Will take place on Sunday, July 7th at 11a.m. in St. Mary’s Church, Boherquill and the Blessing of Graves afterwards in Church cemetery, St. Fintan’s, Coolamber and Streete after Mass. We thank everyone who has all the plots clean and tidy, however some people are still leaving rubbish and grass cuttings in the cemetery, so we ask everyone to please take away all rubbish with them.
Please note that a collection will be taken up at the gate on Cemetery Sunday to assist with the maintenance of the cemetery. Please send word to any family members and friends who live away from the parish. These details depend on suitable weather conditions.
On 23 June 2019 the Ramblers visited Newtownforbes, County Longford. Their loop walk through the lush countryside to the south of the town highlighted different aspects of local history. New housing estates in the town gave way to old farmhouses with stone outbuildings. Swifts circled above Lisnabo House which was built around 1815 as a Church of Ireland school and later in the walk the route skirted the old forest of Newtownforbes Demesne.
Back towards the town again there were many large modern houses as the group neared the end of their walk. Thank you to Marita MacNerney and Mary Brady who led the walk.
On Sunday 7 July 2019 the group will visit Lilliput beside Lough Ennell for a 10km road and cross-country walk. Boots should be worn as the ground will be rough in places and no dogs are allowed as farmland will be crossed. Cars will leave Boherquill at 1.30pm and meet at Jonathan Swift Park in Lilliput at 2pm.
New members and new walks are always welcome. For details phone Philip at 087 7753612 or Nini at 086 8754411. See boherquillramblers.ie
As mentioned last week in these notes we offer our sincere sympathy to the extended Sullivan family, Kilmore, Streete and Fermore, Streete on the unexpected death at his home in Liverpool of Colm Sullivan formerly of Kilmore, Streete. Colm is survived by his brothers, Micheál and Brian, his sister, Mary Heavin, sisters in law, brothers in law, nieces, nephews, relatives and many friends.
Reposing at Gilsenans funeral Home, Mullingar on Wednesday of this week, 26th June from 6.00p.m. with prayers at 7.30p.m. Funeral Mass on Thursday at 11.00a.m. in St. Mary’s Church, Boherquilll followed by burial in Russagh Cemetery. May he rest in peace.
Sympathy is extended to the family of Frank Brady Lisrhatigan, Coolarty whose death took place in Mullingar Regional Hospital on 20th June. Frank is sadly missed by his daughters Ann and Teresa and son, Francis and also his sister, Lesia Farrell, Ballinalee. Frank was predeceased by his wife, Marcella (Cellie). May he rest in peace. His removal took place last Saturday, 22nd with his Funeral Mass in Clonbroney Church on Sunday, and 23rd with burial in adjoining cemetery.
Cemetry Sunday will take place on Sunday, July 7th at 11a.m. in St. Mary’s Church, Boherquill and the Blessing of Graves afterwards in Church cemetery, St. Fintan’s, Coolamber and Streete after Mass.
We thank everyone who has all the plots clean and tidy, however some people are still leaving rubbish and grass cuttings in the cemetery, so we ask everyone to please take away all rubbish with them. Please note that a collection will be taken up at the gate on Cemetery Sunday to assist with the maintenance of the cemetery.
Please send word to any family members and friends who live away from the parish. These details depend on suitable weather conditions.
Vintage Day 2019 takes place at Streete Parish Park on this Sunday, 30th June with entertainment for all the family as well as our large comfortable Food Hall, where food will be available all day with catering by the professional staff from Feerick's Hotel, Rathowen, as in previous years. For those who might prefer to have their food outside we have catering wagons, tea/coffee stalls, ice-cream vans and many, many stalls selling articles and souvenirs.
Music & Jiving Competition at the bandstand and outdoor dance floor with the ever popular, Johnny Brady accompanied on stage by Carmel Mcloughlin, so time to get your dancing shoes ready!
Mouse racing should you feel like a rest from the dance floor why not join our Chairman, Declan and Vice Chairman, James who are all geared up for the very popular mouse racing.
Dog show will take place at approx. 3.00p.m. sharp with entries taken from 1.30p.m. There are nine classes. All first prize winners will qualify for Champion and Reserve champion. The Dog Show Champion receives the Streete Wildlife Perpetual Trophy and the best Gun Dog receives the Joe & Mary Stell Perpetual Plaque. All trophies are once again being kindly sponsored by Oliver Kelleher, owner of O.K. Trophies, Castlebar. Dogs must be kept under control at all times or face automatic disqualification.
Feature have a look at our feature in this paper for more details. Any queries please call Vintage organiser, Kevin Brady and leave your number or email address with any member, or if regarding stalls call John Parker 086 8301347.
We ask for your support with our Club Raffle at 4.00p.m. Tickets on sale at €5 per book. See Brian at the hut at the side of the building. We thank Tony Garvey of Garvey Sheds, Edgeworthstown for one of his sheds.
We are only four miles just off the N4 at Rathowen Church which is half way between Mullingar and Longford and will be well signposted. Our Eircode is N91 RC43 For any further information please call Declan 0868123514, John 0868301347, Brian 086 2596656 or Kevin 087 1375222.
Numbers drawn in our Lotto Draw held on 17th June 2019 were 9, 10, 13 16 and the winners were Patrick O’Neill; Molly Hussey: Marcella Finnan. Our next draw will be held on 1st July 2019. Thank you very much for your continued support of our Lotto.
