STREETE BOWLS: - Streete C had Ardagh A as their visitors at the Streete Complex last Tuesday night but unfortunately Ardagh proved too strong for the home side. Streete A travelled to Castlepollard on Wednesday night where they had a very successful outing, coming away with a win of three games to one and the bonus point. All the Streete bowlers would like to extend their condolences to Tyrrellspass bowler Mick Lynch, on the death of his wife Mary. May she rest in peace. New and lapsed bowlers are always welcome at the complex on Tuesday nights.
STREETE WILDLIFE CLUB: - Streete shooting grounds opened with a bang on Thursday night last when over 70 shooters took part in the first round of the winter league which consisted of a 40 bird sporting layout plus a 10 Bird Ball trap competition. The league will run for seven weeks so if you want to try floodlight shooting Streete shooting grounds is the place to be on Thursday nights from 7 to 9 PM.
The club would like to take this opportunity to thank Moydow club man and good supporter of this club, Ronan Quinn of Derrymore Peat Ltd. Ronan has come on board and is the main sponsor of this league. Also to Quinn's Supply stores Edgeworthstown & Granard who are the main sponsor of the High gun perpetual cup. All shooters welcome.
Walking Track Membership: - The walking track has proved a great success and enjoyed by many from a wide area. The Parish Park Committee would like to thank everyone who paid for membership for the past number of years and would like to remind you that your membership is now due for renewal in January. All members will be contacted in the coming weeks. New member applications forms can be found in the entrance hall of the Parish Park or by calling into the office upstairs Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday. Alternatively, you can pick up a Membership application form in the shop in Lisryan or the shop in Streete. Single membership is €20 and a family is €30. We also remind you this would make a great Christmas present to someone. Gift vouchers are available from the office or please ask any of the Committee or call Declan 086 8123514 or Kevin 087 1375222. All cheques made payable to Streete Parish Park. The membership money will help us keep our standards up.
SOCIAL DANCE: - Please note that the next Streete Parish Park Social Dance takes place on Friday, November, 16th when music will be supplied by the very popular musical duo Mary O’Connor & Pat Kelly from 10.30-12.30. All will be most welcome to attend. Admission which includes free raffle and supper around 11p.m. is 10 euro, if you are involved in any club or group who avail or our services please consider coming along as a club or group, just call Mary or Anne in the office, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday. 043 6685926.
SOCIAL DANCING CLASSES: - every Sunday night in Streete Parish Park 8p.m.-9.30p.m. Learn to dance in a Fun and Friendly atmosphere with James & Bernie. Beginners welcome. Call 086 2003739
Cnoc Mhuire: - Secondary School is holding an Open and Enrolment Night on
Thurs Nov 15th from 7-9pm.
The Principal's address is at 7pm sharp followed by a tour of the school's
excellent sporting and classroom facilities along
with an opportunity to meet the teaching staff.
BOHERQUILL RAMBLERS; - The reflection of the sun in the calm water of Lough Sallagh near Ballinamuck formed a beautiful scene during the Ramblers walk on Sunday 4 November 2018. There were also lots of swans out on the water as the group skirted the lough on the Lough Sallagh Way and then to round off the afternoon there was a beautiful red sunset as the group headed for home. Thank you to Marian Carty for leading the walk and providing the lovely fruit cake to accompany the tea at the end of the walk
On Sunday 18 November Declan Leonard will lead a walk along the Lough Owel Feeder Canal from Mullingar to Lough Owel and back. Cars will leave Boherquill at 1.30pm and meet at 2pm in the Dunnes Stores overflow car park on Harbour Street in Mullingar.
This year's Christmas Dinner is being planned for Sunday 9 December at the Annebrook House Hotel in Mullingar.
New members are always welcome. For details phone Philip at 087 7753612 or Nini at 086 8754411
See boherquillramblers.ie
Coolamber ICA Guild: - The next meeting of Coolamber ICA Guild will take place in Streete Parish Park on Wednesday 7th November at 8.00p.m. As always new members are very welcome to attend.
The Guild recently completed a set of exercise classes for which we received some Go For Life funding. These classes were facilitated by Marian Masterson and were greatly enjoyed by all.
At the moment members are brushing up on their cookery skills in preparation for the Cookery Cup Competition which will take place at the next Federation Meeting in Longford at the end of November.
Also, we are planning our Christmas outing. Members and friends are travelling to Hotel Kilmore, Cavan on Sunday 9th December for a meal followed by the Phil Coulter concert. Non-members are very welcome to travel and further information can be had from Mary on (087) 6394044.
Walking Track Membership: - As you may have seen in the past week or two our Parish Park walking track is getting a badly needed makeover. The walking track has proved a great success and enjoyed by many from a wide area. The Parish Park Committee would like to thank everyone who paid for membership for the past number of years and would like to remind you that your membership is now due for renewal in January. All members will be contacted in the coming weeks. New member applications forms can be found in the entrance hall of the Parish Park or by calling into the office upstairs Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday from 10 am until 1.30pm. Alternatively, you can pick up a Membership application forms in the shop in Lisryan or the shop in Streete. Single membership is €20 and a family is €30. We also remind you this would make a great Christmas present to someone. Gift vouchers are available from the office or please ask any of the Committee or call Declan 086 8123514 or Kevin 087 1375222. All cheques made payable to Streete Parish Park. The membership money will help us keep our standards up.
