Local Note Update - 12 Aug 2018

SYMPATHY: is extended on the death following a long illness of Noleen Spain nee Slevin, sister of Elizabeth Hulme and the late Mary O’Hara, Coolnagun, Olivia Doherty, Multyfarnham and Anne Slevin, Dublin.  Noleen died in St. James Hospital, Dublin. Noleen is survived by her husband Gerry, Sister Anne, daughters Hannagh and Jess. A celebration of Noleen’s life followed by Cremation took place at Newlands Cross Temple, Dublin on Thursday of last week, 9th Aug.  We extend sympathy to the Slevin, O’Hara and Doherty families.  May she rest in peace.

WEDDING: The marriage of David Keary, Correally, and Shaunagh Doran,   Edgeworthstown took place on Thursday of last week followed by reception in Crover House, Mountnugent.  We wish them many years of good health and happiness together.  David is son of Brendan and Mary Keary, Correally, Lismacaffrey.

BOHERQUILL RAMBLERS: -   As in previous years we have no Sunday walks during the month of August as we always take a break at this time.  Next walk will be Sunday, 2nd Sept. from Newtowncashel to Saints Island, when all will be welcome.

SOCIAL DANCE  In Streete Parish Park on Friday Aug. 17th from 10p.m., to 12.30 Music by the ever popular Colm Bourke. Admission €10 includes free raffle and supper.  What a great way to end the holiday period.  All welcome especially visitors to the area.

PRESENTATION:  of monies raised by Streete Parish Park Vintage Philip Moran Memorial Tractor Run will be donated and presented to the two charities at a function in Feericks Hotel, Rathowen on Friday Aug. 24th.  This year’s charities are The Irish Heart Foundation and also The Motor Neurone Foundation.  We ask for your support on the night.  All are very welcome.
ANNUAL 2018 FAMILY RUN & WALK: -   Takes place on Friday, 7th Sept at 7 p.m. Start and finish at Streete Parish Park.  Registration at 6.30 p.m.  Adults €10; under 16’s €5.  Contact Declan 086 8123514; Kevin 087 1375222.

        DANCING CLASSES: will resume after the summer break in Streete Parish Park on Sunday, September, 2nd 2018 at 8.30 PM. James and Bernie are an award-winning husband and wife team from County Cavan with over 20 years of professional dance teaching experience. Please pass the word around. For more information contact 086 2003739.

STREETE WILDLIFE CLUB: - The club would like to offer its sincere sympathy to Elizabeth Hume and the O'Hara family on the recent death of Noeleen Spain nee Slevin. May she rest in peace 

KNOCK: - the Annual Ardagh & Clonmacnoise pilgrimage to Knock takes place and will be attended by Bishop Francis Duffy on Sunday, September, 2nd

NATIONAL PLOUGHING CHAMPIONSHIPS: - takes place this year, September, 18th to 20th at Scraggan, Tullamore.  Keep an eye on these notes for further details nearer the date and pray for good weather.