Articles in the Castleblayney Category

Scoil na gCailíní, Castleblayney were awarded for their outstanding cinematic achievements at the 15th annual FÍS Film Awards which took place at the Helix, DCU, Dublin this week. A media release stated: “Hosted by RTE’s Sinead Kennedy, the awards marked the culmination of a project which introduces young students to all aspects of the filmmaking process, and helps children develop teamwork, communication and technological skills. It also assists primary school teachers in enhancing critical thinking, problem solving, investigation and analysis in the classroom. “The initiative is aligned with the Government’s ...

By PATSY McARDLE THE SCENIC surrounds of Concra Wood Golf and Country Club, overlooking the unrivalled picturesque beauty of Lough Muckno at Castleblayney, was the scene for a very productive morning of networking, idea sharing, and showcasing of the latest initiatives to promote and boost tourism in Co. Monaghan, on Tuesday last. The Cathaoirleach of the County Council, Cllr. Seamus Coyle was joined by the Co. Monaghan Tourism Officer Dympna Condra, and a number of representatives from the Co. Monaghan Enterprise Office, the County Council, and Failte Ireland, at the ...

Peter Hughes Calls were made at last Friday’s inaugural meeting of the Co Monaghan Joint Policing Committee for the advancement of the delivery of CCTV crime detection and deterrent systems for the towns of Castleblayney and Carrickmacross. Progress was also sought on the CCTV scheme for Monaghan Town, with members welcoming the fact that data protection issues which had delayed the delivery of CCTV projects nationally now seemed to have been resolved. Co-ordinator Cathal Flynn said that the provision of a CCTV scheme had been agreed by the former Castleblayney ...

Michael Fisher The deteriorating condition of the Market House building in Castleblayney has led to a request by contractors for more time to put in place more structural supports to keep the walls of the now roofless structure in place. Monaghan County Council said the contractors, working under the guidance of an independent structural engineer and conservation architect, had asked for an extension of time to complete additional structural supports to the walls of the Market House. The Council statement revealed that the delays in completing this phase of the ...

Callagh Duffy gives the thumbs up after winning the Children’s Therapeutic Riding Class at Castleblayney’s Annual Agricultural Show on Monday last. Callagh is pictured on her horse “Fudge with Robbie Carragher. The event, which was officially opened by Rev Brian Darcy, is regarded as one of the top farm shows in Ireland and attracted a record entry and a huge attendance. Full report and show pictures on pages 19- 23.

An appeal ruling by An Bord Pleanala has denied planning permission for a proposed hostel development on Castleblayney’s Main Street. In February, Monaghan Co Council granted planning permission to Mr Pat Leahy (care of Cunningham Design Associates Limited, Thornford Lodge, Broomfield, Castleblayney) for the change of use of a vacant takeaway premises at Drumillard, Castleblayney into hostel accommodation. An appeal was subsequently lodged by Mr Dermot Tavey (care of Joseph O’Doherty, The Stand Field, Bellurgan, Dundalk, Co Louth) against the local authority decision in relation to the proposed development, which ...

By Veronica Corr On Monday evening The Northern Standard received a phone call from Niamh Smyth TD, who brought the plight of a Castleblayney couple, Geraldine and Michael Mooney of York Street to our attention. This reporter visited the Mooneys on Tuesday evening accompanied by Deputy Smyth, who has a constituency office nearby. Geraldine (67) has suffered from progressing Multiple Sclerosis for the past 33 years and is forced to use a wheelchair outside her home and a mobility scooter indoors. She also functions as her husband Michael’s carer. He ...

Trialstar bikers entertaining specatators during the Stree Carnival at Muckno Mainia Festival in Castleblayney last weekend. Report and pictures on pages 22 & 23.Photo © Jimmy Walsh

Michael Fisher “I apologise to the people of Castleblayney for the disruption caused by the safety measures blocking off the area around the Market House.” Monaghan County Council Chief Executive Eamonn O’Sullivan did not mince his words last Thursday as he officially launched an exhibition by six leading architects and designers on Irish market towns at the restored Hope Castle Gate Lodge. With the shell of the roofless Market House within view, Mr O’Sullivan stated: “As soon as we establish the structural integrity of the building, we will be delighted to ...

Michael Fisher As the biggest infrastructure project of its type ever undertaken by Monaghan County Council gets underway, engineers have been holding public consultations this week about plans to upgrade a 32km section of the N2 road from Castleblayney to Ardee. The consultations today in Ardee, on Tuesday in Castleblayney and yesterday in Carrickmacross were to show local residents, farmers and businesses the study area for the new road and to confirm the various design constraints such as landscape and environmental factors, including protected monuments. The existing N2 national road ...