Happy St Patrick’s Day
Happy St. Patrick's Day to everyone at home and abroad especially the many readers of our local notes in the Irish community worldwide. We will be thinking of you and looking forward to seeing you on your return. In good health we raise a toast to you and your families. "sláinte,” “Lá Fhéile Pádraig sona duit!”
School Transport
A reminder to parents, Applications are opening soon for School Year 2024/2025 on the School Transport Family Portal. buseireann.ie.
Fully Qualified Health Care and Special Needs Assistant
Available at weekends to assist with the homecare needs of your loved one, over 15 years’ experience, Garda vetted, HSE approved, nonsmoker with full driving license Contact Grainne, on 087 3180476 after 8pm.
WHIST Card Game
We are delighted to have WHIST starting for beginners’ improvers and just for fun: in the parish park on Monday morning 25th at 11 am. Whist is an easy game to learn and play and offer a new social outing for people. Expert tuition on the day so please come along.
Active Retirement
A great turnout was had last Thursday morning for our first drop in and chat morning of the year, with lots of topics up for discussion. It was great to have so many happy faces at the table and so many new ideas for the year ahead. Days away are in the planning along with many other social activities, our group is open for anyone over 50 to join so why not give our next monthly meeting a go.
Daffodil Day
Daffodil day and coffee morning is on Friday 22nd of March in Streete Parish Park from 10 am until 2 o’clock. This is a slight change of venue from St James’s, Church. We ask that you please come out to support and contribute to this very worthy cause. We look forward to meeting new and familiar faces for a chat over a cup of tea or coffee along with some beautiful culinary delights. If you can't make the morning, please put an envelope with your donation marked Daffodil day in the Parish Park letterbox and we will gladly forward it to Linda and Janet. Thank you.
New Gym
We are exploring the possibility of offering one or more positions at our new gym to someone, maybe a young person considering a career in personal training or interested in becoming a fitness coach or gym instructor. This is still early days but if we have interest, it might be possible to get funding towards the training course which could open up endless possibilities. We would like to hear from you if are interested, please give me a call to discuss more. 087 1375222.
New Gym
By now some of you will have had a sneak preview of our new Gym facility at the Parish Park. We hope to get it up and running shortly. This will be a great incentive for young and a little older to get and maintain fitness levels. We still have a bit to do to satisfy insurance, health and safety and access to the facility and how to do this without disturbing other events in the main hall. We ask that you bear with us for a month or so. We plan an open day to discuss access and membership, so keep an eye on the notes to stay up to date. Any questions please call me 087 1375222.
Sheep Worrying Season
Gardaí are appealing for dog owners to keep control of their animals after reports of local sheep worrying recently. A local farmer has asked me to convey the message to dog owners in our parish and surrounding areas to keep their pets on a leash and under control and do all in your power to prevent your dogs from roaming and attacking sheep, people need to be responsible and help prevent the mayhem and savagery which happens to defenseless sheep and lambs every year.
I can only imagine how upsetting it must be for farmers to see their animals in pain and suffering for something that could have been avoided if we the dog owners spared a though and took the time to secure our dogs when at work during the day or equally at night. If you see a dog roaming the fields, please alert the farmer or call local Gardaí in Granard 043 6687660 or Mullingar 044 9384000 if you think it is a cause for concern. Please remember between now and June sheep are particularly vulnerable.
Boherquill Ramblers
The Ramblers visited Clondra for a walk beside the Royal Canal on Sunday 3 March 2024. Sunday is a busy time in Clondra, with the boating community well represented by the many boats in the harbor and all the cars parked outside the Richmond Inn with their owners inside enjoying Sunday lunch. The group walked out and back along the canal towpath in pleasant conditions with warm sunshine and a cool breeze reminiscent of a spring day. There will be no walk on Sunday 17 March 2024, St Patrick’s Day. If you would like to add a walk, new or old, to the 2024 Walks Calendar please contact Philip Epps. See boherquillramblers.ie for more information.
Computers for Beginners
We have a Full attendance for Stage 1 beginners’ class on Tuesday nights. Stage 2 will start soon for anyone who already has the basics and would like to advance or still need a little help. I would encourage anyone interested to contact me asap as spaces may be limited 087 1375222.
Fund Raiser
Lisryan tidy Village Development Committee are organising a Teddy Bears' Picnic to support Isabella McEvoy Lisryan. Isabella is raising funds in the way of a hair cutting fundraiser with proceeds going to the Laura Lynn children hospice. your support to this great charity event would be greatly appreciated on Sunday April 14th at 2 pm at Lisryan Community Park N39 R1X8.
St. Fintan's N.S. Lismacaffrey
Enrolling for 2024 Enrolment Forms for new pupils for the school year 2024/2025 are now available at the school. School Telephone No. 043 6685233 Email: stfintansnslismacaffrey@gmail.com.
