Streete & District - Local Notes

Death We offer our sincere sympathy to Tony Boyce, Lismacaffrey on the death of his sister, Anne formerly from this parish who died in England.  May she rest in peace.  Anne’s funeral takes place in the U.K.  She was married to another local, Mel McCabe, Lismacaffrey.  When further more up to date details come to […]

Sympathy We extend sincere sympathy to the Early family on the death of Edward (Ned) Early, Boherquill, Lismacaffrey.  Ned died peacefully on Wednesday, March, 20th surrounded by his family and in the loving care of the Nurses and Staff of St Bridget's ward Cluain Lir Nursing Home, Mullingar. Predeceased by his brother Tommy. Deeply regretted […]

Death We sympathise with the O’Hara family Kiltyclough, Ballinalee on the death of Matt O’Hara following a short illness in the loving care of the staff of Sunset Lodge, St. Joseph’s Care Centre, Longford on 13th March in his 102nd year.  Matt is survived by his daughters Maureen and Eileen, sons Brian and Frank, sons […]

Drop In Morning The parish monthly get together for March took place in Streete Parish Park Centre on Thursday morning of last week which was extremely wet and as a result our numbers were down.  The next similar meeting is from 10.30 to 12.30 on the first Thursday of the month which will be Thursday, […]

Death Our sincere sympathy is extended to the O’Neill family on the death of William (Billy) O’Neill Russagh, Rathowen on Thursday, 28th February.  Peacefully, in the loving care of the nurses and staff at the Regional Hospital, Mullingar and at Portiuncula Nursing Home, Multyfarnham. Predeceased by his wives Mary and Eileen. Sadly missed by his […]

Anniversary The 8p.m. Mass in Boherquill last Saturday was the first Anniversary of the late Fr. D O’Hara who, originally born and reared in this parish had retired and lived in Lisryan.  Fr. Ned is fondly remembered by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.  May he rest in peace. Dancing Lessons Dancing lessons […]

Streete Bowls The three Streete teams were in action last week at the Streete Complex. Streete A had Ballymore as their visitors. After a slow start Streete eventually emerged victorious. On the same night Streete B and C went head to head. In a nail-biting encounter, both teams won two games each with the C […]

Social Dance There was a great increase in numbers at our Social Dance at Street Parish Park on Friday last with top class music by matt Leavy.  Our next Social Dance date is Friday, 15th March when music will be provided by John Hogan.  Reminders nearer the date in these notes. Dancing lessons With James […]

​Coolamber ICA: - The first meeting of Coolamber ICA Guild for 2019 will take place in Streete Parish Park on Wednesday 6th February at 8.00p.m. Our Guild had a very successful conclusion to 2018. We took home the Cookery Cup from the Winter Federation Meeting in November. Thanks to the ladies who submitted entries for […]

Church Concert As in previous years the now famous church concert takes place in the Church of the Nativity, Ballinacargy on Tuesday, 12th February.   Doors will open at 7p.m. and the show will commence at 8p.m.  Many celebrities are taken part. Once again as in previous years Willie Penrose and many of this friends are […]