Deepest Sympathies

Deepest sympathies: are extended to the Carrigy family Late of Culvin Streete, on the passing of Crohan O’Shea. Loving husband and best friend of Nancy, Nee Carrigy. Crohan will be very sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his heartbroken wife, sons and daughters, Anne, Catherine, John, Siobhan, Crohan and Ciarán. Grandchildren extended family and friends. For those of you who would like to leave a personal message please see the condolence section of R.I.P. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Deepest sympathies: are extended to Damian Reilly, Russagh and Geraldine Ross, Moatavally, Coolamber, on the sad passing of their father Tony Reilly, Tully Coolarty. Predeceased by his beloved wife Veronica, Tony passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family. He will be sadly missed by his sons Damien, John Joe, Martin, Pauric, and Daughter, Geraldine. His brother Jamesy (Brighton), daughters-in-law, son-in-law, grandchildren, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and a wide circle of neighbours and friends. For those of you who would like to leave a personal message please see the condolence section of R.I.P May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Streete Vintage Committee: would like to pass on their sympathies to Damien 'Reilly Russagh and Geraldine Ross Coolamber and the extended, Fagan family, Chancery and Reilly Family Clonmore Lismacaffrey on the passing of Tony Reilly Coolarty. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

New Card Payment Machine: We are delighted with the long-awaited arrival of our new contactless payment machine at the Parish Park. This will make paying for Bingo books and other services much easier for everyone in the future. This new machine will reduce the problems of searching for cash at the last minute on a Friday to pay for your bingo book and will make life easier for all when we take Bingo back to the hall in a number of weeks. All credit and debit cards are accepted and most Payments can also be made online for all community centre bookings shortly.

SENIORS ALERT SCHEME: As the winter months draw closer Streete Watch Community Alert would like to remind you of our Seniors Alert Scheme. We are delighted to say that over 80% of our senior citizens have availed of the alert scheme. This simple little bracelet which is worn around your wrist or Neck enables people over 65 to continue to live securely in their own homes with confidence, independence, and peace of mind. This Free Personal Alarm is Monitored 24/7. The equipment is fully free for the first year. An annual fee of €66 is applicable from year 2 on. However, if you don’t have a landline a small charge is applicable to establish a connection. We encourage community participation in this scheme. If you already have a personal monitored alarm we can organise it to be upgraded free of charge as well. The Scheme is funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development via Pobal with equipment made available through Streete Watch Community Alert, for more information contact Kevin 087 1375222 Paula 087 6565689

Social Dancing: We had a great turnout last Friday night in the parish park, to the sound of Matt Leavy. Matt is one of the most talented artists in country music and never fails to put on a brilliant night of entertainment. Next month we have Brenda Jermyn a new and most talented star of country music. I'm told Brendan draws in a good crowd of line-dancing fans. So why not come out and support your Community centre and enjoy a real night of live music. Raffle door prizes and lots more all for only €10

Streete Basketball Camp: Streete Warriors Basketball Club is holding its annual Basketball Camp starting Tuesday, Aug 2nd - Friday 5th August at the Streete Parish Park. The Camp Director: Jimmy Ward reminds you that doors open at 9.15 am 6 - 11 yrs. 10 - 1 pm and 12 - 17 yrs. 2 - 5 pm. The Fee is €60 per child and same family reductions apply 1st child €60, 2nd €50, 3rd €40 4th free. To book a place message Teresa 085 8762052 with info on children's names DOB am or pm camp. A WhatsApp group will be set up for all bookings to give updates nearer the time of camp. Bring your own ball, water & Snack.

Farmers: The Farm Plastics collection scheme has now resumed and Bring Centres are now open. Bring-centres represent the most cost-effective and convenient means by which farmers can recycle old disused covering and silage wrap and farm plastics. For your convenience, your nearest centre Edgeworthstown at Shroid GAA Grounds, Longford Road on Tuesday 16th Aug and Granard Farmers Mart Saturday 20th August. IFFPC also collect at your farmyard. For more information and collection fees; please see https://www.farmplastics.ie/ IFFPG would like to thank farmers for using this service and keeping Ireland pollution free.

Active Retirement Meeting: Oliver Fallen tells me has had a good response from our drop-in chat morning recently. Oliver is looking forward to coming back to record some interesting stories and memories from people about their childhood. and the stories passed down from your parents and grandparents. For some, this is a great opportunity to leave a little of your memories to be passed on to generations to come. Westmeath County Council through the heritage officer is fully backing this wonderful project. These stories will be archived in a new book of memories which will form part of the library collection and stand the testament of time like the folklore collection back in 1935 This is an ideal opportunity for local schools to become involved in a very interesting step back into history for our younger generation. I hope other people will join us for the usual cuppa at our next meeting and remember all are welcome; you don’t have to be from the Streete area to join in.

