We offer our sincere sympathy to Joe Potter, Ranaghan, Castlepollard on the death after a very short illness of his wife, Marian at Beaumont Hospital, Dublin on April, 12th last. May she rest in peace. Marian is survived by her husband, Joe, son Eamonn, daughters, Niamh, Orlaith and Cliodhna and her extended family.
Marian’s funeral Mass took place in Collinstown last Monday followed by her burial in St. Mary’s cemetery, Collinstown. Marian’s husband Joe, now retired was former Chief Executive Officer of Westmeath Community Development, Mullingar and helped many Communities in the County during his time.
On Sunday 7 April 2019 Ramblers Marita MacNerney and Mary Brady led the group on a new walk based on Ardagh, County Longford. They headed west out of the picturesque village and onto a trail through the forest in Cartrongarrow. The trail was newly surfaced, making for easy walking through the mix of broadleaf trees and shrubs just coming into leaf and evergreen trees, some of them felled in one area. Bilberry or fraughan plants were spotted beside the path as it wandered through the forest.
Many thanks to Marita and Mary for researching and leading this wonderful new walk for the Ramblers.
There will be no walk on Sunday 21 April as it is Easter Sunday. Any club members who plan to join the trip to Wales for the 2019 June Bank Holiday weekend and have not yet paid the balance of the full price to Nini Murray are asked to do so immediately to secure their place.
The Boherquill Ramblers Annual Walking Festival will take place on the weekend of 10th May, 2019 with walks on the Friday evening, on Saturday and on Sunday. Further details will be given in future notes.
New members and new walks are always welcome. For details phone Philip at 087 7753612 or Nini at 086 8754411 see boherquillramblers.ie
Please note that 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.
Our next Social Dance takes place in Streete Parish Park Centre on Thursday, 18th, April from 10.30p.m.-12.30a.m. (please note change of night) Music will be supplied by the ever popular Paul Leavy. Admission including supper and free raffle €10 - All welcome.
With James & Bernie every Sunday night in Streete Parish Park starting at 8.00p.m. Any enquiries to 086 2008739.
Streete Parish Park Good Friday night, April, 19th - €2,500 in prize money.
There will be €3,500 and Easter eggs for prizes at our Bingo on Easter Monday, April, 22nd with all proceeds going to our St. Mary’s, Church Boherquill Repair Fund. Your support would be appreciated.
I.C.A. are holding a cake sale at our bingo on Easter Monday night with all proceeds going to the St. Mary’s Church fund.
We wish all our readers of the Streete & District Notes a very happy and peaceful Easter and lots of Easter eggs for the children
At a committee meeting of Streete Parish Park Vintage held in the Centre at 11a.m. on Monday morning and attended by Chairman, Declan Carthy and Financial Controller, Pat Duffy the following dates were confirmed. – Charity Tractor Run, 25th May with registration at the Park 3p.m. and the run commencing at 4.00p.m. sharp. All proceeds this year will be equally divided and donated to two charities Larcc and also St. Christopher’s Edgeworthstown Branch, both very worthy causes.
The Run will proceed from our Parish Park through Boherquill to Lismacaffrey, Lisryan, Edgeworthstown Rathowen and back to Streete Parish Park which will be the end with music, auction and raffle and a complimentary B.B.Q. for all drivers. The public can join in the B.B.Q. and a cover charge of just €5 for admission. To take part in the Tractor Run there will be an entrance fee of €20 per tractor.
No children allowed on tractors during the run and tractors must have current road insurance. All drivers will receive a token gift on the day. Should anyone wish to donate any articles for the auction they will be of great benefit to the charities and greatly appreciated.
All queries to John Parker 087 8301347, Brian Nerney 086 2596656 or Kevin Brady 087 1375222. Please support if you can and tell your friends. Next meeting is on the 17th April at 11a.m.
We must ask those who use the Complex to make sure the last person out remembers to turn off all lights and check that doors are locked as well as kitchen. In particular parents are asked to advise their families. Any problem call 086 8123514, 087 9287129 or 087 1375222.
Please note that 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.
The organisers of the recently held Daffodil Day wish to express their sincere thanks to all those who helped, donated and supported the cause. The total amount raised was €820 and all proceeds were forwarded to the Irish Cancer Society.
The clubs 41st AGM was held on Friday night last 5th April in the clubhouse with 15 members present. The following committee was elected. Chairman Joe Kelly , Vice chairman Patrick Ownes, Secretary Seamus Denning, Asst Secretary Tommy Denning , Treasurer Hugh O'Hara, Asst. Treasurer Michael Murtagh, PRO Michael Campbell, Safety officer Padraig McGauran, Game /Vermin Officer Pat Denning, Delegates Michael Hayden, Michael Mulleady, Brendan Mulligan.
The club would like to offer its sincere sympathy to Tony Boyce Lismacaffrey on the recent death of his sister Anne McCabe who died in England .May she rest in peace
We would like to thank Maureen McCormack and Maura Farrell from Age Active Ireland for attending our drop in morning in the Parish Park last Thursday morning. Maureen gave a lovely talk on the wonderful work age active does in bringing people together especially those who are in the retiring stage of life. Maureen explained why it’s so important to stay fit and active to maintain your good health and wellbeing at this stage of life, especially after we retire.