GAMES: - anyone interested in getting some games like table tennis or Board games, badminton etc. is welcome to leave their name and phone number with Mary or Anne upstairs or with caretaker, Gerry O’Neill or phone Brian 086 2596656 and depending on the response we will see what can be done.
SOCIAL DANCE: - Please note that the next Streete Parish Park Social Dance takes place on Friday, November, 16th when music will be supplied by the very popular musical duo Mary O’Connor & Pat Kelly from 10.30-12.30. All will be most welcome to attend. Admission which includes free raffle and supper around 11p.m. is 10 euro, if you are involved in any club or group who avail or our services please consider coming along as a club or group, just call Mary or Anne in the office, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday. 043 6685926. Many of our members were at the social Dance in Collinstown recently and had a great night with no driving worries afterwards.
SOCIAL DANCING CLASSES: - every Sunday night in Streete Parish Park 8p.m.-9.30p.m. Learn to dance in a Fun and Friendly atmosphere with James & Bernie. Beginners welcome. Call 086 2003739
COMMUNITY ALERT: - is now active in our area; you can report any suspicious activities to 044 938 4000. Members of the committee will be calling to you over the next number of weeks seeking your co-operation and asking if you would like to join our text alert system, we are asking €10 per household to cover the cost text alerts, new signage etc., we have received a very positive response from the Gardaí in our area and have acted in our call for speeding control at Lismacaffrey School and through Streete village, with speed checks commencing in the next few weeks. Crime prevention officer Paddy Guinan will visit us again on Wednesday night 14th November at 8.30 p.m. to talk about protecting your home your farm and your property, we urge you to attend, we would like to thank the past committee for their hard work and hope we can count on them for their support in the future. Together we can prevent crime and build a better quality of life for all in our community. For more information contact 087 1375222
Halloween Fancy Dress Party: - HALLOWEEN Fancy Dress party and disco in Streete Parish Park last Sunday evening week hosted by our local football club Inny FC was a huge success. It was great to see so many young people out enjoying the Halloween treats on offer, along with the fun the little ones had running around and dancing to the sounds of the upbeat disco music in the “haunted” surrounds of the Parish Park. As promised it was a frightful night of fun and frolics along with fantastic entertainment. I’m sure you will all agree it did not disappoint. On behalf of the Parish Park committee we would like to thank Inny Football Club and those who helped the club on the day. The club put in a lot of hard work decorating the hall, putting up the decorations and setting the scene to make it an enjoyable occasion for all to enjoy. Inny FC hopes to have another fun filled evening before Christmas to bring in funds to support the community games.
BOHERQUILL RAMBLERS: - The Ramblers were led by Joe Masterson for their visit to Mullaghmeen Forest on Sunday 28 October 2018. The beech trees had lost most of their leaves, letting the autumn sun shine down on the group as they followed a combination of the yellow and white walks with the fallen leaves rustling beneath their boots. Thank you to Joe for acting as guide for the day.
On 11 November 2018 the Ramblers will visit Ballynacargy for an 8km loop walk through Lakingstown and back into the village along the Royal Canal. Cars will leave Boherquill at 1.30pm and meet at the church in Ballynacargy at 2pm.
New members are always welcome. For details phone Philip at 087 7753612 or Nini at 086 8754411
See boherquillramblers.ie
THE GREAT WAR – NORTH WESTMEATH REMEMBERS: - To mark the ending of the First World War, a hundred years ago this week North Westmeath Historical Society have organised a weekend seminar or series of talks on the Great War on Friday, November, 9th at 8p.m. in Hotel Castlepollard. Ruth Illingworth will discuss the impact of the war on Westmeath. On Saturday morning at 11a.m. in Hotel Castlepollard, Martin Morris, County Longford Archivist will give a talk on Longford and the Great War. Noel French will discuss how Meath fared in the First World War. His talk is at 4p.m. in Jane’s Coffee Shop in Fore on Saturday, November 10th. On Saturday night at 8p.m. in Hotel Castlepollard Johann Farrelly looks on the aspect of the war on Cavan. On Sunday, November,11th at 3p.m.there will be an Ecumenical Service in St. Michael’s Church on the Square, Castlepollard followed by the unveiling of a plaque to all those from North Westmeath who fought in the 1914-1918 Conflict. A number of men from the Streete District were killed in World War 1 – Michael Kiernan, Joseph Peppard, Patrick McLoughlin, Francis Kerrigan and Peter Gorman lost their lives on the Western Front and quite possibly other men from Streete whose names have not yet been identified. We will remember them all during the Service and when the plaque is unveiled. You are all most welcome to attend.
