Mass
Sunday 27th July, St. John’s, 11 am, Mass for recently deceased Marie McGonigle, (née Culleton) Ballyshannon, Co Donegal, with burial of Ashes after Mass.
James & Margaret McCahey, Corcreagh, & deceased family members.
Michael McCloskey, Corcreagh & deceased family members.
Katie Lynch, Beagh & deceased members of the Lynch family
Sunday 3rd Aug, St. Michael’s, 11 am, Francis Marron, Cornasassonagh, his parents & deceased members of the Marron family.
Patsy Keenan, Sreenty.
Peter & Ellen Keenan & deceased family members Sreenty.
Community Association Meeting on Wednesday 30th July at 8.30pm.
Theatre Camp – In Corduff Raferagh Community Centre from Aug 4th – 8th, from 10 am – 2 pm. For ages 5 – 12 years. Contact Eileen for details on 087 7206212
Extending Sincere Sympathies from the Corduff Raferagh Community to Teresa & Paul McEnaney & family, Corduff, on the passing of Teresa’s brother PJ Smith. And also to the extended McCabe, Keenan & Cunningham families on the passing of Teresa McCabe, Cornasassonagh, a gentle lady. May PJ & Teresa rest in eternal peace.
Blessing of the Graves – It’s been a busy few weeks for families, volunteers, committee members and CE staff preparing the grounds and graveyards at St. John’s & St. Michael’s for the annual blessing ceremonies. A tremendous effort was put in to have the sites looking neat and tidy. It is, after all, a noble tribute to our family members who rest in our local graveyards. Hopefully, though, families will not forget to come back over the coming weeks and remove decaying arrangements or pots from their family plots, don’t “hide” them behind the headstone, take them home and dispose of them properly please.
Parish Cemeteries Collections – We would like to sincerely thank you for your kind generosity and financial support. The total collection for St Joseph’s Cemetery was €11,745.00, St John’s Cemetery Raferagh was €1,210.00 and St Michael’s Cemetery Corduff was €3,375.00. We would also like to take this opportunity to thank all those involved, the Volunteers, the Collectors and the Counters for their time and dedication and the Cemetery Committee for their on-going work. Your continued support for the upkeep of our Cemeteries is greatly appreciated.
The Big Breakfast on Sunday last was a huge success once again. The day started with a minutes silence in the kitchen for the late PJ Lambe, who helped out for many years cooking the eggs, which was not an easy task, but always conducted with diligence & craic. A big thank you to Ann Hand, Nigel McGivney & Pauline who helped keep the food supplied to the ladies serving the food. Thanks to Marian Maggs for organising seats for everyone. To all the centre staff and many volunteers who worked to help feed & water everyone, without your help this event would not happen. To everyone who came along, thank you very much, your support is very much appreciated. Our sponsors are at the heart of a success Big Breakfast, so thank you to Lidl, Carrickmacross; Farney Foods; Karen Keenan; Cathal Connolly & the wonderful local ladies for their home baking & jam making – Anna Ward, Teresa Daly,& Sinead Finnegan.
Bus to Knock – Corduff Raferagh Community are running a Bus to Knock on Wednesday 6th August for the Clogher Diocesan Pilgrimage. Pick up points – AIB Carrickmacross, Corduff Raferagh Community Centre, Circle K Shercock. If interested please contact Rose on 087 2298288 or Margaret on 087 2067422. €10 deposit secures your seat.
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.
80’s & 90’s Disco – Carrickmacross Lions Club Fundraiser on Saturday 16th August 2025, dancing from 10pm til late in Corduff Raferagh Community Centre. Bus from Shirley Arms on the Night – €5 each way. Hungry Heifer Food Truck on site on the Night. DJ – Paul Marron – Best disco sounds from 80s, 90s, 00s, to now. Admission only €20. Tickets available from O’Rourke Oil and at the door on the night. Strictly Over 21s.
