Mass –
Sunday 10th Aug, St. John’s, 11 am, Owen & Rose Hand, Faraghy and their son Patsy.
Andy, Pat & Jim Larkin Corcreagh, their parents Bridget & Edward & deceased family members.
Pat & Maureen McEneaney, Raferagh & deceased members of the McEneaney and Smith families, also remembering Pete McEneaney, Ardragh.
Sunday 17th Aug, St. Michael’s, 11 am, Mary & Thomas Keenan, their son Thomas & deceased members of the Keenan family, Sreenty & deceased members of the Rushe family, Greaghlane.
Patrick McCahery & deceased family members & Patricia Lennon, Lisirril.
Owen & Kathleen Marron & deceased family members, Umerafree.
Owen Larkin & deceased family members, Umerafree.
St. Michael’s Graveyard – A Short Community Meeting will take place after Mass in St. Michael’s Corduff on Sunday 17th August to discuss the development and maintenance of the graveyards and surrounding area.
The Monaghan Branch Parkinson’s group are holding a very important meeting on Tuesday 12th August at 4pm in the Valley Lodge Carrickmacross, opposite St. Joseph’s church. We will have zoom sessions with our Parkinson nurse Lisa Wynne, if you have any questions about your medication, have them ready for her. Aisling and Ann from Monaghan Sports partnership will be in attendance and will be promoting the Swimming pool in Carrickmacross and the advantage of swimming for those who have Parkinson’s. Ashling will be promoting new classes for our branch that will be a great benefit to our members. This meeting will be of major importance to those who have Parkinson’s and their family members. For any other information or to confirm attendance, please contact Seamus on 0872482292.
Shercock Killan Cancer Support Group Cake Sale on 16th Aug in St. Patrick’s Hall, 8.30 am – 3 pm.
The Friends of Carrickmacross Cancer Society annual fundraising walk from Carlingford to Omeath on the Greenway takes place on Saturday 30th Aug. Bus leaving Eurospar Carrickmacross at 9.30 am. Contact Pat for more details 087 4130727.
Heritage Week Ramble – Take a Ramble with Corduff Raferagh Heritage Group on Thursday 21st August @ 6.30 pm, as we stroll along a quiet country road in the townland of Umerafree, enjoy the landscape, the chats about the families long gone from this townland and much more. Meet at Corduff Raferagh Community Centre A81 A263. This Ramble is all on road, but please wear suitable footwear and Hi-Viz gear.
80’s & 90’s Disco – Just one week to go to the Carrickmacross Lions Club Fundraiser on Saturday 16th August 2025, dancing from 10pm til late in Corduff Raferagh Community Centre. Bus from Shirley Arms on the Night – €5 each way. Hungry Heifer Food Truck on site on the Night. DJ – Paul Marron – Best disco sounds from 80s, 90s, 00s, to now. Admission only €20. Tickets available from O’Rourke Oil and at the door on the night. Strictly Over 21s.
Paint & Sip fundraiser hosted by Laura Finnegan, assisted by local artist Sinéad Finnegan took place last Friday night in the Mountain Dew. The fundraiser for the Boots n Bling campaign was a roaring success, with many masterpieces completed on the night. Everyone enjoyed the craic and the opportunity to showcase their talents. It could be the start of a new hobby for some after literally dipping into the world of art.
Daly Family Walk – Join the Daly family as they walk from their ancestral homestead, the ‘Red’ Daly’s, Greaghlane (beside Smith’s house), following the road and where possible the Mass path across Corduff Mountain to St. Michael’s graveyard, the resting place of their Daly family ancestors. The walk will take place on Sunday 17th August, assembling at Corduff Raferagh Community Centre (A81 A263) at 2 pm. Wear sturdy footwear for crossing fields and hi viz for on the roads.
Blessing of the Graves – It’s a few weeks now since the blessing of the graves ceremonies at St. John’s & St. Michael’s. With all the wind a lot of pots have fallen over, and are drying out, also flower arrangements are decaying. Maybe it’s time to visit your family plot and remove these items before they start blowing around graveyards and make a mess. Bring a bag or container with you to remove the debris and please dispose of them properly in your own bin at home.
Trad Session on Friday 15th August in the Mountain Dew, all are welcome.
Corduff Raferagh Community Association CLG were delighted to receive two grants in recent weeks.
The first was a grant of €290 towards the running costs of the Community Centre from the Local Enhancement Programme 2025 from Monaghan Local Development Committee (LCDC) under the umbrella of the Department of Rural and Community Development, Our Rural Future and the Government of Ireland.
The second grant for €2,100 was gratefully received from Monaghan County Councils Community Development Fund 2025 under the CLAR Project, which “aims to provide funding for small infrastructural projects in rural areas”.
CRCA CLG were delighted to receive both grants which will help with the running and maintenance of the Community Centre.
Monaghan’s Older Persons Council – Click on https://corduffraferagh.ie/older-persons-council-2025/