She also emphasized age active is open to anyone over the age of 50 with no lower or upper age limit. It was great to see so many people come out and support the drop in morning having a cup of tea and chatting to one and other. After the presentation from Maureen it was decided we would form a group and I am delighted to report a committee was elected and we have sent off our affiliation fees to Age Active Ireland.
Our new group will be called. Streete Age Active Retirement Group. The committee over the next number of weeks will focus on a range of social activities to suit all ages of our group and will keep you informed. If you would like to join our group or want more information please call Kevin 087 1375222 or call the office 043 6685926 and Anne and Mary will fill you in.
Our next Social Dance takes place in Streete Parish Park Centre on Thursday, 18th, April from 10.30p.m.-12.30a.m. (please note change of night) Music will be supplied by the ever popular Paul Leavy. Admission including supper and free raffle €10 - All welcome.
Dancing lessons with James & Bernie every Sunday night in Streete Parish Park starting at 8.00p.m. Any enquiries to 086 2008739.
The Ramblers met in Ballymahon on Sunday 31 March 2019 for a walk along the Royal Canal from Ballybrannigan Harbour to Archie's Bridge and back on the opposite bank. The white flowers of the blackthorn in the hedgerows along the way were the most noticeable signs of spring with the daffodils having finished flowering.
On Sunday 14 April 2019 the Ramblers will visit Killasona. Cars will leave Boherquill at 1.30pm and meet at Killasona school at 2pm for an 8km road walk; a shorter option will be available. Any club members who plan to join the trip to Wales for the 2019 June Bank Holiday weekend and have not yet paid the balance of the full price to Nini Murray are asked to do so immediately to secure their place.
The Boherquill Ramblers Annual Walking Festival will take place on the weekend of 10th May, 2019 with walks on the Friday evening, on Saturday and on Sunday. Further details will be given in future notes.
New members and new walks are always welcome. For details phone Philip at 087 7753612 or Nini at 086 8754411 see boherquillramblers.ie
In Streete Parish Park Good Friday night, April, 19th - €2,500 in prize money.
There will be €3,500 and Easter eggs for prizes at our Bingo on Easter Monday, April, 22nd with all proceeds going to our St. Mary’s, Church Boherquill Repair Fund. Your support would be appreciated.
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 hand I will include them in notes. Please keep an eye on these notes.
The numbers drawn in Streete Parish Park Lotto Draw held on the 25th march are as follows: - 13, 21, 24 28 and the winners were Seán Stapleton; Raymond McLoughlin; and Garry Moran. Next lotto draw will be on the 8th April 2019. Thank you for your continued support of our Lotto Draw.
We are still looking for volunteers from those who are interested in a training course on how to use our life-saving defibrillator. If interested please contact Mary or Anne in the office 043 6685926 or any committee member. This could save a life so it is well worth while participating in a course.
We wish a complete return to good health to Lisa Moran, Killsallagh, Edgeworthstown, daughter of Seamus and Myra Moran who is currently in Mullingar recovering from a serious illness and we ask that we remember Lisa in our prayers.
In Ballnacargy Parochial Hall on Good Friday, 19th April at 9.00p.m. also Monster Raffle on the night with all proceeds, as in previous years going to the Irish Cancer Society and Diabetes Association. The committee thank you for your support over the years.
In Streete Parish Park Good Friday night, April, 19th - €2,500 in prize money.
There will be €3,500 and Easter eggs for prizes at our Bingo on Easter Monday, April, 22nd with all proceeds going to our St. Mary’s, Church Boherquill Repair Fund. Your support would be appreciated.
Streete/Lismacaffrey Annual General Meeting takes place in Fiddlers Green Pub, Streete on Monday night, 8th April at 9p.m. Peter Burke T.D. and local Councillors, Frank McDermott and Emily Wallace will attend the meeting and all especially new members welcome. Any queries please contact Alice Nerney 086 8130780.
Congratulations and best wishes go to John Feerick, hotelier, Rathowen who launched his take-over of the bar and catering at County Longford Golf Club, Glack, Dublin Road, Longford. John can be contacted on 087 2581551 should anyone wish to book a function in advance. We wish him well.
AGM of Streete parish Park takes place in the Centre on Sunday, April 28th 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.
Please note the 2019 launch of our renowned Annual Streete Parish Park Vintage day takes place in Murphy’s Crossroads Inn, Lisryan on May, 25th please support this voluntary vintage event.
Quite a few Ramblers met for a walk beside the Royal Canal starting at Nanny Quinn's at Thomastown near Killucan on Sunday 24 March 2019.
On Sunday 7 April 2019 the Ramblers will visit Ardagh, County Longford, with cars leaving Boherquill at 1.30pm. Cars will meet at 2pm at St. Bridget’s Church in the middle of the village opposite the primary school, for an 8km loop walk which will include some forest. Any club members who plan to join the trip to Wales for the 2019 June Bank Holiday weekend and have not yet paid the balance of the full price to Nini Murray are asked to do so immediately to secure their place.
New members and new walks are always welcome. For details phone Philip at 087 7753612 or Nini at 086 8754411or see boherquillramblers.ie
Streete shooting grounds finished the night shooting on Thursday the 28th with a charity shoot organised by Multyfarnham Gun Club. Many thanks to all our regular supporters for making this such a great success. We would also like to thank PJ Gray and Multyfarnham Gun Cub for deciding to use our facilities for this event.
Practice will continue again towards the end of May in preparation for the forthcoming All Ireland sporting shoot, which will be held in Ballinasloe in July. So until then safe shooting to everyone.
