Mass
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.
Sunday 24th Aug, St. John’s, 11 am, John & Kathleen Clarke, Corvally & their grandson PatrickCooney.
Finnegan & Devlin families, Lisdrumturk.
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.
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.
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.
Table Quiz organised by Fiona & Niamh for the Boots n Bling campaign will take place in the Mountain Dew on Friday 5th September at 9 pm. €40 per team of 4, fantastic raffle prizes on the night.
Boots n Bingo organised by Majella, Niamh & Sarah will take place in Corduff Raferagh Community Centre on Saturday 6th at 8.30 pm, €30 per person, prebook tickets only. DJ Lee, Prizes on the night, Fancy Dress if you like. Revolut Sarah 086 3306144, Majella 087 2924646, Niamh 086 1078720.
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.
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 making 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.
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.
Message in a Bottle is a simple idea that encourages people to keep their basic medical details in a common place, where, in cases of emergency, the Emergency teams can easily access them. The information required is very basic but necessary. A plastic bottle is provided on request by the local Lions Clubs (our local contact is Paddy Gollogly 086 0439084). A form is completed with medical details, including current medications etc, it is placed in the bottle for you to place in your fridge. Three stickers are provided to stick on your front door, back door and fridge door, so in case of emergency, service providers know where to find all your necessary medical details. This is a wonderful initiative led by Lions Clubs throughout Ireland, which the local LC is promoting and facilitating in this area and across Co. Monaghan. If you would like to receive a bottle for a relative, neighbour or friend please contact Paddy Gollogly on 086 0439084.