STREETE BOWLS: - All of our teams were in action this week. At the Streete Complex, Streete A and B had Ballymore A and Ardagh B as their visitors. Streete A had a comprehensive win over their opponents but Streete B failed to deliver and were well beaten on the night. Streete C travelled to Athlone and despite playing well did not have the rub of the green. Streete A Team 1: Catherine Costello, Seamus Moran and Liam Connaughton. Team 2: Mick Turner, Sean Flood and Jimmy Leavy. New and visiting bowlers are welcome every Tuesday
STREETE WILDLIFE CLUB: - The club held its annual presentation night on the 1st November last in Murphy's Crossroads Inn Lisryan at which the following prizes were presented; Members Clay Shoot 2018; Novice Stand winner's Andy Webb, Michael Mulleady, Michael Reilly and Seamus Denning. Senior Stand Winner’s Bernard Callaghan, Michael Campbell, Willie Campbell, Tommy Denning, Hugh O'Hara, Conor Mulligan, Padraig McGauran, and Barry Webb. Ladies High Gun; Sharon Gettings, Sporting under 21 Shane Gettings, Sporting Novice High Gun Brendan Flynn, Sporting Intermediate High Gun Dinko Berta, Sporting Senior High Gun Pat Denning. 15 DTL James Flynn, Ball Trap Tommy Denning. Club Vermin Competition 2018 Michael Mulleady. Club Person of the Year 2018 Seamus Denning. Longest Pheasant 1st Joe Kelly, 2nd Patrick Owens, 3rd Kevin McGauran. Longest Spur 1st Brendan Mulligan, 2nd Joe Kelly. Landowners Draw Peter Mimnagh, Clonshannagh, and Owen Devaney Ballygowla. The club wishes to thank Pauline Murphy at the Crossroad Inn P.J.Reilly, Abbeylara and Patsy Cooke Granard for their help. The club open winter clay shooting league will start on this Thursday evening, 8th November at 7pm sharp in the club grounds.
BIG BREAKFAST: - as mentioned in last week’s notes our Annual Streete Parish Park Breakfast was a huge success with approximately 350 hot breakfasts served between 8.30 a.m. – 1.30p.m. Great credit must go to all who helped in so many ways including the Parish Park Chairman and committee. Milk for the day was donated by local Town of Monaghan milk agent, Enda Murphy. Bread and spot prizes for raffle were donated. The proceeds from this event are going towards the complex upkeep and our defibrillator. We thank John Feerick and also John Rogan for his help. The whole event would have been more difficult without their cooking equipment and help and we thank all suppliers who donated many supplies and prizes for the day. I will not give individual names, all of which are with the organizing and the Parish Park committee. The Parish Park committee includes Chairman, Declan Carthy, Vice Chairman, James Parker as well as Kevin Brady, Pat Duffy, Janet Butler, Sheila Mulleady, Larry Leslie, William McGlynn, Brian Nerney. Thanks once again to all involved. Should you wish to support Streete Sports Complex please buy a lotto envelope. Prices range 2 euro per line, 5 euro for three lines or an annual entry for every draw, 50 euro.
SOCIAL DANCE: - The next Streete Parish Park Social Dance takes place on Friday, November, 16th when music will be supplied by Mary O’Connor & Pat Kelly from 10.30-12.30. All will be most welcome to attend. Admission which includes free raffle and supper around 11p.m. is 10 euro, If your are involved in any club or group who avail or our services please consider coming along as a club or group, just call Mary or Anne in the office, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday. 043 6685926.
SOCIAL DANCING CLASSES: - every Sunday night in Streete Parish Park 8p.m.-9.30p.m. Learn to dance in a Fun and Friendly atmosphere with James & Bernie. Beginners welcome. Call 086 2003739
COOLAMBER ICA GUILD: - The next meeting of Coolamber ICA Guild will take place in Streete Parish Park on Wednesday 7th November at 8.00p.m. As always new members are very welcome to attend.
The Guild recently completed a set of exercise classes for which we received some Go For Life funding. These classes were facilitated by Marian Masterson and were greatly enjoyed by all.
At the moment members are brushing up on their cookery skills in preparation for the Cookery Cup Competition which will take place at the next Federation Meeting in Longford at the end of November.
Also, we are planning our Christmas outing. Members and friends are travelling to Hotel Kilmore, Cavan on Sunday 9th December for a meal followed by the Phil Coulter concert. Non-members are very welcome to travel and further information can be had from Mary on (087) 6394044.
WALKING TRACK MEMBERSHIP: - As you may have seen in the past week our Parish Park walking track is getting a makeover. The walking track has proved a great success and enjoyed by many from a wide area. The Parish Park Committee would like to thank everyone who paid for membership for the past number of years and would like to remind you that your membership is now due for renewal in January. All members will be contacted in the coming weeks. New member applications forms can be found in the entrance hall of the Parish Park or by calling into the office upstairs Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday from 10 am until 1.30pm. Alternatively, you can pick up Membership application forms in the shop in Lisryan or the shop in Streete. Single membership is €20 and a family is €30. We also remind you this would make a great Christmas present to someone. Gift vouchers are available from the office or please ask any of the Committee or call Declan 086 8123514 or Kevin 087 1375222. All cheques made payable to Streete Parish Park.
COMMUNITY ALERT: - is now active in our area; you can report any suspicious activities to 044 938 4000. Members of the committee will be calling to you over the next number of weeks seeking your co-operation and asking if you would like to join our text alert system, we are asking €10 per household to cover the cost text alerts, new signage etc, we have received a very positive response from the Gardaí in our area and have acted in our call for speeding control at Lismacaffrey School and through Streete village, with speed checks commencing in the next few weeks. Crime prevention officer Paddy Guinan will visit us again on Wednesday night 14th November at 8.30 p.m.to talk about protecting your home your farm and your property, we urge you to attend, we would like to thank the past committee for their hard work and hope we can count on them for their support in the future. Together we can prevent crime and build a better quality of life for all in our community. For more information contact 087 1375222
STREETE BOWLS: - Two of our teams were in action this week. Streete were hosts to Castlepollard at the Streete Complex. In a very tight game, each side winning two games, it ended up 30 points to 29 points in favour of the visiting team. Streete B played Ballymore A in an away game on Wednesday night. They had a comprehensive win over the home team scoring four and a half points. Our A team play Mullingar on Sunday night. New and lapsed members welcome.
