Articles in the General News Category

By Veronica Corr Friday was a glorious day in Carrickmacross, which was fitting because it marked the beginning of what was hailed as “the solar revolution”. Taoiseach Micheál Martin joked that he could tell how much the staff enjoyed their work, because they were out basking in the sunshine upon his arrival! Activ8 started with one man’s idea and his ambition to become self-employed. Ciaran Marron from Corduff, the CEO of Activ8 Energies, started off at his kitchen table, then moved out of the house into a container, then opened ...

Concrete evidence of the passage of the Ulster Canal restoration project from aspiration to actuality was delivered by Taoiseach Michael Martin in Clones on Tuesday when he performed the unveiling at the Ulster Canal Stores of the foundation stone marking the commencement of phase two of the multi-million development. The significance of the occasion was reinforced by the presence of three Irish Government Ministers and a Minister of the Northern Ireland Executive. Minister for Rural and Community Development Heather Humphreys from Cavan/Monaghan (described as the “keeper of the flame” of ...

It was a déjà vu experience for Sinn Féin councillor Seán Conlon when he returned in civic capacity for the reopening of the Ulster Canal Greenway near Old Cross Square on Friday last, August 12. Councillor Conlon remarked to those in attendance that he had the original honour in 2013 as County Cathaoirleach, partnered with former Councillor Paul McGeown in his capacity of Monaghan Town Council Cathaoirleach, in jointly officiating at the opening of the new Greenway at that time. Speaking to The Northern Standard, Councillor Conlon stated, “It is ...

Concerns have been raised this week about the future of Local Employment Offices in the towns of Clones and Ballybay. Fianna Fáil Senator for Cavan/Monaghan Robbie Gallagher and his party colleague on Monaghan Co Council Seamus Coyle said the offices were facing imminent closure, and the decision had left people in both towns “very disappointed and deflated”. “The decision has come as a shock to both the community and the staff involved,” Senator Gallagher told the Northern Standard. “The move to amalgamate both services into the Monaghan Town base would ...

A number of sports clubs, schools and community groups in Co Monaghan will benefit from allocations under the CLÁR programme announced this week by Minister for Rural and Community Development Heather Humphreys TD. In all, 20 community projects in Minister Humphreys’ Cavan/Monaghan constituency will benefit to the tune of €925,000. The Co Monaghan allocations are as follows: Sean Mc Dermotts GAA Club – €50,000 – Install high LED lighting bollards around the community walking track Rockcorry National School – €48,454 – To create an area outside with a soft surface ...

COLM SHALVEY The Monaghan LGFA Senior, Intermediate and Junior Football Championships got underway last weekend, with Donaghmoyne sending out another statement of intent to any pretenders to the throne. Having run out convincing winners in the recent Senior League Final against Emyvale, Donaghmoyne were in even more prolific form last Sunday, with the reigning Ulster Club champions ruthlessly seeing off Latton. Donaghmoyne are bid ding to lift a n unprecedented 20th consecutive county title. The other first-round games in the Combilift sponsored Senior Championship were played on Saturday. Emmet Óg, who ...

JACK MADDEN Even in the smallest and most tightknit communities, it really is incredible the stories that can be thrown up. Turmoil, devastation. Victory, elation. On and off the sporting field, in so many walks of life. A GAA club is forced to balance responsibility alongside privilege. Oftentimes that responsibility can be directly exchanged into euros. The modern era can be a challenging one for clubs, with investment needed on an almost constant basis to ensure sustainability, never mind growth. The likes of the Kilmore Development Project in Scotstown is not ...

The number of pubs in Co Monaghan has reduced by 19.8% between 2005 and 2021, with the extended closure periods during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic period having a significant impact on the sector, a new report has revealed. The analysis by the Drinks Industry Group of Ireland shows that 24 pubs in Co Monaghan closed during the period under review. There are now 1,829 less pubs in Ireland that there were in 2005, and 349 licensed premises shut during the Covid period. The drinks group has made a ...

Strong road and water safety messages have been issued to the Co Monaghan public during the current spell of high temperature which is forecast to last into the start of next week. Carrickmacross meteorologist Gerry Murphy said yesterday that the hot spell was expected to meet all the criteria to be officially deemed a heatwave, when temperatures exceed 25 degrees C for at least five days in succession. Although a Status Yellow High Temperature Warning has been issued for Munster and Leinster from noon today, Thursday until Sunday, Co Monaghan ...

Co Monaghan people aged 60 or over can get their second booster vaccine dose for Covid-19 from Monday August 15 next, the HSE stated yesterday. Second booster doses will be available for those aged 55-50 from Monday August 22, and for those aged 50-55 from Monday August 29. Those wishing to avail of a second booster can book a vaccine appointment on a day and time that suits them; go to a walk-in booster clinic, or call HSELive for an appointment on 1800 700 700. Some people may also be ...