CHRISTMAS TREES: - were on sale in Streete village with monies being donated towards the upkeep of St. James’s Church of Ireland. Sincere thanks to the butler families and all who supported the purchase of trees.
CAROL SERVICES: - took place in Streete Parish including Boherquill during the festive season. Thanks to all for their support.
STORM DAMAGE: - The extremely heavy rain and wind before Christmas caused severe damage to the crib, tree etc. outside Streete Parish Park. We thank Parish Park Chairman, Declan and, Caretaker, Gerry O’Neill who rectified the damage and repaired it in time for Christmas.
St. Fintan's Parents Association: - would like to give a big thank you to Mr. John Feerick and the staff at Feerick's. Thanks to their generosity and
hard work our family bingo was a smashing success. Seasons Greetings and Happy New year to you
all from St. Fintan's Parents Association.
BOHERQUILL RAMBLERS: - The Ramblers had a chance to try out the renovated walking track at Streete
Parish Park when they based their walk there on Sunday 16 December 2018.
The spring-like weather encouraged them to test the track after their loop
walk past the ruins of Nugent's Castle near Coolamber, and their afternoon
ended with tea and a selection of buns and biscuits in the Parish Park
thanks to Club President Brian Nerney.
The Ramblers will meet at 11am in Mullaghmeen Forest for their traditional
St. Stephen's Day walk. Cars will leave Boherquill at 10.30am and pause at
the Town and Country pub in Castlepollard at 10.40am before moving on to
Mullaghmeen.
On Sunday 30 December the Ramblers will walk in Kilbixy. Cars will leave
Boherquill at 1.30pm and meet at Kilbixy at 2pm for a 6 km road and forest
trails walk.
All Ramblers and their families are wished a Happy and Healthy Christmas
break and a Happy New Year.
New members are always welcome. For details phone Philip at 087 7753612 or
Nini at 086 8754411.
See boherquillramblers.ie
THANKS: - the writer wishes to thank all in many ways in the preparations for the Festive Season and also all those who supported our Lotto and bingo, especially those who volunteer and help out on Monday nights. We trust your valued support will continue during 2019. I, also on behalf of the Chairman and committee thank the staff of Streete Parish Park and welcome Marie Keary as a staff member who was recently appointed and Marian Denning who continue to be part of the bingo/lotto team.
GREETINGS: - from myself for your notes each week. Please keep matters of interest coming for inclusion in these notes by email to [email protected] , by phone to Brian at 086 2596656 or to Parish Park office, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday.
APPRECIATION NIGHT: - just a reminder that on Saturday night, 22nd December Jim Phelan is hosting a customer appreciation night including finger food, raffle and music. Please pass on the word as all are welcome and a great opportunity to start the pre-Christmas atmosphere and means that Streete village and Fiddlers Green is the place to start the Festive Season celebrations.
BOHERQUILL RAMBLERS: - The Ramblers met in the Annebrook House Hotel in Mullingar for their 2018 Christmas Dinner on Sunday 9 December. Before the meal Declan Leonard led a loop walk out across the Joe Dolan Bridge and back to the Hotel along the Royal Canal towpath. The venue was the same as last year and the dinner and service were up to the same high standard so thank you to all the friendly staff at the Hotel.
There will be no walk on Sunday 23 December 2018 as usual on the last Sunday before Christmas, but the Ramblers will meet at 11am in Mullaghmeen Forest for their traditional St. Stephen's Day walk.
New members are always welcome. For details phone Philip at 087 7753612 or Nini at 086 8754411.
See boherquillramblers.ie
STREETE BOWLS: - The club is winding down for Christmas, having played the semi-finals of the Christmas Doubles competition. Phyllis Martin and Francis Butler got the better of Pat Purcell and Liam Connaughton. In the other semi-final Catherine Costello and Seamus Moran proved too strong for Mick McLoughlin and Jimmy Leavy. The final will be played next week. We would like to wish all bowlers and their families a very happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year. Looking forward to another enjoyable year of bowling.
NON SHED CHRISTMAS TREES: - for sale costing €50 each at Roy & Linda Butlers home in Streete. Proceeds from the sale of these trees goes towards the upkeep of St. James Church of Ireland, Streete village. For any further information or to order a tree please contact Linda, Roy or Fred Butler 087 1911392
ST COLUMBAS: - I have no doubt by the time you read this the one word Mullinalaghta will cover the wonderful story that St. Columba’s G.A.A. club created history when they had a well-deserved win and they became the first club form Longford to advance to the Leinster Senior Club Football Final. We in this parish congratulate them and wish them continued success which they deserve after beating Dublin’s Kilmacud Crokes. They were rightly proud to be included in Ryan Tubridy’s, Late Late Show last Friday night. With all the articles written as well as TG4 coverage we will leave you to read the reports of your choice and we say well done to all who supported them so far. No doubt their following will increase with every outing. We thank Columba’s for a wonderful game and helping to bring Rural Ireland alive and proud.
STREETE SOCIAL DANCING: - Our next Social Dance in Streete Parish Park is on Friday, 21st December. This is a great opportunity to meet up with family and friends prior to Christmas. Free Christmas Raffle for valuable prizes and refreshments on the night. Come along for a good night’s entertainment. We wish a very happy Christmas to all our readers.