Would all members please note that the clubs 41st Annual General Meeting is on Friday, the 5th of April in the clubhouse at 8:30 p.m.
Also the clubs Annual Mass for all deceased club members is on Saturday, the 6th of April at 8 pm in Saint Mary's Church Boherquill.
Next Drop in Morning 11am until 12.30pm Thursday April 4th. It is great to see our new drop coffee morning is proving a good success, so much so we have decided to invite a representative from Active Retirement Ireland to come to our next coffee morning on April 4th to give a short talk on setting up a club here in the Parish Park. This would be a great benefit to everyone over the age of fifty who are facing into retirement or already retired.
Active Retirement have a national membership of over 24,500 people. Members range in age from 50 -100+ years. Please come out and support and encourage a friend to come along.
There was a fantastic turn out again for this year’s Golden Year’s party in Streete Parish Park on Sunday, 24th March last. Over 90 senior citizens attended our annual gala event for a great afternoon of beautiful food and entertainment. The Golden Years party was again organised by the hard working committee of Streete Parish Park and the main organiser who was in attendance to see everything ran smoothly was Parish Park Development Officer, Kevin Brady who deserves great credit and thanks for his great voluntary input. Fr Nigel said grace before and after dinner.
Our Chairman Declan Carthy thanked all for attending and for supporting the Parish Park and our community over the years. Declan said “on behalf of the Committee we would like to thank all who gave so generously cash donations and raffle prizes and who offered their time to help out”. We would also like to thank Bernie Tighe, Johnny Keary, Jimmy Leavy, Davey Harris and Noel O’Neill for the very enjoyable sing along music for all to enjoy.
We would like to express great praise to the very talented local Champion Shane Fahy, Streete and Sarah and Rebecca Gurren from Finea for providing us with such fantastic Irish dancing skills, also the two Kiernan Girls Eimear and Niamh who played outstandingly, it’s heart-warming to see such talent in the parish. Thanks also to Maura Sullivan and Deirdre Leavy for showing us how to play the popular pickle ball.
Finally to John Feerick and his hard working staff from Rathowen who provided the food on which everyone complimented was simply beautiful. Please god we will do it all again next year. I will finish by asking you to consider buying our weekly lotto envelopes at €2 each, three for €5 or €50 to be included for the year. Any difficulty getting envelopes just call Brian 086 2596656
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 by his sisters Rosemary (Ciss) Doherty, Mullingar and Maureen Whyte, Ardagh, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces and great-grandnephews.
Ned reposed at St Mary's Church, Cluain Lir, Mullingar on Wednesday from 4 o'clock with prayers at 6 o'clock followed by removal to St Mary's Church, Boherquill. Funeral Mass took place on Thursday at 12 o'clock with burial afterwards in adjoining cemetery. May he rest in peace
The 11a.m. Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Boherquill was celebrated on St. Patrick’s Day by Parish Priest, Fr. Nigel Charles. Music on the morning was from our adult choir and musicians Mary Dodd, Maura Sullivan and the young Ross girls who played music. When Mass was ended we were treated by All Ireland champion Shane Fahy and two friends. Shane has performed at world level previously, so to see these three young dancers was a great treat for all present. Thanks in particular to Fr. Nigel for approving the treat.
In Ballnacargy Parochial Hall on Good Friday, 19th April at 9.00p.m. also Monster Raffle on the night with all proceeds, as in previous years going to the Irish Cancer Society and Diabetes Association. The committee thank you for your support over the years.
Please note that the Streete Parish Park A.G.M. will take place in the Centre on Sunday, 28th April at 7p.m. We ask for your support as most people in the district use and benefit from our Complex which is a voluntary organisation. New members always welcome and needed. Should anyone wish to become a shareholder at a cost of €127 per share please contact Declan Carthy, James Parker, Kevin Brady or any committee member.
Launch of this year’s vintage takes place in the Crossroads Inn, Lisryan on Sunday, 25th May. Music & craic on the night.
In Streete Parish Park Good Friday night, April, 19th - €2,500 in prize money.
In aid of Larcc and St. Christopher’s, Sunday 26th April starting from the Parish Park at 2.30 p.m. sharp. Hall opens for Registration from 1.30p.m. Support greatly appreciated. The event ends with the usual Annual Auction on the day.
There will be €3,500 and Easter eggs for prizes at our Bingo on Easter Monday, April, 22nd with all proceeds going to our St. Mary’s, Church Boherquill Repair Fund. Your support would be appreciated.
The North Westmeath St. Patrick’s Day parade took place on St. Patrick’s Day, Sunday, 17th March in Castlepollard where Donie Cassidy took to the stage and did a great job as M.C. for the day. Present for the event among others was Parish Priest, Fr. Paddy Moore. There was the largest ever number of floats etc.
The Mullingar Town Band marched in the parade. This parish was represented by Streete Parish Park Float with Vice Chairman, James Parker and his driver, Stephen Keary both of whom we thank. The trucks, tractors and outstanding floats had to be seen to be believed. Well done to all who helped on the day and especially the organisers and stewards without whom there would be no such event. Our renowned Streete Parish Park Vintage Day takes place on June, 30th, so please mark the calendar.
It is intended to hold a training course on how to use our life-saving defibrillator. If interested please contact Mary or Anne in the office 043 6685926 or any committee member. This could save a life so it is well worth while participating in a course.
