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By Veronica Corr Fuel theft is a crime that can be prevented by asking for pre-payment — This was the message Gardaí wanted to get across at their Fuel Retailers Seminar, which took place on Tuesday last at the Four Seasons Hotel. The seminar was hosted by Inspector James O’Leary, Sgt. Noel Harraghy and Garda Seamus Gallagher. Gardaí felt that it was time to address the issue and have a frank open discussion with affected retailers as fuel theft is a growing problem, not only here but also throughout Ireland. The Inspector actively encouraged ...

By Veronica Corr Everything Laragh Heritage Group put their minds to, they do exceptionally well and their ‘Follow the thread from Flax to Laragh Linen’ heritage project was no exception. Last Sunday afternoon the Laragh Harvest Celebration was held in the beautiful south County Monaghan village. This heritage day served as part two of the process which turned the flax plant into linen cloth before spectators’ very eyes. No shortcuts were taken through the painstaking task either. The hard-working committee would like to pay particular tribute to Patsy Connolly for his dedication and determination ...

By PATSY McARDLE A TOP political group in the European Parliament is to hold its Autumn Conference in Ireland—and local Sinn Fein MEP Matt Carthy has pulled off a major coup by attracting the ‘summit’ to Carrickmacross. In what is expected to be a huge boost to the South Monaghan economy, details were revealed this week of the proposed major European Parliament Conference of the GUE/NGL political grouping, scheduled for Hotel Nuremore, Carrickmacross, on 29th-30th September and 1st October. The hugely influential GUE/NGL grouping consists of 52 MEP’s from left wing political parties ...

Fine Gael TD for Cavan/Monaghan Sean Conlan has denied allegations of assault arising from an incident in his family public house in Ballybay on Sunday week last. Deputy Conlan was arrested by Gardaí and interviewed in relation to the incident when he voluntarily presented himself at Castleblayney Garda Station on Tuesday morning. The TD was later released without charge. Gardaí say that a file on the matter is to be sent to the Director of Public Prosecutions. In a statement released by the Fine Gael Press Office and circulated to media outlets on ...

By Cianna McNally The newly renovated Model School in Monaghan reopened its doors to 137 pupils – including 22 new junior infants – on Monday. The renovation work, which began in March last year, has resulted in three new classrooms, a general purpose room and a library. The older part of the building has been restored to its original state. Speaking to The Northern Standard, school principal Linda Mills said that while staff and students were still adjusting to their new surroundings, it was a case of “so far, so good.” Ms Mills also said that she ...

Bail was refused at a special District Court sitting at the weekend to a man who has been charged in connection with an arson attack on the Monaghan Garda Station at the Plantation Road in Monaghan Town. A motor vehicle was driven through the barrier at the front of the station around 7 pm on Saturday evening last. The vehicle was driven to the public entranceway and subsequently set on fire. No injuries were sustained in the incident, but damage to the building has been estimated at €20,000. Smoke damage was also ...

By PATSY McARDLE THREE sisters of a talented Mid-Monaghan family have chalked up a phenomenal achievement by dancing on the global stage and claiming world titles—for the FOURTH successive year! The Courtney sisters from Corravoo, near Castleblayney,   danced their way to the dizzy heights of world stardom when they traveled to Blackpool last weekend to compete against dancers from countries across the world. The outstanding record achieved by Sinead Courtney, aged 16, and her sisters Emma, aged 15, and Karina, aged 11, daughters of Peter and Bridgie Courtney, which was akin to an ...

Speaking on his submission to the current Coillte consultation process on future management plans at state forest parks, Sinn Fein Councillor Sean Conlon stated he is hopeful of securing the complete removal of the pay barrier at Rossmore Park. He continued, “The installation of a pay barrier at the main entrance to Rossmore Park on the Threemilehouse road has been a controversial issue from its introduction in March 2012. In both direct engagements with Coillte management and through Council meetings, I have challenged on a regular basis, the presence of this ...

Harvest Time Blues the 20th Festival “where the Mississippi meanders into Monaghan The Blues Festival is nearly upon it has now reached a milestone in that it has reached its 20th Edition. September and Harvest Time Blues is when a little piece of Mississippi comes to Monaghan for just one weekend every year and when the sounds of the Delta Blues joins up with the Drumlin Blues 2015 was quite a significant year for the Blues world in that we lost “The King of the Blues” BB King just last may. A debate ...