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DEATH: - as mentioned last week in these notes we offer our sincere sympathy to the extended Sullivan family, Kilmore, Streete and Fermore, Streete on the unexpected death at his home in Liverpool of Colm Sullivan formerly of Kilmore, Streete. Colm is survived by his brothers, Micheál and Brian, his sister, Mary Heavin, sisters in law, brothers in law, nieces, nephews, relatives and many friends. Reposing at Gilsenans funeral Home, Mullingar on Wednesday of this week, 26th June from 6.00p.m. with prayers at 7.30p.m. Funeral Mass on Thursday at 11.00a.m. in St. Mary’s Church, Boherquilll followed by burial in Russagh Cemetery. May he rest in peace.
SYMPATHY: - is extended to the family of Frank Brady Lisrhatigan, Coolarty whose death took place in Mullingar Regional Hospital on 20th June. Frank is sadly missed by his daughters Ann and Teresa and son, Francis and also his sister, Lesia Farrell, Ballinalee. Frank was predeceased by his wife, Marcella (Cellie). May he rest in peace. His removal took place last Saturday, 22nd with his Funeral Mass in Clonbroney Church on Sunday, and 23rd with burial in adjoining cemetery. CEMETERY SUNDAY: - will take place on Sunday, July 7th at 11a.m. in St. Mary’s Church, Boherquill and the Blessing of Graves afterwards in Church cemetery, St. Fintan’s, Coolamber and Streete after Mass. We thank everyone who has all the plots clean and tidy, however some people are still leaving rubbish and grass cuttings in the cemetery, so we ask everyone to please take away all rubbish with them. Please note that a collection will be taken up at the gate on Cemetery Sunday to assist with the maintenance of the cemetery. Please send word to any family members and friends who live away from the parish. These details depend on suitable weather conditions. VINTAGE DAY 2019: - takes place at Streete Parish Park on this Sunday, 30th June with entertainment for all the family as well as our large comfortable Food Hall, where food will be available all day with catering by the professional staff from Feerick's Hotel, Rathowen, as in previous years. For those who might prefer to have their food outside we have catering wagons, tea/coffee stalls, ice-cream vans and many, many stalls selling articles and souvenirs. MUSIC & JIVING COMPETITION: - at the bandstand and outdoor dance floor with the ever popular, Johnny Brady accompanied on stage by Carmel Mcloughlin, so time to get your dancing shoes ready! MOUSE RACING: - should you feel like a rest from the dance floor why not join our Chairman, Declan and Vice Chairman, James who are all geared up for the very popular mouse racing. DOG SHOW; - will take place at approx. 3.00p.m. sharp with entries taken from 1.30p.m. There are nine classes. All first prize winners will qualify for Champion and Reserve champion. The Dog Show Champion receives the Streete Wildlife Perpetual Trophy and the best Gun Dog receives the Joe & Mary Stell Perpetual Plaque. All trophies are once again being kindly sponsored by Oliver Kelleher, owner of O.K. Trophies, Castlebar. Dogs must be kept under control at all times or face automatic disqualification. FEATURE: - have a look at our feature in this paper for more details. Any queries please call Vintage organiser, Kevin Brady and leave your number or email address with any member, or if regarding stalls call John Parker 086 8301347. RAFFLE: - we ask for your support with our Club Raffle at 4.00p.m. Tickets on sale at €5 per book. See Brian at the hut at the side of the building. We thank Tony Garvey of Garvey Sheds, Edgeworthstown for one of his sheds. WHERE TO FIND US: -. we are only four miles just off the N4 at Rathowen Church which is half way between Mullingar and Longford and will be well signposted. Our Eircode is N91 RC43 For any further information please call Declan 0868123514, John 0868301347, Brian 086 2596656 or Kevin 087 1375222. STREETE LOTTO: - numbers drawn in our Lotto Draw held on 17th June 2019 were 9, 10, 13 16 and the winners were Patrick O’Neill; Molly Hussey: Marcella Finnan. Our next draw will be held