DEATH: - the death occurred at the Regional Hospital, Mullingar of Noreen Earley nee McLoughlin following a short illness. Noreen, former wife of the late Michael Earley lived for the last number of years  in Newbrook Nursing Home, Mullingar and is survived by her brother, John and sister Mary, nieces, nephews relatives and extended family.  Noreen’s Funeral Mass was celebrated in Turin church and her burial took place in the adjoining cemetery afterwards.  May she rest in peace.

CHRISTMAS TREES: - were on sale in Streete village with monies being donated towards the upkeep of St. James’s Church of Ireland.  Sincere thanks to the butler families and all who supported the purchase of trees.

CAROL SERVICES: - took place in Streete Parish including Boherquill during the festive season.  Thanks to all for their support.

STORM DAMAGE: - The extremely heavy rain and wind before Christmas caused severe damage to the crib, tree etc. outside Streete Parish Park.  We thank Parish Park Chairman, Declan and, Caretaker, Gerry O’Neill who rectified the damage and repaired it in time for Christmas.


St. Fintan's Parents Association: -  would like to give a big thank you to Mr. John Feerick and the staff at Feerick's. Thanks to their generosity and
hard work our family bingo was a smashing success. Seasons Greetings and Happy New year to you
all from St. Fintan's Parents Association.

BOHERQUILL RAMBLERS: - The Ramblers had a chance to try out the renovated walking track at Streete
Parish Park when they based their walk there on Sunday 16 December 2018.
The spring-like weather encouraged them to test the  track after their loop
walk past the ruins of Nugent's Castle near Coolamber, and their afternoon
ended with tea and a selection of buns and biscuits in the Parish Park
thanks to Club President Brian Nerney.
The Ramblers will meet at 11am in Mullaghmeen Forest for their traditional
St. Stephen's Day walk. Cars will leave Boherquill at 10.30am and pause at
the Town and Country pub in Castlepollard at 10.40am before moving on to
Mullaghmeen.
On Sunday 30 December the Ramblers will walk in Kilbixy. Cars will leave
Boherquill at 1.30pm and meet at Kilbixy at 2pm for a 6 km road and forest
trails walk.
All Ramblers and their families are wished a Happy and Healthy Christmas
break and a Happy New Year.
New members are always welcome. For details phone Philip at 087 7753612 or
Nini at 086 8754411.
See boherquillramblers.ie
THANKS: - the writer wishes to thank all in many ways in the preparations for the Festive Season and also all those who supported our Lotto and bingo, especially those who volunteer and help out on Monday nights.  We trust your valued support will continue during 2019. I, also on behalf of the Chairman and committee thank the staff of Streete Parish Park and welcome Marie Keary as a staff member who was recently appointed and Marian Denning who continue to be part of the bingo/lotto team.

GREETINGS: - from myself for your notes each week.  Please keep matters of interest coming for inclusion in these notes by email to streetesportscomplex@eircom.net , by phone to Brian at 086 2596656 or to Parish Park office, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday. 

​SYMPATHY: - we extend our sincere sympathy to Stephen Griffin, Lismacaffrey on the death of his brother, Michael on 4th December.  Michael is survived by his wife, Mary, son and daughters, Sarah, Claire and Paula as well as his brother, Stephen, Lismacaffrey, sister Mary, extended family relatives and friends.  Mass was celebrated in St. Joseph’s Church, Castleconnell on Monday, 10th December at 11.30a.m. followed by private cremation at Shannon Crematorium.  Donations if desired to Milford Hospice.  May he rest in peace.

APPRECIATION NIGHT: - just a reminder that on Saturday night, 22nd December Jim Phelan is hosting a customer appreciation night including finger food, raffle and music.  Please pass on the word as all are welcome and a great opportunity to start the pre-Christmas atmosphere and means that Streete village and Fiddlers Green is the place to start the Festive Season celebrations.

BOHERQUILL RAMBLERS: - The Ramblers met in the Annebrook House Hotel in Mullingar for their 2018 Christmas Dinner on Sunday 9 December. Before the meal Declan Leonard led a loop walk out across the Joe Dolan Bridge and back to the Hotel along the Royal Canal towpath. The venue was the same as last year and the dinner and service were up to the same high standard so thank you to all the friendly staff at the Hotel.
There will be no walk on Sunday 23 December 2018 as usual on the last Sunday before Christmas, but the Ramblers will meet at 11am in Mullaghmeen Forest for their traditional St. Stephen's Day walk.
New members are always welcome. For details phone Philip at 087 7753612 or Nini at 086 8754411.
See boherquillramblers.ie

STREETE BOWLS: - The club is winding down for Christmas, having played the semi-finals of the Christmas Doubles competition. Phyllis Martin and Francis Butler got the better of Pat Purcell and Liam Connaughton. In the other semi-final Catherine Costello and Seamus Moran proved too strong for Mick McLoughlin and Jimmy Leavy. The final will be played next week. We would like to wish all bowlers and their families a very happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year. Looking forward to another enjoyable year of bowling.


