Despite the pervasive influence of social media and the growth of electronic communications as the preferred choice for news consumption, two new exhibitions unveiled by Co Mayor Seamus Coyle in Monaghan Co Museum yesterday lunchtime bear testimony to the still potent power of the Press in its written and pictorial forms.
The National Library of Ireland’s “The Past from the Press” display, and a gallery of images from the AIB Photojournalism Exhibition Archive, will remain on view at the Museum premises at The Hill in Monaghan Town until the …

By PATSY McARDLE
DESPITE the economic downturn, which had widespread national repercussions for many local authorities, and the civic sector in general, Co. Monaghan can lay claim to a very successful past year, according to the County Mayor, Cllr. Seamus Coyle in his upbeat annual review of the year, presented to Monaghan County Council.
Mayor Coyle said the completion of Monaghan Fire Station, as well as the new Carrickmacross Civic Centre, and the Carrickmacross Sewerage Scheme, are but a few prime examples of …

By PATSY McARDLE
CASTLEBLAYNEY is facing a huge economic blow with the loss of over seventy jobs at the Cargill Ireland Limited meat processing plant in the Mid-Monaghan town.
Since 2002, Cargill Ireland Ltd., has leased the plant from Castleblayney Community Enterprise, which erected the premises in 1999 to help create jobs and boost the town’s then flagging economy.
However, the English-based meat processing company has cited the loss of substantial markets, and orders, as their reasons for now …

A win in Omagh is the only guarantee of survival for McEneaney’s men
in a fascinating finale. by COLM SHALVEY
For the third year in a row, Monaghan go into the final round of the Allianz National Football League with their fate up in the air and possibly depending on other results. The only thing for certain is that Monaghan need to beat league leaders Tyrone in Omagh on Sunday if they are to ensure they stay up.
In 2010, Monaghan hung on to Division One status by a single point and …

Minister for Health Dr James Reilly should consider resigning from office for his failure to live up to promises made before the last General Election in relation to services at Monaghan General Hospital, it was suggested at Monday’s meeting of Monaghan Co Council.
A proposal was adopted from Sinn Féin’s Matt Carthy, seconded by Fianna Fáil’s Robbie Gallagher, that the Minister be written to reminding him of commitments he made at a meeting on May 6, 2008 regarding the retention and restoration of services at Monaghan General Hospital should …

The staff of The Northern Standard and R. & S. Printers Ltd., found themselves in deep mourning for the second time in recent months when they learned of the passing of Mrs Bernie Gray, 64 Beechgrove Lawns at the Mater Hospital, Dublin on Friday, 3rd February.
Aged 64, Bernie was the second in the family of 14 children of Patrick and Kathleen Smyth, Duncinaire and formerly of Dr. McKenna Terrace. Bernie’s sister Jean Sherry, Dr. McKenna Terrace, passed away at her residence on Saturday, 8th October 2011.
An integral part of the …

Monaghan Co Council agreed on Monday to seek an urgent meeting with Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Richard Bruton in an initiative to boost employment creation in the county by heightening its profile as a magnet for inward investment.
A discussion generated by a motion of urgent business from the Sinn Féin grouping heard strong criticism of the Industrial Development Authority for what members perceived as the IDA’s virtual neglect of the county as a location for new enterprise and investment.
The unanimously supported SF motion read: …

The Challenge:
Over a route of 300 Kilometres over six days, twelve men will paddle in two man kayaks starting from Killaloe in county Clare, carrying all their kit and head north up the river Shannon to Leitrim, finishing up in Clones and onto Glaslough Village for the homecoming!
A team of twelve men from the surrounding area of Glaslough in Co. Monaghan, started kayak training in the middle of September last year as complete novices.
The team spent the early part of their training, learning all the necessary safety skills including, lifesaving, …

A Cavan/Monaghan Select team representing Ireland fought back from early English domination to come out on top in an International bill of boxing held in the Four Seasons Hotel, Monaghan last Saturday night. Presented by the Cavan/Monaghan Boxing County Board the bill featured sixteen top class contests and two exhibitions between a Cavan/Monaghan Select team and a team from the Jimmy Egan Boxing Academy, Manchester.
To get proceedings underway piper Tom McSkeane escorted all thirty six boxers down the ring walk to ringside where they were greeted and introduced into the …