Streete Notes 2nd December 2023
Deepest sympathies: are extended to the Gettings family, Lisryan and Cleggill Longford on the passing of Micky’s Sister-in-law Maura Gettings nee, Doherty. Maura will be sadly missed by her loving husband Seamus, extended family neighbours and a wide circle of friends. Maura and her Husband Seamus have been great supporters of our dog show at our annual vintage show every year from which the Vintage Club express their deepest condolences. May her gentle soul rest in peace.
Christmas Market: and Craft Fair: I was delighted to receive so many calls and texts from well-wishers and people during the week. I have been asked to say thank you to the Ladies, staff and all who helped out to make this a great community event, for some it was a chance to meet up with neighbours and friends not seen since before covid, for others a chance to experience the truly wonderful handmade crafts and culinary delights of the cottage industry and for the children a first chance to meet that very special man in all our lives, Santa. I’m told next year is already in the planning, well done all.
SANTA’S POSTBOX: Great news, Santa ‘was so happy to receive so many requests from his visit last Sunday he insisted that his helper Elves make sure that his Santa post-box is left at the front door of the parish park. In a special magic message to the park committee, Santa said. This is a great opportunity for all our little ones to start of the magic of Christmas, Santa says if the little boys and girls have forgotten something in their letter already sent, they can post a new letter in the special magic Santa post box. Santa has assured us that all letters will be read in time and no child will be left out. Santa will be sending some of his helper elves from the North Pole to Streete Parish Park to collect the children’s letters, wishes and dreams and who knows even mum and dad might get a special present as well. Santa also wants to say a word of thanks to the dedicated staff of the Parish Park who has done a splendid job on putting up the Christmas tree and lights. It makes our community Centre stand out and is a welcome sight for everyone to see.
Streete Parish Park: We currently have staff vacancies at the Parish Park Community Centre for anyone who would like to take part in a Community Employment (CE) Scheme. This scheme is designed to help people who are long-term unemployed andor in receipt of a Social Welfare payment to get back to work by offering part-time and temporary placements in jobs based within their local community. The participant works 19.5 hours work. Community Employment Rates apply to the posts. We would be delighted to here from anyone in the Streete area or the local surrounding areas, Contact 087 1375222 or Westmeath community Development on 044 9348571
Christmas Monster Bingo Special, Monday Night Dec, 18th at 8.30: With big prize money to be won. We gratefully thank you for your support over the past year and welcome you to join us in our hall to play our big money bingo on Monday 18th. Please spread the great news. On behalf of Streete Parish Park Committee and our dedicated support crew, we wish you the very best of luck and wish you a very merry Christmas and a prosperous new year.
Fairy light tractor run: The now annual Fairy Light Tractor Run held at the Parish Park will take place on Friday December 29th So Before you put Christmas to the back of your mind for another year, why not join us along the route as tractor owners deck out their machines with festive fairy light for an evening’s enjoyment, starting at Streete Parish Park. Registration time and route plan next week, but in the meantime tractor and truck owners spread the word. For more information on this, Kevin on 087 1375222.
Community Alert: Local Gardaí ask that you remain vigilant over the Christmas period and report anything you consider suspicious to them. They ask you to lock away anything that could attract a thief on to your property, keep gates closed and never make it obvious that you have valuables by keeping them out of sight. Your community alert group Streete Watch has a list of reputable people who can do power washing, painting, and many other services, we strongly advise you contact us rather than engaging with unknown strangers who cold call offering convincing services which can leave you deeply out of pocket. For more advice call 087 1375222 report suspicious activity to Gardaí in Mullingar 044 9384000 or Granard 043 6687660
Lads walk in the park: If any men in the parish would like to meet up for a walk or a chat on Tuesday evenings 8pm-9pm, starting this Tuesday evening 5th December, Declan Carthy and a few others are going to meet up at the park and do a few laps. If anyone wants to join them, they are more than welcome Call Declan 086 8123514
Walking Track Membership 2024: The Parish Park walking track has proved a great success and is enjoyed by many from a wide area. The Parish Park Committee would like to thank everyone who paid for membership for the past year and would like to remind you that your 2024 membership is now due for renewal. New application forms can be found in the membership box at the entrance gate of the walking track or by calling into the girls in the park on Tuesdays or Thursdays from 10 am until 2 pm. Single membership is €20, and a family is €30. We also remind you this would make a great Christmas present to someone. Gift vouchers are available from the office or please ask any of the Committee or Kevin 087 1375222. All cheques made payable to Streete Parish Park.