SOCIAL DANCING CLASSES: - every Sunday night in Streete Parish Park 8p.m.-9.30p.m. Learn to dance in a Fun and Friendly atmosphere with James & Bernie. Beginners welcome. Call 086 2003739
SANTA’S POST BOX; Santa’s magic post box is beside the crib at Streete Parish Park and we ask all parents and children to post your letters to Santa as soon as possible. Santa has assured that he will answer all letters, so remember post in time!
STREETE PARISH PARK LOTTO: - results of Lotto 3rd December are as follows. Numbers drawn in last week’s lotto draw were 9, 18, 20 30. Winners were Paul Nolan c/o C&D Pet foods, Megan Tighe and Ann Marie & Michelle Dolan, Lisryan. Result and winners of the draw on last Monday night, December, 17th with the jackpot of €15,000 will appear in these notes next week. Thank you for your continued support of our Lotto.
STREETE WILDLIFE CLUB: - All roads lead to Streete shooting grounds this Thursday night for the final of our winter league. Each shooter is now in their respective class, to qualify for the final you must have five scores recorded. The Quinn's Supply stores cup goes to the top shooter of the league, with each class having a good cash prize. There will also be plenty of spot prizes on each stand. So a good nights shooting is guaranteed. Best of luck to each shooter. The club would like to again thank our main sponsor Ronan Quinn of Derrymore Peat, Quinn's Supply stores Edgeworthstown and to all members who donated spot prizes. At this time the club would like to wish all shooters and friends a very happy and safe Christmas and we will see you all for more of the same in our spring league in a few weeks’ time.
HAPPY CHRISTMAS: - and a peaceful holiday to all readers of these Streete & District Notes. Please keep up to date with these notes each week.
BOHERQUILL RAMBLERS: - The Ramblers met in heavy rain at Ballinea Bridge on the Royal Canal just outside Mullingar for their walk on Sunday 2 December 2018. The rain soon stopped however as the group walked the towpath to Coolnahay and back. Along the way a family of swans with four youngsters not yet in all-over adult white plumage were too busy feeding to pay much attention to the people on the bank.
On Sunday 16 December the Ramblers will meet at 2pm at Streete Parish Park for a loop walk on roads in the area.
Please note there will be no walk on Sunday 23 December 2018 but the Ramblers will meet at 11am in Mullaghmeen Forest for their traditional St. Stephen's Day walk.
New members are always welcome. For details phone Philip at 087 7753612 or Nini at 086 8754411.
See boherquillramblers.ie
SCHOOL: - Please note the following which I received from St. Fintan’s National School, Lismacaffrey notifying us that this year’s, and I quote “fundraiser is a family Bingo Night on 14th December at 7p.m. in Feericks Hotel, Rathowen & Santa will visit and the Christmas Draw will also take place Your continued support is greatly appreciated. This bingo is different and is suitable for young people. All welcome “
BROADBAND: - The writer regrets that some people had difficulty in making contact recently which was due to outside phone line. Thanks to eircom this has been rectified and phone and emails are working again. Emails can be sent to [email protected] or to Anne at [email protected]. I regret any inconvenience caused.
ANNUAL CAROL SERVICE: - takes place in St. James’s Church, Streete on Sunday, 16th December at 4.00p.m. Everybody welcome.
NON SHED CHRISTMAS TREES; - for sale costing €50. All proceeds from the sale of these trees goes towards the upkeep of St. James’s Church. For any further information please contact Fred on 087 1911392.
TRAD NIGHT; - this is a reminder that Jim Phelan is hosting a Trad night on this Thursday night, 13th December in his Fiddlers Green pub in Streete Village with international group “Broken Pokers” direct from Australia on their Irish Tour and on Saturday, 22nd December Jim is hosting a customer appreciation night including finger food, raffle and music. Please pass on the word as all are welcome and a great opportunity to start the pre-Christmas atmosphere and means that Streete village and Fiddlers Green is the place to start the Festive Season celebrations.
STREETE PARISH PARK LOTTO: - results of Lotto 3rd December are as follows. Numbers drawn in last week’s lotto draw were 9,18,20 30. Winners were Paul Nolan c/o C&D Petfoods, Megan Tighe and Ann Marie & Michelle Dolan, Lisryan. Next lotto draw will be held on December, 17th with the jackpot at €15,000. Thank you for your continued support of our Lotto.
PLAY: - thanks to all who supported Seamus O’Rourke’s play “And Thank You” in Streete Parish Park Centre on Saturday, 1st December, written and performed by the author and it was a great success. Monies from this event go towards necessary repairs to the parochial House in Boherquill. The raffle was looked after by Fr. Nigel and members of the pastoral Council who thanked all present for their attendance and support. Tea and cakes were organised by the pastoral Council and an enjoyable night was had by all.
SANTA’S POST BOX; Santa’s magic post box has arrived at the Parish Park and we are very honoured to have been selected by Santa Claus this year again, as the drop off point for all the little boys and girls Santa letters.
Santa has assured us if you post your letter early in his special magic post box at the Parish Park, remembering to put your name and address on the letter, he will do his best to answer your letter personally and no child will be left out, so please get your letters posted A.S.A.P. We wish all children and parents a very happy Christmas. If you have any unwanted decorations that would help to make our Community Centre look nice for Christmas or you want to make a donation please call Declan 086 8123514, James 086 3125876 or Kevin 087 1375222 or drop into the girls in the office Tues to Thursday 10 till 2 pm.