Round five of Summer league done and dusted, well done to Gareth Mitchel who shot a great score of 49/50 closely followed by Paul Dunne on 48/50.The League table is starting to take shape for all the different classes, Cavan man Richard O'Rawe has his nose slightly in front of the chasing pack, so remember the deal you must have five scores to qualify for the final. See you all next week for more of the same. Next Saturday, June 29 Woodcock charity shoot.
Shoot starts at 11 am and will consist of a 50 Bird sporting over 8 stands and a separate pool stand of 10 Birds. There will also be at the BBQ on site, all monies from this event this year will go to the local charity “A night for Nikki “. so please support and bring a friend. Would all club numbers please note that membership is now due and must be paid to Hugh O'Hara treasure ASAP.
The club would like to offer its sincere sympathy to Micheál Sullivan and family on the recent death of his brother Colm .May he rest in peace.
Warm sun, birdsong and the smells of the forest were some of the pleasures experienced during the Ramblers walk near Glasson on Sunday 16 June 2019. Add to that some wonderful views over Lough Ree from Caraun Hill at the beginning of the walk and banks of rhododendrons in flower beside the road through the forest later in the afternoon. With a bit of history thrown in as the route later passed through the ruins of Waterstown House a very varied afternoon's walk was enjoyed by all.
There will be no walk on Sunday 30 June 2019 as Streete Vintage Festival will be held over the weekend. The Ramblers send their best wishes to the Festival Committee and trust the day will be as successful as in previous years.
New members and new walks are always welcome. For details phone Philip at 087 7753612 or Nini at 086 8754411. See boherquillramblers.ie
Cemetry Sunday will take place on Sunday, July 7th at 11a.m. in St. Mary’s Church, Boherquill and the Blessing of Graves afterwards in Church cemetery, St. Fintan’s, Coolamber and Streete after Mass. Please send word to any family members and friends who live away from the parish. These details depend on suitable weather conditions.
Friday, June 21st at 8.00p.m. Michael & Mary Dolan and Saturday, June, 22nd 8.00p.m. John & Kate Kerrigan, Hugh, Annie & Patsy Owens.
Our next Social Dance will be held on this Friday, 21st June with music by the ever popular Chris Dallat. Dancing from 10.00-12.30 a.m. Free raffle and supper on the night. Come along for a great night’s entertainment.
Preparations for this year’s Streete Parish Park Vintage 2019 continue as we arrange a full day’s entertainment for all who attend on Sunday, 30th June. Many who intend coming have requested our Eircode which is N91 RC43. which is for anyone who was not here before, otherwise we are just off the N4 at Rathowen Church which is half way between Mullingar and Longford and will be well signposted.
For any further information please call Declan 0868123514, John 0868301347, Brian 086 2596656 or Kevin 087 1375222.
We have received a large entry of vintage cars and tractors already but Trade Stalls must be booked in advance with John 086 8301347. This year’s major attraction is well known Johnny Brady and band as well as a jiving competition. A suitable dance floor has been ordered for outdoor for this event. Johnny Brady will be accompanied on Stage by Carmel McLoughlin.
Once again our state of the art Food Hall will be opened with catering by the very experienced staff from Feerick's Hotel, Rathowen, so you are assured of top class food and for those who prefer outside we will have chip vans, coffee stalls etc., in other words there will be something to suit all tastes. Admission to the field is €10 and children under 15 free.
The raffle is being run by our own committee and is expected to take place at approx. 4.00p.m. on the day.
James Parker, Vice Chairman and Declan Carthy, Chairman will once again create some fun with the mouse racing to add to the entertainment .
Exhibitors of Vintage Cars & Tractors gain free admission, as do the young people under 15 years of age. To get one food voucher for drivers of Vintage Vehicles, one must register at our registration Hut which will be located convenient to the vintage entrance gate. We ask everyone please to obey the stewards on the day as we endeavour to simplify entry on the day. Spectator’s car park is free, just follow the signs.
Our annual Dog Show takes place at approx. 3p.m. The usual trophies are once again supplied and donated by Oliver Kellegher, owner of O.K. Trophies, Castlebar and we wish to thank Oliver sincerely for his generosity.
We wish to thank our Parish Park staff caretaker, Gerry O’Neill for cutting grass etc. and making sure all is in tip top shape, also Mary, Anne ,Marie who help in so many ways, the Parish Park chairman and committee who are hands on at all times to make sure it all happens. All offers of help to Declan 086 8123514 or John 086 8301347 will be greatly appreciated.
Marita and James MacNerney led the Ramblers walk in Edenmore Bog on Sunday 9 June 2019. The area north of Longford town is an attractive mix of hills and valleys with lots of choice for walkers. During Sunday's walk quiet side roads with wide-ranging views of the countryside led to peaceful green roads and finally on to tracks through the bog with cut turf laid out to dry and patches of bog cotton on each side.
Thank you to Marita and James for leading a most enjoyable walk and even managing to avoid the rain showers! On Sunday 23 June 2019 the Ramblers will visit Newtownforbes for an 8km road walk led by Marita and James MacNerney. Cars will leave Boherquill at 1.30pm and meet at the church in the centre of Newtownforbes at 2pm.
