Streete Notes 20th May 2023
RURAL SOCIAL SCHEME: Our community Centre has various Work places available for eligible farmers or family member who has access to a herd number, This is an opportunity to increase your weekly income while working 19.5 hours each week in a stressless environment and in the company of our dedicated CE workers. For a confidential chat, call Kevin at 087 1375222
ACTIVE RETIREMENT: Thank you to all who turned out to our drop-in morning last Thursday. The usual laugh, giggle and banter over a friendly cuppa was had, We chated about places to visit over the coming months and first up is a visit to the Bloom festival. The show is a great cultural day out and offers a huge range of practical information on everything from gardening to growing fruit, vegetables, and cooking. The show runs from the 1st to the 5th of June. The trip is subject to numbers so if interested please let me or the girls in the office know ASAP 087 1375222
Sunday, June 25th. Streete Vintage Committee are always busy when it comes to show season and this year is no exception. Our members and volunteers are actively out visiting shows around the country gathering new ideas and promoting our show. The committee will launch this year’s vintage awareness day in Murphy’s Crossroads Inn Lisryan on Sunday evening June 4th at 7 pm with barbeque and light entertainment. More Next week.
NEW BABY: Congratulations and best wishes to Carol and Sean O’Connor, Derrinturn, Kildare on the birth of their baby Boy, Caelen, James, who arrived into the world safe and well. Caelen, James is looking forward to cuddles and hugs from excited grandparents, Mary and Pat Duffy, Ballew, and the O’Connor family in Roscommon, aunties, uncles and friends. We welcome baby Caelen James, into the world and wish Carol and Sean every happiness in their future together and may their lives be filled with endless great health and very special moments.
FIANNA FAIL BRANCH MEETING: A meeting will take place in Streete Parish Park Meeting room this coming Tuesday at 9 pm. In attendance will be Elected representatives and committee members. Branch meetings are organised at parish and community level so that councillors can bring you up to date on ongoing progress and for you a chance for your voice to be heard. All are welcome.
COOLAMBER ICA: Coolamber ICA Guild will host a Gardening Evening in Streete Parish Park this coming Wednesday 24th May. Teas will begin at 7 p.m. and the Gardening Talk will be at 8 p.m. There will be plants for sale afterwards. Admission is 5 euros and both ICA members and non-members are very welcome to attend.
New Baby: Congratulations and best wishes to Nicola and Patrick Creamer, Robinstown, Granard, on the birth of their baby girl, Indie Marie Elizabeth, who arrived into the world safe and well and is looking forward to cuddles and hugs from her excited grandparents, Janet and Francis Butler Culvin, Streete and Anne & Joe Creamer, Robinstown, aunties, uncles family and friends. We welcome baby Indie Marie Elizabeth into the world and wish Nicola and Patrick every happiness in their future new home together and may their lives be filled with endless great health and very special moments.
GARDA ALERT: Gardai ask that you be aware of bogus people cold-calling and watch out for rogue traders who prey on vulnerable people all year round. They remind farmers to be vigilant and keep their silage wrap locked away until they are ready to use. report suspicious vehicles to Gardai. Keep these numbers in your phone Mullingar 044 9384000 Castlepollard 044 9661112 Delvin 044 9664193 Granard 043 6687660 or 999
COMMUNITY CALL: Bingo callers. We need bingo callers to work as part of a roster and support the continuation of our bingo. please get in contact with Kevin at 087 1375222 or Steven at 087 6449500.
STREETE VINTAGE SHOW: Reminder, our show will take place on Sunday, June 25th We ask you to spread the great news near and far, Flyers are available in The Parish Park. We ask you to take a few and spread the word. Every cent raised from our day goes into keeping your Community Centre open. Everyone is welcome to come along this Wednesday at 8 pm to allow you to have your say. As usual offers of help before and after the show would be greatly appreciated. Please contact James at 086 3125876 or Kevin at 087 1375222 if you think of something that will make our day memorable for everyone.
