know, I have been in contact with a volunteer who has offered to pass on his skills to help beginners or play a match up game with experienced players, to see if the game might take off locally. Please call me 087 1375222
School Transport: A reminder to parents,Applications are opening soon for School Year 2025/2026 on the SchoolTransport Family Portal. buseireann.ie
St Fintan’s National School: Enrolment Forms for new pupils for the school year 2025/2026
are now available at the school. School Telephone No. 043 6685233 Email: [email protected]
Boherquill Ramblers: It was almost like a summer’s day when the Ramblers met in Newtownforbes for their walk on Sunday 30 March 2025. Marita MacNerney and Sheevaun Cody led the group on a loop walk which included the impressive Newtownforbes Trail which was established a few years ago. The Trail passed through a couple of forest areas with a fairy garden, seating and beehives set up for the summer. At one location an attractive wooden shelter had been built among the trees. These features are all a great credit to the work of the local community. Thank you to Sheevaun and Marita for leading the walk. On Sunday 13 April 2025 the Ramblers will meet at 2pm in Ballynacargy for a walk beside 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
Mass intentions: This Saturday Lily and Jack Carty, Lisryan also months mind mass for Margaret Kerrigan, Barradrum. Mass Bookings are now being taken, contact Fr. Pierre on 087 6960542 Offertory Envelopes for 2025 are ready for collection.
Dates to Remember: Next Sunday is Palm Sunday, which marks the first of holy week. This year we invite you to bring your own Palm to be blessed. We will have Palm available to bring home. 20th of April Easter Sunday. First holy communion 8th June. Blessing of the graves in Russagh and Rahaspic will take place on June 14th. Blessing of the graves in Coolamber, Boherquill and Streete will be on June 21st with mass in the cemetery at 8 Pm.
Church Notes St Mary’s, Streete/Rathowen: Masses and Adoration. Mass this Saturday Evening in Boherquill at 8 Pm. Masses this week Boherquill Tuesday 7.00 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.