STREETE SOCIAL DANCING: - Our next Social Dance in Streete Parish Park is on Friday, 21st December. This is a great opportunity to meet up with family and friends prior to Christmas. Free raffle and refreshments on the night. Come along for a good night’s entertainment. We wish a very happy Christmas to all our readers.
SOCIAL DANCING CLASSES: - every Sunday night in Streete Parish Park 8p.m.-9.30p.m. Learn to dance in a Fun and Friendly atmosphere with James & Bernie. Beginners welcome. Call 086 2003739
ST FINTAN'S CEMETERY BOHERQUILL: - The committee has now erected a plate with the name of the cemetery on it at the entrance gate of the cemetery. This work was done free of any charge by Patrick Gogan of Gogan's Funeral Directors Edgeworthstown, and we thank him for his generosity.
ANNUAL CAROL SERVICE: - takes place in St. James’s Church, Streete on Sunday, 16th December at 4.00p.m. Everybody welcome.
NON SHED CHRISTMAS TREES; - for sale costing €50. All proceeds from the sale of these trees goes towards the upkeep of St. James’s Church. For any further information please contact Fred on 087 1911392.
TRAD NIGHT; - the big news this week is that Jim Phelan is hosting a Trad night on Thursday, 13th December in his Fiddlers Green pub in Streete Village with international group “Broken Pokers” direct from Australia on their Irish Tour and on Saturday, 22nd December Jim is hosting a customer appreciation night including finger food, raffle and music. Please pass on the word as all are welcome and hopefully it will start the Christmas atmosphere and be two most enjoyable and different entertainment nights.
PLAY: - thanks to all who supported Seamus O’Rourke’s play “And Thank You” in Streete Parish Park Centre last Saturday night written and performed by the author and it was a great success. Monies from this event go towards necessary repairs to the parochial House in Boherquill.
BOHERQUILL RAMBLERS: - A 10km loop walk based on Kenagh provided the Ramblers with a first-class afternoon's exercise on Sunday 25 November 2018. Pat O'Rourke led the way, taking in the Lime Walk which is a well-known walking route, and a section of the Royal Canal. At one point a field full of turkeys and geese was a reminder of the approaching festive season. Thank you to Pat for leading the walk and to Bee O'Rourke for the delicious fruit cake at the end of the walk.
The Ramblers 2018 Christmas Dinner will be held on Sunday 9 December at the Annebrook House Hotel in Mullingar. There will be a walk at 2pm starting at the hotel and the meal will begin at 4.30pm. Places are €30 each and donations of gifts up to the value of €10 are invited for the raffle.
New members are always welcome. For details phone Philip at 087 7753612 or Nini at 086 8754411
See boherquillramblers.ie
SANTA’S POST BOX; Streete Parish Park Committee are delighted to take delivery of Santa’s magic post box this week. We are very honoured to have been selected by Santa Claus this year again, as the drop off point for all the little boys and girls Santa letters.
Santa has assured us if you post your letter early in his special magic post box at the Parish Park, remembering to put your name and address on the letter, he will do his best to answer your letter personally and no child will be left out. Santa has already sent some of his helper elves from the North Pole to Streete Parish Park to help in putting up the Christmas tree and Nativity crib. This is a special time of year for all ages.
If you have any unwanted decorations that would help to make our community centre look nice for Christmas or you want to make a donation please call Declan 086 8123514, James 086 3125876 or Kevin 087 1375222 or drop into the girls in the office Tues to Thursday 10 till 2 pm.
Table Quiz Cancelled: Due to so many events taking place coming up to the Christmas period and in the interest of fairness to schools, clubs and party goers who would like to take part in the quiz, we have decided to postpone the quiz until the New Year. We apologise if you were looking forward to the night, but watch this space for a new date coming soon!
COOLAMBER ICA: -The last meeting of Coolamber ICA Guild for 2018 will take place in Streete Parish Park on Wednesday 5th December at 8.00p.m. Prior to this meeting the ICA Lotto will be held for a jackpot of €5950. Together with Granard ICA Guild we have hosted the Lotto for the past few months. The arrangements for our Christmas outing will be finalised on the night and planning for future meetings will also take place. As ever new members are very welcome to come along and join us. Our next meeting will be in February so I would like to take this opportunity to wish all members and their families a Very Happy Christmas and a Prosperous New Year
STREETE SOCIAL DANCING: - Our next Social Dance in Streete Parish Park is on Friday, 21st December with music by Jimmy Hynes & the Crusaders. Free raffle and refreshments on the night. Come along for a good night’s entertainment
SOCIAL DANCING CLASSES: - every Sunday night in Streete Parish Park 8p.m.-9.30p.m. Learn to dance in a Fun and Friendly atmosphere with James & Bernie. Beginners welcome. Call 086 2003739
PLAY: - we are very happy to announce that on Saturday, 1st December at 8.30p.m. in Streete Parish Park Centre, Seamus O’Rourke well known playwright will perform his production of “And thank You” which was written and will be performed by the author, himself with proceeds in aid of necessary works to the Parochial House in Boherquill. We are hoping for support, so please pass on the word to your family and friends. Some will remember other plays of his including the “Gospel according to O’Rourke” as well as “Your prayers have been answered”. Many will have seen Seamus on T.V. or heard him on Radio, so now is the chance to enjoy this live production in Streete Parish Park at 8.30p.m. on Saturday, 1st December. This could be the first of many productions depending on support. This will be another way for you and friends to get together before Christmas.
