Mass
Sunday 2nd Feb, St. Michael’s, 11 am – George McKitterick, Corlea
Sunday 9th Feb, St. John’s, 11 am John & Barney Culleton, & deceased members of the Culleton family, Owery
Corduff Handball Club annual Table Quiz has been rescheduled to take place in the Mountain Dew on Friday 7th February at 9 pm. Everyone is welcome.
Poker Classic on Saturday 8th February in the Mountain Dew.
Genealogy Course – Cavan Monaghan Education Training Board (CMETB) is providing a tutor to deliver a 6 week Genealogy Course in Corduff Raferagh Community Centre starting on Monday 17th February from 10 am – 12.30 pm. The tutor will guide you through the steps to help you create your Family Tree and explore the available archives for genealogical information. To book your place call/text Bernie on 087 9555762. Cost €30.
Extending sincere sympathies from the Corduff Raferagh Community to Robert Whyte, Lisdrumturk and the extended Whyte and Wilson families on the passing of Robert’s sister Ruth Wilson recently. May she rest in peace.
Jiving – Niall Doorhy is delighted to announce his first ever Jive workshops for County Monaghan in Corduff Raferagh Community Centre, A81 A263. Two dates, Sunday 9th and 16th February 2025 from 7pm – 8:30pm. Course fee €35pp for full course. To Book text names (including surnames) followed by “Corduff” to 0873536502.
Brendan Finnegan Memorial Cup, Corduff Legends V Amsterdam Legends football match, takes place on 1st March 2025 at 12 noon at Stiching Sportpark de Eendracht, Bok de Korverweg 4, 1067 HR Amsterdam, Netherlands. Followed by refreshments at Mulligan’s Irish Music Bar, Amstel 100, 1017 AC, Amsterdam, Netherlands. For details call George McKitterick on 087 3611188.
Ireland Lights Up and Steps Challenge – It’s not too late to join the group at the Walking Track, Corduff Gaels pitch every Monday, Wednesday and Friday @ 7pm. This invitation is open to all members of the Corduff Raferagh community.
Safety – Please, please, please … whether you are out for a stroll, walking your dog, cycling or running etc – please wear something bright! Dark clothes are a perfect camouflage with the hedges and low lying sun is blinding. It’s for your own safety. Don’t leave it to the drivers to see you.
Storm Éowyn very much made its presence felt in this neck of the woods with a lot of damage to buildings and trees. Slate damage occurred at St. Michael’s, the parochial house and St. John’s. Many of the trees in the plantan behind St. Michael’s were flattened or severely damaged, thankfully falling away from the church and the graves just beneath them. The loss of power, communications systems and water along with the cold weather made the whole situation dire. Our thanks to the all who faced out in terrible conditions to ensure utilities were replaced as soon as was possible.
Sad News – At the height of storm Éowyn , we were deeply saddened to learn that Tom Larkin took his leave of this world and left us with the wind, leaving his family bereft at his sad passing. In his early years Tom frequently visited his relatives in Umerafree, Sreenty and Cornasassonagh with his dad Mick. And on one of those trips to Umerafree, while visiting Marron’s shop, he set his eye on Patsy & Josie’s daughter and as they say the rest is history. Tom was a great supporter of events in Corduff – in the Centre, St. Michael’s, heritage etc and a constant in the Marron family circle. He will be truly missed by us all. To Mary, Laura, Michéal, Dervla, Mai, Bernadette, Josephine and the extended Larkin family we extend sincere sympathies from the Corduff Raferagh Community. May Tom’s admirably gentle and genuine soul rest in eternal peace.
Corduff Raferagh Heritage Group extends sincere condolences to the Larkin family, Tossey on the passing of a much loved husband, father, grandfather and brother – Tom. Tom was a wonderful supporter of the group, participating in rambles, attending events, gathering historical records related to Corduff and Raferagh whenever he visited archives or libraries. Indeed only 10 days before he entered hospital he attended our first Field Name Workshop such was his enthusiasm for all things local history and heritage. His gentle and knowledgeable presence will be missed by our group members. To Mary, Laura, Michéal, Dervla, Mai, Bernadette, Josephine and all members of the Larkin family we extend sincere condolences. Rest in Peace Tom.