Our National School in Lismacaffrey took part recently in a junior Entrepreneur Programme and the results of their project are scented candles which represent the heritage of our local bog land and its flora. The jars used by the pupils are all made from recycled glass and all the candles were produced by 5th & 6th class. The candle is made from soy wax which is a vegetable wax made from oil of soybeans, therefore it is natural and eco-friendly.
The candles are scented to represent the heritage of our bog land and its flora. All the candles are produced in St. Fintan’s N.S. in Lismacaffrey. The pupils will appreciate your support and candles can be purchased for €5 at the School where the pupils have enjoyed taking part in the junior entrepreneur programme.
Congratulations to Mrs. Anne Marie Brady and staff in the school and great credit to some parents who guided the programme – well done to all especially the pupils of 5th & 6th classes. The phone number for the School is 043 6685233
Another very successful Spring league was completed on Thursday night last. The club would like to congratulate the following prize winners.
The club would like to take this opportunity to thank the following
So, next Thursday we will finish with a charity shoot for the Multy club from Westmeath, please support for more information contact PJ Gray Multy Gun Club.
The club would like to offer its sincere sympathy to the Early family on the recent death of Eddie Early formerly of Boherquill, whose funeral took place during the week, May he rest in peace.
The Ramblers visited County Leitrim for their walk on St. Patrick's Day, Sunday 17 March 2019. They followed the Lough Allen Canal from near Leitrim Village to the new floating walkway on Acres Lough just outside Drumshanbo.The walk was followed by a visit to Glenview Folk Park in Ballinamore where Brian Kennedy has an amazing collection of vintage farm machinery, road vehicles,
tradesman's tools and household effects.
There are also several full-scale shops with suitable goods and interior fittings. Thank you to Brian for his enthusiastic guided tour of the collection and to his wife Teresa and himself for the refreshments afterwards in their guesthouse. Glenview Folk Park is well worth a visit for a family or a bigger group. Details are on their website.
Thanks also to Ramblers Patricia Bruton and Nini Murray who organised the outing. The bus was from Salmon's Coaches of Castlepollard and was ably driven by Christy Salmon, especially round the narrow streets of Drumshanbo, so thank you to them.
On Sunday 31 March 2019 the Ramblers will walk in Ballymahon. Cars will leave Boherquill at 1.30pm and meet at the Cattle Mart in Ballymahon at 2pm for an 8km walk to Brannigan's Harbour on the Royal Canal and along the canal towpath. Club members who are joining the trip to Wales for the 2019 June Bank Holiday weekend are asked to pay the balance of the full price to Nini Murray by the end of March 2019.
New members and new walks are always welcome. For details phone Philip at 087 7753612 or Nini at 086 8754411 or see boherquillramblers.ie
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 in law, daughters in law, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
His funeral Mass took place in The Holy Trinity Church, Ballinalee with burial afterwards in St. Emer’s cemetery. May he rest in peace. Many in this parish know Maureen who runs Rapid Print, Longford and Brian who has the tool Centre on the Athlone Road, Longford.
A very large number attended and really enjoyed our Social Dance in Streete Parish Park Centre last Friday night when music was provided by John Hogan and members of his band. As always supper was included as well as the usual free raffle. Thanks to Parish Park staff Mary & Anne as well as caretaker, Gerry O’Neill. As always Kevin, Declan and James were present throughout the evening. Thanks to all who helped and supported. Keep an eye on these notes for updates in advance.
As in previous years the members of St. John’s Church of Ireland are holding their usual event in the Church in Streete Village on Friday, 22nd March at 10.00a.m., where daffodils, cakes, etc. will be on sale with all donations appreciated and forwarded to The Irish Cancer Society. If you can spare the time please call to the Church. All very welcome.
The Chairman and elected committee of Streete Parish Park would like to have the pleasure of your company at our Golden Year’s Dinner Party on Sunday, 24th March in the Parish Centre at 3.00p.m. There will be a full 4 course sit down meal. Please let Kevin know on 087 1375222 if you can attend, also if you have any special dietary requirements or a vegetarian preference.
We look forward to all our Senior citizens who can, attend. Entertainment and spot prizes on the day. Any offers of spot prizes will be greatly received. RSVP to Kevin by 20th of March, please. Catering once again this year is by Ferricks Hotel Staff, Rathowen.
The Ramblers walk in Ardagh on Sunday 10 March 2019 had to be postponed until later in the year because of very bad weather.
On Sunday 24 March 2019 the Ramblers will meet for a walk beside the Royal Canal at Thomastown near Killucan. Cars will leave Boherquill at 1.30pm and meet in the car park across the canal from Nanny Quinn's pub in Thomastown at 2.15pm.
Club members who are joining the trip to Wales for the 2019 June Bank Holiday weekend are asked to pay the balance of the full price to Nini Murray by the end of March 2019.
New members and new walks are always welcome. For details phone Philip at 087 7753612 or Nini at 086 8754411 or see boherquillramblers.ie
If interested in getting a group together please contact Tracey 087 9287129.
It was discussed at our last drop in morning and explained that the Defibrillator at the Parish Park is available 24 hours a day if required, but for it to be of use in a life-saving situation we intend holding a training session some evening or night.
If interested and prepared to get involved please contact Kevin 087 1375222 or Declan 086 8123514 or Mary or Anne in the office 043 6685926 or just leave your name and number so you can be contacted. This will be of great benefit to the district and now is your chance to get trained.