STREETE WILDLIFE CLUB: - November, 1st sees the opening of the Pheasant shooting season, so safe shooting to all involved.
Also on Thursday night in Murphy’s crossroads Inn Lisryan the club will hold its pheasant competition for members only, we will also have the landowners draw and the presentation of all prizes for our members clay shoot which was held on Saturday the 27th of October in the club shooting grounds. Club person of the year will also be presented with the Pat Earley perpetual cup, so Murphy’s is the place to be on Thursday night.
The clubs winter clay shooting league gets underway on Thursday, the 8th of November all shooters welcome.
BOHERQUILL RAMBLERS: - The weather was perfect for the Ramblers weekend away in Carlow from Friday, 19th October 2018. The bright sunshine during the walk along the River Barrow from Graiguenamanagh to St. Mullins and back on Saturday highlighted the magnificent autumn colours of the trees in the woodlands covering the hills on each side of the river. Milford to Leighlinbridge and back on Sunday was a shorter walk but also very enjoyable. Some of the group went for a short walk along the riverbank near the hotel on Monday morning in dead calm weather with the riverside trees reflected in the mirror-smooth water.
Many thanks to the staff of the Talbot Hotel in Carlow for the great service and wonderful food. A special thank you to the Ramblers Chair Patricia Bruton who organised the trip with her usual great efficiency.
On Sunday 4 November 2018 the Ramblers will visit Ballinamuck for a walk led by Marian Carty. Cars will leave Boherquill at 1.30pm and meet at 2pm (sharp, please), in the car park beside the Community Centre in Ballinamuck.
New members are always welcome. For details phone Philip at 087 7753612 or Nini at 086 8754411
See boherquillramblers.ie
Big Breakfast in Streete Parish Park took place last Sunday and was organized by the Chairman and committee of the park. We wish to thank all who supported and helped sell tickets etc. for the event which was an outstanding success. A full report will be included in these notes next week.
Friday night last was once again a very enjoyable night in Streete Parish Park Centre when music was provided by Philip English from County Kildare. It was heartening to see an increase in numbers and we enjoyed meeting up with a group of tourists from Holland who were brought along by well-known and popular music entrepreneur, Ray Dolan from Mullingar. These people were anxious to see what social dancing was, so Kevin Brady was in contact with Ray and as they say, the rest is history.
We received much appreciation from the tourists and we thank Ray for including us on Facebook. Keep an eye on these notes for future dates, the next of which is Friday night, 16th November when as always Mary O’Connor and Pat Kelly will supply their renowned style of tunes to guarantee you stay on the dance floor all night. On admission each night everyone receives a free raffle ticket and supper is served compliments of the organisers.
We thank the ladies from the office, Anne Creamer and Mary McBrien with help from the caretaker, Gerry O’Neill who made fresh sandwiches, cakes, tea, coffee etc. Admission to dance is only €10 and all are welcome. If any group would like to come along just contact Kevin 087 1375222 in advance, so we can be organised or let Mary or Anne know in the office at 043 6685926. Dates and names for future dances are available upon request.
The Ramblers had a splendid walk in Deerpark forest on the outskirts of Virginia, County Cavan and beside Lough Ramor on Sunday 14 October 2018. The beautiful calm weather tempted a few yachts and anglers boats out onto the Lough with swans at the waters' edge. There was even birdsong as the group followed the trails through the forest where many of the trees were clad in autumn colours. Many thanks to Joe Masterson who researched and led the walk.
On Sunday 28 October the Ramblers will sample autumn in Mullaghmeen Forest on a walk led by Joe Masterson. Cars will leave Boherquill at 1.30pm and pause outside the Town and Country pub in Castlepollard at 1.40pm before moving on to start the walk at 2pm in Mullaghmeen. New members are always welcome. For details phone Philip at 087 7753612 or Nini at 086 8754411
See boherquillramblers.ie
All our teams were in action this week. At the Streete Complex, Streete A and B had Athlone and Ardagh A as their opponents on Tuesday night. Streete A won their first two games but unfortunately lost their second games and the bonus point. Streete B played brilliant bowls on the night and managed to draw two and a half points against last year's League winners Ardagh A. Streete C travelled to Ballymore where they had a comprehensive win on the night. Streete B Team 1 :Thomas Sullivan, Tom Connell and Eamon Carty (skip).Team 2: Pat Purcell, Phyllis Martin and Sam Donaghy (skip). New members welcome.
Meeting took place last week with a fairly good attendance from the parish as well as an excellent attendance by Garda from surrounding areas including the Chief Superintendent, Inspector, Sergeants and Garda - in total nine members of the force. It is most important to support your local Community Alert Group which, don’t forget, are all volunteers. The Chairman of our group is Kevin Brady 0871375222.