NON SHED CHRISTMAS TREES: - for sale costing €50 each at Roy & Linda Butlers home in Streete.  Proceeds from the sale of these trees goes towards the upkeep of St. James Church of Ireland, Streete village.  For any further information or to order a tree please contact Linda, Roy or Fred Butler 087 1911392

ST COLUMBAS: - I have no doubt by the time you read this the one word Mullinalaghta will cover the wonderful story that St. Columba’s G.A.A. club created history when they had a well-deserved win and they became the first club form Longford to advance to the Leinster Senior Club Football Final.  We in this parish congratulate them and wish them continued success which they deserve after beating  Dublin’s Kilmacud Crokes.  They were rightly proud to be included in Ryan Tubridy’s, Late Late Show last Friday night.  With all the articles written as well as TG4 coverage we will leave you to read the reports of your choice and we say well done to all who supported them so far.  No doubt their following will increase with every outing.  We thank Columba’s for a wonderful game and helping to bring Rural Ireland alive and proud.
STREETE SOCIAL DANCING: - Our next Social Dance in Streete Parish Park is on Friday, 21st December.  This is a great opportunity to meet up with family and friends prior to Christmas. Free Christmas Raffle for valuable prizes and refreshments on the night.  Come along for a good night’s entertainment. We wish a very happy Christmas to all our readers.

SOCIAL DANCING CLASSES: - every Sunday night in Streete Parish Park 8p.m.-9.30p.m.  Learn to dance in a Fun and Friendly atmosphere with James & Bernie. Beginners welcome.  Call 086 2003739

SANTA’S POST BOX; Santa’s magic post box is beside the crib at Streete Parish Park and we ask all parents and children to post your letters to Santa as soon as possible.  Santa has assured that he will answer all letters, so remember post in time!


STREETE PARISH PARK LOTTO: - results of Lotto 3rd December are as follows.  Numbers drawn in last week’s lotto draw were 9, 18, 20 30. Winners were Paul Nolan c/o C&D Pet foods, Megan Tighe and Ann Marie & Michelle Dolan, Lisryan.  Result and winners of the draw on last Monday night, December, 17th with the jackpot of €15,000 will appear in these notes next week. Thank you for your continued support of our Lotto.


STREETE WILDLIFE CLUB: - All roads lead to Streete shooting grounds this Thursday night for the final of our winter league. Each shooter is now in their respective class, to qualify for the final you must have five scores recorded. The Quinn's Supply stores cup goes to the top shooter of the league, with each class having a good cash prize. There will also be plenty of spot prizes on each stand. So a good nights shooting is guaranteed. Best of luck to each shooter.   The club would like to again thank our main sponsor Ronan Quinn of Derrymore Peat, Quinn's Supply stores Edgeworthstown and to all members who donated spot prizes. At this time the club would like to wish all shooters and friends a very happy and safe Christmas and we will see you all for more of the same in our spring league in a few weeks’ time. 
HAPPY CHRISTMAS: - and a peaceful holiday to all readers of these Streete & District Notes.  Please keep up to date with these notes each week.

​STREETE BOWLS: - Streete Bowls in association with Longford /Westmeath Bowls hosted the County Singles competition on Sunday 2nd. December in the Streete Complex. Sixty competitors and a number of spectators turned up for the event. Bowling started just after 2 p.m. with eleven mats in use. The standard of bowling continues to improve each year and this year was the best yet. When the dust had settled the following players qualified for the semi-finals - Mick Lynch and Ger. O'Neill from Tyrrellspass were joined by Liam Connaughton and Martin Gaynor from Streete. Mick Lynch ousted Martin Gaynor whilst Liam Connaughton edged out Ger. O'Neill to set up the dream final. In a cliff-hanger each player matched each other shot for shot, with the lead changing several times. Eventually the game went down to the final bowl with Mick edging ahead- a well deserving winner. Mick last won this title in 2010. Well done to all the competitors who participated and made this such a successful event. A special word of thanks to Catherine, Phyllis and Lily who helped with the catering. The club is running the Christmas Doubles competition and hope to have it completed next week. Our annual Christmas party night takes place in the Rustic Inn Abbeyshrule on Saturday night. New members welcome.

