Blessing of the graves: Next Saturday June 14th. Blessings will take place in Russagh at 6 Pm and Rahaspic at 7 Pm. Blessing of the graves in Streete Parish will be on June 21st starting at Streete Cemetery at 5 Pm Coolamber 5.30, Boherquill, with mass in the new cemetery at 6 Pm. We ask that you remind your family and relations of the deceased to attend. It would also be a nice gesture if people could donate to the upkeep of the cemeteries, to which volunteers do a great job every year. You are invited to call into the Parish Park afterwards for a cup of tea and catch up with neighbours and families who attend the blessing.
Deepest sympathies: are expressed to Anna-Mai McNamara, Lowertown, Lismacaffrey, on the sad passing of her husband Kieran McNamara, formerly Ballygarvey, Rathowen. Kieran passed away peacefully at his home in the presence of his loving family. Predeceased by his parents Daniel and Mary and baby son Daniel, brothers Alfred, Donal and his sister Angela. Kieran will be Sadly, missed by his loving wife Anna-Mai, daughters, Catherine, Sarah, Marie and Lynda, grandchildren. Sisters Sr. Ann, Patsy and Martha, brothers Pe and Colm, sons-in-law, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, and a wide circle of neighbours and friends. May his gentle soul rest in heavenly peace.
Congratulations: and best wishes to newlyweds, Pauline Parker Streete and Maurice Kelter. Maurice a native of Tralee Co, Kerry is no stranger to Streete and fitted in well to help out at many events over the years. Both Pauline and Maurice, who now live in Australia traveled all the way to celebrate their big day recently. The wedding venue midway between Westmeath and Kerry took place in the Ashley Park House, Nenagh Co, Tipperary where the happy couple along with family and close friends enjoyed a most memorable and beautiful day. Pauline is daughter of John and Philomena Parker Dunamon, Streete, who are delighted to welcome another Son into the family. We wish Pauline and Maurice every happiness in their future plans together and we wish them both a long and happy life filled with great joy riches and good health, a fantastic honeymoon, and a safe return trip to Australia,
First Holy Communion: The celebration of First Holy Communion took place on Saturday. We pray that Lilly, Aoife, Karen, Keyah, Marlie, Emily, Paddy, Zane, Thomas, James, Jayden, Zack, and Benjamin will find the love of god and God will watch over them and guide them through life.
Active Retirement: The Glorious sunshine welcomed Streete Active Retirement Group as we arrived at the Bord Bia Bloom 2025 festival in the Phoenix Park on Monday Last. It felt like the first day of summer as the warm sunshine shone down, along with the sweet smell of sunscreen filling the air. This is our groups second visit to bloom in recent years and as always, we praised the “great vibe” and the inspirational exhibits on display. As we marveled at the many Designer gardens, cookery demonstrations and all that was on offer, some of our group, were busy scouting for ideas for the future development and enhancement of grass spaces around our Parish Park. Asking questions and showing a great interest in wildflowers that would create a symphony of organic growth which would be low or no maintenance I quickly realised I had never seen so many beautiful flowers on display, each with a charter of their own and ones that seem to attract the humble bumblebee in numbers. While walking around I chanced to ask a few questions of a couple who were being interviewed by a news reporter, the couple were only too willing to engage in a conversation, I was astounded to find they had a great knowledge of our local boglands in Longford Westmeath and stop off in Feerick’s Rathowen regularly while passing through. these very inspiring people offered to come to our parish park and take a look around and perhaps lend us some ideas, and as I said to them if nothing else it would be a great honour to have a Chelsea and Bloom Flower Show winner visit our community. The food halls and Garden supply centres as always offered some of our eager beavers some great last day value specials and as we loaded up the bus, we made our way back to Streete. Our Chairman Francis Butler would like to say thank you to our group for attending and a special word of thanks to Alan Salmon Bus Company for providing safe and comfortable transport for our day out. Next trip coming up soon.
Birthday: Happy birthday to Breda Sullivan, Kilmore who celebrated a milestone birthday last weekend. On behalf of the community we wish Breda, great health and happiness into the future with joy in abundance.