SOCIAL DANCE: - on Friday night last was once again a very enjoyable night in Streete Parish Park Centre when music was provided by Philip English from County Kildare. It was heartening to see an increase in numbers and we enjoyed meeting up with a group of tourists from Holland who were brought along by well known and popular music entrepreneur, Ray Dolan from Mullingar. These people were anxious to see what social dancing was, so Kevin Brady was in contact with Ray and as they say the rest is history. We received much appreciation from the tourists and we thank Ray for including us on Face book. Keep an eye on these notes for future dates, the next of which is Friday night, 16th November when as always Mary O’Connor and Pat Kelly will supply their renowned style of tunes to guarantee you stay on the dance floor all night. On admission each night everyone receives a free raffle ticket and supper is served compliments of the organisers. We thank the ladies from the office, Anne Creamer and Mary McBrien with help from caretaker, Gerry O’Neill who made fresh sandwiches, cakes, tea, coffee etc. Admission to dance is only €10 and all are welcome. If any group would like to come along just contact Kevin 087 1375222 in advance, so we can be organised or let Mary or Anne know in the office 043 6685926. Dates and names for future dances available on request.
Boherquill Ramblers
The Ramblers had a splendid walk in Deerpark forest on the outskirts of Virginia, County Cavan and beside Lough Ramor on Sunday 14 October 2018. The beautiful calm weather tempted a few yachts and anglers boats out onto the Lough with swans at the waters' edge. There was even birdsong as the group followed the trails through the forest where many of the trees were clad in autumn colours. Many thanks to Joe Masterson who researched and led the walk.
On Sunday 28 October the Ramblers will sample autumn in Mullaghmeen Forest on a walk led by Joe Masterson. Cars will leave Boherquill at 1.30pm and pause outside the Town and Country pub in Castlepollard at 1.40pm before moving on to start the walk at 2pm in Mullaghmeen.
New members are always welcome. For details phone Philip at 087 7753612 or Nini at 086 8754411
See boherquillramblers.ie
STREETE BOWLS: - All our teams were in action this week. At the Streete Complex, Streete A and B had Athlone and Ardagh A as their opponents on Tuesday night. Streete A won their first two games but unfortunately lost their second games and the bonus point. Streete B played brilliant bowls on the night and managed to draw two and a half points against last year's League winners Ardagh A. Streete C travelled to Ballymore where they had a comprehensive win on the night. Streete B Team 1 :Thomas Sullivan, Tom Connell and Eamon Carty (skip).Team 2: Pat Purcell, Phyllis Martin and Sam Donaghy (skip). New members welcome.
COMMUNITY ALERT: - meeting took place last week with a fairly good attendance from the parish as well as an excellent attendance by Garda from surrounding areas including the Chief Superintendent, Inspector, Sergeants and Garda - in total nine members of the force. It is most important to support your local Community Alert Group who, don’t forget, are all volunteers. Chairman of our group is Kevin Brady 0871375222.
CARERS ASSOCIATION: - are holding a Table Quiz in Burke’s Bar Coole on Saturday 27th October, followed by Cheque Presentation to the Longford/ Westmeath Family Carers unit. This is a very worthy cause and we ask anyone from the parish who can make up a table or two to please attend. Questions, I am told will be suitable to most age groups. Your support would be very welcome.
SOCIAL DANCING CLASSES: - every Sunday night in Streete Parish Park 8p.m.-9.30p.m. Learn to dance in a Fun and Friendly atmosphere with James & Bernie. Beginners welcome. Call 086 2003739
SOCIAL DANCING: - Our next Social Dancing is on Friday next, 19th October in Streete Parish Park. Music by the ever popular Philip English. Dancing 10p.m. to 12.30. Free supper and raffle on the night. Tell your friends to come along and enjoy a good night’s entertainment.
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CAKE SALE: - please note the parents group from St.Fintan’s School, Lismacaffrey will hold their cake sale in the Centre during the Big Breakfast, so you can buy a treat to bring home and also help the School.
WALKING: it is worth while taking a trip around Streete Parish Park to see the great job done with diggers by Seamus Sullivan which cleaned up the triangle piece of land at the bottom corner of the walkway – a great improvement to the Park, so why not go for a walk and see the improvement yourself.
BOHERQUILL RAMBLERS: - The Ramblers travelled to Dublin on Sunday 7 October 2018 for a walk round the Glenasmole Reservoirs near Bohernabreena. The low level of water in the reservoirs was immediately noticeable with large stony and grassy areas which would normally be covered now above the water level. There was no shortage of 'mellow fruitfulness' on the bushes beside the trail, though, with lots of blackberries, rose hips and hazel nuts ready to be gathered. Unfortunately there was also a lot of invasive Japanese knotweed in many places.
Thank you to Mary McHugh and her brother Francis who organised the day, to Salmon's Coaches of Castlepollard and their driver Martin Fagan and to the staff in the wonderful clubhouse at the Thomas Davis GAA Club who served tasty warm scones, tea and coffee before the walk.
Next weekend the Ramblers will meet in the Talbot Hotel in Carlow for their weekend away from Friday 19 October to Monday 22 October 2018.
New members are always welcome. For details phone Philip at 087 7753612 or Nini at 086 8754411.
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STREETE BOWLS: - All of our teams had home games last week. Streete B had a hard fought win against Tyrrellspass B winning out on the bonus point. In the other match at the Streete Complex, Streete A and Streete C went head to head. In a surprise result Streete C came out on top, playing brilliant bowls on the night.