New members and new walks are always welcome. For details phone Philip at 087 7753612 or Nini at 086 8754411. See boherquillramblers.ie
Streete Wildlife Club held its annual charity shoot on Thursday 6th June. This year all proceeds from this event will go to Heart Children Ireland. Over 80 guns took part and I must say everyone seemed to be happy with the variety of targets that was on display. Cavan man Niall Gumley gave an exhibition of shooting by shooting a 50 straight 50/50 and winning the Luke Kiernan perpetual cup. Well shot Niall.
The other prize winners on the night were as follows:
The Club would like to thank the following sponsors:
Our next big event will be on June 29th, when we will host the Woodcock hunting group of Ireland charity shoot. Our main sponsor for the summer league Connor Cassidy of Connor Cassidy cars.ie has come on board and said he will sponsor a VW golf for the person who can break a 50 straight on the day.
All proceeds from this shoot are going to a local charity known as A - Night -for -Nicky. All shooters welcome.
The club would like to offer its sincere sympathy to the Gaynor family Lisryan on the recent death of Hal. May he rest in peace, also to Mrs Kiernan and family Boherquill on the recent death of her brother in Mayo. May he rest in peace .
Mass this Friday evening, June 14th at 8p.m. in St. Mary’s Church, Boherquill is in memory of the late Thomas Sullivan (Mossie) and the 8p.m. Mass the following evening, Saturday,15th is in memory of the late Jack Carthy, and deceased family members. May all our dead rest in God’s peace.
We were not in time for some of the papers last weekend so we all extend sincere sympathy to the extended Gaynor family on the sudden and sad death of Hal Gaynor, Lisryan whose funeral took place on Sunday, 2nd June after Mass in Boherquill. May he rest in peace
Cemetery Sunday will take place on Sunday, July 7th at 11a.m. in St. Mary’s Church, Boherquill and the Blessing of Graves afterwards in Church cemetery, St. Fintan’s, Coolamber and Streete after Mass. Please send word to any family members and friends who live away from the parish. These details depend on suitable weather conditions.
Masses for the Month of June Masses will take place as follows: - Boherquill Saturday evenings 8.00p.m. and Sunday mornings 11.00a.m. in Rathowen.
Numbers for our Priest, Fr Nigel are requested by many who do not live locally are as follows:
087 7009433 (mobile) or landline (043) 6685847 (for both ends of the parish)
The Ramblers trip to Wales over the June Bank Holiday weekend was a great success. On Friday the group checked into their hotels and explored the town of Menai Bridge. On Saturday Liz Gaccon led the group on a walk based on the beautiful village of Beddgelert in Snowdonia. The wonderfully scenic route followed the rocky Aberglaslyn pass beside the Glaslyn river and then a slow climb up Cwm Bychan valley before the descent to Dinas Lake and back to Beddgelert.
Sunday's walk was on Anglesey, through Newborough Forest to Llanddwyn, a tidal island of great historical and geological interest. A stretch of beautiful open beach and some more forest brought the day's walk to an end. Monday's walk was in the north of Anglesey, along the cliffs from near South Stack Lighthouse to the beach at Porth Dyfach. The scenery was breathtaking, and the beautiful weather added to the enjoyment. After their walk the Ramblers only had a short journey to catch the ferry home from Holyhead.
The Ramblers would like to thank Liz Gaccon for all her work in organising the trip and leading such superb walks. Thanks also to Goodsir Coaches of Holyhead and their drivers Graham and Sean for transport over the weekend. The comfortable accommodation and good food provided by the Victoria and Anglesey Hotels and the Premier Inn were all greatly appreciated. Finally thank you to Nini Murray, Mary McHugh and Patricia Bruton who handled the sometimes tricky arrangements from here.
On Sunday June 16 the Ramblers will visit Glasson. Cars will leave Boherquill at 1.30pm and meet in Ballymahon at the petrol station on the Athlone road at 2pm before moving on to Glasson village.
New members and new walks are always welcome. For details phone Philip at 087 7753612 or Nini at 086 8754411. See boherquillramblers.ie
The numbers drawn in Streete Parish Park Lotto Draw held on Monday night, June,3rd were as follows:
Next Lotto draw will be held on 17th June when the jackpot will be €15,000. Thank you for your continued support for our lotto.
Our next Social Dance will be held on Friday, 21st June with music by the ever popular Chris Dallat. Dancing from 10.00-12.30 a.m. Free raffle and supper on the night. Come along for a great night’s entertainment.
This year is Sunday, 30th June with great excitement building. Music on the day will be by well-known stars, Johnny Brady accompanied by Carmel Mcloughlin. We hope and pray for good weather as a dance floor has been hired in front of the bandstand. The annual mouse racing will also take place if the weather is kind. Many stalls are booked in already, so there will be entertainment for all ages.
Our state of the art Food Hall with catering by the very experienced staff from Feerick's Hotel, Rathowen and for those who prefer outside we will have chip vans, coffee stalls etc., in other words there will be something to suit all tastes.
Admission to the field is €10 and children under 15 free. Car parking will be free on the grounds thanks to the generosity of Seamus Sullivan who owns the field. Stalls for traders can be booked if you phone John Parker 086 8301347, Kevin Brady 0871375222 or our Chairman Declan Carthy 086 8123514. Fingers crossed for good weather as bookings come in by the day.
