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LANDOWNERS PREPARE TO TACKLE EIRGRID OVER PYLONS
Strongly Resolved to Block Access to Land for Overhead Line… But EirGrid Insist Construction Will Begin by End of Year Michael Fisher As EirGrid push forward with plans to begin work on the North South...
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THE GARDAÍ WILL LISTEN, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIMS ASSURED
People who were victims of domestic violence could be assured that their complaints would be listened to by members of the Gardaí even if they had withdrawn complaints against their assailants in the...
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INVESTEC ANNOUNCE LOCAL DIMENSION TO RENEWED GAA SPONSORSHIP
Investec have announced the renewal of their sponsorship of the GAA in Co Monaghan for another year. As part of the sponsorship Investec have given permission to offer the naming rights for the front...
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‘RUMPUS’ INVOLVING CO. COUNCIL AND TENANTS IN CARRICK
By PATSY McARDLE A MAJOR rumpus has developed in Carrickmacross this week over concerns aired by tenants seeking inclusion in the Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) scheme involving Monaghan County...
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KEVIN BELL REPATRIATION FUND 5K
Some of the walkers starting the 5k in Rossmore Park in aid of the Kevin Bell Repatriation Fund. ©Rory Geary/The Northern Standard [Show as slideshow] 12►
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ARCH CLUB PARTY
Pictured at the party were (L-R) Stephen Kernaghan, Nigel McClave, Owen Smyth, Darragh Sheridan, Teresa O’Brien and Ciara McAdam. ©Rory Geary/The Northern Standard [Show as slideshow] 12►
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ALL TO PLAY FOR…
Spring has definitely sprung and the disrupted NFL season, en bloc, looks likely to be resurrected this weekend but how much wiser will we be come Sunday evening? More to the point, how much wiser will...
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GALWAY HOST MONAGHAN
Colm Shalvey reports Storm Emma caused Monaghan’s trip to Galway to be postponed last weekend, but the meeting of two of the Allianz National Football League Division One’s high-flying teams goes ahead...
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SURVEY OF BORDER CROSSINGS BEING CARRIED OUT
Michael Fisher The exact number of border crossings between the Republic including Co. Monaghan and Northern Ireland is being examined in a joint exercise by civil servants from both jurisdictions. As...
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SIPTU TAKE TO PICKET LINE AS NO RESOLUTION FOUND TO REDUNDANCY ROW AT KERRY...
By Veronica Corr Yesterday, as this newspaper went to press, our reporter spoke to Frank Hayes, Spokesperson for Kerry Group, who confirmed that the planned 31 redundancies would go ahead at the Kerry...
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LOCAL AUTHORITY AND EMERGENCY SERVICES PRAISED FOR MITIGATING SEVERE WEATHER...
The widespread public praise for the efforts of local authority personnel and members of the Fire Brigade, Civil Defence and allied emergency services to mitigate the impact on Co Monaghan of the...
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MONAGHAN CUSTOMERS URGED TO CONSERVE WATER AS CONSUMPTION LEVELS INCREASE...
Council are appealing to people to conserve water to ensure a consistent supply to all consumers. Irish Water said this week that consumption levels in Co Monaghan have risen dramatically in the...
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CRISIS LOOMING FOR MONAGHAN SUCKLER SECTOR?
While the numbers involved in the suckler sphere of Co Monaghan agricultural production were holding steady at the present time, a significant withdrawal from the sector could be imminent if national...
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LOCAL MEP ENGAGES IN TOP-LEVEL BREXIT TALKS WITH KEY EU NEGOTIATOR
By PATSY McARDLE LOCAL MEP Matt Carthy engaged in hour-long top-level talks this week on the uncertain implications of Brexit for the Border region, including Co. Monaghan, pending the forthcoming...
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TRUAGH WIND FARM DEVELOPERS APPEAL TO BORD PLEANÁLA
Michael Fisher Developers of a proposed wind farm in the Errigal Truagh area of north Monaghan that was refused planning permission in January by Monaghan County Council have appealed the decision to...
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Ó CAOLÁIN ANNOUNCES DECISION TO STAND DOWN AT END OF CURRENT DÁIL TERM
Cavan Monaghan Sinn Féin Dáil Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin, the first Sinn Féin TD to take his seat in Leinster House following his election in 1997, has announced his decision to stand down from his...
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PEARSE STADIUM RAID COMPLETELY BACKFIRES
Galway 0-17 Monaghan 1-10 COLM SHALVEY Monaghan’s three-game winning run in the Allianz National Football League came to an end against unbeaten Galway at Pearse Stadium last Sunday. A Monaghan team...
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PRESSURE IS ON DONEGAL
Colm Shalvey reports MONAGHAN V DONEGAL Donegal need a change in fortunes as they travel to Monaghan for the penultimate round of the Allianz National Football League Division One this Sunday. Monaghan...
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€7.6 MILLION INVESTMENT IN NEW CROSS-BORDER MENTAL HEALTH INITIATIVES
A funded cross-Border project has been launched in response to the increase in numbers of people with mental health problems. Over the next four years, the large-scale cross-Border Innovation Recovery...
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JUNK KOUTURE SUCCESS IN BEECH HILL COLLEGE
Transition Year at Beech Hill College in Monaghan Town have been chosen to go forward to the national final of the Bank of Ireland Junk Kouture competition. One of the selected designs, entitled ‘Lady...
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