Presidential Election: This coming Friday is Polling day for the Presidential election in Streete Parish Park, the centre will be open from 7 Am Till 10 Pm Please bring your pooling card and Some form of identification.
Best wishes: To Kevin Murphy Veterinary surgeons formerly Lisryan, who celebrated his retirement in Murphy’s Crossroads Inn, last Saturday night. A fantastic night of celebration’s, music and dance was had attended by a huge crowd of well-wishers, family, and friends. We wish Kevin a long and happy retirement. May your days be filled with endless joy, relaxation, and adventure."
Streete Vintage Club: Appreciation Party, Streete Vintage Club are holding an appreciation party for anybody that helped them out with their events this year in Connaughtons Pub Rathowen on Sunday 26th October. So, whether you parked cars served tea, provided services, equipment, machinery, made sandwiches, donated money, baked buns, sold raffle tickets, registered vehicles. We want to see you all there. Kicking off at 8:30 refreshments served and music on the night from 10 by "Do The Yoke" for more info call Eamoon 087 1470280
Book: I have a number of books created by Ian Elliott and Charles Mollan on the work and family of William E Wilson the famous Westmeath and local Astronomer. If you would like a copy, please give me a call 087 1375222
Longford Libraries: are inviting young readers to unleash their creativity in our annual 'Design a Bookmark' competition as part of our Children’s Book Festival, which runs throughout the month of October. Children aged 4–13 are encouraged to design their very own bookmarks, with winning entries professionally printed and distributed across all six branch libraries. The competition is open to two age categories: 4–8 years and 9–13 years. Each category will have one winning design, giving young artists the chance to see their work shared with the community. Entry forms are available at all local libraries. Participants are encouraged to create bookmarks inspired by their love of reading, with ideas such as “I love books!” or “I love reading!”. Completed entries should be returned to a local library by 8 November 2025. This competition offers a fun and creative way for children to celebrate their passion for reading while contributing to a lasting library keepsake for fellow readers. Don’t miss the chance to have your design featured across Longford!
Active Retirement: A great turn out last Tuesday morning for our drop in morning, wonderful to see new faces. Thank you to Catriona Higgins who traveled from Ballymahon to give a demo on crafts. Catriona will be back on December 21st to make Christmas table arrangements; the cost is €25 and all materials are supplied. if you would like to take part, places are limited so please give me a call, 087 1375222.
Self Defence Course: Grateful thanks to Thomas Farrer; for organising a Women's Self-Defence course in Streete Parish Park. Sadly, the numbers didn’t add up and despite a few women turning up it was not enough to run this very important course. Thomas has offered come back and do a one-day course in memory of Ashling Murphy, who was tragically killed in January 2022, along with a commemorative walk around the park. All proceeds to Ashling Murphy Memorial Entrance Scholarship 2026 please support. E-mail: [email protected]"or please give me Kevin a call. 087 1375222
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 7 Pm, new members are always welcome to attend and become part of a welcoming and fun organisation which offers support, friendship, personal development, education, and lifelong learning. art crafts cooking, etc. or just want to meet new people. Drop in or call Sinead butler on 0879968138.
Halloween kids party: Lisryan tidy towns annual Halloween party will take place in Murphy’s Crossroads Inn Lisryan on Monday 27th October, Carved pumpkin competition with a secret judge. You and drop your Carved Pumpkin off at the pub between 3-5 for judging. Open to all ages Can't wait to see you all there.
Handmade Christmas Market: Last call to our local vendors who wish to join us again this year with their handmade products, this year the market will run on Sunday 30th of November Deadline for application is 30th September. Please apply to the email HMCSTREETE @gmail.com
Streete Bowls: Streete Bowls Club had Mullingar A team and Athlone as their visitors at the Streete Complex. Last week. Streete A and Athlone had a ding dong battle winning two games each with Athlone getting the bonus point. The second game of the night saw Streete C going head-to-head with Mullingar A. Our Streete team put on a brilliant performance and both teams ended on twenty-nine points each. Streete C Team 1, Pat Hayes, Seamus Moran and Jimmy Leavy. Team 2 Elaine Murtagh, Pat Purcell and Declan Murtagh. New and lapsed members are welcome every Tuesday night at 8 o'clock.
