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Former GNR worker Dan Kerr from Clones, whose passion for the former railway system is well-known, reached a significant milestone on Saturday, celebrating his 100th birthday at the Sacred Hearts Home.See full story in Clones News.

Some of the group at the sod turning for the new Digi Hub centre at M:Tek in Monaghan, were (L-R) Paul Shortt, Chairman, Enterprising Monaghan, Stephen Maguire, Rodney Brady Contractors, Rodney Brady. Rodney Brady Contractors, Finbarr Daly, Enterprising Monaghan, Heather Humphreys, TD – Minister for Social Protection, Community and Rural Development and the Islands, Peter McGonigle and Ronan Fitzpatrick, CraftStudio Architects, Cathaoirleach of Monaghan County Council, Cllr Colm Carthy and Senator Robbie Gallagher. ©Rory Geary/The Northern Standard. (See full story inside).

Gardaí in Monaghan have issued a warning in relation to spyware software called FluBot, which they have described as “malicious software affecting users of Android phones”. They said the spyware can potentially allow criminals to steal passwords, financial and personal information from mobile devices. “The scammers typically send a text message containing a link for the victim to click on to access details of a missed package delivery,” a Garda spokesperson stated. “When the link is clicked, the victim is then directed to a fake website replicating the legitimate delivery ...

Jack gives Minister positive verdict on Clones child development centre The delight on five-year-old Jack Hall’s face as he engaged with occupational therapist Brionán McAleer in pursuing his development goals proved to Minister Heather Humphreys that the Sensational Kids facility she officially opened in Clones on Friday last truly lives up to its name. The Clones branch of the award-winning child development initiative will cater for children from throughout Co Monaghan as well as counties Cavan and Longford. The Minister for Social Protection described her official opening engagement as “a great ...

A blaze which broke out on An Taisce land in the Sliabh Beagh area of North Monaghan on Sunday afternoon last was brought quickly under control by the crew of Monaghan Fire Service. Some two acres of ground in the Barratitoppy Upper area sustained scorch damage but the prompt action of fire personnel prevented the fire from spreading. The Department of Agriculture and the forestry authority Coillte recently appealed to the public to refrain from lighting fires in outdoor areas, pointing out that the period from now until September 1 ...

President Michael D Higgins has expressed his praise for a bestselling book by Cootehill author, campaigner, and charity founder Ruairí McKiernan, saying that the volume – Hitching for Hope – A Journey into the Heart and Soul of Ireland – “offers hope” during these turbulent times. President Higgins says the book “is in the fine tradition of a search for what is most valuable in the different spaces of Ireland and how they might help us craft a new way forward together.” He says it is “empathic in approach, well ...

Michael Fisher During a Dáil session last week, Sinn Féin Deputy for Meath East, Darren O’Rourke, once again tackled the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan, about the North South interconnector. He asked him when the recently announced review of the project would be published (a review of previous reports by international experts that backed the rationale for EirGrid’s plan to construct the high voltage electricity line with 400 pylons as an overhead line). Minister Ryan told him the aim was to complete the review as quickly ...

Monaghan ready to face the Kingdom Colm Shalvey There’s a significant change of scenery for the Monaghan ladies this Saturday, as they travel to Mountbellew-Moylough in Galway to take on Kerry in the Lidl NFL Division Two semi-finals. A claustrophobic all-Ulster Division 2B group went down to the wire, with many of the games being decided by narrow margins, but Monaghan bucked that trend with a comprehensive win over Tyrone last Sunday that confidently secured their place as runners-up behind Cavan, who continued their strong start under Gerry Moane by pipping Armagh. ...

Monaghan chase that winning feeling in Galway play-off Colm Shalvey reports Two teams in urgent need of a moraleboostingTwo teams in urgent need of a moraleboosting win cross paths when Monaghan and Galway contest this Sunday’s Allianz NFL Division One relegation play-off in Clones. Monaghan and Galway have just one win to their name between them since March 2020; having both seen their form tail off since inter-county action resumed after the first lockdown last year. Monaghan have put themselves into winning positions on several occasions since, but they still await a ...

The “heroic” effort made by members of the Monaghan Civil Defence to support community assistance during the Covid-19 pandemic was praised by the Cathaoirleach of Monaghan Co Council, Councillor Colm Carthy when he performed the official opening of the organisation’s new headquarters on Friday last. The new base, located adjacent Monaghan Fire Station at Annahagh, provides personnel with training and lecture rooms and office space, welfare facilities and storage capacity for fleet, equipment and boats. Funded by Monaghan Co Council with an assisted contribution from the Civil Defence Branch of ...