on 1st July 2019. Thank you very much for your continued support of our Lotto. STREETE WILDLIFE CLUB: - Round five of Summer league done and dusted, well done to Gareth Mitchel who shot a great score of 49/50 closely followed by Paul Dunne on 48/50.The League table is starting to take shape for all the different classes, Cavan man Richard O'Rawe has his nose slightly in front of the chasing pack, so remember the deal you must have five scores to qualify for the final. See you all next week for more of the same. Next Saturday, June 29 Woodcock charity shoot. Shoot starts at 11 am and will consist of a 50 Bird sporting over 8 stands and a separate pool stand of 10 Birds. There will also be at the BBQ on site, all monies from this event this year will go to the local charity “A night for Nikki “. so please support and bring a friend. Would all club numbers please note that membership is now due and must be paid to Hugh O'Hara treasure ASAP. The club would like to offer its sincere sympathy to Micheál Sullivan and family on the recent death of his brother Colm .May he rest in peace. BOHERQUILL RAMBLERS: - Warm sun, birdsong and the smells of the forest were some of the pleasures experienced during the Ramblers walk near Glasson on Sunday 16 June 2019. Add to that some wonderful views over Lough Ree from Caraun Hill at the beginning of the walk and banks of rhododendrons in flower beside the road through the forest later in the afternoon. With a bit of history thrown in as the route later passed through the ruins of Waterstown House a very varied afternoon's walk was enjoyed by all. There will be no walk on Sunday 30 June 2019 as Streete Vintage Festival will be held over the weekend. The Ramblers send their best wishes to the Festival Committee and trust the day will be as successful as in previous years. New members and new walks are always welcome. For details phone Philip at 087 7753612 or Nini at 086 8754411. 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DEATH: - we extend sincere sympathy to the extended Sullivan Family on the sad death of Colm Sullivan formerly Kilmore, Streete who died in Liverpool recently. Funeral arrangements and details later. May Colm rest in peace.
CEMETERY SUNDAY: - will take place on Sunday, July 7th at 11a.m. in St. Mary’s Church, Boherquill and the Blessing of Graves afterwards in Church cemetery, St. Fintan’s, Coolamber and Streete after Mass. Please send word to any family members and friends who live away from the parish. These details depend on suitable weather conditions. ANNIVERSARIES: - Friday, June 21st at 8.00p.m. Michael & Mary Dolan and Saturday, June, 22nd 8.00p.m. John & Kate Kerrigan, Hugh, Annie & Patsy Owens. SOCIAL DANCE; - our next Social Dance will be held on this Friday, 21st June with music by the ever popular Chris Dallat. Dancing from 10.00-12.30 a.m. Free raffle and supper on the night. Come along for a great night’s entertainment. STREETE VINTAGE: - preparations for this year’s Streete Parish Park Vintage 2019 continue as we arrange a full day’s entertainment for all who attend on Sunday, 30th June. Many who intend coming have requested our Eircode which is N91 RC43. which is for anyone who was not here before, otherwise we are just off the N4 at Rathowen Church which is half way between Mullingar and Longford and will be well signposted. For any further information please call Declan 0868123514, John 0868301347, Brian 086 2596656 or Kevin 087 1375222. We have received a large entry of vintage cars and tractors already but Trade Stalls must be booked in advance with John 086 8301347. This year’s major attraction is well known Johnny Brady and band as well as a jiving competition. A suitable dance floor has been ordered for outdoor for this event. Johnny Brady will be accompanied on Stage by Carmel McLoughlin. FOOD Hall: - once again our state of the art Food Hall will be opened with catering by the very experienced staff from Feerick's Hotel, Rathowen, so you are assured of top class food and for those who prefer outside we will have chip vans, coffee stalls etc., in other words there will be something to suit all tastes. Admission to the field is €10 and children under 15 free. RAFFLE: - is being run by our own committee and is expected to take place at approx. 