Streete Notes 9th March 2024
Fully Qualified Health Care and special needs assistant: available at weekends to assist with the homecare needs of your loved one, over 15 years’ experience, Garda vetted, HSE approved, nonsmoker with full driving license Contact Grainne, on 087 3180476 after 8 pm
Reminder Upcoming Referendum: Two upcoming referendums, the Thirty-Ninth Amendment of the Constitution (The Family) Bill 2023 and the Fortieth Amendment of the Constitution (Care) Bill 2023, will take place on Friday, 8 March 2024 in Polling Stations Streete Parish Park N91RC43 Open from 7am to 10pm.
New Gym: By now some of you will have had a sneak preview of our new Gym facility at the Parish Park. We hope to get it up and running shortly. This will be a great incentive for young and a little older to get and maintain fitness levels. We still have a bit to do to satisfy insurance, health and safety and access to the facility and how to do this without disturbing other events in the main hall. We ask that you bear with us for a month or so. We plan an open day to discuss access and membership, so keep an eye on the notes to stay up to date. Any questions please call me 087 1375222
Deepest Sympathies: are extended to members of the Owens and extended family on the sad passing of Elizabeth Gilchrist Glack Longford formally, Streete, Granard and Ardagh, Pre-deceased by her parents Mary and Patrick, sisters Margaret Kerrigan (Dublin), Catherine Murray and Breege Carroll and brothers Hughie (U.K.) and John (Chuck) Granard. Elizabeth will be forever missed by her heartbroken family; loving husband Willie, daughters Fiona Cassells, Sarah Lennon and Emma Shedwell, sister Maureen, brothers Patrick (U.K.), Michael and Brendan, sons and sisters in law,, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. May her gentle soul rest in heavenly peace.
Boherquill Ramblers: Last Sunday the Ramblers unveiled a Memorial Bench in memory of our dear friend Brian Nerney at our Community Centre. A large crowd of members and locals attended in a fitting tribute to Brian, Alice and the Nerney family wish to thank everyone especially the Ramblers walking club from the bottom of their hearts for making this day happen. Alice and her family ask that you please sit awhile and enjoy the bench, reflect on all the goodness in life and for you to remember. No Road is Long when walked in good company.
Deepest Sympathies: Are expressed to the Lloyd family, Rathowen on the passing of Constance (Connie) Lloyd, Winetown, in her 100th year. May her gentle soul rest in peace.
Welcome: We welcome Katie Goldrick and Thomas Higgins to our community; the happy couple have moved into Paul and Celia Carey’s house in Barradrum and are delighted to become part of our community. Katie a native of Boyle in Roscommon, specializes in Tasty Treats for special occasions along with freshly baked chocolate brownies, cookies, and other baked goods. She would welcome a call on 086 2168150 or check out her Instagram page on katiestastybites
International Women’s Day: is next Friday 8th March. You are invited to attend a women’s talk on how to reduce your risk of developing dementia and how to look after your mental health in the Annebrook Hotel, Mullingar. Time: 11 a.m. till 1 pm Everyone welcome - Free Admission & Refreshments
Computers for Beginners: Stage 1 started last Tuesday to a full class from 7pm to 9pm This course covers the essentials of getting started. Stage 2 will start soon for anyone who already has the basics and would like to advance or still need a little help. I would encourage anyone interested to contact me asap as spaces may be limited 087 1375222.
Streete Watch Community Alert: Would like to say thank you for all your help and support to Community Policing Sergeant, Darran Conlon, who gets set to take up new office in his native Co, Mayo. It has been a pleasure to work with Darran over the past number of years through our community alert group. We wish Darran well in his new appointment and look forward to meeting the newly appointed officer.
Fund Raiser: Lisryan tidy Village Development Committee are organising a Teddy Bears' Picnic to support Isabella McEvoy Lisryan. Isabella is raising funds in the way of a hair cutting fundraiser with proceeds going to the Laura Lynn children hospice. your support to this great charity event would be greatly appreciated on Sunday April 14th at 2 pm at Lisryan Community Park N39 R1X8.
St. Fintan's N.S. Lismacaffrey - Enrolling for 2024 Enrolment Forms for new pupils for the school year 2024/2025 are now available at the school. School Telephone No. 043 6685233
Email: stfintansnslismacaffrey@gmail.com
Daffodil Day: Daffodil day and coffee morning is on Friday 22nd of March in Streete Parish Park from 10 am until 2 o’clock. This is a slight change of venue from St James’s, Church. We ask that you please come out to support and contribute to this very worthy cause. We look forward to meeting new and familiar faces for a chat over a cup of tea or coffee along with some beautiful Culinary delights. If you can't make the morning, please put an envelope with your donation marked Daffodil day in the Parish Park letterbox and we will gladly forward it to Linda and Janet. Thank you.
