Mass –
Sunday 15th Sept, St. Michael’s, 11 am – First anniversary Mass for Philip Marron, Corbane.
Barney Clinton, Greaghlane & deceased members of the Clinton & Kerr families.
Tommy, Annie, Tom & Paddy McPhillips, Umerafree.
Wednesday 18th Sept, St. John’s, 7.30 pm – No Mass.
Sunday 22nd Sept, St. John’s, 11 am – PJ & Brigid McMahon, Ardragh & deceased members of the McMahon & Ward families
Sadie Larkin, Corcreagh & parents James & Maisie Nesbitt, her sister Violet & the deceased members of the Larkin & Nesbitt families.
Deceased members of the Finnegan & Devlin families, Lisdrumturk.
Kathleen King, Comertagh.
Patrick & Mary Duffy & deceased members of the Duffy family Carrickahogue.
Community Centre Activities – Monday, Field Name Workshop at 7.30 pm. Tuesday, Active Retirement Group meet every second week at 10 am; Ceili Dancing at 8.15 pm. Wednesday, Bowls. Thursday, Pipers at 7 pm. Friday, Trad Session in the Mountain Dew.
Trad Session on Friday 20th in the Mountain Dew. All welcome.
Set Dancing returns on Monday 23rd September at 8 pm.
Line Dancing will return in October, date yet to be confirmed.
The Defibrillator located outside Corcreagh National School needs to be upgraded. A fundraising Walk / Run / Cycle will take place on Sunday 22nd Sept starting at Corcreagh School at 2 pm, covering an approx. 4km loop. For anyone who would like to enjoy a leisurely Ramble of the same route the Corduff Raferagh Heritage Group will set off at 2.30 pm. All donations will go towards the Defibrillator, if there is excess, it will be forwarded to Shercock CFR, our local Cardiac First Responders group. If anyone would like to make a donation prior to the event please drop it off with Tess or Breda at Corcreagh NS.
South Monaghan Parkinson’s Support Group – For further details call Seamus in confidence on 087 2482292.
Congratulations to Ciaran & Bronagh Brennan, Lisnafeddaly on the birth of their baby son Séimí. Great excitement for the new parents, grandparents, especially the new grandparents, Tom & Marian, and uncle Mark. Wishing these new families health, happiness and lots of fun.
Retirement – Corduff Raferagh Community Association, the Community Centre Staff and members of our community would like to sincerely wish Betty Lambe all the best in her retirement. Betty has been a member of staff at the Centre for twelve years, and is well known by all for her warm friendly nature, enjoying the banter and her hard work ensuring everyone has a positive experience when come into the community centre. Betty and her husband PJ are key members of the Big Breakfast staff and we look forward to them returning to help out on the big occasions. We wish you both health, happiness and plenty of craic in your retirement.
Pickleball – One of the fastest growing new sports in the world is coming to Corduff Raferagh Community Centre. Monaghan Sports Partnership is running a taster session in the Community Centre on Monday 23rd September at 11 am, during European Week of Sports 2024. Pickleball is a cross between tennis and badminton, with its own unique paddles and soft ball. Many retired or semi-retired people are taking up the sport for the social and exercise benefits. You don’t have to be a sports person, many who play Pickleball are new to sport and enjoying their new found interest. If you would like more details call Bernie on 087 9555762 or Pauline on 087 2977091.
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
Sreenty Road Closure – Monaghan County Council is currently working on the L8011 at Sreenty Bridge, so the road will be closed from 2nd – 27th Sept to facilitate bridge rehabilitation works. This is 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 took place in Corduff Raferagh Community Centre, on Monday night last. This pilot project is coordinated by the Clogher Historical Society, for the county Monaghan Heritage Office. A great turn out of locals and interested individuals from other areas attended the first Workshop. Maps and Recording sheets were handed out to those who are interested in gathering information. For the next two Monday evenings, 16th and 23rd Sept, at 7.30 pm, the group will reassemble to touch base and help with any queries. If anyone else would like to come along, they are more than welcome. For further details contact Bernie on 087 9555762 or Mary on 087 2251487.
Laura Crossan Appreciation Fundraiser – Johnny Crossan has reached the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro to raise funds for Carrick Cancer to thank them for all the help and support they provided for his daughter Laura and all the other families they help out. Donations to his idonate page will be greatly appreciated .https://www.idonate.ie/fund…/carrickcancerkilimanjaroclimb
Relics of Saint Bernadette will visit the Diocese of Clogher 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 the 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 meets at Carrickmacross Library on the second Monday of the Month, from Monday 9th September, from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm, (for family carers). For more information please contact: Elaine 087 978 3959.
Bernie’s Famine Way Fundraiser – With just 8.48k left of the 165 km challenge, the end line is in sight. It has been a privilege to complete this challenge for the three charities – Shabra Charity Foundation, Carrickmacross Cancer Society and the Gary Kelly Cancer Support Centre. 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
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