Streete C Team 1: Paul Holdroyd, Francis Butler and Enda Murphy. Team 2: Marie Delamere, Martin Gaynor and Micheál Gillen. New and lapsed members are always welcome on Tuesday nights
Streete Wildlife club would like to offer its sincere sympathy to Fionnuala Denning Lisryan on the recent death of her mother.
May she rest in peace.
Any member who won a cup or plaque at last year's club shoot or pheasant competition could you drop them in to Seamus ASAP.
We send our sincere sympathy to the Farrell family, Rathowen on the death of Marcella Farrell, formerly of Petitswood, Mullingar, who died peacefully, after a short illness at Mullingar Regional Hospital. Predeceased by Rosamund, Hubert, Joe, Tom and Kitty. She is survived by her husband, Luke, son Edward, daughters Mary, Anita and Elizabeth, grandchildren and her extended family neighbours and friends. Removal took place to St. Mary's Church, Rathowen, on Wednesday, October 3rd, followed by Funeral Mass on Thursday, October 4th, at 12 noon, with burial afterwards in Abbeyshrule Cemetery. May she rest in peace.
The Westmeath League is up and running. All teams were in action last week. At the Streete Complex Streete A and C hosted Tyrrellspass A and B. The Streete A team had a hard fought win over Tyrrellspass B. whilst Streete C, despite playing well were beaten by Tyrrellspass A. The following night Streete B were in Castlepollard. However, despite drawing by two games all, lost out on the bonus point.
Come along to the Streete complex any Tuesday night if you would like to get involved in bowling. A night of fun is guaranteed.
Our next Social Dancing is on Friday, 19th October in Streete Parish Park. Music by the ever popular Philip English. Dancing 10 p.m. to 12.30. Free supper and raffle on the night. Tell your friends to come along and enjoy a good night’s entertainment.
Every Sunday night in Streete Parish Park 8 p.m.-9.30 p.m. Learn to dance in a Fun and Friendly atmosphere with James & Bernie. Beginners welcome. Call 086 2003739
The abandoned branch of the Royal Canal in Longford which leads out southwest from near the town centre to the open countryside was the route for the Rambler's walk on Sunday 30 September 2018. Near the town, the towpath was lined with oak and beautiful old beech trees which were starting to show their autumn colours with contrasting evergreen blocks of laurel on one stretch.
The occupiers of the bat boxes in the trees were not to be seen but there were many ducks and moorhens grouped beside the footpath. The Ramblers will explore a walk new to them in Deerpark, Virginia, County Cavan on Sunday 14 October 2018. Joe Masterson will lead the 10km road and forest track walk beside Lough Ramor. Cars will leave Boherquill at 1pm and pause outside the Town and Country pub in Castlepollard at 1.10pm before moving on to meet in the Lidl car park in Virginia to start the walk at 2pm.
Please take note of the early start.
New members are always welcome. For details phone Philip at 087 7753612 or Nini at 086 8754411.
See boherquillramblers.ie
The Carers Association are holding a Table Quiz in Burke’s Bar Coole on Saturday 27th October, followed by Cheque Presentation to the Longford Westmeath Family Carers unit. This is a very worthy cause and we ask anyone from the parish who can make up a table or two to please attend. Your support would be very welcome.
The Community Alert meeting was held in the Parish Park last Wednesday night, a good turn out on the night although, in fairness, it could have been better. A new working committee was elected and I am glad to report the group are working on a new plan at the moment. The next community alert meeting will be held on Wednesday 17th at 8.30 in the Parish Park. This is an important meeting with members of the special crime unit and community Garda on hand to answer questions on all your safety concerns, both on home security and farmyard theft.
A new crackdown called Operation Thor which has now commenced throughout the Midlands has been welcomed. It is also sad to hear the news that in recent weeks a number of brake inns have occurred in our neighbouring parishes and one attempted theft at a farm yard locally. This goes to prove we must come together as a community and be vigilant at all times.
If you see any suspicious activity please report it as soon as possible to 044 9384000. If you would like to become involved, call Kevin at 087 1375222. More next week.
As mentioned last week we all look forward to Streete Parish Park Big Breakfast which takes place this year on Sunday, 21st October between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Food will be cooked this year thanks to Sheila Reilly and Catriona Carthy with the help of Feerick's Hotel, Rathowen. Tickets are on sale from this weekend at €10 each and can be purchased from the office upstairs in the Centre and members of the committee will also be calling door to door.
Last year’s event was a wonderful success and we trust you can support us by attending. Friends and relations are welcome to attend, which will make it more enjoyable. The Parish Park phone number is 043 6685926 or Kevin 097 1375222
STREETE BOWLS CLUB: The Westmeath League is up and running. All teams were in action last week. At the Streete Complex Streete A and C hosted Tyrrellspass A and B. The Streete A team had a hard fought win over Tyrrellspass B. whilst Streete C, despite playing well were beaten by Tyrrellspass A. The following night Streete B were in Castlepollard . However, despite drawing by two games all, lost out on the bonus point.
Streete A -Team1: Catherine Costello, Seamus Moran and Liam Connaughton. Team 2: Mick Turner, Sean Flood and Jimmy Leavy. Come along to the Streete complex any Tuesday night if you would like to get involved in bowling. A night of fun is guaranteed.
