Mass –
Sunday 8th Sept, St. John’s, 11 am – Michael McEnaney, Ardragh.
Tommy McEnaney, Corvally, his parents Bridget & Tommy & deceased family members.
Wednesday 11th Sept, St. Michael’s, 7.30 pm – No Mass.
Sunday 15th Sept, St. Michael’s, 11 am – Barney Clinton, Greaghlane & deceased members of the Clinton & Kerr families.
Philip Marron, Corbane.
Tommy, Annie, Tom & Paddy McPhillips, Umerafree.
Community Centre Activities – The normal weekly schedule is starting to return. The Active Retirement Group returned on Tuesday last at 10am, they meet every second Tuesday. The Pipers on Thursday at 7 pm. Ceili Dancing returns on Tuesday 10th at 8.15 pm. Bowls returns on Wednesday 11th. Line Dancing returns on Monday 23rd September at 7 pm. Set Dancing returns on Monday 23rd September at 8 pm. 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.
Céilí dancing classes will resume next Tue Sept 10th in the community centre at 8.15 pm. 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 taught in 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.
Poker Classic in the Mountain Dew on Saturday 14th September at 8.30 pm.
Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann – Registration for Saturday music, singing and Irish classes will take place in the Workhouse from 3pm to 5pm on 14th September. Classes start in the Workhouse the following Saturday, 21st September. Anyone wishing to enquire about classes can text / whatsapp 089 216 5814 or send an email to carrickmacross@comhaltas.net. Instruments taught are fiddle, tin whistle, accordion, banjo and flute, plus Irish conversation and singing.
There are also set dancing lessons in Corduff Raferagh Community Centre which are provisionally scheduled to start on Monday 23rd September at 8pm.
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.
Pipe Band Recruitment – Are you interested in learning to play the Bagpipes or Drums? Corduff Pipe Band are recruiting new members on Thursday evenings at 8pm in Corduff Raferagh Community Centre. Members must be 12 years and older. Instruments are provided, tuition free of charge and Garda vetting in place. Contact Sean on 086 8235561
Congratulations to Tracey & Daniel Clarke on the birth of baby Molly. Wishing this new family health, happiness and lots of fun.
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. Close to Sonny McConnon’s home, Sreenty.
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. 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 – With just 8.48k left of the 165 km challenge, the end line is in sight. The Maynooth to Leixlip section of the Famine Way is currently being resurfaced by Kildare County Council, so as soon as it reopens that final stage will be completed. It’s been a wonderful experience, a complete variety of surfaces, scenery, with some sections very quiet, others busy. It has been a privilege to complete this challenge for the three charities and out there you have plenty of time to think about the wonderful work carried out by the charities. The Go Fund Me page will remain open for a few weeks and any donation no matter how large or small, will be gratefully appreciated. Sincere thank you to all who have already donated. Go Raibh Maith Agat, Bernie Ruth. https://www.gofundme.com/f/bernies-famine-way-fundraiser
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/fund…/carrickcancerkilimanjaroclimb
Extending Sincere Sympathies to Rita, Patricia and Bridget Carolan from the Corduff Raferagh Community on the passing of their sister Anna. May Anna rest in eternal peace.
The Relics of Saint 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 – A support group meets at Carrickmacross Library on Second Monday of the Month, from Monday 9th September, from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm, (for family carers).
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