Round 6 of the spring league done and dusted , after a ding dong battle to the very end between Nigel McCloughrey and Ronan Quinn it was Nigel that just won out in the end by the smallest of margins - well shot Nigel! I want to wish all of the other shooters the very best of luck in their respective finals. See you all on Thursday at 7pm for more of the same .
Street lotto numbers drawn in Streete Parish Park Lotto Draw held on 11th March were:
2, 6, 11, 13
And the winners were:
Next draw will be held on 25th March 2019 when our jackpot will be €15,000. Thank you for your continued support for our lotto draw.
Drama class at Streete Parish Park Tuesday’s 6.00p.m.-7.00p.m.
All primary school children welcome. Please call 087 9377977/083 1407058 to book.
Please call after 4.00p.m. Monday-Thursday. Singing, dancing, acting and lots of fun!
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, April 4th. It is just a get together, not a meeting and a variety of subjects which affect residents can be discussed with a cup of tea/coffee and a bun/tart, so why not take a note of 4th April. All welcome.
Our next Social Dance takes place in Streete Parish Park Centre on this Friday, 15th March from 10.30p.m.-12.30a.m. Music will be supplied by the ever popular John Hogan. Admission including supper and free raffle €10 - All welcome.
Dancing lessons with James & Bernie every Sunday night in Streete Parish Park starting at 8.00p.m. Any enquiries to 086 2008739.
As in previous years the members of St. John’s Church of Ireland are holding their usual event in the Church in Streete Village on Saturday, 22nd March at 10.00a.m., where daffodils, cakes, etc. will be on sale with all donations appreciated and forwarded to The Irish Cancer Society. If you can spare the time please call to the Church. All very welcome.
The Chairman and elected committee of Streete Parish Park would like to have the pleasure of your company at our Golden Year’s Dinner Party on Sunday, 24th March in the Parish Centre at 3.00p.m. There will be a full 4 course sit down meal. Please let Kevin know on 087 1375222 if you can attend, also if you have any special dietary requirements or a vegetarian preference.
We look forward to all our Senior citizens who can, attend. Entertainment and spot prizes on the day. Any offers of spot prizes will be greatly received. RSVP to Kevin by 20th of March, please. Catering once again this year is by Ferricks Hotel Staff, Rathowen.
It was discussed at last week’s drop in morning and explained that the Defibrillator at the Parish Park is available 24 hours a day if required, but for it to be of use in a life-saving situation we intend holding a training session some evening or night.
If interested and prepared to get involved please contact Kevin 087 1375222 or Declan 086 8123514 or Mary or Anne in the office 043 6685926 or just leave your name and number so you can be contacted. This will be of great benefit to the district and now is your chance to get trained.
Streete Parish Park intends taking part in the St Patrick’s Day Parade in Castlepollard and will appreciate any help and support on offer.
Many people in this parish wish to sympathise with the parishioners in Coole and also in Castlepollard due to break-ins and vandalism in both Churches. Please let this be a reminder to be vigilant regarding security of your property and vehicles. If not already a member of our Community Alert group please think about it and call Kevin on 087 1375222 for any information.
If interested in getting a group together please contact Tracey 087 9287129.
Unfortunately the Ramblers walk in Ballymahon on Sunday 3 March 2019 was unable to go ahead due to severe weather conditions.
On Sunday 17 March 2019, St. Patrick's Day, the Ramblers will walk from Leitrim Village to Drumshanbo in County Leitrim. A bus will leave the car park beside the Fire Station in Mullingar at 10am sharp. The walk will take about three hours on road, canal towpath and the new floating boardwalk on Acres Lake. There will also be a visit to Glenview Folk Museum near Ballinamore. Please bring bus fare and a packed lunch. Please take note of this early start.
Club members who are joining the trip to Wales for the 2019 June Bank Holiday weekend are asked to pay the balance of the full price to Nini Murray by the end of March 2019.
New members and new walks are always welcome. For details phone Philip at 087 7753612 or Nini at 086 8754411or see boherquillramblers.ie
Enrolment Forms for new pupils for the school year 2018/2019 are now available for collection at the school.
School Telephone No. 043 6685233
Email: lismacaffreyns@eircom.net
Website: www.lismacaffreyns@scoilnet.ie
We held a presentation night on Friday, 8th in the clubhouse where we handed over a cheque for €1,251 to Karina Ivers and Pat Caffrey, two representatives from the Irish Heart Foundation . They both said a few words and were extremely happy with the donation, again many thanks to everybody who supported the game tasting night and to everyone who donated spot prizes.
Round five of the Spring League complete with over 60 shooters taking part, going by the scores Longford man Nigel McCloughrey is just out in front by the skin of his nose but that could all change on Thursday night!. Would all shooters please note that this Thursday is the last night to record a score, you must have four scores recorded in order to shoot in the final on the 21st of March.
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 loving sons Frank, Sean, Noel and Gerry, his sisters Rosie Gilchriest and Nanny Lyons, and his brother Sean (London), grandchildren and great-grandchild, nieces, nephews, daughters-in-law, sister-in-law, brothers-in-law, relatives and friends.
May he rest in peace. Billy reposed at the Nursing Home in Multyfarnham on Saturday with removal to St. Mary’s Church, Rathowen. Funeral Mass was at 12.30p.m. on Sunday with burial afterwards in Aughafin Cemetery, Edgeworthstown.