Ladies Evening Saturday 23 March: This upcoming event is hosted by the team who put the Christmas market together and promises to be a fun filled evening of fashion tips from renowned Style Adviser Maria Carton. Maria will advise you on how to step out of your style comfort zone, Midlife Dressing, Body Confidence, Size... Matters, Smart/ Casual Dressing, the role of Accessories and where to shop the Trends for Spring 2024. Doors open at 7 Pm with side events and trade stand, local salons, and boutiques, light refreshments, and yummy treats along with raffle the proceeds of the night will be shared with the parish Park. So, Ladies why not treat yourself. Tickets are limited and can be purchased from Denise on 087 979 8546
Jiving and Line Dancing lessons: Have now ended but good news is it was a great success and will return soon with a new date so keep an eye on notes. Bridge Campbell would like to thank K&A Jiving for their fantastic tuition help and support,
SOCIAL DANCING: A reminder, our next Dance is on Holy Thursday March 28th as our Good Friday bingo takes precedence on the last Friday this year. We welcome the return off the Legends of social dance, Magic Moments. The lead singer from Big Tom Country, Castleblayney 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 till Late.
Badminton: Every Wednesday nights at 8.30 pm. 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 Next Draw Monday 26th February Numbers Drawn: 1, 9, 14, 20 No Jackpot Winner Four Lucky Dip Winners of €25 each. Anne Marie Brady (Online) E. Fryday, Aughamore, Ballinalee Sarah O' Reilly, Tarmornbarry, Co. Roscommon Mary & Tony, Ballynacargy Our next draw will take place on Monday March 11th Jackpot €2600 Thank you for your continues support.
Boherquill Ramblers: There were two major events on the Ramblers agenda on Sunday 25 February 2024. First there was the unveiling of a bench in memory of the club’s co-founder and President Brian Nerney at Streete Parish Park by the Club’s other co-founder, his wife Alice, on behalf of members. The Ramblers, the Nerney family and some local residents heard appreciations of Brian’s sterling work for the Club and the Parish from Chairperson Eileen Moreton, and two beautifully appropriate poems were read by members. Alice herself spoke briefly of the 43 wonderful years of their marriage and Brian’s commitment to the Ramblers and the community. The Ramblers then moved into the Parish Hall for their 2024 AGM. Chairperson Eileen Moreton is succeeded by Alice Nerney. Nini Murray remains as Club Secretary (assisted by Patricia Bruton). Mary McHugh (assisted by Eileen Moreton) remains Treasurer. Deputy Chair Declan Leonard and Frank Higgins remain on the Committee as does PRO Philip Epps. The second weekend in May was chosen as the Annual Walking Festival as in previous years and a sub-committee was set up to organize the event. Thanks to Kevin Brady and Streete Parish Park for organizing Brian’s Bench installation and their hospitality on the day. On Sunday 10 March 2024 the Ramblers will walk at Derrycassin. Cars will meet at 2pm at Derrycassin for a 7km forest walk beside Lough Gowna. If you would like to add a walk, new or old, to the Walks Calendar please contact Philip Epps. See boherquillramblers.ie for more information.
Church Notes St Mary’s, Streete/Rathowen: Masses and Adoration this week: Mass Times: This Coming Sunday is the Forth Sunday in Lent. 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 7 Am Thursday, Rathowen 9.30 Am, adoration 10 to 10.30 Friday, Boherquill, 8 pm with adoration 7 to 8 pm
Mass intentions: Please remember in your prayers the soul of Luke Kiernan, Boherquill whose anniversary mass was last week. Mass bookings are now being taken, please contact Fr. Pierre on 087 6960542
Dates to Remember: Easter Sunday March 31st. June 22nd Blessing of the Graves. Streete 6.30, Coolamber 7.15, Mass in Boherquill cemetery at 8 Pm with refreshments after in Streete Parish Park. Confirmation, Streete Rathowen 27th June. First holy Communion Streete & Rathowen Saturday June 1st. Trip to Medjugorje 2024 Pilgrimage October 2nd Contact Jerry Nally 087 4309096
Offertory Envelopes: For the upkeep of the church are available on the front seat of the church, please pick a pack up and support our church. Thank you.
Rosary continues: Rathowen, every Thursday 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