Articles in the General News Category

Co Council Cathaoirleach Seán Conlon found himself elected to the Lord of the Dance role when Monaghan’s new Ukrainian community celebrated their important Defenders Day holiday on Friday last November 14 with an event in the Teach na nDaoine Family Resource Centre to express appreciation to those who have helped them relocate following the Russian invasion of their country. Guests were invited to don the colourful vinok ribbons for a gentle introduction to traditional Ukrainian folk dance. Borsch and other regional cuisine were on the menu and the achievements of ...

The Monaghan Municipal District has confirmed that free parking in Monaghan Town for the Christmas and New Year period will commence from 12 noon daily on Monday December 5 and continue until Monday January 2. Normal pay parking will resume on January 3.

The members of the Monaghan Municipal District have passed a motion in support of Glaslough Development Association’s campaign against the erection of a mobile phone mast in the village moved at the October Monaghan Municipal District meeting. The motion, proposed by Sinn Fein Councillor and Cathaoirleach of Monaghan Co Council Sean Conlon and seconded by Independent local public representative Paudge Connolly, seeks the passing by the local authority of a vote of no confidence in An Bord Pleanála regarding “the multiple failures with internal procedures, improper decisionmaking and non-declared conflict ...

Carrickmacross/Castleblayney Municipal District Cathaoirleach Aidan Campbell was delighted to meet with Sarah Hanratty from Inniskeen, this week, following her double gold medal success, at the WAKO World Kickboxing Championships in Italy, where she competed as an individual and as part of a team. Sarah, who is pictured here with her trophy and medals, was delighted to represent Ireland and Carrickmacross Kickboxing Club on the world stage. Sarah is a student of St. Louis Secondary School, Carrickmacross. Also pictured are Sarah’s coach Frick McMahon and her proud father Seamus Hanratty. Pic: ...

Householders in Co Monaghan have been advised to take measures to ensure home heating oil tanks are made secure from theft. There has been a national rise in the number of reported oil thefts as the price of the product has increased sharply in recent months. Gardaí nationally have advised home and business owners to put preventative measures in place to avoid being targeted by thieves. They have advised the public to check oil levels frequently, arrange smaller but more frequent domestic oil deliveries, and be vigilant after a delivery. ...

By Veronica Corr The term good news story is grossly over-used, but The Northern Standard are confident that this heartwarming tale of a farming family and their beloved pet calf reared during lockdown, qualifies as such. Three Tydavnet children have decided to part with their cherished Charolais heifer named George, now twoyears- old, in a show of solidarity with all those who are suffering from various forms of cancer within their community and beyond. George, a heifer calf was born on October 8th 2020, but her birthname given to her ...

Indications that the hours of operation of the Minor Injury Unit at Monaghan Hospital are to be extended was welcomed by Fianna Fáil Senator Robbie Gallagher this week as the positive outcome of a long campaign waged by himself and other local public representatives. The HSE has indicated that service expansion at the unit is scheduled to take place in October/November 2022. Senator Gallagher told the Northern Standard that the plan is to extend the opening hours from 8 am to 8 pm Monday-Friday initially and to eventually have the ...

Young people in Co Monaghan were turning to the use of illegal drugs because they were now cheaper and more accessible than alcohol, Sinn Féin member of Monaghan Co Council Noel Keelan claimed at Monday’s meeting of the county’s Joint Policing Committee. Councillor Keelan’s Co Council party colleague Colm Carthy also referred to increasing numbers of local young people using illegal drugs in preference to alcohol. Statistics before the meeting indicated that 14 cases of possession of drugs for sale or supply in Co Monaghan had come to the Gardaí’s ...

Crimes figures for Co Monaghan were still significantly below pre- Covid-19 pandemic levels but there had been a significant recent increase in the number of thefts from retail premises in the county, Monday’s meeting of the county’s Joint Policing Committee was told. Garda Chief Superintendent Alan McGovern told the meeting that the Gardaí were currently discussing security measures at retail premises with business owners. He said that there could be a link between the rise in this form of crime and the current escalating cost of living. Statistics before the ...

Books of Condolence have opened at the Municipal District office at the Glen Road in Monaghan Town and in Carrickmacross and Clones to enable the people of Monaghan to express their sympathy to the community of Creeslough in Co Donegal where ten people lost their lives on Friday last when an explosion occurred at a petrol station in the village. The profound nationwide impact of the incident has been felt keenly across Co Monaghan. The official opening of the Blackwater House facility in Monaghan Town, which was planned for Monday ...