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The raising of the Canadian flag by Ambassador Nancy Smyth at the Monaghan Courthouse forecourt in Monaghan Town on Friday last symbolically signified the reinvigoration of the close bonds between the county and her host country which were placed in a state of enforced stasis during the Covid-19 pandemic period. Ambassador Smyth was making her first visit to Co Monaghan since taking up her post in June of 2021. All of her recent predecessors had come to the county in recognition of the twinning relationship established between Monaghan and communities ...

A new report seeking Government action to strengthen supports for the increasingly important societal role being played by community organisations, charities and other nonprofit enterprises received its national launch by Minister for Rural and Community Development Heather Humphreys at the Canal Stores building in Clones on Monday morning. The report – Unlocking The Social Economy, Supporting Social Enterprise – has been produced by The Wheel, the national association of charities, community and voluntary organisations and social enterprises. As well as charting the growth of the social economy in Ireland – ...

By Veronica Corr Sunday morning may have been inclement for the Gardaí on parade celebrating 100 years of policing with the community, but that didn’t stop members past and present, of all ranks and units within the service from observing this landmark anniversary in Carrickmacross, which was selected to host the Cavan Monaghan Division’s Centenary Celebrations. People of all ages were there and children, some of whom may have been inspired to become Gardaí themselves on the day, got to experience having their fingerprints taken as part of the open ...

An estimated 30% of the Co Monaghan population went to Croke Park to see Garth Brooks at the weekend. And the American country and western legend has been asked to return the favour – and visit the REAL home of country in Ireland – by Co Monaghan’s first citizens. Monaghan Co Council Cathaoirleach Seán Conlon and Leas Cathaoirleach Aoife McCooey this week issued an invitation to the Tulsa troubadour to come to Castleblayney, recognised as the spiritual home of country music in Ireland thanks to the late Big Tom McBride, ...

By Veronica Corr Monday was a big day for Carrick Rovers, as the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) rolled into town, to give the club its official seal of approval, the ‘FAI Club Mark 1 Star Award’, recognising Carrick Rovers as a Player Development Centre. Minister for Sport Catherine Martin visited her hometown for the event and she was accompanied by her husband Deputy Francis Noel Duffy, whom Carrick Rovers’ Chairperson David McSharry credited with having painted the original club crest. County native, Minister for Rural and Community Development Heather ...

The current challenges facing the priesthood in Ireland were addressed by Roman Catholic Bishop of Clogher Larry Duffy in a homily delivered last week during the Clogher Pilgrimage to Knock. Speaking at a Mass in the Basilica of Our Lady, Queen of Ireland, Bishop Duffy welcomed the preparation for the priesthood being undertaken by Stephen Sherry in the Clogher diocese. Noting that the numbers entering the religious life were much reduced from 30-50 years ago, Bishop Duffy stated: “We are facing significant changes, considering what we have been used to.” ...

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 ...

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 ...