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PETER HUGHES They came like moths to the flame to Monday’s special meeting of Monaghan Co Council, ten aspirants for a local authority nomination to take part in the election of a new President of Ireland on October 24. Drawn by the allure of the highest office in the land and with a multitude of plans and dreams in their manifestos, the ten received a full and attentive audience from the local authority elected members but none were allowed to have their wings touch the desired flame, with 15 of ...

A new joint framework to address legacy issues arising from the Northern Ireland Troubles was unveiled by the British and Irish Governments on Friday. Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Harris said the new proposals were “a night and day improvement” on the controversial measures unilaterally introduced by the previous British Government under its controversial 2023 Legacy Act which effectively blocked inquests and civil legal proceedings arising from Troubles murders and atrocities. The Tánaiste and Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn jointly announced the details of the new framework. The ...

By Veronica Corr On Sunday afternoon a sizeable crowd congregated around the Big Tom statue outside Castleblayney’s Market House, for a concert and civic reception for The Mainliners Showband, who were conferred with the Freedom of Castleblayney. The event was organised by Monaghan County Council. Country singers Margo O’Donnell, Damien Davis, Big Tom’s grand-nephew; Big Tom’s son Tom McBride Junior and Mick Mulhern entertained the crowd before the presentation began. Margo recalled the first time she heard ‘The Mighty Mainliners’ , as they were originally known, in 1966. All of ...

A new joint framework to address legacy issues arising from the Northern Ireland Troubles was unveiled by the British and Irish Governments on Friday. Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Harris said the new proposals were “a night and day improvement” on the controversial measures unilaterally introduced by the previous British Government under its controversial 2023 Legacy Act which effectively blocked inquests and civil legal proceedings arising from Troubles murders and atrocities. The Tánaiste and Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn jointly announced the details of the new framework. The ...

Veronica Corr Homegrown Irish Presidential Candidate for Fine Gael, Heather Humphreys kept it country for Saturday’s launch, her venue of choice being the iconic Monaghan Peace Campus – Tánaiste and Fine Gael Leader Simon Harris quipped that she could draw a bigger crowd than Philomena Begley as he took to the podium in the packed to capacity function room! Heather says that if elected she intends to, not only bring people to the Áras, but bring the Áras to them. She has certainly started as she means to continue, as the ...

A man in his 50s sustained serious injuries when struck by an SUV in a collision in Monaghan Town in the early hours of last Saturday morning. The injured man underwent treatment at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda. The incident occurred in the Broad Road area of the town around 1 am. Gardaí have appealed to witnesses to come forward. Any road users in the area at the time who might have dashcam footage that could assist the investigation are asked to make this available to the Gardaí. ...

This Saturday at 11am, former local minister Heather Humphreys will officially launch her bid for the Presidency in her native Monaghan. This big event is happening at the Peace Campus in Monaghan Town. All party members are invited to attend. The launch will kick off her nationwide campaign as Fine Gael’s candidate for the Presidency of Ireland. It is understood that several high profile Fine Gael politicians will be in attendance at the launch this weekend. Constituency Chairperson Philip Kelly observed: “All in the Cavan/Monaghan Constituency wish her well, as ...

Action was taken at last week’s meeting of Monaghan Co Council to address what was described as “an anomaly” arising from the recent revision of speed limits and which had led to concerns among motorists using a stretch of the former N2 roadway in the Clontibret area. An amendment to the bye-laws governing the Co Monaghan Road Traffic Special Speed Limits was approved which will mean that two stretches of the old Monaghan-Castleblayney Road, the LP3440 between Castleblayney and Annyalla, and the LP3442 between Annyalla and Clontibret, will see the ...

A former member of Monaghan Co Council and former Cathaoirleach of the Monaghan Co Board of the GAA will be ordained as a Permanent Deacon for service in the Diocese of Clogher at St Michael’s Church in Annyalla, Castleblayney tomorrow, Friday evening, September 5. Gary Carville will be ordained by Bishop of Clogher Larry Duffy. He was the recipient of a vote of good wishes and congratulations at Monday’s meeting of the Co Council. Gary will be joined by his wife Kathleen and other members of family, classmates, formators, work ...

Broadcaster, journalist, entrepreneur and Monaghan woman Áine Kerr proved to be an excellent choice to host a celebration of female empowerment, the 30th anniversary of Blayney Blades on Friday night in the Íontas Theatre, attended by the Sisters of Mercy, Father Eddie Walsh and distinguished guests including Minister of State Niamh Smyth, Deputy Cathy Bennett, Cathaoirleach of Carrickmacross/Castleblayney Municipal District Paul Gibbons, Cathaoirleach of Ballybay/Clones Municipal District Sinéad Flynn, Monaghan County Council Chief Executive Robert Burns, elected representatives, invited guests and friends of Blayney Blades. Indeed, these inspirational women have ...