SYMPATHY: - we extend sincere sympathy to the Early family on the death of Edward (Ned) Early, Boherquill, Lismacaffrey.  Ned died peacefully on Wednesday, March, 20th surrounded by his family and in the loving care of the Nurses and Staff of St Bridget's ward Cluain Lir Nursing Home, Mullingar. Predeceased by his brother Tommy. Deeply regretted by his sisters Rosemary (Ciss) Doherty, Mullingar and Maureen Whyte, Ardagh, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces and great-grandnephews.
Ned reposed at St Mary's Church, Cluain Lir, Mullingar on Wednesday from 4 o'clock with prayers at 6 o'clock followed by removal to St Mary's Church, Boherquill. Funeral Mass took place on Thursday at 12 o'clock with burial afterwards in adjoining cemetery.  May he rest in peace

MASS: - the 11a.m. Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Boherquill was celebrated on St. Patrick’s Day by Parish Priest, Fr. Nigel Charles.  Music on the morning was from our adult choir and musicians Mary Dodd, Maura Sullivan and the young Ross girls who played music.  When Mass was ended we were treated by All Ireland champion Shane Fahy and two friends.  Shane has performed at world level previously, so to see these three young dancers was a great treat for all present.  Thanks in particular to Fr. Nigel for approving the treat.

CARD DRIVE: - In Ballnacargy Parochial Hall on Good Friday, 19th April at 9.00p.m. also Monster Raffle on the night with all proceeds, as in previous years going to the Irish Cancer Society and Diabetes Association.  The committee thank you for your support over the years.
AGM: - please note that the Streete Parish Park A.G.M. will take place in the Centre on Sunday, 28th April at 7p.m.  We ask for your support as most people in the district use and benefit from our Complex which is a voluntary organisation.  New members always welcome and needed.  Should anyone wish to become a shareholder at a cost of €127 per share please contact Declan Carthy, James Parker, Kevin Brady or any committee member.

LAUNCH: - of this year’s vintage takes place in the Crossroads Inn, Lisryan on Sunday, 25th May.  Music & craic on the night.

MONSTER BINGO: - in Streete Parish Park Good Friday night, April, 19th - €2,500 in prize money.
TRACTOR RUN: - in aid of Larcc and St. Christopher’s, Sunday 26th April starting from the Parish Park at 2.30 p.m. sharp.  Hall opens for Registration from 1.30p.m.  Support greatly appreciated.  The event ends with the usual Annual Auction on the day.

EASTER MONDAY: - there will be €3,500 and Easter eggs for prizes at our Bingo on Easter Monday, April, 22nd with all proceeds going to our St. Mary’s, Church Boherquill Repair Fund. Your support would be appreciated.
PARADE: - The North Westmeath St. Patrick’s Day parade took place on St. Patrick’s Day, Sunday, 17th March in Castlepollard where Donie Cassidy took to the stage and did a great job as M.C.  for the day. Present for the event among others was Parish Priest, Fr. Paddy Moore.  There was the largest ever number of floats etc.  The Mullingar Town Band marched in the parade.  This parish was represented by Streete Parish Park Float with Vice Chairman, James Parker and his driver, Stephen Keary both of whom we thank.  The trucks, tractors and outstanding floats had to be seen to be believed.  Well done to all who helped on the day and especially the organisers and stewards without whom there would be no such event.  Our renowned Streete Parish Park Vintage Day takes place on June, 30th, so please mark the calendar.

DEFRIBILATOR: - It is intended to hold a training course on how to use our life-saving defibrillator.   If interested please contact Mary or Anne in the office 043 6685926 or any committee member.  This could save a life so it is well worth while participating in a course.
St. FINTANS FLAME: - our National School in Lismacaffrey took part recently in a junior Entrepreneur Programme and the results of their project are scented candles which represent the heritage of our local bog land and its flora.  The jars used by the pupils are all made from recycled glass and all the candles were produced by 5th & 6th class.  The candle is made from soy wax which is a vegetable wax made from oil of soybeans, therefore it is natural and eco-friendly.  The candles are scented to represent the heritage of our bog land and its flora.  All the candles are produced in St. Fintan’s N.S. in Lismacaffrey.  The pupils will appreciate your support and candles can be purchased for €5 at the School where the pupils have enjoyed taking part in the junior entrepreneur programme.  Congratulations to Mrs. Anne Marie Brady and staff in the school and great credit to some parents who guided the programme – well done to all especially the pupils of 5th & 6th classes.  The phone number for the School is 043 6685233

