Streete Notes 23rd September 2023
Deepest sympathies: Are expressed to Nora Kerrigan, Streete, and extended family, Ann, Newtownforbes and Shaunie, Bedford, UK on the sad passing off of their sister Susie Butcher, who passed to her eternal rest recently in Solihull Birmingham. May her gentle soul rest in peace.
Deepest sympathies: Are extended to the Sullivan, family Fearmore. On the untimely passing of Sean Heavin; Ballinakill, Moate, who passed away suddenly. Sean will be Sadly missed by his loving wife Mary, daughters Carol, Deirdre and Sinéad, sister Marian, and brothers Padraig and Seamus, May he rest in peace.
Bingo Special: Fundraiser to support ‘cattle man: A special benefit bingo night will take place on Monday 2nd October in support of well-known cattleman Declan Quinn from Granard, Declan who is well-known with all the farmers in the local area, suffered a life-changing brain haemorrhage last December which has left him unable to regain mobility, As a result, will be wheelchair dependent and require a high level of assistance. His daughter, Natasha, asks for your support to raise €15,000. to prepare Declan’s home for his needs and to help the family ensure he receives the equipment and care required for her dad to return home to continue his rehabilitation. So please come out and support our bingo special or go to the iDonate link to donate.
SOCIAL DANCING: A reminder, our next Dance is this coming Friday 29th September, with the legends of social dance, Shobud. The lead singer Robert Brown, hails from Big Tom Country, Castleblaney and are a long-established band that plays a great mix of country and social dance music for your enjoyment..A brilliant night of Dancing is guaranteed. Doors open from 9.00 til late
Longford Learning Support: Is a Registered Charity, which has been set up to provide a weekly after-school intervention programme, aimed specifically at children who are experiencing learning difficulties. It is open to children at both Primary and Secondary levels. Tutors help children in groups of 3 or 4, according to age and ability, in an encouraging and supportive environment. Classes cover Reading, Spelling, and Maths. Classes take place every Tuesday evening from 7.00 pm to 8.30 pm in the E.D.I. Centre, Mastertech Business Park, Athlone Road, Longford N39 Y0F4. If you would like any further information on Longford Learning Support, please contact Nuala at (089) 214 6666 or email llslongford123@gmail.com.
The Apprenticeship Expo: Will take place in Mullingar Park Hotel on Thursday 19th October. Apprenticeship Expo is a must for all things Apprenticeships! With a chance to meet employers and Apprenticeship providers. I can’t recommend this expo enough to any young person starting out and is really a worthwhile place to go to meet the experts on your Apprenticeship journey. 090 6500060 for more info
Apprenticeship Opportunity: The Office of Public Works, are offering a variety of unique apprenticeship opportunities for apprentice candidates in four craft disciplines: carpentry & joinery, stonecutting & stonemasonry, construction plant fitting and brick & stone laying. Check out their website.
Family WALK Day: It was very unfortunate that the weather turned nasty and wet in the hours leading up to our planned walk, and as a result of the rain, a last-minute decision was made to call off the walk and have a cup of tea and a chat with all who turned out, won the day. We are delighted with the great turnout from the local community. Donations on the day were greatly received. A new date has been fixed for our walk on Sunday, October 22nd starting at 2 p.m. and please god the weather will hold up on the day We kindly ask parents and family members to come out and support this local walk with all proceeds going to our community centre. Please remember that Streete Parish Park Complex and facilities are run by a voluntary committee that needs support so please give this a thought. For more information contact Declan at 086 8123514 or Kevin at 087 1375222
Charity Collection: Historically Streete Parish Park committee has made a great effort to support and has supported many local charities over the years. As we climb back to a new normal after covid we intend to keep this tradition up and support a number of local people and their chosen charity, especially in their hour of need. If you have something close to your heart and would like us to help please feel free to ask one of our committee members or call Kevin 087 1375222
TABLE QUIZ: Date for your diary.On Friday night October 6th next a Table Quiz in aid of the upcoming Ballymore WALKATHN will be held in the Crossroads Inn in Lisryan starting at 9 pm. The Quiz will be hosted by Donal McElvaney's Walkathon team and a Table of four will be 40 euro and there will be prizes galore on the night. This promises to be a fun night out so come along and enjoy the craic.