SOCIAL DANCING: messages of great praise were received last week from dancing fans who attended our social dance on Friday, May 30th, Kieran Donohue all the way from Galway, kept our dancers on the floor all night long with many old-time greats and some new up beet country music. Kieran will be back with us at a later date. Next month we have Award winning Country Music Star, Stuart Moyles. Steward has earned a reputation for putting on a great show. so, remember to tell all your dancing fans. Stuart Moyles for one night only for your enjoyment in Streete Parish Park. Friday June 28th. Doors open from 9.00 till Late. Admission only €10
Vintage Launch night: Last Sunday evening seen the club host their official launch of the Streete Vintage weekend in Murphy’s Crossroads Inn Lisryan. The event coincided with a cheque presentation to the Irish Cancer Society of funds raised at our Cars and Coffee event last March. The event was in memory of Anne Creamer R.I.P. Anne worked at our community centre for over 20 years and is greatly missed by all who knew her. A special word of thanks to Mary McBrien who was Anne’s work colleague for accepting the presentation cheque on behalf the Creamer family. We were delighted to say we raised €4,605 which will go to support palliative care by the Irish Cancer Society. Thanks to Pauline, Gerry and all the staff at the Crossroads Inn for all their hospitality. Thanks to Ray Montana who had the dance floor filled all night and to Declan and Willie on the BBQ. Thanks to Mitchell Meats in Mohill for sponsoring the burgers and the McGlynn family for sponsoring burger buns and salads. All funds raised from the BBQ & the raffle are going to Longford Sub Aqua who will have a display at the show on the 29th of June. We look forward to seeing you all then.
Parish Park Development Plan: Our architects are proposing a public consultation on the first week in July. This will allow you to come view the plans and have your say in what you would like the development to look like. This Development is a shared vision and a roadmap that will guide us in securing future funding to enhance our community centre, sports field, and parkland for generations to come. It is now up on our Facebook page and on full view on our website streeteanddistrice.ie We ask that you take a look and feel free to leave a comment which will help us in the final consultation with our architects, as always you can call me on 087 1375222 to discuss further.
Pickleball: Has really taken off on Monday mornings at the community centre and proving to be a great way of meeting up with people. The game is suitable to all ages and enjoyed by our active retirement group so much they are asking you to come along and try a game. The game is noncompetitive, and any fitness level can take part, drop in have a look and try your hand and chat over a cup of tea afterwards. 10 until 11.30
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: On Sunday 1 June 2025 the Ramblers enjoyed a delightful summer’s afternoon walk near Kilbeggan along part of the abandoned canal that runs from Kilbeggan Harbour to Ballycommon. Some of the group chose to walk the return leg in dappled sunshine under the trees on the grassy side of the canal, past the idyllic scene of an old, thatched farmhouse and stone outbuildings with a hedge full of sweet pea flowers and fragrant roses, and lots of wild daisies underfoot. On Sunday 15 June 2025 the Ramblers will walk at Ballinafid. Cars will meet at 2pm in the car park on the side road signed for Ballinafid Lake on the N4 opposite the Multyfarnham turn-off (The Covert). Boots are advised for this boardwalk and forest trail walk. The Ramblers were delighted to hear that their Vice-Chair Declan Leonard recently received the Cathaoirleach's Award as Westmeath Person of the Year. Congratulations to all the Award nominees, especially Kevin Brady of Streete Parish Park who we are proud to call a friend and supporter of the Ramblers. Melkernagh Bog near Lismacaffrey was the setting for the Ramblers walk on Sunday 25 May 2025. Deirdre Leavy led the way out along the Lismacaffrey to Granard road for a short distance before turning off the road into the bog. A combination of a couple of kilometers of bog roads and side roads led the group on an enjoyable afternoon’s walk with the rain even holding off until the post-walk refreshments were almost finished. Thank you to Deirdre for leading the walk. On Sunday 8 June 2025 the Ramblers will walk in Rathowen bog. Cars will meet at 2pm at the start of the walk on the Rathowen to Streete Road near Rathowen church. See boherquillramblers.ie for more information.
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
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.
Mass intentions: Remember in your prayers the souls of Bernard Smith and DFM of The Smith Lee, Family, whose anniversary mass was last week. This coming Friday Birthday remembrance of Thomas O’Sullivan. 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.