STREETE WILDLIFE CLUB: - Another very successful Spring league was completed on Thursday night last. The club would like to congratulate the following prize winners. The winner in the veteran section Frank Lyons Legan Winner of the junior section Martine Lee  Cavan.  Runner-up of the group of 4 section Tom Mcloughin,  Mostrim.  Winner of the group of 4 section Malcolm Graham  Monaghan. Runner up in the Ball trap David Berry Monaghan. Winner of the Ball trap Ronan Quinn  Moydow.   Third in class C Darren McCabe Cavan. Second class C Clifford Brady Cavan. Winner class C Aron McPartland Leitrim. Third class B Eddie Hughes Mostrim . Second class B Sean McPartland Leitrim . Winner class B Simon Burke Legan .  Third class A Dinko Bearta Streete. Second class A William Lee Cavan . Winner class A James Flynn Streete . Third class AA Ronan Quinn Moydow. Second class AA Brian Higgins Cavan . Winner class AA Gareth Mitchell Westmeath. Ladies winter Kelsey O'Rawe Cavan .  Most improved shooter of the league Sharon Gettings Streete.The Overall High Gun winner of the league Nigel McCloughrey Longford. The club would like to take this opportunity to thank the following our Main sponsor Ciaran Brady of KBG Accountants Cavan & Longford, Campbell Bros Streete, Mullingar Electrical Mullingar, CEF Electrical Mullingar, The two ladies Mary Mulligan and Peggy Denning for all the buns and scones, To all members who show up each Thursday to man taps etc. and not forgetting the three wise men in the office and to all of our great supporters a big thank you to you all. So, next Thursday we will finish with a charity shoot for the Multy club from Westmeath, please support for more information contact PJ Gray Multy Gun Club.
The club would like to offer its sincere sympathy to the Early family on the recent death of Eddie Early formerly of Boherquill, whose funeral took place during the week, May he rest in peace.

BOHERQUILL RAMBLERS; - The Ramblers visited County Leitrim for their walk on St. Patrick's Day, Sunday 17 March 2019. They followed the Lough Allen Canal from near Leitrim Village to the new floating walkway on Acres Lough just outside Drumshanbo.
The walk was followed by a visit to Glenview Folk Park in Ballinamore where Brian Kennedy has an amazing collection of vintage farm machinery, road vehicles,
tradesman's tools and household effects. There are also several full-scale shops with suitable goods and interior fittings. Thank you to Brian for his enthusiastic guided tour of the collection and to his wife Teresa and himself for the refreshments afterwards in their guesthouse. Glenview Folk Park is well worth a visit for a family or a bigger group. Details are on their website.
Thanks also to Ramblers  Patricia Bruton and Nini Murray who organised the outing. The bus was from Salmon's Coaches of Castlepollard and was ably driven by Christy Salmon, especially round the narrow streets of Drumshanbo, so thank you to them.
On Sunday 31 March 2019 the Ramblers will walk in Ballymahon. Cars will leave Boherquill at 1.30pm and meet at the Cattle Mart in Ballymahon at 2pm for an 8km walk to Brannigan's Harbour on the Royal Canal and along the canal towpath.
Club members who are joining the trip to Wales for the 2019 June Bank Holiday weekend are asked to pay the balance of the full price to Nini Murray by the end of March 2019.
New members and new walks are always welcome. For details phone Philip at 087 7753612 or Nini at 086 8754411.
See boherquillramblers.ie

STREETE & DISTRICT NOTES 16TH MARCH 2019

DEATH: - we sympathise with the O’Hara family Kiltyclough, Ballinalee on the death of Matt O’Hara following a short illness in the loving care of the staff of Sunset Lodge, St. Joseph’s Care Centre, Longford on 13th March in his 102nd year.  Matt is survived by his daughters Maureen and Eileen, sons Brian and Frank, sons in law, daughters in law, grandchildren and great grandchildren.  His funeral Mass took place in The Holy Trinity Church, Ballinalee with burial afterwards in St. Emer’s cemetery.  May he rest in peace.  Many in this parish know Maureen who runs Rapid Print, Longford and Brian who has the tool Centre on the Athlone Road, Longford.

SOCIAL DANCE: - a very large number attended and really enjoyed our Social Dance in Streete Parish Park Centre last Friday night when music was provided by John Hogan and members of his band.  As always supper was included as well as the usual free raffle.  Thanks to Parish Park staff Mary & Anne as well as caretaker, Gerry O’Neill.  As always Kevin, Declan and James were present throughout the evening.  Thanks to all who helped and supported.  Keep an eye on these notes for updates in advance.