As Thursday is the first Thursday of the month our monthly drop in morning takes place in Streete Parish Park Meeting Room 11.00-100p.m. when all, who are available at the time are most welcome to call for a cup of tea/coffee and a chat. This idea has been a great success on the last two occasions and with local support we hope to keep it going on the first Thursday of each month. We will continue our book swap table, so if you have any suitable books or magazines feel free to bring them along and swap them for one of your choice.
If any of the ladies wish to donate a tart, cake/biscuits on the morning it will be appreciated, but only if it suits, not compulsory, just if convenient.
Dancing lessons with James & Bernie every Sunday night in Streete Parish Park starting at 8.00p.m. Any enquiries to 086 2008739.
Our next Social Dance date in Streete Parish Park is Friday, 15th March when music will be provided by John Hogan. As many regulars have been enquiring about our next date I recommend you take note of it. Refreshments and free raffle on the night. Good music assured- you won’t be disappointed.
Table quiz in aid of Coole/Whitehall Community on Friday, 8th march at 9.00p.m. in Burke’s pub in Coole. Tables of 4 €40. All welcome.
The national school are now enrolling for September 2019. Enrolment forms available at the School. Contact number 0436685233.
To book our Parish Park Centre for parties, sports etc. please contact Tracey on 087 9287129. Or call Mary or Anne in the office 043 6685926
Round four of the spring league complete with over 60 guns taking part. Two men finished top of the pile with the perfect score of 40/40, they were Cavan man, Brian Higgins and Monaghan man, Malcolm Graham. Mostrim man, Tom McLoughlin and Westmeath man, Niall Brennan made it through to the ball club final on 21st March with a perfect score of 10/10. See you all next week for more of the same.
The Ramblers met at Mary Lynch's pub in Coralstown on Sunday 24 February 2019 for a walk out through Heathstown Bog and back along the towpath of the Royal Canal. Many thanks to Declan Leonard for organising the walk and to John and Mary Moriarty of Mary Lynch's for serving the tea and sandwiches afterwards.
On Sunday 10 March the Ramblers will visit Ardagh, County Longford with cars leaving Boherquill at 1.30pm. Cars will meet at 2pm at St. Bridget’s Church in the middle of the village, opposite the primary school. There will be a choice of walks: 11km or 6.5km.
Club members who are joining the trip to Wales for the 2019 June Bank Holiday weekend are asked to pay the balance of the full price to Nini Murray by the end of March 2019.
New members and new walks are always welcome. For details phone Philip at 087 7753612 or Nini at 086 8754411or see boherquillramblers.ie
The numbers drawn in our Streete Parish Park Lotto Draw held on the 25th February are as follows: - 8,9,13 20 and the winners were: - James Farrar; Jimmie Moran: Brendan Keary. Our next Lotto Draw will be on the 11th March when our Lotto Jackpot will be €15,000. Thanks so much for your continued support of our Lotto.
New Year Get Fit- Stay Fit Program is now up andrunning in Streete Parish Park on Friday evening at 7 pm. Barry Webb a Professional Trainer with great experience working with sports partnerships in Longford and Westmeath is offering personal Weight Loss and Fitness Instruction. Barry’s co-partner Shannon who is also a fitness instructor assisted in the weigh in and working out a personal fitness and diet plan best suited to each person who attended.
Barry tells me he had a full class and welcomes new comers to sign up any Friday evening at 6.15 before the class starts at 7. The class is open to Men and Women of all ages. We are delighted to have Barry come on board with the Parish Park to offer this great service. Anyone who valued Weightwatchers will welcome Barry’s personal program focused on you on a one to one basis.
Each program will run for six weeks at a time starting with a weight in and a strategic plan drawn up for you to manage your food and inspire you to take part in a weekly fitness program in the Parish Park. The cost of the six-week program is €50 which is fantastic value when you consider you have your own personal trainer to mentor you along the way.
Tell your friends and come along to see for yourself. Barry suggests you come in suitable working out gear and soft footwear and remember to bring a bottle of water. For more call Barry on 085 770 8679 to book your place.
It is great to see new members joining up to use our walking track. 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.
All members will be contacted in the coming weeks. New member application 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 2 pm. 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 facility is a huge benefit to our community. We have had some reports of dog fowling over the past year. This may have been one offs but if you see deliberate dog fowling allowed by it owner we ask you to please report to any of our committee or in the office or call Declan 086 8123514 or Kevin 087 1375222. All cheques made payable to Streete Parish Park.
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 with James & Bernie every Sunday night in Streete Parish Park starting at 8.00p.m. Any enquiries to 086 2008739.
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. As many regulars have been enquiring about our next date I recommend you take note of it. Refreshments and free raffle on the night. Good music assured- you won’t be disappointed.
Table quiz in aid of Coole/Whitehall Community on Friday, 9th march at 9.00p.m. Tables of 4 €40. All welcome.
National School are now enrolling for September 2019. Enrolment forms available at the School. Contact number 0436685233.
To book our Centre for parties, sports etc. please contact Tracey on 087 9287129. Or call Mary or Anne in the office 043 6685926
The Ramblers met in Abbeylara on Sunday 17 February 2019 for a walk in mostly bright weather but with a couple of showers as well. They walked out of the village to Derragh Lough where there were a few swans to be seen and then through a wooded area, some of which had been cut down, before reaching the road again in Derragh for the return walk to Abbeylara. Thank you to P. J. Reilly for giving permission to cross his land.