STREETE WILDLIFE CLUB: - Winter league continues each Thursday night. To qualify you must have five scores recorded and you will be classed on your best four. All shooters welcome.
TEXT ALERT; - As mentioned in these notes last week it is in your interest and very important to support the new Community Alert committee who are a great benefit in helping with the safeguarding of our Community and the prevention of crime in the district. If you missed out and wish to join up for the text alert registration and missed the members who call with Registration Forms please return the forms to the letterbox in Streete Parish Park complete with the fee of €10 to cover costs for the facility. Should you have any problem please contact 08 7 9680739 or 087 1375222 A.S.A.P.
STREETE BOWLS CLUB: - The Streete Bowls Club concluded the doubles competition on Tuesday night at the Sports Complex. Eamon Carty and Mel Dunleavy played Francis Butler and Mick Turner in the semi-finals. Francis and Mick came out on top in a nail biting game. The other semi-final was just as exciting.Catherine Costello and Martin Gaynor pipped Gerry McCaffrey and Thomas Sullivan at the winning post. The final was a bit one-sided. Francis and Mick raced into an early lead and went on to become worthy winners.Well done lads and thanks to all players who took part. Streete club,in association with Longford/Westmeath Bowls are hosting the counties doubles competition for the twelfth consecutive year on Sunday 2th. December. This competition decides the top singles player in both counties. Aaron O'Brien from Tyrrellspass is the current holder of this title. We are expecting at least fifty competitors this year and needless to say we are hoping for a Streete winner.
BOHERQUILL RAMBLERS: - The 3.5 km-long Lough Owel feeder canal supplies water from the Lough to the Royal Canal in Mullingar and also provides an attractive out and back walking route which the Ramblers followed on Sunday 18 November 2018. On the way the group passed Cullion Fish Farm where a heron and several seagulls were on the lookout for food in the ponds. Thank you to Declan Leonard for leading the walk.
The Ramblers will meet in Ballinea on Sunday 2 December 2018 for a walk along the Royal Canal towpath from Ballinea to Coolnahay and back. Cars will leave Boherquill at 1.30pm and meet at 2pm at Ballinea Bridge, 4 km west of Mullingar on the Athlone road.
This year’s Christmas Dinner is being planned for Sunday 9 December at the Annebrook House Hotel in Mullingar. There will be a walk at 2pm starting at the hotel and the meal will begin at 4.30pm. Places are €30 each and donations of gifts up to the value of €10 are invited for the raffle.
New members are always welcome. For details phone Philip at 087 7753612 or Nini at 086 8754411
See boherquillramblers.ie
NOTES: - If you wish to have something included in these notes any week you are welcome, but for inclusion must be with Brian by Friday night each week, by text to 086 2596656, by landline 043 6685116 or by email to [email protected].
STREETE BOWLS: - Streete C had Ardagh A as their visitors at the Streete Complex last Tuesday night but unfortunately Ardagh proved too strong for the home side. Streete A travelled to Castlepollard on Wednesday night where they had a very successful outing, coming away with a win of three games to one and the bonus point. All the Streete bowlers would like to extend their condolences to Tyrrellspass bowler Mick Lynch, on the death of his wife Mary. May she rest in peace. New and lapsed bowlers are always welcome at the complex on Tuesday nights.
STREETE WILDLIFE CLUB: - Streete shooting grounds opened with a bang on Thursday night last when over 70 shooters took part in the first round of the winter league which consisted of a 40 bird sporting layout plus a 10 Bird Ball trap competition. The league will run for seven weeks so if you want to try floodlight shooting Streete shooting grounds is the place to be on Thursday nights from 7 to 9 PM.
The club would like to take this opportunity to thank Moydow club man and good supporter of this club, Ronan Quinn of Derrymore Peat Ltd. Ronan has come on board and is the main sponsor of this league. Also to Quinn's Supply stores Edgeworthstown & Granard who are the main sponsor of the High gun perpetual cup. All shooters welcome.
Walking Track Membership: - The walking track has proved a great success and enjoyed by many from a wide area. The Parish Park Committee would like to thank everyone who paid for membership for the past number of years and would like to remind you that your membership is now due for renewal in January. All members will be contacted in the coming weeks. New member applications forms can be found in the entrance hall of the Parish Park or by calling into the office upstairs Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday. Alternatively, you can pick up a Membership application form in the shop in Lisryan or the shop in Streete. 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 call Declan 086 8123514 or Kevin 087 1375222. All cheques made payable to Streete Parish Park. The membership money will help us keep our standards up.
SOCIAL DANCE: - Please note that the next Streete Parish Park Social Dance takes place on Friday, November, 16th when music will be supplied by the very popular musical duo Mary O’Connor & Pat Kelly from 10.30-12.30. All will be most welcome to attend. Admission which includes free raffle and supper around 11p.m. is 10 euro, if you are involved in any club or group who avail or our services please consider coming along as a club or group, just call Mary or Anne in the office, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday. 043 6685926.