SOCIAL DANCING: - Our next Social Dancing is on Friday, 19th October in Streete Parish Park. Music by the ever popular Philip English. Dancing 10p.m. to 12.30. Free supper and raffle on the night. Tell your friends to come along and enjoy a good night’s entertainment.
SOCIAL DANCING CLASSES: - every Sunday night in Streete Parish Park 8p.m.-9.30p.m. Learn to dance in a Fun and Friendly atmosphere with James & Bernie. Beginners welcome. Call 086 2003739
BOHERQUILL RAMBLERS: - ; - The abandoned branch of the Royal Canal in Longford which leads out south-west from near the town centre to the open countryside was the route for the Ramblers walk on Sunday 30 September 2018. Near the town the towpath was lined with oak and beautiful old beech trees which were starting to show their autumn colours with contrasting evergreen blocks of laurel on one stretch. The occupiers of the bat boxes in the trees were not to be seen but there were many ducks and moorhens grouped beside the footpath.
The Ramblers will explore a walk new to them in Deerpark, Virginia, County Cavan on Sunday 14 October 2018. Joe Masterson will lead the 10km road and forest track walk beside Lough Ramor. Cars will leave Boherquill at 1pm and pause outside the Town and Country pub in Castlepollard at 1.10pm before moving on to meet in the Lidl car park in Virginia to start the walk at 2pm. Please take note of the early start.
New members are always welcome. For details phone Philip at 087 7753612 or Nini at 086 8754411.
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CARERS ASSOCIATION: - are holding a Table Quiz in Burke’s Bar Coole on Saturday 27th October, followed by Cheque Presentation to the Longford Westmeath Family Carers unit. This is a very worthy cause and we ask anyone from the parish who can make up a table or two to please attend. Your support would be very welcome.
COMMUNITY ALERT: - meeting was held in the Parish Park last Wednesday night, a good turn out on the night although, in fairness it could have been better. A new working committee was elected and I am glad to report the group are working on a new plan at the moment. Next community alert meeting will be held on Wednesday 17th at 8.30 in the Parish Park. This is an important meeting with members of the special crime unit and community Garda on hand to answer questions on all your safety concerns, both on home security and farmyard theft. A new crackdown called operation Thor which has now commenced throughout the Midlands has been welcomed. It is also sad to hear the news that in recent weeks a number of brake inns have occurred in our neighbouring parishes and one attempted theft at a farm yard locally. This goes to prove we must come together as a community and be vigilant at all times. If you see any suspicious activity please report it as soon as possible to 044 9384000. If you would like to become involved, call 087 1375222. More next week.
BIG BREAKFAST: - as mentioned last week we all look forward to Streete
Parish Park Big Breakfast which takes place this year on Sunday, 21st October between 9a.m. and 1p.m. Food will be cooked this year thanks to Sheila Reilly and Catriona Carthy with the help of Feericks Hotel, Rathowen. Tickets are on sale from this weekend at €10 each and can be purchased from the office upstairs in the Centre and members of the committee will also be calling door to door. Last year’s event was a wonderful success and we trust you can support us by attending. Friends and relations are welcome to attend, which will make it more enjoyable.
The Parish Park phone number is 043 6685926 or Declan’s number 086 8123514.
BEST WISHES: - this week go to Marian Denning who has been so much part of the Parish Park staff over the past year, and now that the scheme she was on has run its course she has had to retire and will be greatly missed by all who know her. The only good news is that she has agreed to stay as a volunteer to help with bingo and lotto in the Centre on Monday nights, as she has done in the past.
BIG BREAKFAST: - as mentioned last week we all look forward to Streete Parish Park Big Breakfast which takes place this year on Sunday, 21st October between 9a.m. and 1p.m. Food will be cooked this year thanks to Sheila Reilly and Catriona Carthy with the help of Feericks Hotel, Rathowen. Tickets are on sale from this weekend at €10 each and can be purchased from the office upstairs in the Centre and members of the committee will also be calling door to door. Last years event was a wonderful success and we trust you can support us by attending. Friends and relations are welcome to attend, which will make it more enjoyable. The Parish Park phone number is 043 6685926 or Declan’s number 086 8123514.
COMMUNITY ALERT: - meeting will be held in Streete Parish Park on Wednesday, 3rd October at 8.30p.m. Garda representatives from Mullingar and Delvin regional division will attend. This is a very important meeting for all residents and property owners in the locality and the Gardai warn of the likely increase in house break ins and farm yard thefts now that the long nights approach and ask that we become more active again to set up our Community Alert Group to inform them of any suspicious activities in our area. We are always asked to be more vigilant and to attend this meeting and learn what services are available to us. All welcome to attend, young and old which means it’s for you!
GOLDEN WEDDING: - congratulations and very best wishes go to Lily and Ted Cassidy, Coolnagun who celebrated fifty years of marriage on their Golden Wedding Anniversary with family and friends on Friday, 28th September. We wish themselves and family many happy and healthy years ahead.