BOHERQUILL RAMBLERS: The Ramblers Walking Festival was held from Friday 12 to Sunday 14 May 2023. About 45 walkers gathered in beautiful evening weather in Castlepollard on Friday evening for a 7km loop walk to Tullynally Castle, through the castle grounds and back to Castlepollard. The evening ended with tea and scones in the stylish surroundings of the Castle Varagh Hotel. Thank you to the owners and staff of the hotel and we wish them well in their new venture. There was a little drizzle in Fore on Sunday morning but it cleared as the walkers boarded the bus to the start of the main event of the weekend, a tough 21km walk from the Hill of Mael north of Castlepollard, through Ballymanus to Mullaghmeen Forest, past the White Lough and on over the Ben of Fore back into Fore village. Some walkers chose the 16km option which missed out the Hill of Mael but all of the day’s roughly 60 walkers agreed that the day was a great success.
Many thanks to Frank, John, Barry, Shea, David and Aoife Higgins who devised and guided the walk so well. Frank was also on hand with fruit, water and lifts back to base when needed. Thank you to Jane O'Reilly in Fore Abbey Coffee Shop whose endless pots of tea, cups of coffee and assorted goodies perked up everyone before and after the walk. Thanks also to Salmon’s Coaches who provided the bus. A special thank you to the landowners who gave access to their property on the day. On Sunday 28 May 2023, the Ramblers will meet in Fore to join an IFA Green Ribbon Walk aimed at raising awareness of suicide. Cars will meet in Fore at 2pm.
PARISH PARK LOTTO: Streete Parish Park Lotto Draw Monday 8th May 2023 Numbers Drawn: 2, 20, 24, 28 No Jackpot Winner. Lucky Dip Winners of €25 each Paula McGerr, Online. Hugh McBrien, Online. Anne Tighe, Streete, Joe Kerrigan, Streete. Thanks for your continued support. The next Streete Lotto Draw takes place on Monday 22nd May 2023 €5400 Jackpot
LOUGH DERG PILGRIMAGE: The annual St Mels Pilgrimage to Lough Derg will take place from Friday 23rd to the 25th of June. The bus will depart from Connolly Barracks Longford at 9 am. The cost is €110. Contact, Peter at 087 6613510 or Kitty at 086 0405621 for more details
Church Notes St James Church Streete: New dates coming shortly.
Church Notes St Marys, Streete/Rathowen: Masses and Adoration this week: This coming Sunday is the 8th Sunday of Easter. Pentecost Sunday. Vigil Mass every Saturday in Boherquill at 8 Pm. Sunday in Rathowen at 10 am. Mass this week Tuesday, Boherquill 9.30 Am. Wednesday Rathowen 9.30 Am Thursday, Rathowen 9.30 Am, adoration 10 to 10.30 Friday Boherquill 8 pm. Adoration 7 – 8 pm. Easter Dues for the upkeep of the priests in the Diocese are now being collected. On behalf of all the priests, I thank you for your generous support and kindness.
Mass intentions: Please remember in your prayers the souls of, Jack and Brigid Flood Clonmore, their son Padraig and his wife Kathleen, whose Anniversary mass was last week. Anniversary mass this Saturday night for the soul of Bernard Tighe, Barradrum and DFM. For Mass bookings or any other enquiries. Please contact Fr. Pierre on 087 6960542.
Upcoming dates to remember: Blessing of the graves will take place on the 17th of June in Streete cemetery at 6.30, Coolamber at 7.15 and Boherquill at 8. pm. Blessing on 1st of July in Rathaspic at 7 pm and Russagh at 8 pm.
Rosary continues: Rathowen, every Tuesday at 7 pm and Boherquill every Thursday at 7 Pm.
Men’s Prayer Group: Every Monday in the church in Boherquill at 8 pm. New participants are always most welcome.
Blessing of homes: Easter Holy water is available in both churches. If anyone would like to have their home, family or car blessed, Please contact Fr Pierre on 087 6960542.
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 kbrady1964@gmail.com or call Kevin 087 1375222 before 5 pm Friday at the latest and remember folks if you don’t tell me I can’t tell them.