SOCIAL DANCING CLASSES: - every Sunday night in Streete Parish Park 8p.m.-9.30p.m. Learn to dance in a Fun and Friendly atmosphere with James & Bernie. Beginners welcome. Call 086 2003739
Cnoc Mhuire: - Secondary School is holding an Open and Enrolment Night on
Thurs Nov 15th from 7-9pm.
The Principal's address is at 7pm sharp followed by a tour of the school's
excellent sporting and classroom facilities along
with an opportunity to meet the teaching staff.
BOHERQUILL RAMBLERS; - The reflection of the sun in the calm water of Lough Sallagh near Ballinamuck formed a beautiful scene during the Ramblers walk on Sunday 4 November 2018. There were also lots of swans out on the water as the group skirted the lough on the Lough Sallagh Way and then to round off the afternoon there was a beautiful red sunset as the group headed for home. Thank you to Marian Carty for leading the walk and providing the lovely fruit cake to accompany the tea at the end of the walk
On Sunday 18 November Declan Leonard will lead a walk along the Lough Owel Feeder Canal from Mullingar to Lough Owel and back. Cars will leave Boherquill at 1.30pm and meet at 2pm in the Dunnes Stores overflow car park on Harbour Street in Mullingar.
This year's Christmas Dinner is being planned for Sunday 9 December at the Annebrook House Hotel in Mullingar.
New members are always welcome. For details phone Philip at 087 7753612 or Nini at 086 8754411
See boherquillramblers.ie
Coolamber ICA Guild: - The next meeting of Coolamber ICA Guild will take place in Streete Parish Park on Wednesday 7th November at 8.00p.m. As always new members are very welcome to attend.
The Guild recently completed a set of exercise classes for which we received some Go For Life funding. These classes were facilitated by Marian Masterson and were greatly enjoyed by all.
At the moment members are brushing up on their cookery skills in preparation for the Cookery Cup Competition which will take place at the next Federation Meeting in Longford at the end of November.
Also, we are planning our Christmas outing. Members and friends are travelling to Hotel Kilmore, Cavan on Sunday 9th December for a meal followed by the Phil Coulter concert. Non-members are very welcome to travel and further information can be had from Mary on (087) 6394044.
Walking Track Membership: - As you may have seen in the past week or two our Parish Park walking track is getting a badly needed makeover. The walking track has proved a great success and enjoyed by many from a wide area. The Parish Park Committee would like to thank everyone who paid for membership for the past number of years and would like to remind you that your membership is now due for renewal in January. All members will be contacted in the coming weeks. New member applications forms can be found in the entrance hall of the Parish Park or by calling into the office upstairs Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday from 10 am until 1.30pm. Alternatively, you can pick up a Membership application forms in the shop in Lisryan or the shop in Streete. 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 call Declan 086 8123514 or Kevin 087 1375222. All cheques made payable to Streete Parish Park. The membership money will help us keep our standards up.
GAMES: - anyone interested in getting some games like table tennis or Board games, badminton etc. is welcome to leave their name and phone number with Mary or Anne upstairs or with caretaker, Gerry O’Neill or phone Brian 086 2596656 and depending on the response we will see what can be done.
SOCIAL DANCE: - Please note that the next Streete Parish Park Social Dance takes place on Friday, November, 16th when music will be supplied by the very popular musical duo Mary O’Connor & Pat Kelly from 10.30-12.30. All will be most welcome to attend. Admission which includes free raffle and supper around 11p.m. is 10 euro, if you are involved in any club or group who avail or our services please consider coming along as a club or group, just call Mary or Anne in the office, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday. 043 6685926. Many of our members were at the social Dance in Collinstown recently and had a great night with no driving worries afterwards.
SOCIAL DANCING CLASSES: - every Sunday night in Streete Parish Park 8p.m.-9.30p.m. Learn to dance in a Fun and Friendly atmosphere with James & Bernie. Beginners welcome. Call 086 2003739
COMMUNITY ALERT: - is now active in our area; you can report any suspicious activities to 044 938 4000. Members of the committee will be calling to you over the next number of weeks seeking your co-operation and asking if you would like to join our text alert system, we are asking €10 per household to cover the cost text alerts, new signage etc., we have received a very positive response from the Gardaí in our area and have acted in our call for speeding control at Lismacaffrey School and through Streete village, with speed checks commencing in the next few weeks. Crime prevention officer Paddy Guinan will visit us again on Wednesday night 14th November at 8.30 p.m. to talk about protecting your home your farm and your property, we urge you to attend, we would like to thank the past committee for their hard work and hope we can count on them for their support in the future. Together we can prevent crime and build a better quality of life for all in our community. For more information contact 087 1375222
Halloween Fancy Dress Party: - HALLOWEEN Fancy Dress party and disco in Streete Parish Park last Sunday evening week hosted by our local football club Inny FC was a huge success. It was great to see so many young people out enjoying the Halloween treats on offer, along with the fun the little ones had running around and dancing to the sounds of the upbeat disco music in the “haunted” surrounds of the Parish Park. As promised it was a frightful night of fun and frolics along with fantastic entertainment. I’m sure you will all agree it did not disappoint. On behalf of the Parish Park committee we would like to thank Inny Football Club and those who helped the club on the day. The club put in a lot of hard work decorating the hall, putting up the decorations and setting the scene to make it an enjoyable occasion for all to enjoy. Inny FC hopes to have another fun filled evening before Christmas to bring in funds to support the community games.