DAFFODIL DAY: - as in previous years the members of St. John’s Church of Ireland are holding their usual event in the Church in Streete Village on Friday, 22nd March at 10.00a.m., where daffodils, cakes, etc. will be on sale with all donations appreciated and forwarded to The Irish Cancer Society.  If you can spare the time please call to the Church.  All very welcome.

DINNER PARTY; - The Chairman and elected committee of Streete Parish Park would like to have the pleasure of your company at our Golden Year’s Dinner Party on Sunday, 24th March in the Parish Centre at 3.00p.m.  There will be a full 4 course sit down meal.  Please let Kevin know on 087 1375222 if you can attend, also if you have any special dietary requirements or a vegetarian preference.  We look forward to all our Senior citizens who can, attend.  Entertainment and spot prizes on the day.  Any offers of spot prizes will be greatly received.  RSVP to Kevin by 20th of March, please.  Catering once again this year is by Ferricks Hotel Staff, Rathowen.

BOHERQUILL RAMBLERS: - The Ramblers walk in Ardagh on Sunday 10 March 2019 had to be postponed until later in the year because of very bad weather. 
On Sunday 24 March 2019 the Ramblers will meet for a walk beside the Royal Canal at Thomastown near Killucan. Cars will leave Boherquill at 1.30pm and meet in the car park across the canal from Nanny Quinn's pub in Thomastown at 2.15pm.
Club members who are joining the trip to Wales for the 2019 June Bank Holiday weekend are asked to pay the balance of the full price to Nini Murray by the end of March 2019.
New members and new walks are always welcome. For details phone Philip at 087 7753612 or Nini at 086 8754411.
See boherquillramblers.ie

TABLE TENNIS/BADMINTON: - If interested in getting a group together please contact Tracey 087 9287129.

DEFIBRILLATOR: - It was discussed at our last drop in morning and explained that the Defibrillator at the Parish Park is available 24 hours a day if required, but for it to be of use in a life-saving situation we intend holding a training session some evening or night.  If interested and prepared to get involved please contact Kevin 087 1375222 or Declan 086 8123514 or Mary or Anne in the office 043 6685926 or just leave your name and number so you can be contacted.  This will be of great benefit to the district and now is your chance to get trained.

STREETE WILDLIFE CLUB: - Round 6 of the spring league done and dusted , after a ding dong battle to the very end between Nigel McCloughrey and Ronan Quinn it was Nigel that just won  out in the end by the smallest  of margins  - well shot Nigel! I want to wish all of the other shooters the very best of luck in their respective finals. See you all on Thursday at 7pm for more of the same .

STREETE LOTTO: - numbers drawn in Streete Parish Park Lotto Draw held on 11th March were: - 2, 6, 11, 13 and the winners were, Jack, Keeva and Fiach Carthy; James Keary; Matt Callaghan.  Next draw will be held on 25th March 2019 when our jackpot will be €15,000.  Thank you for your continued support for our lotto draw.

DRAMA CLASS: - at Streete Parish Park Tuesday’s 6.00p.m.-7.00p.m.  All primary school children welcome.  Please call 087 9377977/083 1407058 to book.  Please call after 4.00p.m. Monday-Thursday.  Singing, dancing, acting and lots of fun!

​DROP IN MORNING: - The parish monthly get together for March took place in Streete Parish Park Centre on Thursday morning of last week which was extremely wet and as a result our numbers were down.  The next similar meeting is from 10.30 to 12.30 on the first Thursday of the month which will be Thursday, April 4th.  It is just a get together, not a meeting and a variety of subjects which affect residents can be discussed with a cup of tea/coffee and a bun/tart, so why not take a note of 4th April.  All welcome.

SOCIAL DANCE: - our next Social Dance takes place in Streete Parish Park Centre on this Friday, 15th March from 10.30p.m.-12.30a.m.  Music will be supplied by the ever popular John Hogan.  Admission including supper and free raffle €10 - All welcome.

DANCING LESSONS: - With James & Bernie every Sunday night in Streete Parish Park starting at 8.00p.m. Any enquiries to 086 2008739.

DAFFODIL DAY: - as in previous years the members of St. John’s Church of Ireland are holding their usual event in the Church in Streete Village on Saturday, 22nd March at 10.00a.m., where daffodils, cakes, etc. will be on sale with all donations appreciated and forwarded to The Irish Cancer Society.  If you can spare the time please call to the Church.  All very welcome.

DINNER PARTY; - The Chairman and elected committee of Streete Parish Park would like to have the pleasure of your company at our Golden Year’s Dinner Party on Sunday, 24th March in the Parish Centre at 3.00p.m.  There will be a full 4 course sit down meal.  Please let Kevin know on 087 1375222 if you can attend, also if you have any special dietary requirements or a vegetarian preference.  We look forward to all our Senior citizens who can, attend.  Entertainment and spot prizes on the day.  Any offers of spot prizes will be greatly received.  RSVP to Kevin by 20th of March, please.  Catering once again this year is by Ferricks Hotel Staff, Rathowen.