4.00p.m. on the day. MOUSE RACING: - James Parker, Vice Chairman and Declan Carthy, Chairman will once again create some fun with the mouse racing to add to the entertainment . EXHIBITORS: - of Vintage Cars & Tractors gain free admission, as do the young people under 15 years of age. To get one food voucher for drivers of Vintage Vehicles, one must register at our registration Hut which will be located convenient to the vintage entrance gate. . We ask everyone please to obey the stewards on the day as we endeavour to simplify entry on the day. Spectator’s car park is free, just follow the signs. DOG SHOW: - our annual Dog Show takes place at approx. 3p.m. The usual trophies are once again supplied and donated by Oliver Kellegher, owner of O.K. Trophies, Castlebar and we wish to thank Oliver sincerely for his generosity. THANKS: - we wish to thank our Parish Park staff caretaker, Gerry O’Neill for cutting grass etc. and making sure all is in tip top shape, also Mary, Anne ,Marie who help in so many ways, the Parish Park chairman and committee who are hands on at all times to make sure it all happens. All offers of help to Declan 086 8123514 or John 086 8301347 will be greatly appreciated. Boherquill Ramblers Marita and James MacNerney led the Ramblers walk in Edenmore Bog on Sunday 9 June 2019. The area north of Longford town is an attractive mix of hills and valleys with lots of choice for walkers. During Sunday's walk quiet side roads with wide-ranging views of the countryside led to peaceful green roads and finally on to tracks through the bog with cut turf laid out to dry and patches of bog cotton on each side. Thank you to Marita and James for leading a most enjoyable walk and even managing to avoid the rain showers! On Sunday 23 June 2019 the Ramblers will visit Newtownforbes for an 8km road walk led by Marita and James MacNerney. Cars will leave Boherquill at 1.30pm and meet at the church in the centre of Newtownforbes at 2pm. New members and new walks are always welcome. For details phone Philip at 087 7753612 or Nini at 086 8754411. See boherquillramblers.ie STREETE WILDLIFE CLUB: - held its annual charity shoot on Thursday 6th June. This year all proceeds from this event will go to Heart Children Ireland. Over 80 guns took part and I must say everyone seemed to be happy with the variety of targets that was on display. Cavan man Niall Gumley gave an exhibition of shooting by shooting a 50 straight 50/50 and winning the Luke Kiernan perpetual cup. Well shot Niall. The other prize winners on the night were as follows class B Enda Mcloughin, Class C Paddy Gallagher, Class D Colm Keegan, ladies winner Pamela Lee, Runner up Kelsey O'Rawe Junior Sam Harkness runner-up Setanta Gavigan. The Club would like to thank the following sponsors Joe Coyle Granard ,NARGC , Hugh O'Hara, Mary McGarr, Padraig Kiernan Balla County Mayo , Gareth Mitchell ,Hanley controls Clonmel, Patrick Denning, Noel Murray Babylin, Conan Kelly Baylin and Quinn's butcher's Granard. Our next big event will be on June 29th, when we will host the Woodcock hunting group of Ireland charity shoot. Our main sponsor for the summer league Connor Cassidy of Connor Cassidy cars.ie has come on board and said he will sponsor a VW golf for the person who can break a 50 straight on the day. All proceeds from this shoot are going to a local charity known as A - Night -for -Nicky. All shooters welcome. The club would like to offer its sincere sympathy to the Gaynor family Lisryan on the recent death of Hal. May he rest in peace, also to Mrs Kiernan and family Boherquill on the recent death of her brother in Mayo. May he rest in peace . ANNIVERSARY: - Mass this Friday evening, June 14th at 8p.m. in St. Mary’s Church, Boherquill is in memory of the late Thomas Sullivan (Mossie) and the 8p.m. Mass the following evening, Saturday,15th is in memory of the late Jack Carthy, and deceased family members. May all our dead rest in God’s peace.