BOHERQUILL RAMBLERS: - The Ramblers were led by Joe Masterson for their visit to Mullaghmeen Forest on Sunday 28 October 2018. The beech trees had lost most of their leaves, letting the autumn sun shine down on the group as they followed a combination of the yellow and white walks with the fallen leaves rustling beneath their boots. Thank you to Joe for acting as guide for the day.
On 11 November 2018 the Ramblers will visit Ballynacargy for an 8km loop walk through Lakingstown and back into the village along the Royal Canal. Cars will leave Boherquill at 1.30pm and meet at the church in Ballynacargy at 2pm.
New members are always welcome. For details phone Philip at 087 7753612 or Nini at 086 8754411
See boherquillramblers.ie
THE GREAT WAR – NORTH WESTMEATH REMEMBERS: - To mark the ending of the First World War, a hundred years ago this week North Westmeath Historical Society have organised a weekend seminar or series of talks on the Great War on Friday, November, 9th at 8p.m. in Hotel Castlepollard. Ruth Illingworth will discuss the impact of the war on Westmeath. On Saturday morning at 11a.m. in Hotel Castlepollard, Martin Morris, County Longford Archivist will give a talk on Longford and the Great War. Noel French will discuss how Meath fared in the First World War. His talk is at 4p.m. in Jane’s Coffee Shop in Fore on Saturday, November 10th. On Saturday night at 8p.m. in Hotel Castlepollard Johann Farrelly looks on the aspect of the war on Cavan. On Sunday, November,11th at 3p.m.there will be an Ecumenical Service in St. Michael’s Church on the Square, Castlepollard followed by the unveiling of a plaque to all those from North Westmeath who fought in the 1914-1918 Conflict. A number of men from the Streete District were killed in World War 1 – Michael Kiernan, Joseph Peppard, Patrick McLoughlin, Francis Kerrigan and Peter Gorman lost their lives on the Western Front and quite possibly other men from Streete whose names have not yet been identified. We will remember them all during the Service and when the plaque is unveiled. You are all most welcome to attend.
STREETE BOWLS: - All of our teams were in action this week. At the Streete Complex, Streete A and B had Ballymore A and Ardagh B as their visitors. Streete A had a comprehensive win over their opponents but Streete B failed to deliver and were well beaten on the night. Streete C travelled to Athlone and despite playing well did not have the rub of the green. Streete A Team 1: Catherine Costello, Seamus Moran and Liam Connaughton. Team 2: Mick Turner, Sean Flood and Jimmy Leavy. New and visiting bowlers are welcome every Tuesday
STREETE WILDLIFE CLUB: - The club held its annual presentation night on the 1st November last in Murphy's Crossroads Inn Lisryan at which the following prizes were presented; Members Clay Shoot 2018; Novice Stand winner's Andy Webb, Michael Mulleady, Michael Reilly and Seamus Denning. Senior Stand Winner’s Bernard Callaghan, Michael Campbell, Willie Campbell, Tommy Denning, Hugh O'Hara, Conor Mulligan, Padraig McGauran, and Barry Webb. Ladies High Gun; Sharon Gettings, Sporting under 21 Shane Gettings, Sporting Novice High Gun Brendan Flynn, Sporting Intermediate High Gun Dinko Berta, Sporting Senior High Gun Pat Denning. 15 DTL James Flynn, Ball Trap Tommy Denning. Club Vermin Competition 2018 Michael Mulleady. Club Person of the Year 2018 Seamus Denning. Longest Pheasant 1st Joe Kelly, 2nd Patrick Owens, 3rd Kevin McGauran. Longest Spur 1st Brendan Mulligan, 2nd Joe Kelly. Landowners Draw Peter Mimnagh, Clonshannagh, and Owen Devaney Ballygowla. The club wishes to thank Pauline Murphy at the Crossroad Inn P.J.Reilly, Abbeylara and Patsy Cooke Granard for their help. The club open winter clay shooting league will start on this Thursday evening, 8th November at 7pm sharp in the club grounds.
BIG BREAKFAST: - as mentioned in last week’s notes our Annual Streete Parish Park Breakfast was a huge success with approximately 350 hot breakfasts served between 8.30 a.m. – 1.30p.m. Great credit must go to all who helped in so many ways including the Parish Park Chairman and committee. Milk for the day was donated by local Town of Monaghan milk agent, Enda Murphy. Bread and spot prizes for raffle were donated. The proceeds from this event are going towards the complex upkeep and our defibrillator. We thank John Feerick and also John Rogan for his help. The whole event would have been more difficult without their cooking equipment and help and we thank all suppliers who donated many supplies and prizes for the day. I will not give individual names, all of which are with the organizing and the Parish Park committee. The Parish Park committee includes Chairman, Declan Carthy, Vice Chairman, James Parker as well as Kevin Brady, Pat Duffy, Janet Butler, Sheila Mulleady, Larry Leslie, William McGlynn, Brian Nerney. Thanks once again to all involved. Should you wish to support Streete Sports Complex please buy a lotto envelope. Prices range 2 euro per line, 5 euro for three lines or an annual entry for every draw, 50 euro.