On Sunday 3 March 2019 the Ramblers will visit Ballymahon. Cars will leave Boherquill at 1.30pm and meet at the Cattle Mart in Ballymahon at 2pm for an 8km walk out to the Royal Canal at Brannigan's Harbour and along the canal towpath.
Club members who are joining the trip to Wales for the 2019 June Bank Holiday weekend are asked to pay the balance of the full price to Nini Murray by the end of March 2019.
New members and new walks are always welcome. For details phone Philip at 087 7753612 or Nini at 086 8754411or see boherquillramblers.ie
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 team getting the bonus point by two shots 31 to 29.
Streete C Team 1 Paul Holdroyd, Francis Butler and Pat Kelly. Team 2 Marie Delamere, Martin Gaynor and Micheál Gillen. All the club members would like to wish Sean Flood a speedy recovery after a recent farm accident and also Jimmy Duffy who is recuperating after an operation. Finally we extend condolences to Mullingar bowler Kevin Nolan on the passing of his wife Joan. May she rest in peace.
Would like to take this opportunity to thank the following who donated prizes for our Game Tasting night; all proceeds will be donated to the Irish heart foundation.
A special word of thanks to Sally Murray, Michael and Velinda Brady, Dympna Murphy who done a wonderful job on preparing the food. Also to Angela Mulligan who helped out with the draw on the night.
If there is anybody who would still like to make a donation feel free by contacting any member of Streete Wildlife Club. Our spring league got up and running last Thursday night with 60 guns taking part, Ronan Quinn Moydow finished high gun on the night with a score of 38 /40. Monaghan man Malcolm Graham finished 10/10 on the Ball Trap. The league will run for the next 6 weeks all shooters welcome.
Has now started in Streete Parish Park on Friday evening at 7 pm. Barry Webb a Professional Trainer with great experience working with sports partnerships in Longford and Westmeath is offering personal Weight Loss and Fitness Instruction.
Barry’s co-partner Shannon who is also a fitness instructor assisted in the weigh in and working out a personal fitness and diet plan best suited to each person who attended. Barry tells me he had a full class and welcomes new comers to sign up any Friday evening at 6.15 before the class starts at 7. The class is open to Men and Women of all ages. We are delighted to have Barry come on board with the Parish Park to offer this great service.
Anyone who valued Weightwatchers will welcome Barry’s personal program focused on you on a one to one basis. Each program will run for six weeks at a time starting with a weight in and a strategic plan drawn up for you to manage your food and inspire you to take part in a weekly fitness program in the Parish Park. The cost of the six-week program is €50 which is fantastic value when you consider you have your own personal trainer to mentor you along the way.
Tell your friends and come along to see for yourself. Barry suggests you come in suitable working out gear and soft footwear and remember to bring a bottle of water. For more call Barry on 085 770 8679 to book your place.
It is great to see new members joining up to use our walking track. 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. All members will be contacted in the coming weeks. New member application 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 2 pm.
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 facility is a huge benefit to our community. We have had some reports of dog fowling over the past year. This may have been one offs but if you see deliberate dog fowling allowed by it owner we ask you to please report to any of our committee or in the office or call Declan 086 8123514 or Kevin 087 1375222. All cheques made payable to Streete Parish Park.
Walking track enhancement The parish Park committee would welcome your views on ways we could improve the walking track and its surroundings. We have a price in for seating and awaiting a price for bins. As part for future development we think a unique feature where people could admire or pay respect might be a possibility.
This is your chance to have an input. We would also encourage the school children to put something forward as a vision of the future, a memory of the past or the times we live in. It would be great if the parents and teachers alike could join in to create something wonderful. Your views to Declan 086 8123514 or Kevin 087 1375222.
The second such morning took place in Streete parish Park Centre last Thursday, 7th February from 11a.m.-12.30p.m. and was a great success with seventeen people from the parish attending, which was a great improvement from four first get together which took place in January. A similar get together will take place on 7th March, which will be the first Thursday of the month between 11a.m.-1p.m. and hopefully at the same time each month.
Thanks to Anne, Mary and Marie as well as Gerry, all staff members at the Park. The gathering was attended by Chairman, Declan whom we thank for use of the facility. Tea, coffee etc. was available and a great number of interesting topics were discussed and quite a few laughs during the morning. Should you have been there please pass on the word.
During our get together last Thursday a discussion took place regarding the defibrillator at the Park and the majority showed a great interest in getting trained on how to use this life saving device, as soon as possible. If interested in attending a demonstration or training session please contact Kevin 087 1375222 or Brian 086 2596656 and our Parish Park Chairman, Declan will get things moving.
If no reply on Brian’s phone please leave your name and mobile number or email brian.nerney@gmail.com and it will be followed up.
POST CODE: - appears on the defibrillator and is important to help an ambulance. The Post Code for Streete Parish Park is N91 RC43 – please save this number.
The next Social Dance takes place in Streete Parish Park on this Friday, 15th February and music will be applied by the ever popular, Matt Leavy with the usual complimentary supper and free raffle. Numbers have increased at the last social night with many new faces attending and enjoying the night with comfort and lots of space, so think about it and should you decide to come along you will be most welcome. Dancing from 10p.m.-12.30 with admission €10.
