BIG BREAKFAST MORNING: We would like to remind you that the Big Breakfast morning fundraiser is coming up this Sunday 23rd February, in Streete Parish Park. Tickets are now on sale and one of our committee volunteers will be calling to your house in the coming weeks. Adult €10 Family €30 under 8 free All funds raised go towards the costs of keeping our Community Centre open. The Breakfast morning is a great way to meet up with neighbours and friends. It is also a great way to bring family members together who often don’t get a chance to meet because of other commitments. Tickets will be on sale over the coming weeks. If you would like to buy tickets in advance to send to family or friends, please call Declan 086 8123514 James 086 3125876, Kevin 087 1375222
Streete Parish Park Community Centre: We are asking if anyone who has recently come to live in our community or is not already bought a share in our community centre to come forward and fill out a Shareholder application. This is a simple task and offers you a great opportunity to become involved in how this wonderful facility is run now and into the future. Shares are only €100 and allows each household to have a voice and enable you to vote at our AGM. For some it will offer a grounding to our community, for others an opportunity to become involved in future planning and development of our community centre and its parklands. Please contact myself or any committee member. Kevin 087 1375222 Please note, our AGM will take place on Sunday 2nd of March.
Deepest sympathies: are expressed to
Medjugorje pilgrimage 2025: 8th of October until 15th. Flying from Knock Airport to Mostar.
875 euros pp sharing includes flights, transfers, meals, and accommodation. 50euros early discount if booked and deposit paid before 31st of January. Contact Jeremiah Nally 0874309096 for further details.
Valentine's day: For all those who need an annual reminder, Valentine’s Day is next Friday 14th giving you the opportunity for a whole weekend of romance, making unforgettable romantic moments with your nearest and dearest. Happy Valentine’s Day one and all.
Cars and Coffee: Streete Parish Park in conjunction with Streete Vintage club, are holding a Cars/ Coffee & Chat morning on Sunday 9th of March from 9 Am till 1 Pm in memory of Anne Creamer, all proceeds from the event will go to aid Cancer support services. Any queries contact Eamonn 087 1470280 or kevin 087 1375222.
New Baby: Congratulations and best wishes to Debbie and Eamon Duignan, Boherquill, on the birth of their baby boy, Dáire, who arrived into the world safe and well on Tuesday 14th Of January, Dáire is little brother to twin sisters Caoimhe & Cara and is looking forward to cuddles and hugs from excited grandparents Tommy and Denise Stell and Duignan grandparents in Cornafean Co, Cavan. We welcome baby Dáire into the world and wish Debbie and Eamon, every happiness in their new home in Boherquill, may their lives be filled with great health, many laughs and toped off with loads of very special moments.
Daramona House: It’s great to hear Longford Harriers are holding a Point-to-Point race meeting in Daramona House on Sunday 16th of March. The first of six races will start at 1pm and finish around 5 pm. Linda Gallagher County Secretary tells me the roads around the village will be quite busy for the duration of the event, for ore info you can call her on 087 7588279
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
Streete Bowls Club: Both teams were in action this week. Streete A travelled to Tyrrellspass but had no luck on the night only managing to draw one game. Our B team had a home game against Athlone at the Streete Complex. They played champagne bowls on the night ending up winning three games and the bonus point. The final score was 4-1 in favour of Streete B. Streete B Team 1 Mick McLoughlin, Pat Hayes and Michael Gillen. Team 2 Phyllis Martin, Mary Smith, and Seamus Moran. New members are always welcome at Streete Complex every Tuesday night.
Streete Vintage Club: The Longford branch of the Midlands motor club are looking forward to holding the 1st round of the rally championship which will take to the back roads around the local Longford area, The weekend will kick off with a ceremonial start on Saturday evening March 1 at Rally HQ is the Longford Arms Hotel where all are welcome to come and view the competing cars and get an up close view of Josh McErlean, and his car, fresh in from his World Rally Championship Rally in Monte Carlo. The entry list features a mix of national and international talent “The Streete Vintage wish the organisers, Drivers and rally fans well and that everyone drives safely and enjoy the rally. Club members will be in attendance to promote our vintage show on Sunday June 29th.
M4 Update: The site surveys are now completed, and the initial design can now be progressed to reach a level of maturity where informed discussions can take place, the Project Team will consult with directly impacted landowners in relation to the initial design and its impact on land and property. Thereafter, feedback will be considered, and amendments may be made, where feasible, before finalising the design. For more info go to: n4mullingartolongford.ie/