Monthly Archives: May 2012

The Third Annual Knockatallon Festival Weekend takes place this weekend from Thursday, May 31st – Sunday June 3rd 2012.  On Friday there will be dancing to Susan McCann (tickets still available) at the Sliabh Beagh Hotel, a car boot sale … Continue reading →

Congratulations to the cast and crew of Trouble Times Three who have made it through to the final of the RTE competition StoryLand. Trouble Times Three was filmed in Monaghan and features local actors Declan Reynolds and Pat Deery.
The final … Continue reading →

With the good weather here now its a good time to get out and do some walking. The ramblers have their evening programme in action so come along and join us on one of our evening walks. This wed we … Continue reading →

Tydavnet is bathed in sunshine as the Grand Prix cycle races take place organised by Emyvale Cycling Club. Senior race starts at 2pm and an exciting finish is expected beside the chapel, now that a car parked on the finish … Continue reading →

Congratulations to Cathy Boylan, Ballinode who has recently exhibited her range of stitched crafts and textiles to the public. Cathy had a wonderful array of knitted and sewn homecrafts, aprons, tea cosies, scarves, cushions and the most beautiful wall hangings and … Continue reading →

Allison Nc Giolla Bríde/Mc Bride, Quiglough, Ballinode from rang 6 in Gaelscoil Ultain won the Co Monaghan Spelling Bee title and will now represent Monaghan in the Provincial finals, hosted by Ryan Tubridy in early June. Susceptible and unforeseeable were … Continue reading →

Have a little “lolly” for Down Syndrome Ireland. Susan and Patricia’s annual ice cream party will be held in Ballinode Hall Sunday 27th May next from 12 noon to 6 pm. Funds raised will be used for speech therapy nationwide for … Continue reading →

Congratulations to Terry Cavanagh, an independent game developer from Tullyvogey, Tydavnet, on the release of his game VVVVVV on Nintendo 3DS.

Click here to view his game on the Nintendo website or here to find out more about Terry and his … Continue reading →

Due to the success of last years Poster Competition, the Show Committee have decided to run with another special competition for Primary School children from 4th to 6th class.

Children are asked to design a poster depicting the 61st Tydavnet show
The … Continue reading →

Hollywood development committee AGM, will be held in Tydavnet community centre, on Tuesday the 29th of May 2012 @ 8.30pm. Hollywood is a great FREE resource in our community with childrens’ play area, nature walks, swimming, leisure, and fishing facilities and it was … Continue reading →

History will be made in Tydavnet next Sunday when Emyvale Cycling Club holds its annual Grand Prix Road Cycling Races on the roads around Tydavnet Parish. Cyclists from all over Ireland will be taking part, and it’s the first time … Continue reading →

Tickets are now on sale for the annual draw which will take place on Saturday 23rd June in Maggie’s Bar. Tickets €5 of a book of 5 for €20. 1st prize €1,000; 2nd €500 sponsored by A&B insurance; 3rd €300 … Continue reading →

It is with a profound sense of disbelief and loss that we record the passing of Emma McCarron (aged 10) of 5 Cloverhill, Monaghan. Emma’s illness diary began in November 2008, when aged 7 she was diagnosed with Neuroblastoma – … Continue reading →

Keep free Sunday 10th June for a charity drive in aid of Monaghan MS society and Drumkill Day centre. The drive will leave Tydavnet, head for Monaghan, stopping later in Threemilehouse for refreshments, and travelling back via Scotstown to Tydavnet … Continue reading →

Tydavnet based martial arts instructor Master Suresh Nar, Tonyclea, will be leading the European team to participate in the 9th [IMA] International Martial Arts [Tang soo do] World Championships due to be held in New Jersey, USA on this Saturday … Continue reading →

The long awaited children’s playground and sports court upgrades are due to commence this week, great news. Thanks to Monaghan county Council for the positive response to a recent request from Ballinode tidy towns regarding a “blackspot” in last year’s … Continue reading →

 Martin MacKenna, Telayden, Milltown will host a coffee day in memory of his beloved wife Pauline, at his home on Saturday 19th May from 10 am to 4 pm. Proceeds in aid of cancer treatment support. Everyone welcome.
 

Best wishes to Sylvia Csongradi, Killygrallen, Ballinode (from Hungary) a very delightful, hardworking and popular person in our community who has been hospitalised during the week. Thankfully Sylvia appears to be on the mend, and will be out and about … Continue reading →

Results of last Sunday night’s draw, Jackpot €5,900, numbers drawn 1,8,9,13, no winner. Sellers prize Amanda McKenna. Lucky dip winners: Helen and Barry c/o Moyna’s Bar; Gene McCague, Killymarron, Ballinode; Sean McKenna, Carrowhatta, Scotstown; Finlay Foy, Sheskin, Scotstown; Callum and … Continue reading →

An Irish Traditional Variety Night will be held on Friday 8th June  at 8.30 pm. in Sliabh Beagh Hotel, Knockatallon, featuring the fantastic Rula Bula and it’s in aid of the Monaghan Alzheimer’s Society. Tickets are in circulation and priced … Continue reading →