Ladies Evening Saturday 23 March
This upcoming event is hosted by the team who put the Christmas market together and promises to be a fun filled evening of fashion tips from renowned Style Adviser Maria Carton. Maria will advise you on how to step out of your style comfort zone, Midlife Dressing, Body Confidence, Size... Matters, Smart/ Casual Dressing, the role of Accessories and where to shop the Trends for Spring 2024. Doors open at 7 Pm with side events and trade stand, local salons, and boutiques, light refreshments, and yummy treats along with raffle the proceeds of the night will be shared with the parish Park. So, Ladies why not treat yourself. Tickets are limited and can be purchased from Denise on 087 979 8546. Jiving and Line Dancing lessons: will return soon keep an eye on notes.
Social Dancing
A reminder, our next Dance is on Holy Thursday March 28th as our Good Friday bingo takes precedence on the last Friday this year. We welcome the return off the Legends of social dance, Magic Moments. The lead singer from Big Tom Country, Castleblayney and are a long-established band that plays a great mix of country and social dance Music for your enjoyment. A brilliant night of Dancing is guaranteed. Doors open from 9.00 till Late.
Badminton
Every Wednesday nights at 8.30 pm. New Adult members, improvers of all grades are welcome to join. Please come along and tell a friend, Call Kevin 087 1375222.
Parish Park Lotto
Streete Parish Park Lotto Next Draw Monday 26th February Numbers Drawn: 1, 9, 14, 20 No Jackpot Winner Four Lucky Dip Winners of €25 each. Anne Marie Brady (Online) E. Fryday, Aughamore, Ballinalee Sarah O' Reilly, Tarmornbarry, Co. Roscommon Mary & Tony, Ballynacargy Our next draw will take place on Monday March 11th Jackpot €2600 Thank you for your continues support.
Boherquill Ramblers
There were two major events on the Ramblers agenda on Sunday 25 February 2024. First there was the unveiling of a bench in memory of the club’s co-founder and President Brian Nerney at Streete Parish Park by the Club’s other co-founder, his wife Alice, on behalf of members. The Ramblers, the Nerney family and some local residents heard appreciations of Brian’s sterling work for the Club and the Parish from Chairperson Eileen Moreton, and two beautifully appropriate poems were read by members.
Alice herself spoke briefly of the 43 wonderful years of their marriage and Brian’s commitment to the Ramblers and the community. The Ramblers then moved into the Parish Hall for their 2024 AGM. Chairperson Eileen Moreton is succeeded by Alice Nerney. Nini Murray remains as Club Secretary (assisted by Patricia Bruton). Mary McHugh (assisted by Eileen Moreton) remains Treasurer. Deputy Chair Declan Leonard and Frank Higgins remain on the Committee as does PRO Philip Epps.
The second weekend in May was chosen as the Annual Walking Festival as in previous years and a sub-committee was set up to organize the event. Thanks to Kevin Brady and Streete Parish Park for organizing Brian’s Bench installation and their hospitality on the day. On Sunday 10 March 2024 the Ramblers will walk at Derrycassin. Cars will meet at 2pm at Derrycassin for a 7km forest walk beside Lough Gowna. If you would like to add a walk, new or old, to the Walks Calendar please contact Philip Epps. See boherquillramblers.ie for more information.
Church Notes St Mary’s, Streete/Rathowen: Masses and Adoration this week
Mass Times
- Pastoral Council Meeting: This Thursday at 8 pm.
- This Coming Sunday is the Fifth Sunday in Lent.
- Vigil Mass every Saturday in Boherquill at 8 P.m.
- Sunday in Rathowen at 10 a.m.
Mass this week
- Tuesday, Boherquill 9.30 Am
- Wednesday Boherquill 7 Am & Rathowen 9.30
- Thursday, Rathowen 9.30 Am, adoration 10 to 10.30
- Friday, Boherquill, 8 pm with adoration 7 to 8 pm
Mass intentions
Mass bookings are now being taken, please contact Fr. Pierre on 087 6960542
Dates to Remember
- Easter Sunday March 31st.
- June 22nd Blessing of the Graves. Streete 6.30, Coolamber 7.15,
- Mass in Boherquill cemetery at 8 Pm with refreshments after in Streete Parish Park.
- Confirmation, Streete Rathowen 27th June.
- First holy Communion Streete & Rathowen Saturday June 1st.
- Trip to Medjugorje 2024 Pilgrimage October 2nd Contact Jerry Nally 087 4309096
Offertory Envelopes
- For the upkeep of the church are available on the front seat of the church, please pick a pack up and support our church. Thank you.
Rosary continues
- Rathowen, every Thursday at 7 pm and Boherquill every Thursday at 7 Pm.
Men’s Prayer Group
- Every Monday in the church in Boherquill at 8 p.m. New participants are always most welcome.
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 Saturday at the latest and remember folks if you don’t tell me I can’t tell them