Offers of help urgently needed in advance of our Vintage Day to help with the planning Please contact Declan Carthy, James Parker, Kevin Brady or any committee member
We offer our sincere sympathy to the Gaynor Family, Lisryan on the sudden and untimely death of Hal Gaynor at his home on 29/05/2019. Predeceased by his father William and sister Fiona. Hal will be sadly missed by his mother Helen, Sister Mary, Brothers Martin, Michael, James and Pat, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, extended family and his wide circle of friends.
Hal reposed in Our Lady's Manor Chapel, Edgeworthstown, Co. Longford on Friday, 31st May, with. Removal on Sunday, 2nd June, from his residence to St. Mary's Church, Streete, Boherquill, for Funeral Mass at 1 o'clock, followed with burial in the New Cemetery. May he rest in peace.
On Saturday, 25th May Streete Parish Park Vintage committee launched this year’s Annual Vintage Day which takes place on Sunday, 30th June. The launch took place in Murphy’s Crossroads Inn, Lisryan. Music was provided by Michael Cahill and a most enjoyable night was had by all. We wish to congratulate Pauline on the stunning job she has carried out on her bar and lounge and a sincere thanks to herself and Gerry for food and refreshments with their compliments.
Thank you to all who supported the night. We look forward to June, 30th. All offers of help welcome. If you can help call Declan on 087 8123514.
It is with profound sorrow and regret we report the death of Bernie Tighe, Streete after a short illness. Bernie is survived by his wife Anne, daughter Fiona and son Kevin, grandsons Frank & Padraig, daughter in law, Maeve, son in law Martin, Brother James and his extended family. May he rest in peace.
Bernie will be sadly missed by all his many friends who will remember the many happy nights that he entertained us all at so many functions when he played his accordion in the company of Johnny, Jimmy, Stephen David and many more. Bernie’s removal took place last Wednesday from his home for Mass in St. Mary’s Church Rathowen on Wednesday followed by cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan.
There was a great attendance at the Irish Heart Foundation CPR training and demonstration in Streete Parish Park last week when three sessions took place. Thanks to Tracey Carthy and Shelia Keary Mulleady who organised the sessions. Don’t forget our Defibrillator which is located at the front of our Centre is available twenty four seven and is a wonderful life saving service, thanks to Streete Parish Park committee. If you wish to support us please buy a Lotto Ticket @€2 each, three for €5 or an annual one for all draws €50.
Please note that there will be a Vintage Meeting in the Parish Park at 9p.m. on Wednesday, 5th June. This meeting is to discuss the forthcoming Vintage Day on June 30th. Everyone welcome including offers of help.
Our monthly drop in morning will take place in the Parish Park on Thursday, 6th June from 11.00-1.00p.m. Everyone welcome.
The numbers drawn in Streete Parish Park Lotto Draw held on the 20th May were 5, 16, 19 26 and the winners were Jaden Hussey; Eleanor McIntyre; Tricky Wickie. Thanks to everyone for their continued support for our lotto: -
The Ramblers had a short walk of their own in Fore on Sunday 26 May 2019 before joining the Green Ribbon walk promoting mental health and sponsored by the IFA. There was a very good turn-out of Ramblers and many others who joined the walk, first visiting the ruins of Fore Abbey. The group then followed the 3km Nellie and Nancy loop walk on the lower slopes of the Ben of Fore, just outside the village.
The route is named after Nancy McDermott and Nellie Dunne, two local women who walked the path together as children and young women. Thank you to Jane O'Reilly of Jane's Coffee Shop in Fore and all who helped to organise the walk and also to Jane's husband PJ who led the walk and passed on his knowledge of the history of the abbey to the walkers.
On Sunday 9 June 2019 the Ramblers will walk in Edenmore Bog. Cars will leave Boherquill at 1.30pm and meet at 2pm at the car park at the start of the Edenmore Bog walk. To get to the start turn right at the Red Cow roundabout on the Longford bypass towards Drumlish and Arvagh; drive past the left turn to Ballinamuck; after a little over 1km turn right onto the L 50581 signed ‘National Looped Walk Trailhead’, the car park is 1km up the road, on the left. Cars will be pooled here to go to the start of the walk.
New members and new walks are always welcome. For details phone Philip at 087 7753612 or Nini at 086 8754411.See boherquillramblers.ie
Round two of the summer league done and dusted over 50 guns competing on a slightly different course than last week. Top score on the night was 44/50 and it was shared by Hugh O'Hara, Richard O'Rawe and Brian Higgins.
This week we are hosting a charity shoot with all proceeds going to the heart children Ireland. The winner on the night will receive the Luke Kiernan perpetual cup; all shooters welcome even if you're not shooting in the league you can still shoot and support this very worthy cause. See you all at 7pm next Thursday.
Coolamber ICA Guild summer outing will take place on Wednesday, 24th July next. The destination will be Altamont Gardens and Rathwood in County Carlow. Non-members of ICA are very welcome to travel and a deposit of €50 is required before Wednesday, 5th June. For any further information please contact Mary on 087 6394044
Preparations are full steam ahead as the committee and friends prepare for our 2019 Streete Parish Park Vintage. The launch of this year’s event takes place in Murphy’s Crossroads Inn, Lisryan on next Saturday, May,25th with music and entertainment being supplied by Michael Cahill. Also earlier the same day starting from Streete Parish Park at 4.00p.m. will be our Annual charity Tractor Run followed by a B.B.Q. as previously mentioned, complete with food by John Rogan whom we thank.
