With the Covid 19 restrictions in the area, one local retired couple started a litter pick on their road – observing the original 2km travel restriction (they walked 2km and returned by the same route). They picked only glass, and recycled it at the bring banks in Tydavnet or Scotstown. We were given most of the images […]

Monaghan  County Council has granted Full Planning Permission for the construction of 13 detached houses on lands opposite and to the east of Tedavnet Community Centre, at Mullantimore, Tydavnet. The application made by PDES Ltd consisted of (a) Site works to facilitate the proposed development to include general site clearance works. (b) Creation of a new access point to […]

The death has occurred of Máire Gertrude (Maura) Mc Carron, Clarnagh, Tydavnet, Co. Monaghan, Wednesday 24th February 2021, peacefully at Drumbear Nursing Home, Monaghan, surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her parents, James Leo and Mary Rose and her sister Rosaleen. Deeply regretted and loved by her brother, Gene (Chicago), her sisters, Kathleen (New […]

On Tuesday 23rd February 2021, the Irish Independent newspaper (journalist Arlene Harris) did a focus on young carers, under the banner “Teenage hero: ‘There is a stigma around caring but it teaches you to really appreciate your family. It is pure love.” The article featured a local and remarkable teenage family carer and Leaving Cert […]

Knockatallon Tidy Towns group is having a fundraising raffle, which will be held online on Easter Saturday night. The money raised from this draw will go towards the renovation and preservation of the beautiful Marian grotto at St Joseph’s Church Knockatallon. It is hoped is to protect and enhance this beautifully constructed stone grotto, and continue […]

The death has occurred of May McKenna (Hughie), Derrykinnighmore, Emyvale, on Tuesday 16th February in the loving care of her family.  Pre-deceased by her husband Jimmy, son Johnny and daughter Patricia. Sadly missed by her loving sons and daughters, Eddie, Jimmy, Rosemary, Bridie, Gerard, Maria, Philomena, Macartan, Enda, Monica, Teresa, Oliver, Dympna, Josephine and Valerie, sons in […]

The death has taken place of John Shannon, Hollywood, Scotstown, and formerly of Clonosey, Belturbet, Cavan on Tuesday 16th February, peacefully in the loving care of his heartbroken family. Predeceased by his beloved wife Brigid (nee McKenna – Larry), son-in-law Stephen and his brothers and sisters. Sadly missed by his son Joe, daughter in law Louise, daughter Therese and her fiancé Gordon. […]

Pat McKenna is a Dexter farmer in north County Monaghan. He has close to 100 dexter animals, and is involved in the Green Low-Carbon Agri-Environment Scheme (GLAS) which offers payments for applicants who carry out actions to enhance the rural environment.  Pat uses no chemical fertiliser input on the pasture, just manure/slurry. He planted 10 acres of broadleaf forestry […]

The death has occurred of Mary (Annie) Sheridan (née Sherlock, Clarnagh, Tydavnet), Aughagaw, Smithborough, Monaghan. Annie passed away peacefully at home in the loving care of her two daughters Ann and Patricia. Pre-deceased by his sisters Angela Regan and Ellie Mc Cabe, and brother John.  Annie will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her daughters, sons-in-law Richard and […]

Monaghan County Council gives notice of its intention to close the following roads in the Municipal District of Monaghan in County Monaghan:  Date: – Between Monday 01st March 2021 until Friday 8th October 2021 between the hours of 8 am and 6 pm. Each Road will be closed for a maximum of 4 weeks within the Closure Period To facilitate: Road Improvement […]

The death has taken place of Breda Brannigan (née Dunworth), formerly Glenview Heights, Monaghan Town, on Wednesday 3rd February, in her 97th year, peacefully at the home of her daughter Mary Buckley, Golden Road, Monaghan. Predeceased by her husband Peter. Sadly missed by her daughter Mary, son in law Brendan, grandchildren Suzanne (and her husband […]

The death has occurred of Michael Treanor, Eshacrin, Knockatallon, on  Wednesday 3rd February peacefully at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his parents, Michael and Agnes, and brothers Malachy and Benny.  May his gentle soul Rest in Peace. Lovingly remembered by his wife Breege, daughters Caroline, Angela and Michelle and sons Brendan and Niall, sons-in-law Declan, […]

The death has taken place of Edward Smyth, Hollywood, Ballinode,  on Sunday 31st January peacefully at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Pre-deceased by his wife Kathleen on 12th September 2020, and his brothers Owen and John. May his gentle soul Rest in Peace Edward will be lovingly remembered by his sons Owen, Eamonn and Patrick, daughters Margaret, […]

The death has been announced of Joe Pat Prunty, Lettergreen, Newtownbutler, Fermanagh, (and formerly of Derryvollen, Roslea), peacefully in Gortacharn Nursing Home, Lisnaskea on Friday 29th January 2021. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Angela, children John, Edel (Raymond), Maria, Nora (David) and Joseph, grandchildren Bernard, David, Molly, Thomas and James and entire family circle. Reposing at his residence […]

The death has taken place of Rose Fogarty (née Connolly), Murreigh, Waterville, Kerry and formerly of Derryarrit, Scotstown, Co Monaghan, and Kingsheath, Birmingham on Saturday  30th January,  peacefully at University Hospital Tralee. Beloved wife of Paddy Fogarty, and adored mother to Debbie (Clifford) and Geraldine (Whelan). She will also be dearly missed by her sons in law Padraig, John and […]