With James & Bernie every Sunday night in Streete Parish Park starting at 8.00p.m. Any enquiries to 086 2008739.
A vintage meeting took place at Streete Parish Park Complex last week. This year’s date is Sunday, 30th June and details will appear in these notes in next week’s edition of this paper.
The Ramblers met at Streete Parish Park for their AGM on Sunday, 3 February, 2019. Chairperson Patricia Bruton has stepped down from her post, but remains a committed member of the Club. Alice Nerney led the thanks on behalf of all members for the great work she has done on the Committee over the years, often quietly in the background.
The Ramblers owe Patricia a huge debt of gratitude, and look forward to her continuing involvement. Eileen Moreton is the new Chairperson with Declan Leonard as Vice-Chair. Nini Murray remains as Secretary, Mary McHugh and Alice Nerney as Joint Treasurers and Philip Epps as PRO. Reports delivered highlighted another busy and successful year, with local walks and weekends away. Thanks were passed on from Eamon Carthy of St. Christopher's Services for the support of the club at recent fundraising events.
The Ramblers will visit Abbeylara for a 10 km road and farm track walk on Sunday 17 February 2019. Cars will leave Boherquill at 1.30pm and meet in Abbeylara at 2pm.
Club members who are joining the trip to Wales for the 2019 June Bank Holiday weekend are asked to pay the balance of the full price to Nini Murray by the end of March 2019.
New members and new walks are always welcome. For details phone Philip at 087 7753612 or Nini at 086 8754411or see boherquillramblers.ie
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 & Bernie every Sunday night in Streete Parish Park starting at 8.00p.m. Any enquiries to 086 2008739.
In Feericks Hotel, Rathowen on 9th March. Music by Mary O’Connor and Pat Kelly.
There was a large turnout of Ramblers at Newcastle Forest near Ballymahon on Sunday 10 February 2019. They followed the new trail outside the Center Parcs holiday complex which is nearing completion and is due to open this summer.
On Sunday 24 February 2019 the Ramblers will meet at Mary Lynch's pub at Coralstown near Mullingar for a 10 km walk out through Heathstown Bog and back along the Royal Canal towpath. Cars will leave Boherquill at 1.30pm and meet at Mary Lynch's at 2pm.
Club members who are joining the trip to Wales for the 2019 June Bank Holiday weekend are asked to pay the balance of the full price to Nini Murray by the end of March 2019.
New members and new walks are always welcome. For details phone Philip at 087 7753612 or Nini at 086 8754411 or see boherquillramblers.ie
In aid of Coole/Whitehall Community Games on Friday, 9th march at 9.00p.m. Tables of 4 €40. All welcome.
National school are now enrolling for September 2019. Enrolment forms available at the School. Contact number 0436685233.
This year’s Annual Streete Parish Park Tractor Run will take place in aid of charities, St. Christopher’s & Llarc. More details nearer the date.
To book our Centre for parties, sports etc. please contact Tracey on 087 9287129.
Despite the night that was in it over 50 guns took part in round two of the spring league, with scores coming back in the high 30s. Top Gun on the night was Longford and Nigel McCloughrey with a perfect score of 40/40 - well done Nigel.
Two men also cleared the ball trap with a perfect score of 10/10, Shane Kelly Moydow and Declan Mcloughlin, Mostrim, they go forward now to the shoot off on March 21st next. So see you all again next week for more of the same. Streete Wildlife Club would like to offer its sincere sympathy to Aine Kiernan Coolamber on the recent death of her father. May he rest in peace.
The numbers drawn in last week’s Streete Lotto were: - 2,16,17 23. Winners were Dolores &Janet, Rathowen:Johnny Finnan: James Farrar. Our next Lotto Draw will be on 25th February 2019. Thanks to all for your continued support of our lotto.
New Year Get Fit- Stay Fit Program is now up andrunning in Streete Parish Park on Friday evening at 7 pm. Barry Webb a Professional Trainer with great experience working with sports partnerships in Longford and Westmeath is offering personal Weight Loss and Fitness Instruction. Barry’s co-partner Shannon who is also a fitness instructor assisted in the weigh in and working out a personal fitness and diet plan best suited to each person who attended.
Barry tells me he had a full class and welcomes new comers to sign up any Friday evening at 6.15 before the class starts at 7. The class is open to Men and Women of all ages. We are delighted to have Barry come on board with the Parish Park to offer this great service. Anyone who valued Weightwatchers will welcome Barry’s personal program focused on you on a one to one basis.
Each program will run for six weeks at a time starting with a weight in and a strategic plan drawn up for you to manage your food and inspire you to take part in a weekly fitness program in the Parish Park. The cost of the six-week program is €50 which is fantastic value when you consider you have your own personal trainer to mentor you along the way.
Tell your friends and come along to see for yourself. Barry suggests you come in suitable working out gear and soft footwear and remember to bring a bottle of water. For more call Barry on 085 770 8679 to book your place.
It is great to see new members joining up to use our walking track. 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.
All members will be contacted in the coming weeks. New member application 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 2 pm. 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 facility is a huge benefit to our community. We have had some reports of dog fowling over the past year. This may have been one offs but if you see deliberate dog fowling allowed by it owner we ask you to please report to any of our committee or in the office or call Declan 086 8123514 or Kevin 087 1375222. All cheques made payable to Streete Parish Park.