All monies from this run go to the two charities being chosen which are St. Christopher’s, Longford and Larcc Cancer Care Centre, Multyfarnham. To help these two very worthy local charities we will greatly appreciate your support on the day. Any donations of turf, timber, tractor oil, vouchers etc. for the auction with all monies raised going in total to the said charities, so please contact John Parker, 0868301347 or Brian Nerney 086 2596656 or any Parish Park Vintage member.
Registration for the Run starts at 3.00p.m. Even if you have no interest in vintage, just come along for the fun and help a good cause. Remember it’s this Saturday, 25th May.
This year is Sunday, 30th June and will include music by well-known musician, Johnny Brady accompanied by Carmel Mcloughlin. Many stalls are booked in already, so there will be entertainment for all ages. Our state of the art Food Hall with catering by the very experienced staff from Feericks Hotel, Rathowen and for those who prefer outside we will have chip vans, coffee stalls etc., in other words there will be something to suit all tastes. Admission to the field is €10 and children under 15 free.
Offers of help on the two days urgently needed in advance to help with the planning. Please contact Declan Carthy, James Parker, Kevin Brady or any committee member including our two new members, Stephen Keary and P. J. Tiernan whom we welcome on board.
We wish to thank John Feerick for his help and permission to erect signage on his property in Rathowen. We also like to thank Safeway Scaffolding for their help as well as may others, too numerous to mention: - Please help us to keep up our standards, as in previous years.
The Irish Heart Foundation have a new programme out called Hands for Life which is free to all interested. The Irish Heart Foundation are endeavouring to teach 1000’s of us some very important Life Saving Skills and how to perform CPR. The course includes:
The Course takes place in Streete Parish Park Community Centre on Wednesday, 22nd May. The times are as follows:
If interested please contact Sheila on 0868637000 or Streete Parish Park (Tracy) 087 9287129 14th May. Thiscourse is available to all so please spread the word to any clubs committees, or school Groups in all surrounding areas
“A life Saving Skill is a skill learned for Life”.
The Ramblers 2019 Walking Festival was held over the weekend of 10-12 May, opening with an evening walk in the gardens and grounds of Tullynally Castle during which the owner Thomas Pakenham met the group and recounted the history of some of the magnificent magnolias and other shrubs. The tea and scones in the Tea Shop were a fitting ending to the evening.
On Saturday the group met at the Hotel Castlepollard for tea and scones before their walk in Mullaghmeen Forest. Joe Masterson led the way in the forest, moving among the marked routes in the forest, and including the highest point with its wonderful views including over Lough Sheelin into Cavan. The bluebells were spectacular in the forest, and on a short stretch of road outside, the ditches were full of wild flowers and even a few orchids. There was birdsong in the air all day.
The weather continued mild and bright on Sunday for the longest walk of the weekend, from the Float Bridge near Coole to Fore Abbey, a distance of 24 km. After tea and bites in Jane's Coffee Shop in Fore everyone boarded the bus to the start of the walk. The route of the walk crossed Coolnagun Bog and along a green road to Coolure, past Coolure House and on to the back entrance to Tullynally Castle where there was a stop for lunch in the car park.
After lunch the walk continued through corn fields around Castlepollard and skirted Kinturk Hill before climbing to the ruins of the Viking fort on the summit of Randoon Hill with magnificent views over Lough Lene and much of County Westmeath. There was one final hill to be climbed in Moortown and then it was downhill to the road and right into Fore for a very well-deserved cup of tea back in Jane's Coffee Shop.
The Ramblers have many people to thank for the weekend's success: walk leaders Alice Nerney and Joe Masterson on Friday, Joe again on Saturday and Frank Higgins with John Higgins and members of John's family on Sunday. Thank you to Thomas Pakenham, Octavia and the staff of the castle Tea Shop at Tullynally on Friday. Thanks also to the Hotel Castlepollard for the tea and scones before Saturday's walk and to Jane O'Reilly who provided refreshments for all on Sunday.
The Ramblers President Brian Nerney was always on hand with fruit and water or a lift back to base when required. Thank you to Salmon's Coaches of Castlepollard who provided transport on Sunday. The Festival would not be possible without the cooperation of the many farmers whose land was crossed so special thanks to them.
On Sunday 26 May 2019 the Ramblers will meet in Fore to join an IFA Green Ribbon Walk aimed at raising awareness of suicide. Cars will leave Boherquill at 1.30pm and meet in Fore at 2pm.
New members and new walks are always welcome. For details phone Philip at 087 7753612 or Nini at 086 8754411. See boherquillramblers.ie
Streete Bowls Club completed their doubles competition on Tuesday night last. In the first semi-final Pat Purcell and Thomas Sullivan edged out Mick Turner and Phyllis Martin. Marie Delamere and Liam Connaughton got the better of Sean Flood and Seamus Moran in an exciting match that went down to the last bowl. In the final, Marie and Liam raced into an early lead. Despite their best efforts Thomas and Pat couldn't find any way back. Well done to all who took part in the competition. We will be playing fun bowls from next week onwards and everyone is welcome to take part. New and lapsed members are very welcome.
