Club Notes
Boherquill Ramblers
The Ramblers will ease their way back into their Sunday outings with a walk at Ballinafid on Sunday 6th September 2026. Cars will meet at 2pm in the car park on the side road signed for Ballinafid Lake on the N4 opposite the Multyfarnham turn-off (The Covert). Boots are advised for this boardwalk and forest trail walk. See boherquillramblers.ie.
Coolamber ICA Guild
The Irish Countrywomen’s Association. The ICA ladies meet up on the first Tuesday of every month in Streete Parish Park at 7 PM, new members are always welcome to attend for more info call Sinead Butler on (087) 996 8138.
Community Notices
New School Days
Wishing the very best of luck to everyone starting or returning to school over the coming days and weeks. May the new school year be a happy and successful one for all! Beir bua agus beannacht!
Reminder Trip to Medjugorje Group Pilgrimage 2026
14th-21st of October Knock to Mostar 7 nights includes flights transfers, accommodation. Breakfast & Dinner €865 pp sharing increase to €915 euros after 30th of Jan. 200 euros deposit required to avail of discount. Spiritual Directors; Fr. Pj Hughes & Fr. Jomon. Contact Jerry Nally (087) 430 9096 for further details.
Local Honesty Box Cake Shed Opening
Remember Countryside Bakes honesty-box cake shed, on the new line road in Boherquill to Coole Road. N91 A3EX, honesty-box cake shed, delicious selection of homemade treats. The shed will open and stocked every Saturday and Sunday from 09:00 AM. Pop by to pick up some freshly baked goodies, support a local venture, and treat yourself to something sweet for the weekend!
Medjugorje Group Pilgrimage 2026
14th-21st of October Knock to Mostar 7 nights includes flights transfers, accommodation. Breakfast & Dinner €865 pp sharing increase to €915 euros after 30th of Jan. 200 euros deposit required to avail of discount. Spiritual Directors; Fr. Pj Hughes & Fr. Jomon. Contact Jerry Nally (087) 430 9096 for further details.
A Warm Welcome to Taylor’s Bakery Shed.
A lovely new initiative has arrived in Lisryan, with Taylor’s Bakery Shed now open just outside Lisryan Community Park. Opening from 09.30 AM on Saturdays, the shed will offer a delicious selection of freshly baked breads, homemade treats, with menu changing from week to week,, there should be something to tempt everyone.
The shed operates on an honesty-box system, with payment by cash or bank transfer, making it easy to pop by and pick up something fresh for the weekend. It’s always great to see a new local venture getting up and running, particularly one alongside the wonderful community park in Lisryan. We extend a very warm welcome to Taylor’s Bakery Shed and wish them every success for the future.
Keep an eye on Taylor’s Bakery Facebook page and the Lisryan Tidy Village & Development page for weekly menus, opening updates and availability – and don’t leave it too late, as the treats may not hang around for long!
GYM
For many Gym Members your membership is now due for renewal. To discuss this more or chat about Membership, please call Kevin on (087) 137 5222.
St. Fintan's N.S. Lismacaffrey
Enrolling for 2026 Enrolment Forms for new pupils for the school year 2026/2027 are now available at the school. Tel: (043) 66 85233 Email: stfintansnslismacaffrey@gmail.com
Parish Park Community Centre Notes
50/50 Draw
Streete Parish Park Committee are delighted to announce our sixth Winner of our new 50/50 draw. Our winner who scooped over €500 in our new guaranteed fundraising initiative which will run Biweekly to start off. You can buy as many draw tickets as you want.
You can also buy a draw ticket in the usual way at €5 for a draw number or €10 for three draw numbers. When the draw takes place, whatever amount of money is raised at the time of the draw, will be split 50/50 between the winner and Streete Parish Park. This system gives you have a much better chance of winning.
All money raised will go directly into the upkeep of our community centre and future development. Our draws will be held regularly, our next draw September 7th with a minimum win of €500.
Social Dancing
The roof raised up last Friday night, when Michael Collins and his band took to the stage for one of the Highlight on the Social Dancing Calendar, playing a great mix of country and social dance Music for everyone to enjoy.
Next month we have another old time favorite, Magic Moments. A brilliant night of Dancing is guaranteed. Doors open from 9.00 till Late.
Tenders For All Weather Astro-Turf Pitch
Tenders for the construction of new all-weather Astro-turf pitch. I would like to thank our local representative politicians who have kindly written letters of support for the construction of our park development. Planning Permission was lodged on June 1st and is in due process as we speak. We are advised we can proceed with the tendering process for the construction of our new all-weather artificial pitch.
Planning permission for the development will also include a 10m high ball stop netting, six 15m high floodlight poles, generator plus all ancillary site works including surface water drainage and access pathways. This project will be a high-quality finish and all tenders work will be visited inspected and overseen by our architects subject to planning before any contract will take place. Al other phases of work like a much-needed playground update, running track will also come in line for consideration.
Yoga
Class every Wednesday morning by professional mentor Catherine Pacini 09:00 AM till 10:00 AM, If you haven’t been to her classes maybe now is a good time to join. Call in for details.
Pickleball
Pickleball is on every Monday morning and is doing very well, why not come along and take part in this easy to play game in great company. 10:00 AM till 11.30 AM.
Condolence Notes
Patrick, Paddy O’Rourke, Barrack Street, Granard.
Deepest sympathies are expressed to the O’Rourke, family Barrack Street, Granard on the sad passing of Patrick, Paddy O’Rourke, It was with great sadness that we learned of the passing of Paddy, a dear friend and great character and one who will be sadly missed. Paddy loved a good yarn, reminiscing about times gone by, and of course, music. Many of his adventures were shared with his lifelong friend and travelling companion, Billy Ryan, Clonmore.
Over the years, Paddy and Billy played music together on many occasions supported our fundraisers in the pubs around Granard and throughout our parish, Paddy leaves us plenty of happy memories. On behalf of our community, we pass on our deepest sympathies to Paddy’s family, Billy and his many friends. Rest easy, Paddy. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
Masses Notes
Mass Intentions
Friday 8 Pm, 3rd Anniversary mass for Pat Devaney, Coolamber, Saturday 5th September. Remember in your prayers the soul of Seamus Owns, Kilmore, and Barradrum, 1st Anniversary Mass. Bookings are now being taken, contact Fr. Pierre on (087) 696 0542.
Church Notes
St Mary’s, Streete/Rathowen Masses & Adoration. Mass this Saturday Evening in Boherquill at 20:00 (8 PM).
Masses this week
- Tuesday: Boherquill 10.00 AM.
- Wednesday: Rathowen 09.30 AM.
- Thursday: Rathowen 09.30 AM.
Adoration
- Boherquill: 20:00 (8 PM) with adoration 19:00 (7 PM) to 20:00 (8 PM).
- 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Friday.
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