SOCIAL DANCE: - The next Streete Parish Park Social Dance takes place on Friday, November, 16th when music will be supplied by Mary O’Connor & Pat Kelly from 10.30-12.30. All will be most welcome to attend. Admission which includes free raffle and supper around 11p.m. is 10 euro, If your are involved in any club or group who avail or our services please consider coming along as a club or group, just call Mary or Anne in the office, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday. 043 6685926.
SOCIAL DANCING CLASSES: - every Sunday night in Streete Parish Park 8p.m.-9.30p.m. Learn to dance in a Fun and Friendly atmosphere with James & Bernie. Beginners welcome. Call 086 2003739
COOLAMBER ICA GUILD: - The next meeting of Coolamber ICA Guild will take place in Streete Parish Park on Wednesday 7th November at 8.00p.m. As always new members are very welcome to attend.
The Guild recently completed a set of exercise classes for which we received some Go For Life funding. These classes were facilitated by Marian Masterson and were greatly enjoyed by all.
At the moment members are brushing up on their cookery skills in preparation for the Cookery Cup Competition which will take place at the next Federation Meeting in Longford at the end of November.
Also, we are planning our Christmas outing. Members and friends are travelling to Hotel Kilmore, Cavan on Sunday 9th December for a meal followed by the Phil Coulter concert. Non-members are very welcome to travel and further information can be had from Mary on (087) 6394044.
WALKING TRACK MEMBERSHIP: - As you may have seen in the past week our Parish Park walking track is getting a makeover. The walking track has proved a great success and enjoyed by many from a wide area. The Parish Park Committee would like to thank everyone who paid for membership for the past number of years and would like to remind you that your membership is now due for renewal in January. All members will be contacted in the coming weeks. New member applications forms can be found in the entrance hall of the Parish Park or by calling into the office upstairs Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday from 10 am until 1.30pm. Alternatively, you can pick up Membership application forms in the shop in Lisryan or the shop in Streete. 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 call Declan 086 8123514 or Kevin 087 1375222. All cheques made payable to Streete Parish Park.
COMMUNITY ALERT: - is now active in our area; you can report any suspicious activities to 044 938 4000. Members of the committee will be calling to you over the next number of weeks seeking your co-operation and asking if you would like to join our text alert system, we are asking €10 per household to cover the cost text alerts, new signage etc, we have received a very positive response from the Gardaí in our area and have acted in our call for speeding control at Lismacaffrey School and through Streete village, with speed checks commencing in the next few weeks. Crime prevention officer Paddy Guinan will visit us again on Wednesday night 14th November at 8.30 p.m.to talk about protecting your home your farm and your property, we urge you to attend, we would like to thank the past committee for their hard work and hope we can count on them for their support in the future. Together we can prevent crime and build a better quality of life for all in our community. For more information contact 087 1375222
STREETE BOWLS: - Two of our teams were in action this week. Streete were hosts to Castlepollard at the Streete Complex. In a very tight game, each side winning two games, it ended up 30 points to 29 points in favour of the visiting team. Streete B played Ballymore A in an away game on Wednesday night. They had a comprehensive win over the home team scoring four and a half points. Our A team play Mullingar on Sunday night. New and lapsed members welcome.
STREETE WILDLIFE CLUB: - November, 1st sees the opening of the Pheasant shooting season, so safe shooting to all involved.
Also on Thursday night in Murphy’s crossroads Inn Lisryan the club will hold its pheasant competition for members only, we will also have the landowners draw and the presentation of all prizes for our members clay shoot which was held on Saturday the 27th of October in the club shooting grounds. Club person of the year will also be presented with the Pat Earley perpetual cup, so Murphy’s is the place to be on Thursday night.
The clubs winter clay shooting league gets underway on Thursday, the 8th of November all shooters welcome.
BOHERQUILL RAMBLERS: - The weather was perfect for the Ramblers weekend away in Carlow from Friday, 19th October 2018. The bright sunshine during the walk along the River Barrow from Graiguenamanagh to St. Mullins and back on Saturday highlighted the magnificent autumn colours of the trees in the woodlands covering the hills on each side of the river. Milford to Leighlinbridge and back on Sunday was a shorter walk but also very enjoyable. Some of the group went for a short walk along the riverbank near the hotel on Monday morning in dead calm weather with the riverside trees reflected in the mirror-smooth water.
Many thanks to the staff of the Talbot Hotel in Carlow for the great service and wonderful food. A special thank you to the Ramblers Chair Patricia Bruton who organised the trip with her usual great efficiency.
On Sunday 4 November 2018 the Ramblers will visit Ballinamuck for a walk led by Marian Carty. Cars will leave Boherquill at 1.30pm and meet at 2pm (sharp, please), in the car park beside the Community Centre in Ballinamuck.
New members are always welcome. For details phone Philip at 087 7753612 or Nini at 086 8754411
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SOCIAL DANCE: - on Friday night last was once again a very enjoyable night in Streete Parish Park Centre when music was provided by Philip English from County Kildare. It was heartening to see an increase in numbers and we enjoyed meeting up with a group of tourists from Holland who were brought along by well known and popular music entrepreneur, Ray Dolan from Mullingar. These people were anxious to see what social dancing was, so Kevin Brady was in contact with Ray and as they say the rest is history. We received much appreciation from the tourists and we thank Ray for including us on Face book. Keep an eye on these notes for future dates, the next of which is Friday night, 16th November when as always Mary O’Connor and Pat Kelly will supply their renowned style of tunes to guarantee you stay on the dance floor all night. On admission each night everyone receives a free raffle ticket and supper is served compliments of the organisers. We thank the ladies from the office, Anne Creamer and Mary McBrien with help from caretaker, Gerry O’Neill who made fresh sandwiches, cakes, tea, coffee etc. Admission to dance is only €10 and all are welcome. If any group would like to come along just contact Kevin 087 1375222 in advance, so we can be organised or let Mary or Anne know in the office 043 6685926. Dates and names for future dances available on request.
