Streete Notes 15th July 2023
Active Retirement: Our full bus of eager beavers set off on Wednesday morning last for what turned out to be one of the most enjoyable trips in many years. The first stop was the National Museum of Ireland in Castlebar. On arrival, we welcomed a chance to relax and enjoy some lovely refreshments in the museum café, before a warm welcome from Barbra, the museum guide, who gave us the history of Turlough Park, once home of the Fitzgerald family, to whom the estate was granted under the Cromwellian land settlements of the mid-seventeenth century. After viewing the house we spent the morning exploring the wonderful exhibition floors of the museum, which are full of very interesting artefacts with the main focus on Irish folklore and country life throughout the ages. I recommend this museum to anyone looking for a great day out and one of The most interesting museums in Ireland. After working up a hunger we then moved on to our next stop, Ballina, where we enjoyed a beautiful lunch in the Merry Monk pub motel restaurant. The well-known owner, Joe Lavelle made us feel welcome and looked after us with fabulous food, we not only enjoyed the food but the quantity and excellent quality, with full bellies, we headed into Ballina town where the Salmon Festival takes place every year. this is one of the oldest fair days in Ireland. The Festival provides a Step back in time and allowed us to immerse ourselves in what a market town looked like over 100 years ago. The whole town centre was filled with shops and stallholders in traditional dress of the time. The festival celebrates the art of traditional handcrafts and memorabilia of the period, showcasing the skills of bygone years. With live music all day, a Big Ceili Marquee, Social Dancing, Pop Up drama acts, and plenty of traditional cooking on the streets, Time stood still for us with so much to see and do, which made it a day to remember and one we all agreed was worth the visit. Our next drop-in morning will decide our next adventure, but one thing is for sure it will be hard to better this day out, A big thank you to Garda Tom Blake and Mullingar Garda Station for the use of the Community bus, who supported us in making this day possible.
SOCIAL DANCING: A great night of Social Dancing took place in The Parish Park last Friday night to the sound of Sean Brennan. Sean from Lanesborough is one of the most talented artists in country music and old-time waltz. Sean is well-known and respected in music circles and has played alongside some of the big names in country music. He put on a brilliant night of entertainment and we hope to have him back again soon. The next Social Dance is on July 28th with the very popular Unity, so get your dancing shoes shined up for some lively dance and Jiveing.
Vintage Show: Well folks another memorable year of Vintage in Streete is yet again over, and the planning has already begun for 2024. The committee has been in on dated with messages of praise, goodwill and appreciation from all parts of the country. It is truly rewarding to receive calls from as far away as Birmingham, UK and from a lady who was visiting family from the USA, delighted with how well our show is organised, vowing to return next year. It was unfortunate the rain had to spoil the last hour of the show but on the other hand, we were lucky to avoid the heavy falls which hit earlier close by. Fans of our vintage show travelled from the four corners of Ireland and some just to see their favourite legend of country music Johnny Brady who put on his usual fantastic performance. I have to say credit where credit is due to our support act Brid Shaughnassey who is just simply outstanding. Brid is one lady who puts her heart and soul into singing adding a little magic to this year's show. The music was simply wonderful and it was equally as exciting to see so many people out dancing, enjoying themselves and taking part in the Jiving Competition. Our attendance was the highest on record which indicates Streete Vintage Show is firmly on the map of great days out. We are truly grateful to the Vintage car, tractor, machinery owners and trade stalls on the day which numbered approximately 450, from all parts of Ireland North & South including our special guests who came along with the New York Fire Engine. This very engine saw active service in the 911 call out and we are privileged to have it in Streete. Again we are looking forward to next year we ask that you might put the child of Prague out a little earlier and please god the weather will be more in our favour. The committee would sincerely like to thank our next-door neighbour for the use of his field, the local volunteers who acted as stewards in the pouring rain and the many helpers without whom it would not be possible to run such an event. As usual, Monday morning came and the task of cleaning up came, We thank the parish park staff who made sure all was back in order and 100% ready for bingo on Monday night. Please forgive me for any omissions it’s hard to remember all! Suffice to say a big thank you to one and all.
Deepest sympathies: Are extended to the Scarlett and Gorman Families, late of Boherquill and Clonmore on the sad passing of Mickey Scarlett, Simonstown, Coole. Mickey passed away suddenly, but peacefully, at his home. Predeceased by his parents Robert and Margaret, brothers Samuel and Robert and sisters Eileen, Margaret and Philomena. Mickey will be very sadly missed by his brothers John UK and Billy Dublin, sisters Mary Molly Arkins, Kells and Sarah Gorman Castlepollard, brothers-in-law; sister-in-law Bernie Scarlett; his very good friends Michael Curran and Kathleen Bruton; his beloved nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, neighbours and a wide circle of friends. May his gentle soul rest in heavenly peace.
Novena: The annual Novena of St. Camillus will take place from Friday 7th to Sunday 16th of July with prayers each morning at 10.30 am in St Comilus Killucan.
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Deepest sympathies: To the Hayes family Mullingar and Rochfortbridge on the passing of Jim Hayes. The hays family owned the Crossroads Inn Lisryan back in the Mid 70’s Jim is Predeceased by his parents Jimmy and Bridie, wife Teresa, brother Jerome and his niece Chloe. He will be sadly missed and forever remembered by his devoted family, daughter Emma, sons Alan, Stuart and Craig, son-in-law John, daughters-in-law Jenny and Theresa, sisters Geraldine and Fiona (Smullen), brothers Noel and Philip, mother-in-law Mary (Geoghegan), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, cousins, extended family, wonderful neighbours, also Jimmy and Gerry and all Jim's work colleagues at Cleary Electrical Mullingar,
Boherquill Ramblers: The Ramblers visited the bird hide overlooking Glen Lough near Edgeworthstown on Sunday 09 July 2023 and the walk became a nature trail for some of the younger members of the group with swans and cygnets on the Lough and moths and wildflowers along the way. The heavy showers of the morning held off for the afternoon allowing everyone to enjoy their walk. On Sunday 23 July the Ramblers will visit Portlick near Glasson. Cars will meet in Ballymahon at 2pm at the petrol station on the Athlone road.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.
PARISH PARK LOTTO: Streete Lotto Draw Monday 26th June 2023 Numbers Drawn 13, 15, 19, 30 No Jackpot Winners Four Lucky Dip Winners Joe McGowan, Bundoran (Online) Marcella Finnan, Ballinalack Seamus Denning, Coolamber Conor Flood, Legan Thanks for your continued support. Our next draw will take place on Monday 3rd July 2023 Jackpot will be €5550
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 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time. 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.
Mass intentions: Please remember in your prayers the soul of all our dearly departed and those especially our Vintage Supporters who have gone to their eternal rest. Remember the soul of John Dunne, Streete whose 1st anniversary was last week. Next Saturday 1st anniversary of Paddy Tighe. For Mass bookings or any other enquiries. Please contact Fr. Pierre on 087 6960542.
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.
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.