​BIRTHDAY: - best wishes to Raymond Redmond, Abbeylara and previously from Correally in this parish who celebrated his 5oth  birthday with family and friends in Crawford’s Pub, Abbeylara last Friday night.  We wish him many happy returns of the day

LOTTO: - takes place during bingo in Streete Parish Park.  Please support our Park, Community Centre and facilities including the walkway by purchasing a lotto envelope for €2 per line or 3 envelopes for only €5.  Jackpot 1 - €20.000: Jackpot 2 – €9,000:  Lotto Jackpot €14,900.  Your support is what keeps this great Centre and facilities going. 

BREAKFAST: - Streete Parish Park Annual Big Breakfast morning in aid of new Defibrillator and upkeep of facilities takes place in the Centre on Sunday, 21st October 9.00a.m. to 1.00p.m.  For any further information contact 087 92877129 or 086 8123514.  We all remember the wonderful success this event was the last time, so we are giving good notice this year in case you wish to arrange to meet friends for the breakfast on Sunday October 21st.  All are welcome to attend, once you have a ticket which will be on sale shortly.
SOCIAL DANCING: - with music by Nigel Livingstone in Streete Parish Park on Friday night, September 21st from 10p.m. to 12.30.   Free raffle and refreshments on the night.  Admission for dance raffle tea etc. €10.  Please tell your friends and all are welcome, so why not try out our facilities for a good night out.

SLIMMING WORLD: - Continues in Streete Parish Park every Tuesday at 7.30p.m.  Call Sian 087 09299015.

BOHERQUILL RAMBLERS: - The Ramblers met at Killasonna School on Sunday 9 September 2018 for a loop walk around the quiet country lanes in the direction of Abbeylara. Warm sunny periods alternated with cooler windy spells and just a little light rain so everyone enjoyed the walk and the usual refreshments back at the school.
On Sunday 23 September 2018 Oliver Usher will lead the Ramblers on a  walk in Girley Bog near Kells with a new starting point for the walk. Cars will leave Boherquill at 1.30pm and meet at the church in Clonmellon at 2pm sharp before moving on to the bog.
New members are always welcome. For details phone Philip at 087 7753612 or Nini at 086 8754411.
See boherquillramblers.ie.  All welcome.

DANCING: - takes place in Streete Parish Park on Friday night, 21st September when music will be supplied by the ever popular, Nigel Livingstone from 10p.m.-12.30.  Admission is €10 and this will include tea, coffee etc. at approximately 11.15p.m. as well as the usual free raffle from the complimentary tickets received with the admission tickets.  Why not arrange to meet up with some of your friends and family in our Centre on Friday, 21st. A good night’s entertainment assured.

5KRUN/walk: - the very popular 5k walk/run took place in the parish last Friday evening starting at 7p.m.  More than sixty entries from various age groups took part.  It was very encouraging to see so many young people involved.  The main organiser was Parish Park Chairman, Declan Carthy assisted by Parish Park Development Officer, Kevin Brady.  As always, the usual many volunteers looked after traffic control and safety along the route and the Chairman and committee greatly appreciate their professional help.  Thanks to Tracey Carthy and Marie Campbell who looked after registrations at the event and Marion Denning and others who looked after refreshments in the Centre.  As always, we say a special word of thanks to Lily Parker who looked after ticket sales for the raffle.  A sincere thanks to those who donated prizes for the raffle as well as all who supported the vent by purchasing tickets. All proceeds from the run go towards the upkeep and improvements to the play area from which parents and children benefit.

RESULTS: - the results of the Run were as follows: - 
1st overall Alan Crowley, Mullingar 18minutes and 26 seconds.
2nd Overall – Mel Carthy over 40
3rd Overall – Karl Dermody
!st over 40 male – Ray Smith
1st over 40 female – Fiona Fallon
1st Under 16 – Daniel |Higgins
2nd Under 16 – Ben Durkin
3rd Under 16 – Luke Smith.
We remind all who wish to keep fit that our walkway at the Park is a very safe place to walk or jog especially now that the dark evenings are almost here.

DEATH: - we extend sincere sympathy on the death after a long life of Rose Farrell, nee O’Keefe Winetown, Rathowen, wife of the late James who died peacefully in Newbrook Nursing Home, Mullingar in her 94th year on Thursday, 6th September.  She is survived by her sons, Dan and Jimmy, daughters, Mary McBennett, and Anne.  She will be sadly missed by her family, her good friend, Paddy Byrne, son in law, daughter in law, grandchildren, her extended family and friends including the Taffe family.  Her funeral Mass was celebrated in St. Mary’s Church, Rathowen on Sunday, 9th followed by her burial in Aughafin Cemetery, Edgeworthstown.  May she rest in peace.

