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MALE REMANDED IN CUSTODY FOLLOWING INCIDENT AT CARRICK SERVICE STATION
By Veronica Corr Gardaí have confirmed that a male was remanded in custody to Cloverhill Prison until July 25th at Monday’s sitting of Carrickmacross District Court in Monaghan Courthouse. The...
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FORMER COUNCILLOR’S SON CO-OPTED ONTO MONAGHAN COUNTY COUNCIL FOLLOWING FINE...
By Veronica Corr Peter Conlon, eldest son of former elected representative and Carrickmacross community activist Mary Kerr- Conlon, won the seat vacated by his mother upon her recent retirement midway...
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COUNTRY FESTIVAL APPETITE STILL STRONG IN MONAGHAN – MD MEMBERS APPEAL FOR...
The hope was expressed at Monday’s meeting of the Monaghan Municipal District that community and business forces would combine to spark a revival of the Monaghan Country Music Festival which was...
View ArticleCOOTEHILL WATER NOW SAFE TO DRINK
The Do Not Consume notice that had been in place for the public water supply in Cootehill has now been lifted. Irish Water said the notice was issued to protect approximately 2,190 customers following...
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ONLY 18 DAYS TO GO TO THE HOTTESTEVENT ON THE RUNNING CALENDAR!!!
The KPMG Monaghan 10 miler and 5 miler will take place on Sunday 7th August and places are selling out fast! Entries will be capped to ensure teeshirts and medals for all so DON’T MISS OUT! The...
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HOTTER THAN JULY! –
Emy Lough a haven for bathers in record heatwave Emy Lough offered a cooling haven for bathers as our picture by Rory Geary illustrates. Although less intense than the temperatures besetting...
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AIB ANNOUNCE REMOVAL OF CASH, CHEQUE AND ATM SERVICES IN CARRICKMACROSS AND...
By Veronica Corr Allied Irish Bank has announced that over the counter cash, cheque and ATM services will be removed from Carrickmacross and Castleblayney branches from October 21st, 2022. A statement...
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ENOUGH IS ENOUGH! –
Councillors demand urgent action to curb anti-social behaviour problems in Monaghan estates “Enough is enough!” declared Sinn Féin councillor Seán Conlon at Monday’s meeting of the Monaghan Municipal...
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A PART OF MONAGHAN TOWN THAT WILL BE FOREVER ÓGIE’S
ROAD TO HARPS COMPLEX RENAMED IN MEMORY OF BELOVED YOUNG FOOTBALL STAR A poignant ceremony in the early evening sunshine of Friday last saw the road from Old Cross Square to the Monaghan Harps GFC...
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AIB U-TURN BRINGS RELIEF FOR CARRICK AND ‘BLAYNEY CUSTOMERS
– but Minister Humphreys says “solid commitment” needed on future of cash services The decision by AIB not to proceed with plans to introduce cashless services at a number of its branches throughout...
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RED LETTER DAY FOR IRELAND’S LONGEST-SERVING POSTMASTER
It was a red letter day for Latton Postmaster Michael McElroy when Irish Postmasters Union Vice-President Ciaran McEntee arrived at his premises to honour his distinguished record of service. Michael...
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PASSING OF DAVID TRIMBLE EVOKES BORDER REGION TRIBUTES
Tributes have been paid across the Border region to the Nobel Prize winner and former Stormont First Minister David Trimble who passed away this week at the age of 77.Mr Trimble was the leader of...
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MONAGHAN SET TO RECEIVE MAJOR INCREASE IN PEACE FUNDING
Minister Heather Humphreys has signalled a major increase in funding for Co Monaghan under the new PEACE Plus programme, the Northern Standard can reveal. The Cavan/Monaghan TD and Minister for Social...
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MINISTER PLEASED WITH MONAGHAN HOUSING PROGRESS
If the campaign to address the housing crisis can be viewed as a war, then the local authority represents one of the key battalions of front line troops. And those in the trenches in Co Monaghan got a...
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TRANSFORMATIVE DAYS AHEAD FOR CLONES AS CONTRACT FOR KEY ULSTER CANAL PHASE...
The signing on Monday of the contract for the second phase of the redevelopment of the Ulster Canal marked the advent of transformative days for the town of Clones, Minister for Community and Rural...
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25% EMISSIONS CUT TARGET “COULD DEVASTATE FARMING IN BORDER REGION”
The 25% emissions cut target set by the Government for agriculture could have a devastating impact on agricultural production in the Border region, senior figures in the country’s farming...
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BEST OF ‘BLAYNEY BACK ON SHOW!
Castleblayney Agricultural Show made a triumphant return after its two-year pandemic-enforced hiatus on Bank Holiday Monday last. Our photograph by Rory Gary shows the winners of the Pedigree Pair...
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ROSSMORE PARK USERS SHOCKED AT GIANT VANDALISM
There has been widespread condemnation of the vandalism of one of the Rossmore Giants statues that grace the popular Monaghan Town forest amenity. Gardaí are investigating the extensive malicious...
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TRANSPORT MINISTER ASKS OFFICIALS TO ENGAGE WITH COUNTY COUNCIL ON ROADS MEETING
Minister of Transport Eamon Ryan has asked officials of his Department to engage with Monaghan Co Council regarding a future meeting with them to discuss the condition of roads in the county. So...
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SEVENTH HEAVEN FOR ALL-IRELAND HEROES
Jack Madden Big half-time deficits seem to be a bit of a running theme for the Monaghan U-18 ladies, but then so too does winning. That’s the thing with habits, they’re hard broken, and on the 3rd...
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