Community Alert: We have only a hand full of houses in the Westmeath part of the parish that have yet to subscribe to our community alert. We ask that you please do so now as any members who have not paid their €10 for more than 12 months will be removed from our text list by the end of the month. This wonderful service costs less than 2 cents per day. We will roll out a new app for your phone shortly called Be alert, which will greatly improve the alert service. This new app will replace the WhatsApp group allowing you more flexibility in the alerts you receive. You will also receive alerts from Granard and other surrounding areas along with weather and road closure/repair notices etc. In the meantime please report suspicious activity to Gardaí immediately. Mullingar 044 9384000

Rathowen Community Development: Are holding a Food and Craft Market on Sunday 21st of August at Rathowen Community Park. If you are interested in booking a stall, please phone 089 460 3732 or email: rcd.rathowen@gmail.com.

Boherquill Ramblers: A small group of Ramblers gathered in the rain at Glen school near Edgeworthstown on Sunday 24 July 2022 and as the rain got heavier it was decided to give the walk a miss. There will be no official walk on Sunday 7 August 2022 as the Fleadh Ceoil will be on in Mullingar. If you're not coming to the Fleadh do get out for a walk in your area if possible. If you would like to add a walk, new or old, to this year's Walks Calendar please contact Philip Epps. See boherquillramblers.ie for more information.

Lotto: Streete Parish Park Lotto Draw 18th July 2022 Numbers Drawn: 2, 6, 14, 20 No Jackpot Winner Four Lucky Dip Winners of €25 each. Mary Mulligan, Coolamber (Online) Michael McBrien, Cavan (Online) Frank O' Brien, Edgeworthstown and Patrick O' Neill, Rathowen. Many thanks for your continued support. Our Next Draw will take place on Monday 1st of August. Jackpot €4400

The Fleadh: Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann is coming home to Mullingar from 31st July to 7th August, back to where it all began in 1951 We wish the organisers of the Mullingar Fleadh every success. This event is the world’s largest annual celebration of Irish music, language, song and dance. Bigi Linn!

Bingo Volunteers Needed: The committee are looking at ways to return our Bingo to the hall on Monday nights as before covid. So with this in mind, we are asking for volunteer help at the parish park. This is usually from 8 Pm until 10.30 Pm and can be worked on a rota to suit all. We depend greatly on our Bingo to keep our community centre open. Our Centre is well managed and run, all we ask is a little help to share some of the burdens. Your help will be greatly appreciated. Call Kevin 087 1375222, James 086 3125876 or Steven 087 6449500

Masses & Adoration this week Streete/Rathowen: This coming Sunday is the 19th Sunday in Ordinary time. Vigil Mass every Saturday in Boherquill at 8 Pm. every Sunday Rathowen at 10 am. Mass this week Tuesday, 2nd August Boherquill 9.30 Am. Wednesday 3rd Rathowen 9.30 Thursday 4th Rathowen 9.30, adoration 10 to 10.30 Friday 5th August, Boherquill 8 pm. Adoration 7 – 8pm.

Mass intentions: Please remember in your prayers Paddy Tighe whose Month's mind mass was last Saturday. Mass intentions this week Friday. Anniversary Mass for Cathy and Tommy Meehan Culvin and DFM Saturday. 2nd Anniversary Maureen Flood.

Mass bookings: or any other enquiries please call Please contact Fr. Pierre on 087 6960542.

Eucharist Ministers and Reader: No Correspondence:

Rosary continues: Rathowen, every Tuesday at 7 pm and Boherquill every Thursday at 7 pm

Diocesan Pilgrimage To Knock Shrine: Sunday, September 4th Ceremonies begin at 2 pm with the anointing of the sick followed by mass. Depending on demand a bus will leave Granard and Edgeworthstown Booking is essential call 043 334665

Pilgrimage to Medjourgie: Flying from Knock to Mostar Airport. 7 nights, flights, accommodation, breakfast and dinner, transfers. €735 from 12th to 19th October. Limited availability, contact Jeremiah Nally on 087 4309096

The Legion of Mary: Edgeworthstown invites new members. The Legion meets every Thursday at noon in the Parish Centre, Edgeworthstown. The centre is at the back of Quinn’s Hardware store.

Men’s Prayer Group: It was wonderful to see so many men coming together to pray and enjoy refreshments afterwards. We meet each Monday in the church in Boherquill at 8 pm. New participants are always most welcome to join us and receive the support of other men in their prayer and personal life.