DEFIBRILLATOR: - It was discussed at last week’s drop in morning and explained that the Defibrillator at the Parish Park is available 24 hours a day if required, but for it to be of use in a life-saving situation we intend holding a training session some evening or night.  If interested and prepared to get involved please contact Kevin 087 1375222 or Declan 086 8123514 or Mary or Anne in the office 043 6685926 or just leave your name and number so you can be contacted.  This will be of great benefit to the district and now is your chance to get trained.

PARADE: - Streete Parish Park intends taking part in the St Patrick’s Day Parade in Castlepollard and will appreciate any help and support on offer.

VANDALISM: - many people in this parish wish to sympathise with the parishioners in Coole and also in Castlepollard due to break-ins and vandalism in both Churches.  Please let this be a reminder to be vigilant regarding security of your property and vehicles.  If not already a member of our Community Alert group please think about it and call Kevin on 087 1375222 for any information.

TABLE TENNIS/BADMINTON: - If interested in getting a group together please contact Tracey 087 9287129.

BOHERQUILL RAMBLERS; - Unfortunately the Ramblers walk in Ballymahon on Sunday 3 March 2019 was unable to go ahead due to severe weather conditions.
On Sunday 17 March 2019, St. Patrick's Day, the Ramblers will walk from Leitrim Village to Drumshanbo in County Leitrim. A bus will leave the car park beside the Fire Station in Mullingar at 10am sharp. The walk will take about three hours on road, canal towpath and the new floating boardwalk on Acres Lake. There will also be a visit to Glenview Folk Museum near Ballinamore. Please bring bus fare and a packed lunch. Please take note of this early start.                                            
Club members who are joining the trip to Wales for the 2019 June Bank Holiday weekend are asked to pay the balance of the full price to Nini Murray by the end of March 2019.
New members and new walks are always welcome. For details phone Philip at 087 7753612 or Nini at 086 8754411.
See boherquillramblers.ie

St. Fintan's N.S. Lismacaffrey - Enrolling for 2019
Enrolment Forms for new pupils for the school year 2018/2019 are now available for collection at the school.
School Telephone No. 043 6685233
Email: lismacaffreyns@eircom.net
Website: www.lismacaffreyns@scoilnet.ie

STREETE WILDLIFE CLUB: - We held a presentation night on Friday, 8th in the clubhouse where we handed over a cheque for €1,251 to Karina Ivers and Pat Caffrey, two representatives from the Irish Heart Foundation . They both said a few words and were extremely happy with the donation, again many thanks to everybody who supported the game tasting night and to everyone who donated spot prizes.
Round five of the Spring League complete with over 60 shooters taking part, going by the scores Longford man Nigel McCloughrey is just out in front by the skin of his nose but that could all change on Thursday night!.  Would all shooters please note that this Thursday is the last night to record a score, you must have four scores recorded in order to shoot in the final on the 21st of March.

DEATH: - our sincere sympathy is extended to the O’Neill family on the death of William (Billy) O’Neill Russagh, Rathowen on Thursday, 28th February
        Peacefully, in the loving care of the nurses and staff at the Regional Hospital, Mullingar and at Portiuncula Nursing Home, Multyfarnham. Predeceased by his wives Mary and Eileen. Sadly missed by his loving sons Frank, Sean, Noel and Gerry, his sisters Rosie Gilchriest and Nanny Lyons, and his brother Sean (London), grandchildren and great-grandchild, nieces, nephews, daughters-in-law, sister-in-law, brothers-in-law, relatives and friends.  May he rest in peace.  Billy reposed at the Nursing Home in Multyfarnham on Saturday with removal to St. Mary’s Church, Rathowen.  Funeral Mass was at 12.30p.m. on Sunday with burial afterwards in Aughafin Cemetery, Edgeworthstown.


DROP IN MORNING: - As Thursday is the first Thursday of the month our monthly drop in morning takes place in Streete Parish Park Meeting Room 11.00-100p.m. when all, who are available at the time are most welcome to call for a cup of tea/coffee and a chat.  This idea has been a great success on the last two occasions and with local support we hope to keep it going on the first Thursday of each month.  We will continue our book swap table, so if you have any suitable books or magazines feel free to bring them along and swap them for one of your choice.

CAKE/BISCUITS: - if any of the ladies wish to donate a tart, cake/biscuits on the morning it will be appreciated, but only if it suits, not compulsory, just if convenient.

