Mass –
Sunday 5th January, St. Michael’s, 11 am – Months Memory, Paddy Murray, Corbane & remembering the deceased members of the Murray, Daly, Kiahian & Cassidy families.
Bridgie, Tommy & Paddy Marron & deceased members of the Marron family, Umerafree.
Michael McConnon, his parents Mick & Maggie, Greagh & deceased members of the McConnon family.
Mary, Peter & Michael McEnaney, Lisirrill & deceased members of the McEnaney family.
Patsy & Josie Marron, Umerafree and deceased members of the Marron & Bishop families.
Sunday 12th January, St. John’s, 11 am – Michael Slattery, Dublin & New York.
Kathleen Connolly, Cornalaragh.
Kathleen Conlon & remembering her husband Patsy, Raferagh.
James Thomas McCaul & his parents Tim & Ellen McCaul, Owery.
Jubilee Year of Hope 2025. Pope Francis has declared 2025 to be a Holy or Jubilee Year. A Jubilee Year is one set aside by the Church as a time of special grace, to encourage us all to embark on pilgrimages, to repent for our sins, to forgive and be reconciled with one another and to renew the spiritual life. The theme for the Holy Year is “Pilgrims of Hope,” thus bringing to the fore the journey of life that we are all on and our need to be people of hope, a hope rooted in the person of Jesus Christ. Pope Francis opened the Holy Door at St Peter’s in Rome on Christmas Eve, marking the opening of the Jubilee Year. Some online resources for the Jubilee Year are now available on www.clogherdiocese.ie/jubilee2025
Condolences – Our community was deeply saddened on Tuesday morning to learn of the passing of Mairead McConnon’s dear sister Bernice Doughty. Many of us met Bernice in the Mountain Dew over the years when she assisted behind the bar. Bernice was a quiet, friendly and courteous lady. We extends sincere sympathies to our colleague, manager, friend and neighbour Mariead and Michéal and the extended Martin and Doughty families. May Bernice rest in eternal peace.
Pickleball 2025 – Start off the New Year with a new activity for fitness, health and social benefits. Sessions Returning on Monday 13th January from 9 am – 12 noon, just pop in for whatever duration of time it suits you during the 3 hour opening slot. Also running from Tuesday 14th January from 7.30 pm – 8.10 pm.
New Year – Corduff Raferagh Community Association would like to wish all members of our community and their families near and far Peace, Health and Happiness for the New Year ahead.
Ireland Lights Up and Steps Challenge – Start 2025 on the right foot and join in at the Walking Track, Corduff Gaels pitch every Monday, Wednesday and Friday @ 7pm starting Monday 6th January. This invitation is opened to all member of the Corduff Raferagh community.
Defibrillators – Did you notice the new green Defibrillator sign at Corduff Cross? Do you know where the nearest Defibrillators are located? Please make yourself familiar with these locations – Corduff Community Centre A81 A263, the Defibrillator is located at the old entrance door. This unit has a key pad – but you do not need to use the key pad, the unit is ready to open. The Defibrillator at Corcreagh National School A81 YR59 is located outside the back door of the school, the door nearest the school playground. Other local Defibrillator locations are Shantonagh Post Office A75 FK75, McEvoy’s Pharmacy, Shercock A81 YX27; Manor Farm Gates, Shercock, A81 RH39; Carrickmacross Workhouse A81 E372 and Bawn handball club. Training will be held in January in Corduff and Raferagh for anyone who would like to participate. Keep an eye out for dates.
Minor Injury Unit at Monaghan Hospital (047 38835) hours have been extended – we are now open 08.00 – 20.00 (Mon – Sun). We aim to see you as quickly as possible for patients 5 years & over. We treat & X Ray as needed for Broken bones, Dislocations, Foreign bodies, Sprains & Strains, Wounds, Minor chest injuries, Minor scalds & burns, Facial & eye injuries.
Keep Safe everyone over the next week as we head into truly wintry conditions.