BOHERQUILL RAMBLERS: - The Ramblers met in heavy rain at Ballinea Bridge on the Royal Canal just outside Mullingar for their walk on Sunday 2 December 2018. The rain soon stopped however as the group walked the towpath to Coolnahay and back. Along the way a family of swans with four youngsters not yet in all-over adult white plumage were too busy feeding to pay much attention to the people on the bank.  
On Sunday 16 December the Ramblers will meet at 2pm at Streete Parish Park for a loop walk on roads in the area. 
Please note there will be no walk on Sunday 23 December 2018 but the Ramblers will meet at 11am in Mullaghmeen Forest for their traditional St.  Stephen's Day walk.
New members are always welcome. For details phone Philip at 087 7753612 or Nini at 086 8754411.
See boherquillramblers.ie

SCHOOL: -  Please note the following which I received from St. Fintan’s National School, Lismacaffrey notifying us that this year’s, and I quote “fundraiser is a family Bingo Night on 14th December at 7p.m. in Feericks Hotel, Rathowen & Santa will visit and the Christmas Draw will also take place Your continued support is greatly appreciated.  This bingo is different and is suitable for young people.  All welcome “

BROADBAND: - The writer regrets that some people had difficulty in making contact recently which was due to outside phone line.  Thanks to eircom this has been rectified and phone and emails are working again.  Emails can be sent to brian.nerney@gmail.com or to Anne at streetesportscomplex@eircom.net. I regret any inconvenience caused.

ANNUAL CAROL SERVICE: - takes place in St. James’s Church, Streete on Sunday, 16th December at 4.00p.m.   Everybody welcome.
NON SHED CHRISTMAS TREES; - for sale costing €50.  All proceeds from the sale of these trees goes towards the upkeep of St. James’s Church.  For any further information please contact Fred on 087 1911392.

TRAD NIGHT; - this is a reminder  that Jim Phelan is hosting a Trad night on this Thursday night, 13th December in his Fiddlers Green pub in Streete Village with international group “Broken Pokers” direct from Australia on their Irish Tour and  on Saturday, 22nd December Jim is hosting a customer appreciation night including finger food, raffle and music.  Please pass on the word as all are welcome and a great opportunity to start the pre-Christmas atmosphere and means that Streete village and Fiddlers Green is the place to start the Festive Season celebrations.

STREETE PARISH PARK LOTTO: - results of Lotto 3rd December are as follows.  Numbers drawn in last week’s lotto draw were 9,18,20 30. Winners were Paul Nolan c/o C&D Petfoods,  Megan Tighe and Ann Marie & Michelle Dolan, Lisryan.  Next lotto draw will be held on December, 17th with the jackpot at €15,000.  Thank you for your continued support of our Lotto.

PLAY: - thanks to all who supported Seamus O’Rourke’s play “And Thank You” in Streete Parish Park Centre on Saturday, 1st December,  written and performed by the author and it was a great success.  Monies from this event go towards necessary repairs to the parochial House in Boherquill. The raffle was looked after by Fr. Nigel and members of the pastoral Council who thanked all present for their attendance and support.  Tea and cakes were organised by the pastoral Council and an enjoyable night was had by all.

SANTA’S POST BOX;  Santa’s magic post box has arrived at the Parish Park and we are very honoured to have been selected by Santa Claus this year again, as the drop off point for all the little boys and girls Santa letters. 
Santa has assured us if you post your letter early in his special magic post box at the Parish Park, remembering to put your name and address on the letter, he will do his best to answer your letter personally and no child will be left out, so please get your letters posted A.S.A.P. We wish all children and parents a very happy Christmas. If you have any unwanted decorations that would help to make our Community Centre look nice for Christmas or you want to make a donation please call Declan 086 8123514, James 086 3125876 or Kevin 087 1375222 or drop into the girls in the office Tues to Thursday 10 till 2 pm.

STREETE SOCIAL DANCING: - Our next Social Dance in Streete Parish Park is on Friday, 21st December.  This is a great opportunity to meet up with family and friends prior to Christmas. Free raffle and refreshments on the night.  Come along for a good night’s entertainment. We wish a very happy Christmas to all our readers.

SOCIAL DANCING CLASSES: - every Sunday night in Streete Parish Park 8p.m.-9.30p.m.  Learn to dance in a Fun and Friendly atmosphere with James & Bernie. Beginners welcome.  Call 086 2003739

​DEATH; - We send sincere sympathy to the McGahern family, Rincoola, Granard on the death of Harold McGahern.  Predeceased by his mother, Lily, father, Tim brother, Noel.  He will be sadly missed by his wife, Margaret, his children Joy, Angela, Una and Aonghus, brothers, Ray, Dermot and Des, sons-in-law Kent and Damien, his grandchildren, his extended family and a large circle of friends.  May he rest in Peace.  Harold reposed at his home on Thursday last with Funeral mass on Friday, 30th in St. Mary’s Church, Granard, followed by a private crematorium service.