Social Dancing Friday 31st October: Halloween Special,you are invited to dress up in whatever spooky outfit you have just for a bit of fun at our next social dance. We have the very talented Liam McLoughlin make his first appearance in Streete. Liam will travel all the way from North Antrim to entertain you. and is regarded by his fellow musicians as one of the best songwriters in country music. Declan Nerney, Patrick Feeney, Bonnie Stewart, Jason McGilligan, Noel Flynn, and many other well-known singers have recorded songs penned by Liam. He has been playing the dance circuit in Ireland and further afield for quite a few years and played in the Irish Clubs in New York, Philadelphia, and Boston. We are delighted to welcome him to our stage in Streete for one night only. So please tell your friends and come along for a great night of country and social dance music. Raffle door prizes and lots more all for only €10
2nd Annual Heaney Boy Pool Tournament: Takes place in the ’98 Bar, Ballinamuck on Sunday 26th October 2025. Registration starts at 2:30pm and draw is @ 3pm. €20 for adults & €10 for Juniors (13 & Under). Two tournament tables. Due to last year’s numbers, this year’s numbers are limited so 1st come 1st served plus waiting list. Heaney Boy trophy & prize money for winners. Raffle on the night, Crepe & Coffee trailer, Pizza and snacks provided. All monies raised, again this year, go to the brilliant charity - The Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust. For registration text (087) 1252240
Streete Parish Park Lotto Draw: No Jackpot Winners Four Lucky Dip Winners of €25 each. Brian & Kathleen Hunt, Legan c/o Lily Jimmy Doherty, Legan c/o Lily Matt Callaghan, Maynooth
Sheila Mulleady, Edgeworthstown (Online) Thanks for your continued support. Our next Lotto draw will take place on Monday 6th of October. Jackpot €2900
Gym Teacher: Paddy Cheevers, will start Spin classes in Streete Parish Park Saturday morning at 9.30. For all levels of fitness. Very enjoyable, and a great way to keep fit. All you need is a towel and water and it's 10 euro. If anyone interested in a circuit class straight after, from 10.15 to 11am or if anyone knows of teams who would like to do a spin or even a teenage spin we could get that going one of the evenings if there is enough interest. For more info, please call 087 1375222.
Community Employment, Streete Parish Park: We are asking anyone who is in receipt of welfare or farm income support to consider joining our community employment team. No qualifications are needed but opportunities are available for you to upskill and work whilst keeping your present benefits and receiving an extra payment. All is asked is that you contribute 19.5 hours flexible per week while enjoying a social and friendly environment with like-minded people. Immediate start and, you don’t need to be from the local area. Call Kevin 087 1375222
Yoga: Class every Wednesday morning by professional mentor Catherine Pacini 9 Am till 10, If you haven’t been to her classes maybe now is a good time to join. Call in for details.
Pickleball: Pickleball has now returned in the community centre, on Monday mornings and is doing very well, why not come along and take part in this easy to play game in great company. 9.30 till 10.30 Am.
Boherquill Ramblers: The benign October weather continued for the Ramblers walk through Kilbixy forest on Sunday 12 October 2025. Large areas of trees had been felled and cleared, removing most of the evidence of damage caused by storms earlier this year. Near the end of the walk St, Bigseach’s church was passed; it has been beautifully restored in recent years and is now a venue for functions such as the annual poetry evening as well as remaining a place of worship. On Sunday 26 October 2025 the Ramblers will visit Longford for a walk along the disused canal link to the Royal Canal. Cars will meet in Longford at 2pm at the car park behind Dealz on Market Square. 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
Mass intentions: Remember in your prayers the souls of John and Marcella Mulligan whose Anniversary mass was last week. This Coming Saturday, 2nd Anniversary mass for Brian Nerney, Bookings are now being taken, contact Fr. Pierre on 087 6960542
Change of mass time: Mass will change this coming Friday in Boherquill to 9.30 and resume back to 8 Pm as usual.
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.