Mass –
Sunday 1st Sept, St. Michael’s – Peter McNally, his wife Ellen, Corkishbane, daughter Margaret Rooney, son Peter & deceased members of the McNally & Gollogly families.
Tommie & Katie Larkin, Corrinenty, their sons Patsy & Peter, their granddaughters Caroline & Jacqueline, & their great-grandsons Anthony & Liam Twine.
Wednesday 4th Sept, St. John’s, 7.30 pm – No Mass.
Sunday 8th Sept, St. John’s – Michael McEnaney, Ardragh.
Tommy McEnaney, Corvalley, his parents Bridget & Tommy & deceased family members.
The Parish of Machaire Rois Healing Mass with the Anointing of the Sick takes place on Sunday 1st September at 4.00pm, in St. Joseph’s Church, Carrickmacross.
Community Centre Activities – With September here, groups and clubs are starting to return for their normal weekly schedules. The Active Retirement Group are the first out of the traps, returning on Tuesday 3rd Sept at 10am. The Pipers on Thursday at 7 pm. Ceili dancing returns on the 10th Sept, at 8.15 pm. Bowls returns on Wednesday 11th. Other groups will follow in the following weeks. There are plenty of opportunities for people to join any of these groups, it’s a great social outing and passes the winter nights. Don’t be shy, come along.
Poker Classic in the Mountain Dew on Saturday 14th September at 8.30 pm.
South Monaghan Parkinson’s Support Group – In the past few months a number of individuals, relatively recently diagnosed with Parkinson’s, have got together to support each other by sharing their stories and helping each other out. This small group are finding their shared experience a comfort and support as they enter uncharted waters. The group would like to extend an invitation to anyone suffering with Parkinson’s disease, or family members to make contact to help others in a similar situation. For further details call Seamus in confidence on 087 2482292.
Extending sincere sympathies from the Corduff Raferagh Community to Philomena & Vincey Hanratty and family on the passing of Philomena’s brother Patrick (Pat Joe) Callan, Carrickmacross. May Pat Joe rest in eternal peace.
Corduff Raferagh Ceili Club wishes to extend deepest sympathies to Ann, Kitty, Eamonn and the extended Callan family on the death of their dear brother Pat Joe. May he rest in peace. We have fond memories of Pat Joe attending Céilíthe with Ann in Corduff and surrounding areas.
Congratulations to Darren and Grace McDonald Shanco on the arrival of baby Evan. Wishing your family health and happiness.
Congratulations to Jeffrey Eakins, Sreenty who completed his climb of Kilimanjaro recently. Jeffrey held a very successful Tractor Run fundraiser last Christmas in aid of the Meningitis Research Foundation. Well done Jeffrey, hope you enjoyed the experience.
Céilí dancing classes will resume next Tue Sept 10th in the Community Centre at 8.15pm. New members of all ages are very welcome.
The class last year was very well attended so we hope to see the familiar faces back again.
It is a great form of exercise along with promoting our native dance and also good fun where you meet new friends. Why not give it a try. Knowledge of steps is not essential. All will be thought at the class.
The local club started over 40 years ago and has continued every season since except for the break during covid, so we are looking forward to another enjoyable season ahead.
Carrickmacross Corduff Community Games – Congratulations to all who participated in the finals last weekend. Well done to the U10 footballers who are now All Ireland Champions. Mighty achievement.
Corduff Raferagh Community Association – At Wednesday evenings committee meeting a vote of sympathy was passed to the families, relatives and friends of Finn McGrath, Dorothy Reilly and Caolan Finnegan. May they all rest in eternal peace.
Monaghan County Council Road Alert/Temporary Road Closure notice – The L8011 at Sreenty Bridge will be closed from 2nd – 27th Sept to facilitate bridge rehabilitation works.
Carpark Safety – A timely reminder as school traffic increases, please be extra vigilant when driving in carparks, any carpark. You just never know when a child will run out from behind a vehicle.