DEATH: - we were not in time for some of the papers last weekend so we all extend sincere sympathy to the extended Gaynor family on the sudden and sad death of Hal Gaynor, Lisryan whose funeral took place on Sunday, 2nd June after Mass in Boherquill. May he rest in peace CEMETERY SUNDAY: - will take place on Sunday, July 7th at 11a.m. in St. Mary’s Church, Boherquill and the Blessing of Graves afterwards in Church cemetery, St. Fintan’s, Coolamber and Streete after Mass. Please send word to any family members and friends who live away from the parish. These details depend on suitable weather conditions. MASSES: - for the Month of June Masses will take place as follows: - Boherquill Saturday evenings 8.00p.m. and Sunday mornings 11.00a.m. in Rathowen. TELEPHONE NUMBERS: - numbers for our Priest, Fr Nigel are requested by many who do not live locally are as follows: - 087 7009433 (mobile) or landline (043) 6685847 (for both ends of the parish) BOHERQUILL RAMBLERS: - The Ramblers trip to Wales over the June Bank Holiday weekend was a great success. On Friday the group checked into their hotels and explored the town of Menai Bridge. On Saturday Liz Gaccon led the group on a walk based on the beautiful village of Beddgelert in Snowdonia. The wonderfully scenic route followed the rocky Aberglaslyn pass beside the Glaslyn river and then a slow climb up Cwm Bychan valley before the descent to Dinas Lake and back to Beddgelert. Sunday's walk was on Anglesey, through Newborough Forest to Llanddwyn, a tidal island of great historical and geological interest. A stretch of beautiful open beach and some more forest brought the day's walk to an end. Monday's walk was in the north of Anglesey, along the cliffs from near South Stack Lighthouse to the beach at Porth Dyfach. The scenery was breathtaking, and the beautiful weather added to the enjoyment. After their walk the Ramblers only had a short journey to catch the ferry home from Holyhead. The Ramblers would like to thank Liz Gaccon for all her work in organising the trip and leading such superb walks. Thanks also to Goodsir Coaches of Holyhead and their drivers Graham and Sean for transport over the weekend. The comfortable accommodation and good food provided by the Victoria and Anglesey Hotels and the Premier Inn were all greatly appreciated. Finally thank you to Nini Murray, Mary McHugh and Patricia Bruton who handled the sometimes tricky arrangements from here. On Sunday June 16 the Ramblers will visit Glasson. Cars will leave Boherquill at 1.30pm and meet in Ballymahon at the petrol station on the Athlone road at 2pm before moving on to Glasson village. New members and new walks are always welcome. For details phone Philip at 087 7753612 or Nini at 086 8754411. See boherquillramblers.ie STREETE LOTTO: - the numbers drawn in Streete Parish Park Lotto Draw held on Monday night, June,3rd were as follows: - 4,18,22,28 and the winners were Margaret Devine, M. Dolan and Jennifer Hussey. Next Lotto draw will be held on 17th June when the jackpot will be €15,000. Thank you for your continued support for our lotto. SOCIAL DANCE; - our next Social Dance will be held on Friday, 21st June with music by the ever popular Chris Dallat. Dancing from 10.00-12.30 a.m. Free raffle and supper on the night. Come along for a great night’s entertainment. STREETE VINTAGE DAY 2019: - this year is Sunday, 30th June with great excitement building. Music on the day will be by well-known stars, Johnny Brady accompanied by Carmel Mcloughlin. We hope and pray for good weather as a dance floor has been hired in front of the bandstand. The annual mouse racing will also take place if the weather is kind. Many stalls are booked in already, so there will be entertainment for all ages. Our state of the art Food Hall with catering by the very experienced staff from Feerick's Hotel, Rathowen and for those who prefer outside we will have chip vans, coffee stalls etc., in other words there will be something to suit all tastes. Admission to the field is €10 and children under 15 free. Car parking will be free on the grounds thanks to the generosity of Seamus Sullivan who owns the field. Stalls for traders can be booked if you phone John Parker 086 8301347, Kevin Brady 0871375222 or our Chairman Declan Carthy 086 8123514. Fingers crossed for good weather as bookings come in by the day. HELP: - offers of help urgently needed in advance of our Vintage Day to help with the planning Please contact Declan Carthy, James Parker, Kevin Brady or any committee member DEATH: - We offer our sincere sympathy to the Gaynor Family, Lisryan on the sudden and untimely death of Hal Gaynor at his home on 29/05/2019. Predeceased by his father William and sister Fiona. Hal will be sadly missed by his mother Helen, Sister Mary, Brothers Martin, Michael, James and Pat, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, extended family and his wide circle of friends. Hal reposed in Our Lady's Manor Chapel, Edgeworthstown, Co. Longford on Friday, 31st May, with. Removal on Sunday, 2nd June, from his residence to St. Mary's Church, Streete, Boherquill, for Funeral Mass at 1 o'clock, followed with burial in the New Cemetery. May he rest in peace.
