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Tearmann Domestic Abuse Service, which is based in the Primary Care Building, Rooskey, Monaghan Town is still operating remotely for the duration of the Covid-19 containment measures, on the following numbers from Monday to Friday 9 am-4 pm: 0858102433 or 0873654101. If there is an emergency outside of these hours, please contact the Women’s Aid 24-hour National Freephone Helpline 1800 341 900. If further information is required, check out: tearmann.net

Michael Fisher As part of the HSE’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic, a community assessment hub has been set up in Castleblayney to serve Co Monaghan. It has been established at the Crannog Day Care Centre at Bree. People who have been tested in this area and are confirmed as having Covid-19, and who require a face-to-face clinical assessment, can attend this community based unit, following referral from a GP. The HSE says the aim of the unit is to divert those who are mildly symptomatic and require ...

The HSE in partnership with Dr Jim White, Consultant Clinical Psychologist (Stress Control)  introduces a free online Programme to help with stress.  The first of the 6 modules went live on Monday April 13, via Stresscontrol.org   Watch Dr Christina Corbett, HSE Senior Clinical Psychologist, introducing the HSE Stress Control Online Programme https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4ApdC35kLo   Stress is a normal reaction to the rapidly changing and uncertain times we are all living in at the moment. If you are feeling a bit more stressed than usual and would like to learn ...

Michael Fisher In his homily at the celebration of the Easter vigil at St Macartan’s Cathedral in Monaghan on Saturday, broadcast on the webcam, the Bishop of Clogher Larry Duffy said: “The two great holy nights – Christmas and Easter – are celebrated in a way that avails of the powerful symbols of light and darkness.” “At Christmas we welcome Christ, the Light of the World. The first reading at the Midnight Mass announces: ‘The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light. On those who in a alnd of deep shadow a light ...

Sinn Féin TD for Cavan/Monaghan Pauline Tully said this week that the outbreak of Covid-19 among healthcare workers at Cavan General Hospital must serve as a wake-up call that the safety of our healthcare workers must be put first. “Seventy doctors and nurses at the hospital have been infected with the virus, while dozens more are self-isolating as a result,” Deputy Tully stated. “Four wards have been shut in an attempt to contain infection, which will have huge ramifications for local people in need of hospital care in ...

Fianna Fáil Senator Robbie Gallagher has urged companies based in the Border region to take up the Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme rather than letting go of employees during this public health emergency. Senator Gallagher stated: “I have repeatedly been onto the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection seeking clarity for the cross-Border workers who find themselves with no support after losing their jobs because of the pandemic. Despite my repeated representations on this matter the government seem unable to find a solution to support those workers. ...

Monaghan Co Council has advised on measures to be adopted when putting out household bins in order to minimise the risk of spreading the Coronavirus. To reduce the potential for cross-contamination, the local authority has requested the public to: • Present bins on the evening before the scheduled collection • Clean handles of bins with disinfectant where possible before and after presentation • Place wipes, cloths, gloves, etc used for cleaning in the general waste bin

Monaghan Co Museum wants to collect the public’s stories about the Covid-19 pandemic. They can be: Photographs or drawings – Any sort of pictures or drawing that shows life as it is now during the pandemic. Stories relating to the pandemic in Monaghan – These could be your stories or perhaps those of a family member or friend that you have spoken with. Video, audio or sound files – These could be interviews with family members – perhaps older members of your family who have memories of times like this in the ...

HAPPY EASTER TO ALL NORTHERN STANDARD READERS Newspaper back in shops Thursday April 23rd. Stay Safe

Monaghan veteran and vintage club are please to announce that they have donated 5,000 euro to Cavan hospitals A & E and medical assessment unit to help in the fight against COVID 19. The funds will be used to protect the staff in the units and help to curtail the spread of the virus. Its vitally important that as many as possible of these specialist staff are protected and available to attend for duty at this critical time when so many lives depend on them. The club is very pleased to ...