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BATTLE OF THE BROTHERS ENDS IN BUBBLY FOR JOSH
After a tough battle with brother Sam, Josh Moffett emerged victorious along with co-driver Jason McKenna in last Sunday’s Hillgrove Hotel Stages Rally organised by Co Monaghan Motor Club – and...
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MONAGHAN FF COUNCILLOR ELECTED TO SEANAD
PETER HUGHES Fianna Fáil member of Monaghan Co Council Robbie Gallagher was yesterday elected to Seanad Éireann. Colr Gallagher claimed the seventh of the available eleven seats on the Labour panel on...
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SIMPLY THE BEST! – AGHABOG SERENADES VOICE VICTOR MICHAEL
PETER HUGHES Wandering minstrel boys have rarely enjoyed such a homecoming. Outside there was nowhere that the wind’s chill fingers wouldn’t find you with their unpleasantly invasive tickle. Inside,...
View ArticleEIRGRID ACCUSED OF TURNING PLANNING HEARING INTO A DISGRACE
Michael Fisher More changes made in access routes for interconnector construction EirGrid has been accused of making up their application as they go along and turning the planning procedure into an...
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INTO NATIONAL PRESIDENT ATTENDS CEREMONY AT NEW MARGARET SKINNIDER ROUNDABOUT...
PETER HUGHES “The Irish National Teachers Organisation is very mindful of Margaret Skinnider’s place not only in the history of our nation but in the history of cherishing all our children equally –...
View ArticleTEACH NA NDAOINE CHALLENGED ON WHY IT HAS NOT PAID LABOUR COURT UNFAIR...
By MICHAEL McDONNELL michael@northern-standard.ie A MULLAGHMATT WOMAN who was successful in taking an unfair dismissal case against the Teach na nDaoine Family Resource Centre in Monaghan town says she...
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FANE VALLEY AND LAKELAND DAIRIES FINALISE DEAL
Fane Valley and Lakeland Dairies Co-operative Societies have confirmed that final agreement has been reached on a deal structure where Lakeland Dairies has acquired the Fane Valley Dairies business...
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DARKNESS INTO LIGHT
Ryan Sheridan, centre, showed his support to the Pieta House Darkness Into Light Walk which will be held at Monaghan Harps GFC on Saturday 7th May at 4.15am, when he met with Rose Donnelly and Eimear...
View ArticleHSE STRONGLY CRITICISED OVER GP SHORTAGE AND PRESSURE ON DOCTOR-ON-CALL SERVICE
By Veronica Corr The HSE came in for harsh criticism with regard to the shortage of GPs and the pressure on the North East Doctor-on-Call (NEDOC) service based in Castleblayney at last week’s meeting...
View ArticleMONAGHAN PUNTER TURNS €2 BET INTO €16,500.50
BoyleSports have reported this week that a lucky Co Monaghan punter had a big smile on their face after their four numbers clicked in Friday night’s EuroMillions draw. The customer, who wishes to...
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SOSAD FOUNDER SAYS SHOW MUST GO ON DESPITE FUNDING CRISIS
By Veronica Corr Last week The Northern Standard was contacted about a funding crisis at Save Our Sons and Daughters (SOSAD), the suicide prevention and bereavement support charity with an office in...
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HSE PROMISES EXTENSION OF MONAGHAN HOSPITAL SERVICES
The extension of the provision and duration of a number of services at Monaghan Hospital has been promised by the Health Service Executive. The HSE indicated improved services at the hospital in the...
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LANDOWNERS TELL EIRGRID TO STAY OFF THEIR PROPERTY
Farmer prepared to go to jail if planning permission for pylons granted By Michael Fisher The effects of the proposed North/South electricity interconnector on the small farms and homesteads of South...
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TOWN RUNS ON 1916 TIME AS RISING COMMEMORATIONS HIT THEIR REVOLUTIONARY PEAK
PETER HUGHES Monaghan Town centre ran on 1916 time for most of Saturday last. And, as the backward spinning clock hovered between the numerals of three and four, an intense figure in military brown...
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LET’S CLEAN2GETHER
Spring Clean in 2016 has seen a massive effort by almost 50 communities, school and other groups in County Monaghan. Thousands of pieces of litter have been removed by these volunteers from roads,...
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SACRED HEART CHURCH PACKED OUT FOR 14TH ANNUAL BIKERS MEMORIAL
Once again the Sacred Heart Church, Clones was the backdrop to the 14th colourful, emotional and totally unique Gone But Not Forgotten bikers memorial, which took place on Friday evening last. To the...
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CANADIAN AMBASSADOR GIVEN “HOME TOWN” WELCOME IN CO COUNCIL CHAMBER
“Exciting things are happening between Canada and Ireland,” stated Canadian Ambassador Kevin Vickers when he addressed the members of Monaghan Co Council on Monday during his first official visit to...
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STUDENTS URGED TO HEED ROAD SAFETY MESSAGE AT AWARENESS RAISING EVENT
By Cianna McNally The importance of road safety was this week driven home to Transition Year students from secondary schools across Co Monaghan as part of a youth driver awareness event. This is the...
View ArticleSUSPENDED SENTENCE FOR MAN CAUGHT WITH HEROIN AT MONAGHAN BUS STATION
A DONEGAL MAN found to have a bag of heroin — valued at €250 by gardai — in his sock when searched by a detective in Monaghan was given a three-month suspended sentence when the matter came before...
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