LAUNCH: - on Saturday, 25th May Streete Parish Park Vintage committee launched this year’s Annual Vintage Day which takes place on Sunday, 30th June. The launch took place in Murphy’s Crossroads Inn, Lisryan. Music was provided by Michael Cahill and a most enjoyable night was had by all. We wish to congratulate Pauline on the stunning job she has carried out on her bar and lounge and a sincere thanks to herself and Gerry for food and refreshments with their compliments. Thank you to all who supported the night. We look forward to June, 30th. All offers of help welcome. If you can help call Declan on 087 8123514. SYMPATHY: - It is with profound sorrow and regret we report the death of Bernie Tighe, Streete after a short illness. Bernie is survived by his wife Anne, daughter Fiona and son Kevin, grandsons Frank & Padraig, daughter in law, Maeve, son in law Martin, Brother James and his extended family. May he rest in peace. Bernie will be sadly missed by all his many friends who will remember the many happy nights that he entertained us all at so many functions when he played his accordion in the company of Johnny, Jimmy, Stephen David and many more. Bernie’s removal took place last Wednesday from his home for Mass in St. Mary’s Church Rathowen on Wednesday followed by cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan. CRR: - there was a great attendance at the Irish Heart Foundation CPR training and demonstration in Streete Parish Park last week when three sessions took place. Thanks to Tracey Carthy and Shelia Keary Mulleady who organised the sessions. Don’t forget our Defibrillator which is located at the front of our Centre is available twenty four seven and is a wonderful life saving service, thanks to Streete Parish Park committee. If you wish to support us please buy a Lotto Ticket @€2 each, three for €5 or an annual one for all draws €50. VINTAGE MEETING: -please note that there will be a Vintage Meeting in the Parish Park at 9p.m. on Wednesday, 5th June. This meeting is to discuss the forthcoming Vintage Day on June 30th. Everyone welcome including offers of help. DROP IN MORNING: - our monthly drop in morning will take place in the Parish Park on Thursday, 6th June from 11.00-1.00p.m. Everyone welcome. LOTTO: - the numbers drawn in Streete Parish Park Lotto Draw held on the 20th May were 5, 16, 19 26 and the winners were Jaden Hussey; Eleanor McIntyre; Tricky Wickie. Thanks to everyone for their continued support for our lotto: - BOHERQUILL RAMBLERS: - The Ramblers had a short walk of their own in Fore on Sunday 26 May 2019 before joining the Green Ribbon walk promoting mental health and sponsored by the IFA. There was a very good turn-out of Ramblers and many others who joined the walk, first visiting the ruins of Fore Abbey. The group then followed the 3km Nellie and Nancy loop walk on the lower slopes of the Ben of Fore, just outside the village. The route is named after Nancy McDermott and Nellie Dunne, two local women who walked the path together as children and young women. Thank you to Jane O'Reilly of Jane's Coffee Shop in Fore and all who helped to organise the walk and also to Jane's husband PJ who led the walk and passed on his knowledge of the history of the abbey to the walkers. On Sunday 9 June 2019 the Ramblers will walk in Edenmore Bog. Cars will leave Boherquill at 1.30pm and meet at 2pm at the car park at the start of the Edenmore Bog walk. To get to the start turn right at the Red Cow roundabout on the Longford bypass towards Drumlish and Arvagh; drive past the left turn to Ballinamuck; after a little over 1km turn right onto the L 50581 signed ‘National Looped Walk Trailhead’, the car park is 1km up the road, on the left. Cars will be pooled here to go to the start of the walk. New members and new walks are always welcome. For details phone Philip at 087 7753612 or Nini at 086 8754411. See boherquillramblers.ie STREETE WILDLIFE CLUB: - Round two of the summer league done and dusted over 50 guns competing on a slightly different course than last week. Top score on the night was 44/50 and it was shared by Hugh O'Hara, Richard O'Rawe and Brian Higgins. This week we are hosting a charity shoot with all proceeds going to the heart children Ireland. The winner on the night will receive the Luke Kiernan perpetual cup; all shooters welcome even if you're not shooting in the league you can still shoot and support this very worthy cause. See you all at 7pm next Thursday. COOLAMBER I.C.A. OUTING: - Coolamber ICA Guild summer outing will take place on Wednesday, 24th July next. The destination will be Altamont Gardens and Rathwood in County Carlow. Non-members of ICA are very welcome to travel and a deposit of €50 is required before Wednesday, 5th June. For any further information please contact Mary on 087 6394044 |
Streete and DistrictIf 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 5pm Saturday at the latest. 
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