Streete Notes 8th April 2023
Litter and Dumping: All the great work achieved by local people and the Council over recent years is starting to untangle once again. Dumping in our bogs and along our roads is nothing more than a disgraceful act by those who go out of their way to disrespect our community. Westmeath CoCo has offered to supply HiVis, Pickers and gloves to our community if we can put together a group of volunteers who are willing to do a litter pick over the coming months. Fed back please 087 1375222 Thank you.
Deepest sympathies: are expressed to Johnny Kiernan, Kilmore on the sad passing of his niece and Pat Grimes Rathowen, on the passing of his sister Anne Byrne, nee Grimes, Glenview Castlepollard. Anne passed away peacefully, in the company of his loving family. She will be sadly missed by her loving husband Michael, daughters Karen, Tracey, Amanda and Lynne, brother Pat, sister Mary, grandchildren nieces, relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends. and everyone who had the pleasure of knowing her down the years. May her gentle soul rest in peace,
Killeen Dramatic Society Present: an upcoming production of John B Keanes, Play. SIVE. In Granard Community Centre on 28th, 29th, 30th April. Curtain up at 8 pm. Tickets on sale at the door.
EASTER BINGO SPECIAL: The Parish Park Committee would like to thank everyone who came out to support our annual Good Friday In Hall Bingo Special, almost 200 players turned out to play for big money and extra easter prizes. Over €2000 was paid out on the night with a pleasant easter surprise to the person sitting next to the winner. Thank you again for your continued support and we look forward to seeing you online and in the hall every Monday night.
Deepest sympathies: On behalf of the Committee of Streete Parish Park and our Bingo Player. We kindly pass on our sincere condolences to Pat Grimes, Rathowen, on the sad passing of his sister Anne Grimes. Our thoughts are with you at this darkest hour. May her gentle soul rest in heavenly peace.
SCHOOL TRANSPORT: Applications are now open for School Year 2023/24 and bookings are now being accepted. The closing date for applications is Friday 28th April 2023 Check it out on. school transport. bus Eireann.ie
Parish Park Bingo & Lotto: Please support our Parish Park, hall Bingo on Monday nights at 8.30 or play online from the comfort of your own home. We remind you our lotto is now €5250 Envelopes €2 each or 3 for €5 We hope you will support us and win, win, win,
Walking Track Membership: Single membership is €20, and a family is €30. Gift vouchers are available from the office. please ask any of the Committee or call Kevin 087 1375222. All cheques made payable to Streete Parish Park.
Parish Park Lotto: Monday 27th March 2023 Numbers Drawn: 10, 14, 20, 23 No Jackpot Winners Four Lucky Dip Winners of €25 each. Geraldine Tighe, Rathowen (Online) Mary McBrien, Kilcogy (Online) Nadine Reilly, c/o Lily John Kavanagh, c/o Lily Thank you for your continued support. Our next Lotto Draw will take place on Easter Monday 10th April Jackpot will be €5250
STREETE WILDLIFE CLUB AGM; The 43rd Annual General Meeting of Streete Wildlife Club was held in the clubhouse on Friday 23rd March 2023. There was a good attendance of members and the following committee was elected. Chairman, Willie Campbell. Vice-chairman, Michael Mulleady. 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. Youth Officer, Eamonn Campbell. Delegates to LSCC, Michael Mulleady. Brendan Mulligan. Patrick Owens. Looking at the calendar of events, it looks like we're going to have yet another busy year. So roll on 2023.
Boherquill Ramblers: The Ramblers paid their second visit to the new Newtownforbes Heritage and Biodiversity Trail on Sunday 2 April 2023 and discovered that new seats and picnic tables had been added to the delightful field-edge and forest trail. The hawthorns were in full blossom beside the trail and the bees were venturing outside their hives in the warm sun. Thank you to Marita MacNerney and Siobhan Cody who led the walk. The Ramblers will visit Kilbeggan on Sunday 16 April 2023. Cars will meet at the canal harbour in Kilbeggan at 2pm. To find the harbour take the side road next to St James Church in Kilbeggan, at the start of the Tullamore Road. The harbour is on the left about half a kilometre past the church (There is a Greenway sign at the entrance to the car park). The walk is out and back on a good surface with an option to return part of the way on grass.
SENIORS ALERT SCHEME: The senior alert monitor is a great benefit to anyone over the age of 65 or someone who has a mobility issue. If you already have a personal monitored alarm, we can organise it to be upgraded free of charge. for more information contact Kevin 087 1375222 Paula 087 9680739
Church Notes St James Church Streete: Morning Prayers In Streete at 9.15 am, on Sunday, April 16th Sunday, May 7th Sunday, May 21st All welcome
Church Notes St Marys, Streete/Rathowen: Masses and Adoration this week: This coming Sunday is the 15th Sunday in Ordinary time. Vigil Mass every Saturday in Boherquill at 8 Pm. Sunday in Rathowen at 10 am. Mass this week Tuesday, Boherquill 9.30 Am. Wednesday Rathowen 9.30 Am Thursday, Rathowen 9.30 Am, adoration 10 to 10.30 Friday Boherquill 8 pm. Adoration 7 – 8 pm.
Mass intentions: Please remember in your prayers those who can not be with us at this time and all who have passed to their eternal rest. Anniversary mass this Saturday night for the souls of Mary and John Blessington Coolamber, Lisryan. For Mass bookings or any other enquiries. Please contact Fr. Pierre on 087 6960542.
Upcoming dates to remember: Sunday 30th April. Pentecost Sunday, May 28th Blessing of the graves will take place on the 17th of June in Streete, Coolamber and Boherquill. 1st of July in Rathaspic and Russagh.
Rosary continues: Rathowen, every Tuesday at 7 pm and Boherquill every Thursday at 7 Pm.
Men’s Prayer Group: Every Monday in the church in Boherquill at 8 pm. New participants are always most welcome.
Blessing of homes: If anyone would like to have their home and family or car blessed, Please contact Fr Pierre on 087 6960542.
NOTES: If you would like to remind us of an upcoming event or would like to have something mentioned in the Streete and District notes, please email kbrady1964@gmail.com or call Kevin 087 1375222 before 5 pm Friday at the latest and remember folks if you don’t tell me I can’t tell them.