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The Co Monaghan Anti-Pylon Committee, the campaign group opposing the construction of the north-south interconnector project using overground infrastructure, has issued a statement to the Northern Standard this week calling for an independent inquiry into EirGrid’s management and operation of Ireland’s electricity transmission grid. “The management of the electricity transmission grid for Ireland has been entrusted to EirGrid since July 2006 – they are a monopoly semi-State organisation which provide the power network for the most expensive electricity in Europe,” a spokesperson for the CMAPC stated. “The closure of power ...

Scenes of great poignancy surrounded the funerals in Clones and Dublin on Thursday last of the teenagers killed in a single vehicle road traffic accident on the N54 at Legnakelly the previous Monday. The funerals of 17-year-old Kiea McCann and 16-year-old Dlava Mohamed saw guards of honour provided by friends and Largy College classmates of the girls, who were described as “soul friends”. A hearse carrying Dlava’s remains left Clones on Thursday morning and travelled to Clonskeagh Mosque in Dublin, where her funeral service was held. When it arrived, her ...

Residents of the national Tidy Towns title-winning village of Glaslough have successfully prevented the erect of a mobile phone mast in their midst. Locals brought forward a judicial review process and have been successful in having the planned 19.5-metre structure blocked. The initial planning application by Vodafone Ireland was refused by Monaghan Co Council, but this decision was overturned by An Bord Pleanála in an appeal hearing. “I am delighted with the successful outcome to quash the decision,” stated solicitor Alan Wilkie of Wilkie & Flanagan Solicitors, who provided his ...

A significant moment in its own history occurred for Monaghan Co Museum this week when its long-standing home at The Hill in Monaghan Town closed its doors for the last time. The Museum staff will now ramp up preparations for the move early next year to new premises in the Monaghan Peace Campus. The Hill had been the Co Museum’s home for 40 years, ever since they were compelled to move from their original location in Monaghan Courthouse following the fire which devastated the building in the early 1980s. Opening ...

A Safety and Security Seminar in Monaghan Town this week delivered a stark warning to local communities about the increased risk of text message and investment scams. Over 55s were now a key target for increasingly elaborate scams seeking investments of upward of €20,000, delegates were informed at the Hillgrove Hotel event on Tuesday. The seminar for older people was hosted by. Age Friendly Ireland (AFI), Banking and Payments Federation Ireland and the Garda Older Persons Association. The event followed widespread warnings about increases in smishing, phone scams and investment ...

Heather Humphreys, TD – Minister of Social Protection, Community and Rural Development and the Islands, centre, cutting a ribbon to officially open the upgraded Monaghan Town Greenway, at the ceremony that was held last Friday. In the photo (L-R) Anthony Morrow, NTA, Senator Robbie Gallagher, Cllr Sean Conlon, Cathaoirleach of Monaghan County Council, Heather Humphreys, TD – Minister of Social Protection, Community and Rural Development and the Islands, Cllr Raymond Aughey, Cathaoirleach, Monaghan Municipal District, Cllr Brian McKenna, Patricia Monahan, Chief Executive, Monaghan County Council and Gareth McMahon, Director of ...

Students from Largy College in Clones have been crowned the All-Ireland Concern Debates champions. The team of Amy-Jo Kierans, Aoibheann McLoughlin, Katie Mc- Caffrey and Deirdre Smith carried home the perpetual trophy after triumphing in the final against Rathgar High School at The Helix in Dublin last week, succeeding in a debate about international support for the world’s poorest countries. 175 schools took part in the 39th final of the competition, which was created in 1984 by the humanitarian organisation Concern Worldwide to encourage further debate about global issues among ...

PYLONS-BASED PROJECT WILL NEVER BE BUILT SAY COUNCILLORS; EIRGRID CITE “STATUTORY RIGHTS” AND PLAN 2023 CONTRACT AWARD EirGrid intend to award the contract for the construction of the controversial northsouth electricity interconnector project by the end of this year, its Chief Infrastructure Officer Michael Mahon told the members of Monaghan Co Council on Monday. Mr Mahon, EirGrid Chief Executive Mark Foley and the electricity transmission operator’s Head of Public Engagement Sinead Dooley were in turn told by the local public representatives on the Council that the project will never be built ...

A wave of sadness swept through Monaghan Town on Bank Holiday Monday last when people learned of the passing of Tom Swift of 9 Plantation Terrace. Tom, who passed away peacefully at his home, was a beloved local personality well known and esteemed in a variety of circles. Tributes on social media from friends and acquaintances originate from across the wide range of interests and activities in which he engaged, but all have the common thread of affectionate remembrance of his amiability and gentlemanly qualities. Tom was a well-known member ...

Spudfest 2023 held a successful launch event in Monaghan Shopping Centre last Friday 21st April as final preparations for this years festival are in full swing. Spudfest is Monaghan’s Alternative Music Festival promoting mental health awareness, suicide prevention and is named in honour of Jason “Spud” Mc Elvaney RIP to mark the anniversary of his untimely passing. This year the festival activities begin at 3pm on Saturday 29th April in McKenna’s Bar on Dublin Street with a family fun themed day of activities, entertainment and something for everyone from charity ...