Monaghan Field Names Pilot project 2024, ‘An Action of the County Monaghan Heritage Plan’ – An Introductory Workshop on the Collection & Recording of Field Names will take place in Corduff Raferagh Community Centre, on Monday 9th September at 7.30 pm. This pilot project will be coordinated by Clogher Historical Society/Cumann Seanchais Chlochair, for the county Monaghan Heritage Office. Guest speaker on the night is Brian MacDonald, Brian is no stranger to these parts, he delivered a very interesting talk on the effects of the famine in this area during the unveiling of the Stir about house plaque in Corkishduff some years ago. The workshop is opened to anyone with an interest in collecting field names, so we look forward to seeing you there. For further details contact Bernie on 087 9555762 or Mary on 087 2251487.
Bernie’s Famine Way Fundraiser – In March 2023, Paraic, like many before him, received very unwelcome news. The support from three voluntary charities – Shabra Charity Foundation, Carrickmacross Cancer Society and the Gary Kelly Cancer Support Centre, was of immense reassurance and help during a difficult time. 19 months later, I’m taking up a little challenge in appreciation of the support received from these charities. During the first week of September I will cycle and walk the 165 km National Famine Way from Strokestown in Roscommon to the Customs House Quay in Dublin. I ask for your financial support; these charities depend on you and I to provide incredible services for people during a turbulent time in their lives. No matter how large or small, your donation will be gratefully appreciated. https://www.gofundme.com/f/bernies-famine-way-fundraiser?qid=03a4d3ba38da8907891086365daaade4
This is also an opportunity for us both to THANK everyone for their prayers, well wishes and positive encouragement, especially from our families, relatives, neighbours, friends and colleagues. Your support carried us through a difficult number of months and was very much appreciated and will always be remembered. Go Raibh Maith Agat, Bernie Ruth.
Laura Crossan Appreciation Fundraiser – It’s been almost 10 years since Laura’s remarkable battle and recovery from cancer. To mark this milestone, Laura’s father Jonathan is taking on with climbing Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa on September 5th to raise funds for Carrick Cancer to thank them for all the help and support they provided and continue to provide for families fighting cancer today. Any donations are greatly appreciated and stay tuned for further updates! Thanks!! https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/carrickcancerkilimanjaroclimb?fbclid=IwY2xjawE_Dm9leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHQZbyPHsfEEPCTeRc3TB7sPnEIA_O4Pl_RyLCb2DZ-Zmk4PE7pBHP34JJA_aem_g8eX6ywm3WfBMDRJ-J5-mA
Relics of St Bernadette will visit the Diocese for two days in October. Wed 9th October in Saint Mary’s Church, Castleblayney & Thurs 10th October in Holy Cross Church, Lisnaskea. More details on schedule of prayers, liturgies, and devotions each day available soon. See www.clogherdiocese.ie/stbernadette
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland (The ASI) Monaghan
- Support group at Carrickmacross Library on Second Monday of the Month, from Monday 9th September, from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm, (for family carers)
- Support group at Monaghan Library on first Wednesday of the month, from Wednesday 4th September, from 6.30 (New Library building, (for family carers)
- Social Club every second Friday from 11-1pm, Pastoral Centre Monaghan. Family carers/friends and people living with Dementia are welcome. Contact Siobhan 087 343 2944
- Dementia Café on the last Monday of each month in the Library in Castleblayney from 11am-1pm. There will be a guest speaker, music and a cup of tea and chat. Family carers/friends and people living with Dementia are welcome.
- For more information please contact: Elaine 087 978 3959
Sewing Workshop: Every Tuesday for 6 weeks starting Tuesday 3rd September 10am -12pm in Carrickmacross Library. Beautiful things come together one stitch at a time! Join our 6 week adult sewing workshop led by Catherine McGregor of SEW ARTY. No sewing experience is required! All materials and equipment are provided.
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