Monaghan man raising money for treatment in Russia after being diagnosed with MS
A Monaghan man is raising money to travel to Russia for treatment after being diagnosed with MS.Christopher McGonnell was diagnosed approximately 14 months ago...
Cavan Gardaí remind drone users to be mindful of trespass and privacy laws when...
Gardaí in Cavan are reminding drone users to be mindful of trespass and privacy laws when flying them.It comes after they received a report...
Union claims up to 40 employees are sharing accommodation in midlands, ahead of Covid...
A union representing meat factory workers claims up to 40 employees are sharing accommodation in the midlands.SIPTU will address the Oireachtas Covid committee this...
Monaghan church seeking planning permission for interactive memorial to late TD and Senator Billy...
Aughnamullen Parish Church is seeking planning permission for a new interactive memorial centre in memory of the late TD and Senator Billy Fox.Earlier this...
Programme of testing for children being developed ahead of planned schools re-opening
A programme of Covid-19 testing for children is being developed by public health officials, ahead of schools planned re-opening later this month.The HSE and...
Mixed emotion following guilty verdict in Adrian Donohoe murder trial
The family of Detective Garda Adrian Donohoe says despite justice being served, nothing will bring him back to his wife, his children and his...
Decision to refuse permission for Anaerobic Digestion Plant in Glaslough is appealed
The decision to refuse permission for an Anaerobic Digestion Plant in Glaslough has been appealed.Monaghan County Council blocked the initial proposal on the grounds...
NPHET to consider introducing colour-coded system of Covid-19 warnings
The National Public Health Emergency Team is discussing the recent spike in Covid-19 cases at a meeting this afternoon.They are also expected to discuss...
Parents at Cavan primary school call on Education Minister for exemption to keep fifth...
The Parent's Association of a Cavan primary school is calling on the Department of Education to allow them keep a fifth teacher.Crosserlough National School...
Aaron Brady guilty of capital murder of Kilnaleck Garda Adrian Donohoe
Aaron Brady has been found guilty of the capital murder of Detective Garda Adrian Donohoe.On Monday, the 29-year-old, from Crossmaglen, Co. Armagh, was convicted...
Latest Sports
Monaghan GAA Fixtures Weekending August 16
Moanghan GAA FixturesSaturday August 15Senior Football Championship Group 1Donaghmoyne V Clontibret – Donaghmoyne - 16:00; Ref: Hugh Mc KennaInniskeen V Ballybay - Inniskeen -...
Crosserlough Continue Perfect Start To Cavan Championship
Crosserlough have made a perfect start to the Hotel Kilmore Cavan senior football championship with two wins from as many games.Jimmy Higgins’s team followed...
Magheracloone Hold Clontibret As Ballybay Edge Forward
Clontibret O’Neill’s and Magheracloone proved inseparable in group one of the Greenfield Foods Monaghan Senior Football Championship today finishing 13 points apiece.Magheracloone held a...
Recent Obituaries
Shane O’Rourke
Shane O'Rourke,
Pullareagh, Kilnaleck, Co. Cavan, passed away peacefully at home in the care of his loving family on Wednesday, August 12th, 2020. Beloved...
Patrick (Packie) McGeough,
Patrick (Packie) McGeough, Killnageer, Emyvale, Co. Monaghan, Wednesday, 12th August, at home, surrounded by his loving family. Dearly loved husband of Bernadette (nee Courtney),...
Tom Carville
Tom Carville, 5 Church Hill Road, Annyart, Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan, Wednesday August 12th peacefully at his residence. Pre-deceased by his wife Christine and brother...
Latest Podcasts
LISTEN NOW: Monaghan based Errigal Contracts on Brexit preparation and expansion
It was announced recently that Errigal Contracts, a Monaghan based company, would be expanding their business in preparation for Brexit.They will be developing a...
LISTEN BACK: Carrickmacross Workhouse ready to welcome visitors back after Covid-19
The Carrickmacross Workhouse was one of the 130 such buildings constructed throughout Ireland between 1841 and 1843.It's now a not for profit social enterprise...
Podcast: Lockdown in the North of England
The North of England has been heavily affected by the Corona Virus Pandemic and Labour MP Mike Kane for Wythenshawe and Sale East who...