Badminton: Badminton has now returned on Wednesday nights at 8.30 pm in Streete Parish Park. New members, improvers and beginners of all ages are welcome to join. Please come along and tell a friend. all ages are welcome, Call Maeve at 086 3652445 or Kevin 087 1375222
Christmas Market: The organising committee are delighted to let everyone know that the upcoming Christmas indoor market is fully booked with an amazing array of stalls and handmade crafts. The money collected will be used to purchase Christmas decorations for the hall and the remaining money will go towards the upkeep of the parish park. We are thrilled to have the opportunity to showcase local craftsman and artisan producers and to bring them all together under one big roof for the wider community to enjoy. We encourage everyone to come out and support us on November 26th from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. for what promises to be a great day out and the perfect place to meet up with neighbours and friends and do some early Christmas shopping, Don’t forget we will have some delicious food vendors on the day, so you can take the day off from cooking…oh and Santa will be in his Grotto that day waiting to see all the lovely children in this part of the world. We could go on and on but it’s probably better if you just come out and see for yourselves.
PARISH PARK LOTTO: Streete Parish Park Lotto Draw Monday 11th September 2023 Numbers Drawn: 6, 8. 18, 28 No Jackpot Winners Lucky Dip Winners of €25 each. Liz Moran, Legan Golden Girls, Feericks Sharon Blacoe, Ringtown Natasha Quinn, Granard (Online) Thanks for your continued support. Next Draw will take place on Monday 25th September 2023 Jackpot €2050
Boherquill Ramblers: The Ramblers joined the Green Ribbon walk in Granard on Sunday 17 September. The ‘Walk and Talk’ is to help raise awareness of mental health problems in the farming community. The walk started at the Knights and Conquests centre and after a brief stop outside St. Mary’s Church, the group tackled the steep climb up to the summit of the nearby Anglo-Norman Motte and Bailey, dating from around 1199. On a clear day parts of nine counties can be seen but a heavy drizzle descended on Sunday and everyone returned to the Knights and Conquests Centre. Once there tea, coffee and a great selection of fresh sandwiches and cakes kept the conversation flowing, which was the aim of the gathering after all. Thank you to Gretta of the IFA’s Farm Family Committee, See Change, Mental Health Ireland, the Knights and Conquests staff and all who supplied the refreshments for an informative and very enjoyable afternoon.
On Sunday 01 October 2023 the Ramblers will walk at the Bohernabreena Reservoirs in Tallaght. A bus will leave the car park beside the Fire Station in Mullingar at 10am sharp. There will be refreshments at the Thomas Davis GAA Club before the walk but please bring a packed lunch if required. Please contact Nini at 086 8754411 beforehand to ascertain numbers for the bus. Please take special note of the early start time. 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.
Church Notes St Marys, Streete/Rathowen: Masses and Adoration this week: This coming Sunday is the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time. Vigil Mass every Saturday in Boherquill at 8 P.m. Sunday in Rathowen at 10 a.m. Mass this week Tuesday, Boherquill 9.30 Am. Wednesday Rathowen 9.30 Am Thursday, Rathowen 9.30 Am, adoration 10 to 10.30 Friday, 8 pm with adoration 7 to 8 pm
Mass intentions: Please remember in your prayers the souls of Pat and Annie McNally.whose Anniversary mass was last week. Anniversary mass this coming Friday, Mary O’Sullivan BR Saturday night for the soul of Frank McGivern, Streete. Mass bookings for 2024 are now being taken 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 p.m. 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.