Boherquill Ramblers
The Ramblers had a splendid walk in Deerpark forest on the outskirts of Virginia, County Cavan and beside Lough Ramor on Sunday 14 October 2018. The beautiful calm weather tempted a few yachts and anglers boats out onto the Lough with swans at the waters' edge. There was even birdsong as the group followed the trails through the forest where many of the trees were clad in autumn colours. Many thanks to Joe Masterson who researched and led the walk.
On Sunday 28 October the Ramblers will sample autumn in Mullaghmeen Forest on a walk led by Joe Masterson. Cars will leave Boherquill at 1.30pm and pause outside the Town and Country pub in Castlepollard at 1.40pm before moving on to start the walk at 2pm in Mullaghmeen.
New members are always welcome. For details phone Philip at 087 7753612 or Nini at 086 8754411
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STREETE BOWLS: - All our teams were in action this week. At the Streete Complex, Streete A and B had Athlone and Ardagh A as their opponents on Tuesday night. Streete A won their first two games but unfortunately lost their second games and the bonus point. Streete B played brilliant bowls on the night and managed to draw two and a half points against last year's League winners Ardagh A. Streete C travelled to Ballymore where they had a comprehensive win on the night. Streete B Team 1 :Thomas Sullivan, Tom Connell and Eamon Carty (skip).Team 2: Pat Purcell, Phyllis Martin and Sam Donaghy (skip). New members welcome.
COMMUNITY ALERT: - meeting took place last week with a fairly good attendance from the parish as well as an excellent attendance by Garda from surrounding areas including the Chief Superintendent, Inspector, Sergeants and Garda - in total nine members of the force. It is most important to support your local Community Alert Group who, don’t forget, are all volunteers. Chairman of our group is Kevin Brady 0871375222.
CARERS ASSOCIATION: - are holding a Table Quiz in Burke’s Bar Coole on Saturday 27th October, followed by Cheque Presentation to the Longford/ Westmeath Family Carers unit. This is a very worthy cause and we ask anyone from the parish who can make up a table or two to please attend. Questions, I am told will be suitable to most age groups. Your support would be very welcome.
SOCIAL DANCING CLASSES: - every Sunday night in Streete Parish Park 8p.m.-9.30p.m. Learn to dance in a Fun and Friendly atmosphere with James & Bernie. Beginners welcome. Call 086 2003739
SOCIAL DANCING: - Our next Social Dancing is on Friday next, 19th October in Streete Parish Park. Music by the ever popular Philip English. Dancing 10p.m. to 12.30. Free supper and raffle on the night. Tell your friends to come along and enjoy a good night’s entertainment.
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CAKE SALE: - please note the parents group from St.Fintan’s School, Lismacaffrey will hold their cake sale in the Centre during the Big Breakfast, so you can buy a treat to bring home and also help the School.
WALKING: it is worth while taking a trip around Streete Parish Park to see the great job done with diggers by Seamus Sullivan which cleaned up the triangle piece of land at the bottom corner of the walkway – a great improvement to the Park, so why not go for a walk and see the improvement yourself.
BOHERQUILL RAMBLERS: - The Ramblers travelled to Dublin on Sunday 7 October 2018 for a walk round the Glenasmole Reservoirs near Bohernabreena. The low level of water in the reservoirs was immediately noticeable with large stony and grassy areas which would normally be covered now above the water level. There was no shortage of 'mellow fruitfulness' on the bushes beside the trail, though, with lots of blackberries, rose hips and hazel nuts ready to be gathered. Unfortunately there was also a lot of invasive Japanese knotweed in many places.
Thank you to Mary McHugh and her brother Francis who organised the day, to Salmon's Coaches of Castlepollard and their driver Martin Fagan and to the staff in the wonderful clubhouse at the Thomas Davis GAA Club who served tasty warm scones, tea and coffee before the walk.
Next weekend the Ramblers will meet in the Talbot Hotel in Carlow for their weekend away from Friday 19 October to Monday 22 October 2018.
New members are always welcome. For details phone Philip at 087 7753612 or Nini at 086 8754411.
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STREETE BOWLS: - All of our teams had home games last week. Streete B had a hard fought win against Tyrrellspass B winning out on the bonus point. In the other match at the Streete Complex, Streete A and Streete C went head to head. In a surprise result Streete C came out on top, playing brilliant bowls on the night.
Streete C Team 1: Paul Holdroyd, Francis Butler and Enda Murphy. Team 2: Marie Delamere, Martin Gaynor and Micheál Gillen. New and lapsed members are always welcome on Tuesday nights
Streete Wildlife club would like to offer its sincere sympathy to Fionnuala Denning Lisryan on the recent death of her mother.
May she rest in peace.
Any member who won a cup or plaque at last year's club shoot or pheasant competition could you drop them in to Seamus ASAP.
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