Club Notes
Gym Membership Update
Thank you to everyone who joined our gym last year. We appreciate your continued support. Many memberships are now due for renewal, we thank those who have already renewed. Our new online payment system is currently being finalised on our website and will be available soon.
In the meantime, memberships can still be renewed by cash or cheque or directly into our bank. A renewal reminder will be sent shortly. Thank you again for being part of our community gym. We hope you are enjoying the facilities, and we always welcome your feedback on future improvements, areas for development, or recommendations for prospective new members.
If you would like to discuss anything, please feel free to contact Kevin Brady on (087) 137 5222 in complete confidence.
Streete Active Retirement Group
We are delighted with the response to our upcoming outing to Roscommon next Tuesday. A full bus will leave the Parish park at 08.30AM to arrive Rathcroghan visitor centre - tea and scones and tour of the museum from there we will make the journey to Strokestown house for tour of house, famine museum and gardens followed by lunch in the Percy French Hotel and then to Elphin Windmill for tour and complimentary tea and biscuits this is a very full days outing and one which will be very memorable.
We expect to Arrive back Streete Parish Park approx. 19:00 (7PM). This trip will be followed up later in the year with a trip to Dublin for a guided tour of the Jeanie Johnston ship to learn more of their gruelling story and the journey across the ocean for the thousands of Irish people who fled the Famine and embarked on a treacherous voyage in the hope of a better life in North America.
Boherquill Ramblers
The Ramblers visited Mullaghmeen Forest on Sunday 3rd May 2026. The devastation of Storm Eowyn is still all around on the road into the car park, but wide-ranging views have opened up towards Loughcrew and its neighbouring hills. More sunlight can now reach the forest floor and a profusion of wildflowers such as bluebells and primroses lined the trails. The birds singing in the trees completed the setting of the forest in high spring.
On Sunday 17th May 2026 the Ramblers will meet at the start of the Rathowen Bog walk on the Rathowen to Streete Road near Rathowen church for an out and back walk in the bog. Boots are recommended for this walk. Visit: Boherquill Ramblers Walking Club website.
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
Scam Alert
Reports from other areas of Bogus Gardeners Cold Calling, proclaiming to do wonderful work, showing you photos of work done and asking for upfront payments. This work will never get done leaving you out of pocket. You are advised to turn these people away and report to Gardai and make it known to us in the group they are in the area.
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.
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.
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.
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]
Local Honesty Box Cake Shed Opening
Best of Luck to Debbie Duignan who is setting up** a new honesty-box cake shed, from her home in Boherquill, on the new line road N91 A3EX, Debbie’s, Countryside Bakes, will be brining you a delicious selection of homemade treats right on your doorstep in our local community. The shed will open for the first time on Saturday, 23rd May, and will be stocked every Saturday and Sunday from 09:00AM. Pop by to pick up some freshly baked goodies, support a local venture, and treat yourself to something sweet for the weekend!
Darkness into Light
It’s never too late to support. If you could not make our walk, you can put your donation in an envelope and post in the Parish Park Letterbox, we will gladly add to the fund or support local woman, Denise Tighe who is doing a fundraiser for the event, click into the link to donate. Visit: Streete & Local Communities.
Fundraising & Games
Streete Parish Park Lotto
After more than 20 years of successful draws, Streete Parish Park committee has announced that its long-running bi-weekly lotto will come to an end. The decision follows declining ticket sales, a lack of volunteer support, and a desire to introduce a fresh initiative for the community.
In its place, a new 50/50 draw will be launched in the coming weeks. While the transition to a new digital system is underway and new envelopes are being printed, you can continue to purchase lotto envelopes as usual, with all entries to be included in the new draw format.
The committee expressed sincere thanks to all who have supported the lotto over the past two decades and hopes the community will continue its support by taking part in the new 50/50 game.
New 50/50 Draw
Streete Parish Park Committee are delighted to announce our new fundraising initiative for 2026! Along with Clubspot we have launched an online portal to buy tickets for our 50/50 draw! Whatever amount of money is raised at the time of the draw, will be split 50/50 between the winner and Streete Parish Park.
All money raised will go directly into the upkeep of our community centre and future development. Our draws will be held regularly, the first one being Monday 18th of May.
Upcoming Events
Yoga Classes
Yoga class every Wednesday morning by professional mentor Catherine Pacini 09:00AM till 10:00AM, 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. 10:00AM till 11.30AM.
Darkness Into Light
The quiet strength of our community, the power of hope and the importance of speaking openly about mental health were all to the fore at Streete Parish Park on Saturday morning last, The now annual event seen onwards of 60 people setting off at 04.15 AM. to walk the 5 laps of our walking track to awake the darkness into light, sending out a powerful symbol of hope for those struggling with suicidal thoughts or self-harm, while supporting families and communities affected by the loss of a loved one to soon.
On behalf of our community we thank, Gerry, Aine and Denise for organising the event and the people who came out to the walk and donated so generously and anyone who helped in anyway to make this another successful fundraising event. So far, the event has raised €1266.20.
I ask you please if you know anyone who maybe struggling a little with life to pass on this really important message. That it’s ok to not be ok and there is lots of support available. Call Pieta House 24 Hour Freephone Crisis Helpline 1800 247 247.
Bloom
Ireland's largest gardening festival of flowers, food and family fun is on this coming June bank holiday weekend. Streete Active Retirement group have organised a bus, on Friday 29th May, leaving Streete parish park at 08.30AM, if you would like to come with us, we have a few seats available To book call Kevin Brady on (087) 137 5222 or Janet on (086) 402 8022 for more info.
Masses
Mass Intentions
Remember in your prayers the souls of Willian and Mary Curtin Coolamber, whose anniversary mass was last weekend. This coming Saturday 9th Months mind for the soul of Domenic Egan, Kilmore. Anniversary mass for the souls of Mary and John Blessington, Coolamber. Bookings are now being taken, contact Fr. Pierre on 087 6960542.
Church Notes
St Mary’s, Streete/Rathowen Masses & Adoration. Mass this Saturday Evening in Boherquill at 20:00 (8PM).
Masses this week
- Boherquill Tuesday 09.30AM,
- Wednesday Rathowen 09.30AM.
- Thursday, Rathowen 09.30AM.
Adoration
- 10:00AM to 10.30AM Friday.
- Boherquill, 20:00 (8PM) with adoration 19:00 (7PM) to 20:00 (8PM).