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CO MONAGHAN URGED TO PLAY ITS PART AS COUNTRY MOVES INTO NEXT PHASE OF...
Everyone living and working in Co Monaghan can defeat Covid-19 by working together and following public health advice, Cavan/Monaghan Fine Gael TD and Government Minister Heather Humphreys said on...
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TWINS IN TRIPLICATE COMMENCE SCHOOL DAYS TOGETHER
Monaghan Town’s Model School boasted a unique gathering when the new school term commenced. Heading out on the start of their education adventure together were three sets of twins: Hope and Jake,...
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GALLAGHER APPOINTED FF WHIP IN SEANAD
Cavan/Monaghan Fianna Fáil Senator Robbie Gallagher has been appointed his party’s Whip in Seanad Éireann. Senator Gallagher, who is also FF Seanad Spokesperson on Justice and Equality, will take up...
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MAKE WAY DAY 2020 MONAGHAN MAKE WAY ON THE STREETS FOR PEOPLE WITH A DISABILITY
Cllr Colm Carthy, Cathaoirleach of Monaghan County Council, with members of the Monaghan Disability Network, when he met with them to raise awareness of the annual Make Way Day, which is being held on...
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CLONTIBRET PUB OPENING
Brian Renaghan finally opening his pub after lockdown in Clontibret County Monaghan. Picture by Philip Fitzpatrick
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DEPARTMENT FLOATS INDUCEMENT OF COMPENSATION TO BUY FARMER ACCESS FOR...
Michael Fisher Anti-pylon campaigners have responded swiftly to a report that a government Department headed by Green Party leader Eamon Ryan has been floating the plans of EirGrid and SONI to pay out...
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“NO ONE WILL BE LEFT BEHIND” IN PUBLIC CONSULTATION ON ARDEE-CASTLEBLAYNEY...
“It is not our intention to leave anyone behind and there has been a huge amount of publicity,” Monaghan Co Council’s Director of Transport Services Patricia Monahan stated on Tuesday in relation to...
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MAJOR INVESTMENT IN ROSSMORE PARK CYCLE TRAIL
The significant level of investment in the development of a family friendly cycle route at the Rossmore Forest Park amenity in Monaghan Town was welcomed by the members of the Monaghan Municipal...
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PETITION INITIATIVE LAUNCHED AS MONAGHAN HOSPITAL DEBATED IN DÁIL AND CO...
A renewed momentum to the long-standing campaign to bring back services to Monaghan Hospital was in evidence this week, with the “hospital issue” becoming the subject of a local petition campaign and...
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RESTART GRANT OPPORTUNITY STILL AVAILABLE TO CO MONAGHAN BUSINESSES – CO...
A considerable number of businesses across Co Monaghan still have not availed of the Restart Grant that is available to assist premises recommencing operations following the Covid-19 restrictions, it...
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CLOSE KNITTERS GO THE EXTRA STICH FOR HOMELESS CHARITIES
The Close Knit Community Group established by Glaslough Tidy Towns at the beginning of the Covid-19 restriction period has made an outstanding contribution to making the lives of Ireland’s homeless a...
View ArticleTHE LATE FRANCIE MCQUILLAN
The Management and Staff of the Northern Standard were saddened to hear of the passing of a dear friend and colleague, Francie McQuillan, Belgian Park, Monaghan. Francie passed away on Wednesday 23rd...
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PESTICIDES DETECTED IN DRINKING WATER SUPPLIES IN MONAGHAN FOR SECOND MONTH...
The pesticide MCPA has been detected at levels above the permitted amount in the public drinking water supplies in Glaslough and Emyvale, Co Monaghan for the second time in two months, Irish Water said...
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ULSTER BANK CLOSURES WOULD HAVE SEVERE IMPACT ON CAVAN/MONAGHAN, FF TD WARNS
Reports that the closure of Ulster Bank operations in the Republic of Ireland was being considered have generated alarm this week, with the Financial Services Union calling on NatWest to provide...
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SILVER HILL DUCK STAR OF THE SHOW AT GREAT TASTE AWARDS 2020
Emyvale’s Silver Hill Duck emerged as star of the show at the 2020 Great Taste Awards, known as the Oscars of the food industry. The highly successful North Monaghan food enterprise was awarded 11 Gold...
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CARTHY SAYS MINISTER’S REFUSAL TO MEET COMMUNITIES ON INTERCONNECTOR IS...
Michael Fisher The refusal by the Green Party leader and Minister for Climate Action, Communication Networks and Transport, Eamon Ryan TD, to meet the County Monaghan Anti-Pylon Committee and the North...
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€40,000 ALLOCATION TO DEVELOP BALLYBAY PHYSICAL ACTIVITY HUB
An allocation of €40,000 to develop a Community Sports and Physical Activity Hub in Ballybay was announced this week. It was part of a €7.3 million aid package for community groups across the country...
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MONAGHAN COUNTY COUNCIL SEEKING FIRM COMMITMENTS ON ULSTER CANAL FUNDING
Monaghan Co Council is seeking firm commitments on the future funding of the Ulster Canal project. At last week’s meeting, councillors agreed to a proposal from Fianna Fáil representative Seamus Coyle...
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RATE OF SUICIDE IN CAVAN MONAGHAN NEEDS URGENT ADDRESS SAYS FIANNA FÁIL TD
Fianna Fáil TD Niamh Smyth has called for urgent action to address the rising number of suicides in her Cavan/Monaghan constituency. Deputy Smyth this week met with Minister of State with...
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