Mass –
Sunday 22nd February, St. John’s, 11 am. Phil McCluskey & his sisters Bridie & Anna, Raferagh.
Mary Ferguson, Sligo and deceased members of the Ferguson family.
Birthday Remembrance forTommy McEnaney, Corvally.
Monday 23rd February, St. Michael’s, 7pm – Scoil Phádraig National School First Confessions.
Wednesday 25th February, St. John’s, 7.30 pm – Brendan McEnenaey & his parents Bridget & Tommy.
Packie & Jemmy McEneaney & Jim McCaffrey & family, Shanco.
Sunday 1st March, St. Michael’s, 11 am. Peter & Rose Gollogly, Corbane & deceased family members.
Mary McCabe, Corkishbane.
Sonny & Nancy McConnon, Sreenty.
Mass for Deceased Members of Corduff/Raferagh Active Retirement.
Lenten Mass in St. John’s & St. Michael’s
Raferagh – Wednesday Feb 25th & March 11th & 25th
Corduff – Wednesday March 4th, 18th & April 1st.
Corduff Raferagh Community Fun Run / Walk today Sunday 22nd February at 2 pm from Corduff Raferagh Community Centre. The entry fee to Run / Walk is by Donation.
- The event will also include a Defibrillator demo.
- An opportunity to join the Community Alert System.
- And avail of the Message in a Bottle initiative.
If you are not a runner or walker you are very welcome to come along on the day for this Community Event & enjoy a cuppa while viewing the Defib Demo, get information on the Community Alert System and the Message in a Bottle initiative.
Social Dancing to John Molloy in Corduff Raferagh Community Centre A81 A263 on Saturday 28th February at 8.30 pm
Brendan Finnegan Memorial Cup will take place on Saturday 28th February with former teammates and friends from Brendan’s Amsterdam GAC travelling to Corduff to take on more of his former teammates and friends from Corduff Gaels on Corduff Gaels GAA Pitch. Kick-off is at 3pm followed by refreshments, entertainment & presentations in the Mountain Dew. For further details contact George McKitterick on 087 3611188.
Volunteers wanted for Irish Cancer Society Daffodil Day on Friday 20th March 2026. Carrickmacross Cancer Society is seeking helpers to support this important annual fundraiser for people affected by cancer. If you can spare some time, please contact Geraldine Oliver (PRO CCS) on 087 6329314. Thank you.
Bowls Memorial Fundraiser – Congratulations to the member of the Oriel Zone Bowls Association (with members from South Monaghan, Louth, South Armagh and Cavan) who recently ran a Bowls tournament in memory of one of their founding members, Brendan McMahon. The competition took place in Magheracloone Community Centre and the final in Corduff Raferagh Community Centre. Over 90 participants took part and proceeds of the fundraiser raised €2,400 which was presented to Carrickmacross Cancer Society.
Main Hall Addition – A new “One Wall Handball court wall” has been installed in the main hall at Corduff Raferagh Community Centre. The new ‘one wall’ version of handball is a fast growing form of handball across the world. The Wall will mainly be used by Juvenile players, and in preparation for a One Wall Community Games Competition starting soon, the added facilities will be greatly in demand. The main handball alley in the Centre is in such demand that additional facilities were required to cover all practice and game times.
Raferagh Hall – Raferagh Community Hall Group held a fundraiser over Christmas to raise funds for the renovation works associated with the hall. Thanks to everyone who contributed. The winners included: 1. John Smyth, 2. Patrick Martin with runner up prizes to Brendan Keenan and Paul & Noel McCabe. Please contact Carol to arrange collection of prizes on 0879644152.
Carrickmacross Library is hosting a Sepsis Awareness Talk at 7pm on Monday 23rd February . All welcome.
Parkinson’s Exercise class – A Boxercise / Gym & Strength class for People with Parkinson’s is starting Thursday 19th Feb at 2:30pm at the Fitness Habit, Ballybay Rd, Monaghan. Cost €2 per class for 8 weeks. This class is tailored to help fight back against the health effects of Parkinson’s. Improve mobility, strength, fitness. Come along meet new people on this journey and have fun while you get fit. To book in contact Aisling from Monaghan Sports Partnership on 087-0942883.
Farney Players are delighted to announce Moll will be staged in the Garage Theatre Monaghan Sunday 28th Feb at 8pm for one night only. If you were unable to attend last November now is your chance to see this excellent show performed by local talent. This is a fundraiser for Carrick Emmets with all proceeds going to Pitch Development at PTP. Thank You for your support. Tickets available https://garagetheatre.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873680363
Anglo Celt – The Anglo Celt now has a Corduff Raferagh segment in its Local News section. If you have any news items, events, notices, announcements etc please email info@corduffraferagh.ie before 6pm on Sunday evening as the Celt is printed earlier in the week that the Northern Standard was. As the Celt is taking on more News, items may be edited or may be printed at a later date, so please bare with us all as we adjust to a new routine.
Cavan Singers in St Mary’s Church, Corravacan, Rockcorry, Friday 27th March @8pm – Hosted by Rockcorry Community Development Association (RCDA), the Choir will present ‘An Evening of Choral Music, both Traditional and Modern’. Tickets (€25) can be purchased at Coyle’s Shop, Fitzpatrick’s Bar, from any committee member or by calling 086 8161028.