Street shooting grounds summer league gets underway this Thursday the 23rd of May from 7 to 9 pm. The league will be 50 bird sporting run over an 8 stand layout similar to the upcoming all Ireland which will be held in Ballinasloe in early July. It will run over eight weeks with top prizes in all classes
The club would especially like to thank young Edgeworthstown Business man Connor Cassidy of Connor Cassidy cars for coming on board as our main sponsor for this league. Looking forward to seeing you all on Thursday
Having composed these Streete & District notes for over twenty years it is with profound sorrow and regret I include this week the very sudden death of Eugene McGee, Cartron House, Longford and formerly of Aughnacliffe, Co. Longford. Eugene was known for his involvement in sport and his years as Managing Director of the Longford Leader and not forgetting his achievement when he trained and succeeded in bringing the Offaly team to All Ireland Victory.
A man with a great passion for Rural Ireland and so much more. Eugene is survived by his wife, Marian, son Conor and special daughter, Linda, daughter in law, Saoirse, sisters Ita O’Dowd and Evangeline Cummins, his extended family and a wide circle of friends. Eugene’s removal took place last Thursday for Mass in St. Mel’s Cathedral, followed by internment in Colmcille cemetery, Aughnacliffe. May he rest in peace. He will be a great loss to his family and many friends. Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a hAnam.
The A.G.M. of Streete Parish Park & Sports Complex took place in the Community Centre, Streete last Sunday evening and details are not available until next week’s notes in this paper, so keep an eye on these notes in this paper.
Boherquill Ramblers Annual Walking Festival commenced last Friday night with a walk in the grounds and gardens at Tullynally Castle near Castlepollard. Leaders of the walk were club members, Joe Masterson and Alice Nerney. During the walk the ramblers were delighted to meet and be accompanied by the estate owner, Thomas Pakenham, who described many of the rare trees and plants followed by a brief visit to part of the house which was much appreciated by all present, after which we had tea/coffee and lovely scones with cream and jam in Claire’s Tea Rooms.
The following day, Saturday, 11th May we met up at Hotel Castlepollard and after tea, coffee, and scones headed for Europe’s largest planted Beech Forest at Mullaghmeen Forest for a most enjoyable walk complete with a lunch stop and a rest halfway through before returning to Castlepolard and home for many, to be prepared for Sunday’s walk which as always started after Mass in Fore also in Co. Westmeath following tea and treats in Jane’s Coffee Shop. A full report from Ramblers P.R.O. Philip and his wife, Maura later.
New members always welcome just contact Philip 087 7753612 or Nini 086 8754411. See Streete & District notes next week.
The Irish Heart Foundation have a new programme out called Hands for Life which is free to all interested. The Irish Heart Foundation are endeavouring to teach 1000’s of us some very important Life Saving Skills and how to perform CPR. The course includes:
The Course takes place in Streete Parish Park Community Centre on Wednesday, 22nd May. The times are as follows:
If interested please contact Sheila on 0868637000 or Streete Parish Park (Tracy) 087 9287129 14th May. Thiscourse is available to all so please spread the word to any clubs committees, or school Groups in all surrounding areas
“A life Saving Skill is a skill learned for Life”.
The next Social Dancing night in Streete Parish Park is this Friday, 17th May when music will be supplied by the renowned Bernie Heaney & Boz. A great night’s entertainment is assured with refreshments and free raffle on the night. Dancing from 10.00p.m. to 12.30 a.m.
The launch of this year’s Vintage Weekend takes place in Murphy’s Crossroads Inn, Lisryan on Saturday, 25th May with music by the ever popular Michael Cahill and our Tractor run earlier on the same day. Registration from 3.00p.m. Funds from the run go in total to local charities. Any prizes for the auction after the run very much appreciated. Any further details Brian 086 2596656 or John Parker 086 8301347.
The Ramblers joined a large group of walkers at Glen School near Edgeworthstown on Sunday 5 May 2019 for a walk in aid of St. Christopher's Services who run services for the intellectually disabled in the midlands. They walked out and back from the school to the bird hide which looks out over Glen Lough which is famous for its variety of bird life. The birds on Lough didn't want to be seen, but there was plenty of birdsong to be heard from the trees and hedgerows during the walk.
On the following day Eamon Carthy of St. Christopher's phoned to thank the Ramblers for their participation and support during a very successful afternoon.
On Sunday 19 May 2019 the Ramblers will visit Sliabh Ban near Strokestown. Cars will leave Boherquill at 1.30pm and meet at 2pm at the yellow building on the left of the N5 just before Strokestown. 'Ward Bros Quarrying and Plant Hire' is on the building. The walk is 9km long and is all on forest tracks so boots should be worn.
New members and new walks are always welcome. For details phone Philip at 087 7753612 or Nini at 086 8754411. See boherquillramblers.ie
Anyone interested in joining Streete Wildlife Club, could you have your name with club secretary, Seamus Denning by June 1st thank you .
Numbers drawn in our Lotto Draw on Monday, 6th May were: - 1,3,6,9 and our winners were Anthony Maguire, Brendan & Ann Murphy and Kylie & Callum Hussey. Our next Lotto Draw will be on Monday, 20th May when our Jackpot will be €15,000. Thank you for your continued support of our lotto
Coolamber ICA Guild summer outing will take place on Wednesday, 24th July next. The destination will be Altamont Gardens and Rathwood in Co. Carlow. Non members of ICA are very welcome to travel and a deposit of €50 is required before Wednesday, 5th June. For any further information please contact Mary on 087 6394044.
The Ramblers were led by Deirdre Leavy on a walk on Sliabh Ban near Strokestown on Sunday 19 May 2019. Although the drive to the car park was uphill there was still a stiff climb up the footpath to the main trail leading to the 1950 Holy Year Cross on the summit. Large areas of forest had been felled, opening up spectacular views southeast over Lough Ree and far beyond Lanesboro at one point while there were similarly impressive views to the north and west later in the walk.
