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PATSY WHELAN RETIRES FROM SILVER HILL AFTER 56 YEARS OF SERVICE
Micheál Briody and Stuart Steele, making a presentation to Patsy Whelan, on the occasion of his retirement from Silver Hill Farm, after 56 years service. ©Rory Geary/The Northern Standard
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‘THE EIRGRID FILES’ SERIES RECOGNISED AT LOCAL IRELAND AWARDS CEREMONY
The EirGrid Files compiled by Michael Fisher was one of four stories shortlisted for ‘Best news series of the year’ at the Local Ireland awards. The extensive revelations about the semi-state company...
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DESPITE ‘SEAT LOSS AND SLIPPAGE ELSEWHERE…. CO. MONAGHAN SHOWS HIGHER S.F. VOTE!
• Patsy McArdle • Michael Fisher DESPITE the serious slippage in support for Sinn Féin, in several constituencies across the country in last week’s Local Government elections, and the loss of a seat on...
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NEW BUYER EVENT SHOWCASED BEST EMERGING FOOD PRODUCERS FROM MONAGHAN
Micro businesses; Rucksnacks and Old Carrick Mill confidently represented County Monaghan at an inaugural LEO ‘Meet the Buyer’ food event which took place on ‘The Street’ at the Limerick Institute of...
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MINISTER HEATHER HUMPHREYS AND ENTERPRISE IRELAND ANNOUNCE SIX PERCENT...
Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, Heather Humphreys TD, and Enterprise Ireland, the state agency responsible for helping Irish companies export to international markets, have announced...
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AN EVENING OF CELEBRATION; LEAVING CERTIFICATE GRADUATION IN INVER COLLEGE
Staff, family and friends, invited guests and sponsors enjoyed a wonderful occasion in Inver College on the evening of May 23rd. The Leaving Certificate class of 2019 looked resplendent in their...
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KILMORE AND DRUMSNAT HERITAGE SOCIETY
Denis O’Higgins for a very entertaining evening in Corcaghan at our recent meeting. A lively discussion took place about their book ‘Fireside Miscellany’ a great book and well worth getting. Included...
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MINISTER HUMPHREYS OPENS NEW CAR PARK AND RUNNING TRACK AT ANNYALLA SCHOOL
Minister for Business, Enterprise, and Innovation Heather Humphreys TD, centre, cutting of the ribbon to officially open the new carpark at Annyalla National School. Also included are Tickey Murphy,...
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CAHANS TO HOST UPLIFTING PERFORMANCE OF ‘CELTIC PSALMS’
THE CAHANS Meeting Hall at Lisnaneane, between Stranooden and Ballybay, will be hosting an eagerly anticipated ‘Evening With Celtic Psalms’ on Friday of next week, 14th June. The event will see Kiran...
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SEARCH RESUMES IN BRAGAN FOR REMAINS OF COLUMBA McVEIGH
Investigators Hopeful of a Successful Conclusion Michael Fisher “When it’s wet, it’s so difficult to work on this (bogland) terrain; it’s very much like you’re standing on porridge,” senior...
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GOLD AND SILVER AWARDS FOR MONAGHAN LANDSCAPER AT BLOOM FESTIVAL 2019
Mark Mohan and Silverstream Landscapers, Monaghan won four gold and one silver medal awards at last weekend’s Bloom Festival at the Phoenix Park in Dublin. Mark, who built five show gardens for this...
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SENTENCING DEFERRED IN “ONE-PUNCH” ’BLAYNEY MANSLAUGHTER CASE
HARROWING VICTIM IMPACT READ OUT IN COURT BY GRAHAM TOBIN’S DISTRAUGHT WIDOW SENTENCING was deferred at Monaghan Circuit Criminal Court yesterday (Wednesday) after harrowing evidence, including victim...
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MONAGHAN COMPANY WINS REGIONAL ENTERPRISE AWARD
RIVVAL Limited in Carrickasedge has won the award for the North East Region at this year’s National Enterprise Awards, organised by the Local Enterprise Offices to celebrate Ireland’s best small...
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GARDAI INVESTIGATE MONAGHAN BLAZE
Gardai are investigating the cause of a fire which caused extensive damage to two unoccupied buildings at Old Cross Square in Monaghan Town on Tuesday evening. The alarm was raised shortly after 5pm...
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CAVAN TO FACE HOLDERS DONEGAL IN ULSTER FINAL
COLM SHALVEY – Championship round-up Donegal and Cavan will contest the Ulster SFC Final on Sunday week. Donegal were first to qualify after an impressive performance against Tyrone in Cavan on...
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COUNTY COUNCIL RAISES €4000 IN MEMORY OF BELOVED COLLEAGUE
Monaghan County Council hosted a barbeque at Carrickmacross Civic Offices recently, in memory of their late colleague Katrina Coleman Ó Roideáin, who worked in the Tourism Section of the Local...
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FIRST MUNICIPAL DISTRICT MEETING OF TERM ELECTS KEELAN AS CATHAOIRLEACH
By Veronica Corr The inaugural meeting of Carrickmacross/Castleblayney Municipal District (MD) for the fiveyear term 2019-2024 took place on Monday afternoon in the Civic Offices. It was called to...
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50KM CYCLE FOR SUICIDE AWARENESS
Xavier Murray during his 50km charity cycle, which he undertook at The Sliabh Beagh Centre, Knockatallon, on Saturday morning. Xavier completed the cycle in aid of suicide awareness charities and was...
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HEATHER MEETS NEW ZEALAND PM
The Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation and Local TD, Heather Humphreys, met the New Zealand Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern yesterday. Minister Humphreys is currently on a 10 day Trade...
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EMMA ENJOYS SUCCESSFUL MONAGHAN FLEADH
Emma McCague from CCE Baile Mhuineachán, with some of the awards and medals that she won at the Co Monaghan Fleadh Cheoil, that was held on 1st June at Monaghan Education Campus. Emma collected awards...
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