BOHERQUILL RAMBLERS: - On Sunday 23 September 2018 Oliver Usher led the Ramblers on a walk in Girley Bog near Kells. Oliver passed on some of his extensive knowledge of the bog and its history up to today when work is continuing to conserve the bog. During the walk Oliver took the group to an area where sphagnum moss is being actively encouraged to spread across the bog
Many thanks to Oliver for leading the walk and to Aideen and family for the wonderful food at Drewstown House during the walk. Thanks also to Drewstown for the use of the house.
The Ramblers will travel to Dublin for their walk on Sunday 7 October 2018 for a 12km loop walk around the Bohernabreena Reservoirs. A bus will leave the car park beside the Fire Station in Mullingar at 11am. The walk will begin at 12.30pm at the Thomas Davis GAA Club on the Kiltipper Road in Tallaght. Please bring a packed lunch and bus fare for the trip. To book a place text Alice Nerney at 086 8130780 asap. Please take special note of the early start.
A weekend away is planned for Friday, 19 October 2018 in Carlow. The price is €230 p.p. sharing for 3 nights B & B, 2 evening meals and 2 packed lunches. Closing date for booking and payment is Sunday 7 October 2018 - contact Patricia Bruton at 087 9812801 asap.
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STREETE WILDLIFE CLUB: - Street wildlife club reached yet another milestone during the past few weeks when eleven of its members and wives /partners celebrated its 40th anniversary with a weekend away in Abbeyleix.
First stop was a meeting with Ray Dolan in Mullingar to make a live video then all back on the bus and onwards to Munshells restaurant, Tullamore for breakfast. We then proceeded onto Owen’s classic car collection Abbyleix, and with some very classy cars on show, Pat Denning got his chance to test drive a 1930 Porsche. Next it was onto the Irish fishing and shooting museum Durrow and after some tea and sandwiches the ladies left for Kilkenny city. Walter Phelan gave a very informative talk and then brought us on a guided tour of the museum.
Ireland's oldest pub Morrissey's of Abbeyleix was our next port of call where a “few pints of plain” went down a treat. Our final stop of the evening was Abbeyleix Manor Hotel for dinner and overnight stay. After a very enjoyable dinner Chairman Joe Kelly said a few words and made presentations to our three founder members. Brendan Mulligan, Pat Denning and Seamus Denning for their service to the club over the past 40 years. He also presented Mary Mulligan and Peggy Denning with a Bouquet of flowers for all their cookery skills displayed each Thursday night during night shoots. - Speaking of cookery skills, I must mention the excellent job that Denise Tighe made of the birthday cake, all staff in the hotel wanted to know how she made the duck? as the saying goes - "some can do it, but you know how" great job Denise well done.
A special word of thanks to Christy Salmon from Salmon bus hire Castlepollard - a great bit of banter with that man, and would highly recommend him for future trips away.
On my own behalf and I know I speak of the rest of the crew that travelled, a special word of thanks to our Secretary, Seamus for organising a great weekend from start to finish. - Happy 40th Streete Wildlife club!!
CONGRATULATIONS: - to Streete Parish Park Chairman, Declan Carthy and his wife, Tracey on the birth of their 3rd child, a girl, Fiadhwho will be a welcome sister for Jack and Caoimhe. We wish parents and family a very happy and healthy long life ahead in their home in Ringowney.
BIG BREAKFAST: - we all remember what the great and enjoyable Big Breakfast was, when it took place in Streete Parish Park Centre the last time and the Chairman and committee are delighted to confirm a similar event is arranged to take place in the Centre on Sunday, 21st October between 9.00a.m.-1.00p.m. Catering will once again be undertaken by John Feerick and his staff from his hotel in Rathowen. All will be most welcome and can organise family and friends to join them on the morning. Tickets will be on sale shortly and if you have any difficulty obtaining a ticket just call Declan 086 8123514, Brian 086 2596656 or any Parish Park member. Tickets can also be purchased in the shop and pub in Streete if more convenient.
COMMUNITY ALERT: - Meeting will be held in Streete Parish Park on Wednesday October 3rd at 8.30 pm. Garda representatives from Mullingar and Delvin regional division will attend. This is a very important meeting. Gardaí warn of the likely increase in house break-ins and farm yard theft at this time of year because of the cover of darkness as the light fades by, our evenings becoming shorter. The Gardaí ask that we become active and set up a community alert group to inform them of any suspicious activities in our community, they remind us of the importance of being vigilant at all times. All welcome.
Dancing: - Our monthly Social Dance in the Centre took place on Friday night last when a most enjoyable night took place with great music by Nigel Livingstone who comes from Ballyconnell, Co. Cavan. Watch these notes for details of next month’s dance when the music will be by Philip English. Details if required from Declan 086 8123514, Kevin 087 1375222, James 086 3125876 or any Parish Park member. Admission to dance is only €10 which includes free raffle and supper. Beginners and newcomers are invited for a free Social Dance class in the Centre with Bernie & James professional teachers. Any details call 086 2003739.
BOHERQUILL RAMBLERS: - On Sunday 16 September 2018 the Ramblers met in glorious sunshine at Taghmon Church for a loop walk through Galmoylestown. Thank you to Frances Nolan who led the walk.
The Ramblers will walk beside the Royal Canal in Longford on Sunday 30 September 2018. Cars will leave Boherquill at 1.30pm and meet at 2pm at the car park behind Dealz in Longford for an out-and-back walk along the canal.
New members are always welcome. For details phone Philip at 087 7753612 or Nini at 086 8754411.
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