DANCING LESSONS: - With James & Bernie every Sunday night in Streete Parish Park starting at 8.00p.m. Any enquiries to 086 2008739.

SOCIAL DANCE: - Our next Social Dance date in Streete Parish Park is Friday, 15th March when music will be provided by John Hogan.  As many regulars have been enquiring about our next date I recommend you take note of it.  Refreshments and free raffle on the night.  Good music assured- you won’t be disappointed. 

TABLE QUIZ; - in aid of Coole/Whitehall Community on Friday, 8th march at 9.00p.m. in Burke’s pub in Coole.   Tables of 4 €40.  All welcome.

NATIONAL SCHOOL: - are now enrolling for September 2019.  Enrolment forms available at the School.  Contact number 0436685233.
BOOKING: - to book our Parish Park Centre for parties, sports etc. please contact Tracey on 087 9287129. Or call Mary or Anne in the office 043 6685926
STREETE WILDLIFE CLUB; - Round four of the spring league complete with over 60 guns taking part. Two men finished top of the pile with the perfect score of 40/40, they were Cavan man, Brian Higgins and Monaghan man, Malcolm Graham. Mostrim man, Tom McLoughlin and Westmeath man, Niall Brennan made it through to the ball club final on 21st March with a perfect score of 10/10. See you all next week for more of the same.

BOHERQUILL RAMBLERS: - The Ramblers met at Mary Lynch's pub in Coralstown on Sunday 24 February 2019 for a walk out through Heathstown Bog and back along the towpath of the Royal Canal. Many thanks to  Declan Leonard for organising the walk and to John and Mary Moriarty of Mary Lynch's for serving the tea and sandwiches afterwards.
On Sunday 10 March the Ramblers will visit Ardagh, County Longford with cars leaving Boherquill at 1.30pm. Cars will meet at 2pm at St. Bridget’s Church in the middle of the village, opposite the primary school. There will be a choice of walks: 11km or 6.5km.
Club members who are joining the trip to Wales for the 2019 June Bank Holiday weekend are asked to pay the balance of the full price to Nini Murray by the end of March 2019.
New members and new walks are always welcome. For details phone Philip at 087 7753612 or Nini at 086 8754411.
See boherquillramblers.ie

LOTTO: - The numbers drawn in our Streete Parish Park Lotto Draw held on the 25th February are as follows: - 8,9,13 20 and the winners were: - James Farrar; Jimmie Moran: Brendan Keary.  Our next Lotto Draw will be on the 11th March when our Lotto Jackpot will be €15,000.  Thanks so much for your continued support of our Lotto.

New Year Get Fit- Stay Fit Program is now up andrunning in Streete Parish Park on Friday evening at 7 pm. Barry Webb a Professional Trainer with great experience working with sports partnerships in Longford and Westmeath is offering personal Weight Loss and Fitness Instruction. Barry’s co-partner Shannon who is also a fitness instructor assisted in the weigh in and working out a personal fitness and diet plan best suited to each person who attended. Barry tells me he had a full class and welcomes new comers to sign up any Friday evening at 6.15 before the class starts at 7. The class is open to Men and Women of all ages. We are delighted to have Barry come on board with the Parish Park to offer this great service. Anyone who valued Weightwatchers will welcome Barry’s personal program focused on you on a one to one basis. Each program will run for six weeks at a time starting with a weight in and a strategic plan drawn up for you to manage your food and inspire you to take part in a weekly fitness program in the Parish Park. The cost of the six-week program is €50 which is fantastic value when you consider you have your own personal trainer to mentor you along the way. Tell your friends and come along to see for yourself. Barry suggests you come in suitable working out gear and soft footwear and remember to bring a bottle of water. For more call Barry on 085 770 8679 to book your place.

Walking Track Membership: - It is great to see new members joining up to use our walking track. The walking track has proved a great success and enjoyed by many from a wide area. The Parish Park Committee would like to thank everyone who paid for membership for the past number of years and would like to remind you that your membership is now due for renewal. All members will be contacted in the coming weeks. New member application forms can be found in the entrance hall of the Parish Park or by calling into the office upstairs Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday from 10 am until 2 pm. Alternatively you can pick up a membership application form in the shop in Lisryan or the shop in Streete. Single membership is €20 and a family is €30. We also remind you this facility is a huge benefit to our community. We have had some reports of dog fowling over the past year. This may have been one offs but if you see deliberate dog fowling allowed by it owner we ask you to please report to any of our committee or in the office or call Declan 086 8123514 or Kevin 087 1375222. All cheques made payable to Streete Parish Park.
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