Streete Notes 23rd December 2023
Fairy light tractor run: The now annual Fairy Light Tractor Run held at the Parish Park will take place on Friday December 29th So Before you put Christmas to the back of your mind for another year, why not join us along the route Boherquill, Lismacaffrey, Kilasonna, Abbeylara, Granard, Lisryan and Streete Village as tractor owners deck out their machines with festive fairy light for an evening’s enjoyment, starting and finishing at Streete Parish Park. Registration from 5 pm with run starting at 6 sharp, we ask tractor and truck owners spread the word. For more information on this, Kevin on 087 1375222.
New Baby: Congratulations and best wishes to Bernard and Riahanna Callaghan, Kalgoorlie, Australia on the birth of their first baby. Their Baby Boy, Rian arrived into the world safe and well and is looking forward to cuddles and hugs from his excited grandparents, Noel and Emmer, aunties, uncles, family and friends. We welcome baby Rian into the world and wish Bernard and Riahanna every happiness in their future and may their lives be filled with Joy, great health, happiness, and very special moments and look forward to seeing them home on holiday in the new year.
Parish Park: On behalf of myself and the hard-working committee of Streete Parish Park. May I take this opportunity to sincerely thank all our staff and volunteers who selflessly give so much of their time and energy all year round to ensure continuous delivery of valuable services and keep the centre in tip top condition for our community to enjoy. Well Done. And may I wish each and every one a Peaceful, Healthy and Prosperous New Year. Athbhlian Faoi Mhaise Daoibh
SANTA’ heads back to north pole: Santa sent a little message just to say he had a great time visiting Streete and local areas this week and promises to make his return next year again on his ‘Big Red sledge with his trusting friend Rudolph at the head, He said he was very happy to see so many children happy and grateful for their presents. Santa will make one last fly past over Streete on New Year’s Eve to bid farewell to 2023 and welcome the new year in. He wishes everyone the very best of health and happiness in 2024.
Community Centre Closed: On behalf of the Committee, Staff and dedicated supporters of Streete Parish Park may I wish each and every one a joyful Christmas. The centre will be closed until Tuesday 9th January for sporting activities. During this time some essential maintenance work will take place. The 2024 Calendar for bookings is now open. We encourage you to make your dates know to us to avoid over booking and date clashing. This helps us to run the center smoothly and operate more cost-effectively. To help us Please contact 087 1375222.
Post office Christmas hours: Normal business hours on Thursday 28th and Friday 29th December. Business hours resuming on Tuesday 2nd of January.
SOCIAL DANCING: To wind of 2023 we have one of Irelands most talented singer songwriters, Galway’s very own, Shane Moore will be rocking the rafters of Streete Parish Park on Friday December 29th as Shane takes to the stage to entertain us with an unbelievable range of songs and a wide range of tunes, including his version of 'Streets of Promise' released in 2015. Dancers are encouraged to bring their dancing shoes for a great night' of dance and craic, guaranteed. Doors open from 9.00 till Late.
Streete Parish Park: We currently have staff vacancies at the Parish Park Community Centre for anyone who would like to take part in a Community Employment (CE) Scheme. This scheme is designed to help people who are long-term unemployed andor in receipt of a Social Welfare payment to get back to work by offering part-time and temporary placements in jobs based within their local community. The participant works 19.5 hours work. Community Employment Rates apply to the posts. We would be delighted to here from anyone in the Streete area or the local surrounding areas, Contact 087 1375222 or Westmeath community Development on 044 9348571
Walking Track Membership 2024: We ask if track users could pay their membership by the end of January, please. New application forms can be found in the membership box at the entrance gate of the walking track or by calling into the girls in the park on Tuesdays or Thursdays from 10 am until 2 pm. Single membership is €20, and a family is €30. Enquiries 087 1375222. All cheques made payable to Streete Parish Park.
REMINDER: Streete Vintage Club MEMBERSHIP FOR 2024 I have received membership numbers and the annual vintage magazine for members from the Irish Vintage Society. This is now available to all members for collection. For renewal or new Membership. Call 087 1375222 or drop your name and address with the membership fee of €30 through the parish park letterbox and we'll take it from there.
Computers for Beginners: Stage 1 course for the complete beginners will start in the parish park in January and will cover the essentials of getting started, it will help you learn the basics and enable you to gain confidence in using the Internet, send emails, create documents. and share photos online if enough interest in progressing stage 2 will follow on. I would encourage anyone interested to contact me asap as spaces may be limited 087 1375222.
Badminton: Will resume on Wednesday 10th of January 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 Draw Monday 18th December 2023 Numbers Drawn: 6, 9, 12, 23 No Jackpot winners Lucky Dip Winners Katie Donaghue, Cavan (Online) Mary McBrien (Online) Noel Tighe, Streete. Michael O Neill, Legan Teresa Daly, Rathowen. Bobby Kenny, Ballynacargy Thanks for your continued support. We wish you a very Happy New Year and May the coming year be filled with joy, laughter, and success. Our Next Lotto Draw will take place on Monday 15th January 2024 Jackpot €2400
Boherquill Ramblers: The Ramblers enjoyed a pleasant walk at Ballinafid on Sunday 17 December 2023. They walked down to Lough Owel and back with a trip round the boardwalk near Ballinafid Lough on the way back. On Sunday 31 December 2023 the Ramblers will meet at 1pm at Ballinea for a walk beside the Royal Canal. The Ramblers send their condolences to member Tom Connell on the death of his brother Tony. May he Rest in Peace All Ramblers and their families are wished a Happy New Year with many enjoyable walks to come.
Streete Bowls: The club would like to wish all bowlers and their families a happy and peaceful New Year. Come and join us in Streete Sports Complex any Tuesday night for a great night of bowling.
Church Notes St Mary’s, Streete/Rathowen: Masses and Adoration this week: Christmas Mass Times: This Coming Sunday is the 5th Sunday in Advent Calendar. Vigil Mass every Saturday in Boherquill at 8 P.m. Sunday in Rathowen at 10 a.m. Mass this week Tuesday, Boherquill no mass Wednesday Rathowen 9.30 Am Thursday, Rathowen 9.30 Am, adoration 10 to 10.30 Friday, 8 pm with adoration 7 to 8 pm
Mass intentions: Please remember in your prayers the soul of Brian Nerney. whose Months mind Mass was last week. Mass bookings for 2024 are now being taken Please contact Fr. Pierre on 087 6960542
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 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.