STREETE BOWLS: - It's the time of year when the Streete Bowls club return for a new season
of bowling and fun after the Summer break. The club  will hold their AGM on
Tuesday night 11th September. Most of the players have returned to action
already. Thankfully Thomas Sullivan has made a good recovery following  his
recent acccident. The club members would like to sympathise with Mick
Turner on the death of his father in law. May he rest in peace. New and
lapsed members are welcome.

BOHERQUILL RAMBLERS: - On Sunday 2 September 2018 the Ramblers met after their August break for a walk at Saints Island near Newtowncashel. Most of their 8km walk along the causeway and round the island on the shore of Lough Ree was completed in dry weather but there was a heavy shower at the end. However the Ramblers were fortified with plenty of vitamin C from the blackberries picked along the way.
The Ramblers will walk in Taghmon near Mullingar on Sunday 16 September 2018. Cars will leave Boherquill at 1.30pm and meet at Taghmon church at 2pm for a 7km loop walk on roads through Galmoylestown.
New members are always welcome: for details phone Philip at 087 7753612 or Nini at 086 8754411.
See boherquillramblers.ie
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APOLOGY: - regarding our 5k walk/run, I made an error in these notes last week.  The event is of course this coming Friday evening, 7th September starting at 7p.m. from Streete Parish Park. The walk is on road and suitable for families to take part in.  I regret any inconvenience or disappointment caused in last week’s details in the papers.  The walk will be followed by refreshments and a bit of get together in the centre.  Registration for adults is €10 and under 16 years of age €5.  Please try to rectify my mistake by passing on the word to your workmates and friends.  I hope to see you on Friday from 6.30p.m. on.  Contact Declan 086 8123514 or Kevin 087 1375222.

IRISH HEART FOUNDATION: - A very appreciative letter of gratitude was received from Mairead McMeel, Regional Manager of the Irish Heart Foundation to the organising committee of Streete Parish Park Vintage Day for, and I quote “our very generous donation towards this and in previous years to the Foundation”.  As you know the Irish Heart Foundation seeks to affect positive change in the lifestyle of Irish people. To achieve better outcomes for those affected by heart disease and stroke and to challenge when the health of our nation is put at risk.  “Thanks to your generosity, you help us to be the largest voluntary funder of heart and stroke research in Ireland.  The money donated helps us run the largest national resuscitation training network in the country to save lives from cardiac arrest, and fund prevention programmes in communities, schools and workplaces benefit 1.2 million children and adults nationwide”.  The Irish Heart Foundation can be contacted on 016685001 or you can visit their website at www.irishheart.ie.  Warmest thanks once again to all who support Streete Parish Park committee and their efforts.

MOTOR NEURONS FOUNDATION: - on the same night as the above Streete Parish Park Vintage presented a similar cheque to the Irish Motor Neurones Foundation to help with their amazing support and their research.  This cheque was presented by Chairman, Declan Carthy and accepted by Helena Kiernan on behalf of the foundation in memory of her late father, Luke Kiernan a founder member of Street Parish Park.  A sincere thanks to all for continued support.

SYMPATHY:   to Mrs. Dan McCarthy and family Galmoylestown, Mullingar whose husband, Dan passed away on Thursday, 23rd August.  May he rest in peace.  Dan was a long time President of the revised National Land League and later Chairman of the I.C.M.S.A.  Dan also served as an elected member of Westmeath County Council for almost two decades.  A great man for Rural Ireland and for County Westmeath.  He was always willing to help Community Groups without having to be asked.  He is survived by his wife, Anne, son Oliver, daughters Marguerite, Regina and Noleen.  We offer our sympathy to Anne and the extended family.  Dans funeral Mass and burial took place on Monday of last week in Taughmon.

SOCIAL DANCING: - with music by Nigel Livingstone in Streete Parish Park on Friday night, September 21st from 10p.m. to 12.30.   Free raffle and refreshments on the night.  Admission for dance raffle tea etc. €10.  Please tell your friends and all are welcome, so why not try out our facilities for a good night out.


SADNESS: - is experienced in Rathowen and Streete parishes, at the confirmation that our Post Office in Rathowen will close - what a loss to so many.



Coolamber ICA
Following our summer break the monthly meetings of Coolamber ICA Guild will resume in Streete Parish Park on Wednesday 5th September at 8.00p.m. In mid-July the Guild had a very enjoyable outing to Powerscourt and Avoca. Now we look forward to a busy year ahead. As usual new members are very welcome to come along to our meetings. You may attend two meetings free of charge before becoming a member, so ladies think about it!

Boherquill Ramblers: - For the second walk of their new season the Ramblers will visit Killasona near Granard on Sunday 9 September 2018. Cars will leave Boherquill at 1.30pm and meet at Killasona school at 2pm for an 8km road walk; a shorter option will be possible.
New members are always welcome: phone Philip at 087 7753612 or Nini at 086 8754411 for details.
See boherquillramblers.ie
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