Tydavnet Parish has announced the following dates for First Communion in the parish in 2023: St Dympna’s N.S in Tydavnet Chapel at 11am on 6th May; St Joseph’s in Knockatallon Church at 11am on 13th May, and Urbleshanny School on 20th May at 11.30am on 20th May. Confirmation for the parish of Tydavnet will take […]

A person has been in touch with Tydavnet website seeking information on the Mc(E)Nally and Hamill families who feature in the family tree – comprehensive research already carried out is listed below – can you help to “flesh it out”? Mc Enally/McNally Family History 1st Generation: Arthur McEnally, farmer of Urbleshanny, Scotstown, County Monaghan Birth, […]

The area was visited by the judges on 7th July 2022 Community – Your Planning and Involvement / An Pobal – Pleanáil agus Rannpháirtíocht: (33/80 marks awarded) Fáilte chuig Comórtas Na mBailte Slachtmhara Super Valu don bhliain 2022. Táimid buíoch daoibh as ucht na hiontrála a chur chugainn, agus guimíd gach rath ar bhúr gcuid […]

The national tidy towns judges visited Scotstown village on 7th July 2022. The score of 298 reflected an 8 point gain on the marks awarded for 2021. Community – Your Planning and Involvement / An Pobal – Pleanáil agus Rannpháirtíocht: (38/80 marks awarded) Fáilte chuig Comórtas Na mBailte Slachtmhara Super Valu don bhliain 2022. Táimid buíoch daoibh as ucht […]

The national tidy towns judges visited Ballinode village on 23rd June 2022. The results reflected a 5 point gain on the marks awarded for 2021. Community – Your Planning and Involvement / An Pobal – Pleanáil agus Rannpháirtíocht: (43/80 marks awarded) Fáilte chuig Comórtas Na mBailte Slachtmhara Super Valu don bhliain 2022. Táimid buíoch daoibh as […]

Tydavnet Parish lunch Club had their Halloween Party on Wed 26/10/22. It was great to see everyone enjoying themselves, and lovely to see new people attending the club for the first time. Thank you everyone who donated raffle prizes, very much appreciated. A very special thanks to our volunteers; without you we couldn’t continue. A special […]

The November meeting of Monaghan IFA County Executive will be held in the Sliabh Beagh hotel, Knockatallon on Tuesday 1st November ata 8pm. Normal agenda and special guest speaker on Solar Energy for Agriculture. The AGM of the Aughnashalvey, Tydavnet, and Knockatallon IFA branches will also be held on the night. All members are urged […]

As part of the Tydavnet Group Water Scheme source protection project, a litter pick using compostable plastic bags, was carried out recently on part of the blanket bog near Eshcloghfin/Knockballyroney. Littering is defined by when waste or discarded materials are disposed of in an improper manner, in unwanted locations. Happily, there was not a lot […]

It was with great sadness that the family and many friends learned of the sudden passing of Cathy Loftus while on a short vacation with her family, on Sunday 23rd  October 2022, aged 62. Based in Queens, New York for many years, the Hamill family were originally from Aughnamallagh, Smithboro. She was predeceased by her […]

Patsy Brady from Shee, Tydavnet is having a cycling jerseys exhibition on 29th and 30th October 2022 in Scotstown Complex. He’s celebrating a big “roundy” birthday, and in lieu of gifts, donations are greatly appreciated in aid of Monaghan Additional Needs Group. The display will be on between 11am and 5pm on both days, light […]

Sarah Nally, from Crosses, Monaghan – until recently a fit and healthy 26 year old PhD student- was diagnosed with Stage 3 Ovarian Cancer in early October 2022. Needless to say, the diagnosis has come as a huge shock, and it’s a raw and difficult time for Sarah and her family. As well as facing […]

(Thanks to Rory Geary for the image below..) George is a 2 year old Charolais heifer coming for auction on Friday 28th October 2022 at 7.30pm, at Ballybay Mart in Monaghan (Lot no: 45000, as this is the number of people diagnosed with cancer in Ireland each year). The animal was born on 8th October […]

Social dancing in the Sliabh Beagh hotel on Sunday night 23rd October, dancing from 9.30pm to 11.30pm to Dermot McConnell. Everyone welcome.

Budget friendly women’s wellness hours coming up in Cornagilta School Heritage Centre Eircode H18 ED89. There will be 4 nights of rest, relaxation, and Reiki group healing session starting on Wednesday 9th November from 8pm to 9pm (and continuing 16th, 23rd of November, and 7th December 2022). These 1 hour sessions are a great opportunity […]