Club Notes
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 08.30 AM 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 at Streete Parish Park approx. 19:00 (7 PM). 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. More details on this to follow.
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 (7 PM), 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.
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.
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.
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 9am. Pop by to pick up some freshly baked goodies, support a local venture, and treat yourself to something sweet for the weekend!
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 6685233 Email: [email protected]
New Residents
We are delighted to welcome Nick and Sarah Ward and family to their new home here in the village of Streete. Moving house marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter in life, and we hope your family will enjoy many wonderful years filled with friendship, happiness, laughter, and good health as part of our warm and welcoming community.
If you meet them around the village, please take a moment to say hello and offer a warm welcome. We are truly delighted to have the Ward family join our community and hope Streete quickly becomes a place filled with happy memories, lasting friendships, and a real sense of home.
Streete Parish Park Community Centre
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! We have joined up with Clubspot who will run our support portal where you can buy tickets for our 50/50 draw online! On the streeteanddistrict.ie website or Streete Parish Park Facebook Page or on our community What's App Group, Streete watch. You can buy as many draw tickets as you want.
You can also buy a draw ticket in the usual way at €5 for a draw number or €10 for tree draw numbers. When the draw takes place whatever amount of money is raised at the time of the draw, will be split 50/50 between the winner and Streete Parish Park. This system gives you a much better chance of winning. 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 with a minimum, win of €500.
Tidy Towns
A meeting was held last Thursday evening in the Parish Park to discuss the prospect of resetting up Streete Tidy towns. This is welcome news to the people of the village and surrounding areas. I trust other areas of the parish ie Boherquill, Lismacaffrey and Float will also be discussed and included going forward and representatives from these areas will attend the next meeting this coming Thursday evening at 20:00 (8PM). It maybe important if seeking funding support that all areas are included in the one plan going forward.
Upcoming Events
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.
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.
Social Dancing
Next Dance May 29th We have one of The Highlights on The Social Dancing Calendar. 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 21:00 (9 PM) till Late.
Masses
Dates to Remember
- Blessing of the graves in Russagh and Rahaspic will take place on June 13th.
- Rahaspic Mass 18:00 (6 PM) Prayers 19:00 (7 PM).
- Blessing of the graves in Streete, Coolamber, Boherquill and will be on June 27th:
- Streete 18:00 (6 PM).
- Coolamber 18:30 (6.30 PM).
- Boherquill with Mass at 19:00 (7 PM).
Mass intentions
Remember in your prayers the soul of Domenic Egan, Kilmore. Month’s mind also the souls of Mary and John Blessington, Coolamber, whose anniversary mass was last weekend. This coming Saturday no intentions. 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 (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.