ST FINTAN'S CEMETERY BOHERQUILL: - The committee has now erected a plate with the name of the cemetery on it at the entrance gate of the cemetery. This work was done free of any charge by Patrick Gogan of Gogan's Funeral Directors Edgeworthstown, and we thank him for his generosity.


ANNUAL CAROL SERVICE: - takes place in St. James’s Church, Streete on Sunday, 16th December at 4.00p.m.   Everybody welcome.

NON SHED CHRISTMAS TREES; - for sale costing €50.  All proceeds from the sale of these trees goes towards the upkeep of St. James’s Church.  For any further  information please contact Fred on 087 1911392.

TRAD NIGHT; - the big news this week is that Jim Phelan is hosting a Trad night on Thursday, 13th December in his Fiddlers Green pub in Streete Village with international group “Broken Pokers” direct from Australia on their Irish Tour and  on Saturday, 22nd December Jim is hosting a customer appreciation night including finger food, raffle and music.  Please pass on the word as all are welcome and hopefully it will start the Christmas atmosphere and be two most enjoyable and different entertainment nights.

PLAY: - thanks to all who supported Seamus O’Rourke’s play “And Thank You” in Streete Parish Park Centre last Saturday night written and performed by the author and it was a great success.  Monies from this event go towards necessary repairs to the parochial House in Boherquill.


BOHERQUILL RAMBLERS: - A 10km loop walk based on Kenagh provided the Ramblers with a first-class afternoon's exercise on Sunday 25 November 2018. Pat O'Rourke led the way, taking in the Lime Walk which is a well-known walking route, and a section of the Royal Canal. At one point a field full of turkeys and geese was a reminder of the approaching festive season. Thank you to Pat for leading the walk and to Bee O'Rourke for the delicious fruit cake at the end of the walk.
The Ramblers 2018 Christmas Dinner will be held on Sunday 9 December at the Annebrook House Hotel in Mullingar. There will be a walk at 2pm starting at the hotel and the meal will begin at 4.30pm. Places are €30 each and donations of gifts up to the value of €10 are invited for the raffle.
New members are always welcome. For details phone Philip at 087 7753612 or Nini at 086 8754411
See boherquillramblers.ie

SANTA’S POST BOX; Streete Parish Park Committee are delighted to take delivery of Santa’s magic post box this week. We are very honoured to have been selected by Santa Claus this year again, as the drop off point for all the little boys and girls Santa letters. 
Santa has assured us if you post your letter early in his special magic post box at the Parish Park, remembering to put your name and address on the letter, he will do his best to answer your letter personally and no child will be left out. Santa has already sent some of his helper elves from the North Pole to Streete Parish Park to help in putting up the Christmas tree and Nativity crib. This is a special time of year for all ages. 
If you have any unwanted decorations that would help to make our community centre look nice for Christmas or you want to make a donation please call Declan 086 8123514, James 086 3125876 or Kevin 087 1375222 or drop into the girls in the office Tues to Thursday 10 till 2 pm.

Table Quiz Cancelled: Due to so many events taking place coming up to the Christmas period and in the interest of fairness to schools, clubs and party goers who would like to take part in the quiz, we have decided to postpone the quiz until the New Year. We apologise if you were looking forward to the night, but watch this space for a new date coming soon!

COOLAMBER ICA: -The last meeting of Coolamber ICA Guild for 2018 will take place in Streete Parish Park on Wednesday 5th December at 8.00p.m. Prior to this meeting the ICA Lotto will be held for a jackpot of €5950. Together with Granard ICA Guild we have hosted the Lotto for the past few months. The arrangements for our Christmas outing will be finalised on the night and planning for future meetings will also take place. As ever new members are very welcome to come along and join us. Our next meeting will be in February so I would like to take this opportunity to wish all members and their families a Very Happy Christmas and a Prosperous New Year

STREETE SOCIAL DANCING: - Our next Social Dance in Streete Parish Park is on Friday, 21st December with music by Jimmy Hynes & the Crusaders. Free raffle and refreshments on the night.  Come along for a good night’s entertainment

SOCIAL DANCING CLASSES: - every Sunday night in Streete Parish Park 8p.m.-9.30p.m.  Learn to dance in a Fun and Friendly atmosphere with James & Bernie. Beginners welcome.  Call 086 2003739