The huge size of the 20 wind turbines on the mountain was undeniable as the group followed the trail from the Cross to the Mass Rock and Ruined Church on the eastern side of the mountain. Thank you to Deirdre for leading the walk.
The Ramblers will visit Wales over the Bank Holiday weekend, so there will be no organised walk on Sunday 2 June 2019.
New members and new walks are always welcome. For details phone Philip at 087 7753612 or Nini at 086 8754411. See boherquillramblers.ie
Streete shooting grounds summer league got underway last Thursday night with over 50 shooters taking part. With scores coming in the high 30s and mid 40s Cavan man Richard O'Rawe finished Top Gun with a good score of 46/50. The league is a 50 bird sporting layout run over eight stands to simulate the all Ireland format, so if your club or County needs practice Streete is the place to be on Thursday nights for the next seven weeks.
Again the club would like to thank main sponsor for this league Connor Cassidy of Conor Cassidy Car Sales Edgeworthstown Co Longford. See you all next week.
Congratulations to local man Sean McNamara sheep chair of ICSA., who organised a very successful protest at the Irish Country Meats plant in Camolin Co. Wexford on Monday last. Sheep farmers from Donegal, Leitrim, Longford, Westmeath, Offaly and Laois rallied together at the crack of dawn, to travel to Wexford where they were joined by their colleagues from the south of Ireland. All farmers were united in anger as they protested at the savage price cuts imposed on hard pressed farmers by the meat factories who slashed the price of lambs by at least twenty euro per head on last year.
This year is Sunday, 30th June and will include music by well-known musician, Johnny Brady accompanied by Carmel Mcloughlin. Many stalls are booked in already, so there will be entertainment for all ages. Our state of the art Food Hall with catering by the very experienced staff from Feericks Hotel, Rathowen and for those who prefer outside we will have chip vans, coffee stalls etc., in other words there will be something to suit all tastes. Admission to the field is €10 and children under 15 free.
Offers of help urgently needed in advance to help with the planning. Please contact Declan Carthy, James Parker, Kevin Brady or any committee member - Please help us to keep up our standards, as in previous years.
The AGM of Streete Parish Park takes place in the Centre on Sunday next, May, 12th at 7p.m. This has been mentioned in these notes previously, but once again we give a reminder as we depend on our local support to keep this wonderful Complex and Walkway if we are to continue our facilities to the existing standard so don’t let us down.
A Community Workshop will be held in Cnoc Mhuire's school gym at 8pm on Monday May 13th. It will be facilitated by Bernie Carroll from Pieta House, Eddie Ward form HSE and Granard's Family Resource Centre. Parents and students over 18 yrs can attend and any interested members of the public.
The Irish Heart Foundation have a new programme out called Hands for Life which is free to all interested. The Irish Heart Foundation are endeavouring to teach 1000’s of us some very important Life Saving Skills and how to perform CPR. The course includes:
The Course takes place in Streete Parish Park Community Centre on Wednesday, 22nd May. The times are as follows:
If interested please contact Sheila on 0868637000 or Streete Parish Park (Tracy) 087 9287129 14th May. Thiscourse is available to all so please spread the word to any clubs committees, or school Groups in all surrounding areas
“A life Saving Skill is a skill learned for Life”.
On Sunday 28 April the Ramblers walked 14km of the Leafy Loop at Durrow, County Laois, a wonderful mix of woodland, forest and the banks of two rivers, the Nore and the Erkina. The woods presented a beautiful picture with fresh new leaves on the trees and masses of blue bells and white-flowered wild garlic beneath. The weary group finally arrived back in the attractive centre of Durrow for some very welcome refreshments in the Castle Arms Hotel.
Thank you to Salmon's Coaches and their driver Alan Salmon who provided transport for the day. Thanks also to the staff of Abbeyleix Heritage Centre for opening their facilities for the club en route to the start of the walk.
The Boherquill Ramblers 2019 Walking Festival will be held on the weekend of 10 May, 2019. It will open on Friday, 10 May with a walk in the grounds of Tullynally Castle near Castlepollard. Registration at 6.30pm at the car park outside the castle courtyard and the walk will begin at 7pm. There will be tea and scones in the Castle Tea Rooms after the walk.
There will be a 10km walk in Mullaghmeen Forest on Saturday with registration at the Hotel Castlepollard at 10am and the walk will begin in Mullaghmeen at 11am. Please bring a packed lunch, walking boots and a hi-vis vest.
The Festival will close with a walk starting at 11am in Fore on Sunday 12 May, following registration at Jane's Coffee Shop in Fore at 10.30am. Please bring a packed lunch. Walking boots and a hi-vis vest should be worn. No dogs are allowed. Registration will be €10 each day on Friday and Saturday and €20 on Sunday (€30 for a family) or €30 for all three walks.
There will be drop-out points during the walks on Saturday and Sunday with transport back to base. Fruit and bottled water will be on offer. All are welcome.
New members and new walks are always welcome. For details phone Philip at 087 7753612 or Nini at 086 8754411. See boherquillramblers.ie
With James & Bernie every Sunday night in Streete Parish Park starting at 8.00p.m. Any enquiries to 086 2008739.