Community Centre Bookings: A reminder to all clubs. The 2024 Calendar for bookings is now open. We encourage you to make your dates know to us to avoid over booking and date clashing. This helps us to run the center smoothly and operate more cost-effectively. To help us Please contact 087 1375222.
REMINDER: Streete Vintage Club MEMBERSHIP FOR 2024 I have received membership numbers and the annual vintage magazine for members from the Irish Vintage Society. This is now available to all members for collection. For renewal or new Membership. Call 087 1375222 or drop your name and address with the membership fee of €30 through the parish park letterbox and we'll take it from there.
Knock, All Night Vigil: An all-night vigil will take place in Knock on Thursday, 7th December 2023. A Bus will leave Granard at 7.00pm, Edgeworthstown 7.15pm, Mary’s Meals Longford 7.30pm, Lanesborough 7.50pm and Roscommon at 8.00pm. For further information, please contact 087 6613510 or 087 2487883.
Computers for Beginners: Stage 1 course for the complete beginners will start in the parish park in January and will cover the essentials of getting started, it will help you learn the basics and enable you to gain confidence in using the Internet, send emails, create documents. and share photos online if enough interest in progressing stage 2 will follow on. I would encourage anyone interested to contact me asap as spaces may be limited 087 1375222.
Traditional Irish Step Dancing Classes for adults; On Thursday night has now ended, we look forward to the Classes returning. Classes will continue in ballynacargy, for dates and more info call 087 9127787.
SOCIAL DANCING: To wind of 2023 we have one of Irelands most talented singer songwriters, Galway’s very own, Shane Moore will be rocking the rafters of Streete Parish Park on Friday December 29th as Shane takes to the stage to entertain us with an unbelievable range of songs and a wide range of tunes, including his version of 'Streets of Promise' released in 2015. Dancers are encouraged to bring their dancing shoes for a great night' of dance and craic, guaranteed. Doors open from 9.00 till Late.
Badminton: Badminton will finish up for the Christmas period on Wednesday night 6th of December and will resume on Wednesday 10th of January at 8.30 pm in Streete Parish Park. New Adult members, improvers of all grades are welcome to join. Please come along and tell a friend, Call Kevin 087 1375222
PARISH PARK LOTTO: Streete Parish Park Lotto Draw Monday 20th November 2023 Numbers Drawn: 11, 15, 27, 29 No Jackpot Winners. Four Lucky Dip winners of €25 each. Paula McGerr, Kilfintan (Online) Fionn Slattery, Dublin c/o Philomena Parker Brendan Mulligan, Coolamber Connie Tighe, Streete. Thanks for your continued support. Our next Lotto Draw will take place on Monday 4th December 2023 Jackpot €2350
Boherquill Ramblers: The steady drizzle stopped at 1pm in Ballymahon on Sunday 26 November 2023 just in time for the Ramblers walk out to Ballybrannigan Harbour on the Royal Canal. They continued the walk along the towpath to Archie’s Bridge before turning back to their starting point at the Cattle Mart in Ballymahon. Quite a few dog walkers were also taking advantage of the mild and dry afternoon to give their pets some exercise. On Sunday 10 December 2023 the Ramblers will meet at 1pm at the Community Centre and GAA Club in Multyfarnham for an 8km road walk out to Donore beside Lough Derravaragh and a loop back to the village. 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.
Proposed Change of Mass Time: A time change has been suggested to suite mass goers all year round. This may not suite everyone and will take some getting used to. New time is on Saturday evenings at 6 Pm weekday mass times are not affected. Please make your thoughts known in the coming week.
Church Notes St Mary’s, Streete/Rathowen: Masses and Adoration this week: This coming Friday 8th Dec is a Holy Day of Obligation. This Sunday is the 2nd Sunday in Advent Calendar. 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 soul Nancy Egan, Kilmore. Jack & Paddy Casey and his sister Mary Sawyer USA whose Anniversary Mass was last week. This coming Friday, Anniversary Mass for the soul of Mary O’Sullivan, Saturday night Mass for the soul of Matt Fahy, 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 Saturday at the latest and remember folks if you don’t tell me I can’t tell them.