As previously mentioned the launch of this year’s Vintage Weekend takes place in Murphy’s Crossroads Inn, Lisryan on Saturday, 25th h May and our Tractor run earlier on the same day. Any further details Brian 086 2596656 or John Parker 086 8301347.
The numbers drawn in Streete Parish Park Lotto Draw held on the 22nd April were: - 3,5,16 20 and the winners were Mary Dolan, Pat Cooke and Bridget Tighe. Thanks to all for your continued support of our lotto.
It is with great regret that I report the death following a long illness bravely bourne by Jim Phelan, Publican Streete Village on 25th April in a Dublin Hospital. Jim is deeply regretted by his brother, Eamon, Sisters Margaret, Lena, Nancy, Jackie and Mary, nieces, nephews, and extended family, his staff, customers and all who knew him in this parish and district.
Jim’s body reposed at his home in Fore on Friday, 26th and Saturday, 27th. His funeral Mass was celebrated in St. Feichins Church, Fore on Sunday, 28th with burial afterwards in St. Colmcille’s cemetery, Swords, Co. Dublin. Jim will be sadly missed by all knew him. May he rest in peace.
We offer sincere sympathy to Marian, wife of Mick Seery, Joanstown, Rathowen who died on April, 23rd at the General Hospital, Mullingar. He is survived by his wife Marian, son Michael, daughter Anne Marie, sisters in law, Marcella Finnan and Ann Matthews extended family neighbours and friends. His Funeral Mass was celebrated in St. Mary’s Church, Rathowen on Thursday morning last with burial in Rathaspic Cemetery. May he rest in peace.
Streete Parish Park Complex had one of the busiest weeks last week due to School holidays. It proves how important this facility is, as we even had youth from the U.K. who travelled here to Streete to compete at different levels of sport both indoors and outdoors. Great credit is due to the complete Parish Park staff as well as some voluntary workers. – A big thank you to all concerned! The Parish Park committee purchased a new special Kubota lawnmower suitable for large areas such as pitches, grounds etc. This machine will help keep the place in pristine condition. Support to our bingo makes this possible, thank you.
Congratulations go to Maura Sullivan who came second in the All Ireland Pickle ball senior ladies doubles competition held in Multyfarnham last weekend. This sport which originally started in America has become a very popular senior sport in Ireland. Well done Maura!
The Streete Parish Park committee would like to thank the following people who supported the fund raising bingo on Monday, 22nd April for St. Mary’s Church Building Fund, Boherquill - Coolamber I.C.A. for their excellent cakes and jams, Joe Coyle, Lisryan for his sponsor of confectionary and the ladies who made those apple tarts – they were something special. And last, but not least a special thanks to the people of the parish and beyond who turned out in great numbers to support the event.
Dancing lessons with James & Bernie every Sunday night in Streete Parish Park starting at 8.00p.m. Any enquiries to 086 2008739.
As previously mentioned the launch of this year’s Vintage Weekend takes place in Murphy’s Crossroads Inn, Lisryan on Saturday, 25th h May and our Tractor run earlier on the same day. Any further details Brian 086 2596656 or John Parker 086 8301347.
Next Drop in active retirement morning 11am until 12.30pm Thursday May, 2nd. It is great to see our new drop coffee morning is proving a good success. All welcome.
The Longford /Westmeath League and the Basil Sullivan Cup competition are now completed. Congratulations to a very successful Ardagh A team on winning the double. We have finished our own singles competition. On Tuesday night last Pat Purcell and Thomas Sullivan went head to head in the first semi-final with Pat coming out on top. In the other semi-final we had a thrilling match between Sam Donaghy and Mick Turner with Mick winning with his last bowl.
In the ensuing final, Pat raced into an early lead. Despite Mick's best efforts he was unable to catch him. Well done Pat on winning your first trophy with the Streete club! We are now playing the club's doubles competition at the moment and we should be at the semi-final stage by next week. New and lapsed members are always welcome at the club.
The Ramblers did not meet on Easter Sunday, 21 April 2019. Their next walk will be on Sunday 5 May 2019 when the Ramblers will meet at Glen School near Edgeworthstown for a walk to Glen Lough and back which will start at 2pm sharp. The walk is to raise funds for St Christopher's Services, who serve the intellectually disabled in the midlands, so please bring a donation for this most deserving cause.
The Boherquill Ramblers 2019 Walking Festival will be held on the weekend of 10 May, 2019. It will open on Friday, 10 May with a walk in the grounds of Tullynally Castle near Castlepollard. Registration at 6.30pm at the car park outside the castle courtyard and the walk will begin at 7pm. There will be tea and scones in the Castle Tea Rooms after the walk.
There will be a 10km walk in Mullaghmeen Forest on Saturday with registration at the Hotel Castlepollard at 10am and the walk will begin in Mullaghmeen at 11am. In case some don’t know this is the largest planted beech forest in Europe and well worth a visit. Please bring a packed lunch.
The Festival will close with a walk starting at 11am in Fore on Sunday 12 May, following registration at Jane's Coffee Shop in Fore at 10.30am.
Please bring a packed lunch. Walking boots and a hi-vis vest should be worn. No dogs are allowed. Registration will be €10 each day on Friday and Saturday and €20 on Sunday (€30 for a family) or €30 for all three walks. All are welcome.
New members and new walks are always welcome. For details phone Philip at 087 7753612 or Nini at 086 8754411. See boherquillramblers.ie
