# Monaghan

This year

2023

Kerry get league title defence up and running with 11-point win over Monaghan

Paudie Clifford scored a stunning individual goal, with Darragh Roche and Donal O’Sullivan also raising green flags in Killarney.

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Feb 5th 2023, 4:03 PM

# Collision

Passenger (40s) dead after car hits stray horse in Monaghan

The horse died on impact.

32.4k

Jan 8th 2023, 7:31 AM

# GAA News

Waterford invite O'Keeffe back into squad, Monaghan Ulster-winning duo retire

Davy Fitzgerald confirmed last night the 2017 All-Star could return to the Deise camp.

7.4k

Jan 4th 2023, 11:17 AM

Last year

2022

# Nuremore Hotel

Staff at Co Monaghan hotel stage sit-in protest in dispute over wages

The hotel was acquired by an investment fund in 2020.

The hotel's staff are worried heading into Christmas about their futures.

The director of the hotel's parent company has seen the wrong side of WRC rulings with another firm he runs.

64.0k

Dec 7th 2022, 12:05 AM

# Monaghan deaths

Man killed in Monaghan house suffered 'violent death', say gardaí

Gardaí are investigating links between the murder and a second death in Monaghan yesterday.

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Dec 2nd 2022, 5:59 PM

# Co Monaghan

Gardaí probing links between stabbing and fatal road crash in Co Monaghan

It’s believed that the two deaths are connected.

76.3k

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Dec 1st 2022, 9:12 PM

# Bird Flu

Restriction zone extended after bird flu is identified in second Co Monaghan turkey flock

There will be a ‘slight’ extension to the current Avian Influenza restriction zone.

12.3k

Nov 22nd 2022, 9:44 PM

# Bird Flu

Restriction zones in place as Avian Influenza confirmed in Monaghan turkey flock

A protection zone of 3km and a surveillance zone of 10km will be enforced by the Department of Agriculture

21.2k

Nov 13th 2022, 11:51 PM

# in control

The All-Ireland champions are on the march again as Kilcoo charge into Ulster semi-finals

Ten points separated the teams in Clones.

7.0k

Nov 13th 2022, 3:55 PM

# Carrickmacross

Female pedestrian seriously injured following collision with a tractor in Co Monaghan

The incident happened yesterday shortly before 6pm and the woman is currently hospitalised.

11.4k

Nov 10th 2022, 11:45 AM

# Missing

Gardaí stand down appeal after two missing teenagers located safe and well

Gardaí have thanked the public for their assistance with this matter.

39.0k

Nov 5th 2022, 8:51 AM

# Carrickmacross

Body of a man found in Co Monaghan suffered head injury

A post-mortem has been completed on the body of the deceased by the State Pathologist

12.7k

Nov 2nd 2022, 10:21 PM

# Carrickmacross

Post-mortem to determine investigation into unexplained death of man in Co Monaghan

The post-moterm examination is taking place today after a man’s body was discovered near a hotel that provides accommodation for people seeking asylum.

5.5k

Nov 2nd 2022, 1:04 PM

# RIP

Man (90s) dies after being hit by van in Monaghan

The collision occurred on Wednesday evening.

12.7k

Oct 28th 2022, 1:34 PM

# Castleblayney

Man and woman (60s) killed in three-vehicle road traffic collision in Co Monaghan

A woman in her 60s is also in hospital with what are believed to be critical injuries.

26.2k

Oct 27th 2022, 9:41 PM

# sharyar ali

Man jailed for a minimum of 13 years for the murder of 11-month-old baby boy

‘We have been robbed of life’s precious gift,’ said baby Hunter’s aunt.

34.0k

Oct 27th 2022, 9:30 PM

# GAA

David Brady Meath club winning boss, Monaghan title wait ends and Kilcoo survive in Down

It was a huge day of county final action around the country.

9.8k

Oct 16th 2022, 8:12 PM

# columba mcveigh

Sixth search of a Co Monaghan site for the remains of one of the ‘Disappeared’ begins

Since 1999, there have been five searches of Bragan Bog for Columba McVeigh’s body.

17.1k

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Oct 3rd 2022, 12:38 PM

# Clones

Taoiseach launches €20 million cross-border Ulster Canal restoration project

Taoiseach Micheal Martin laid the foundation stone to mark the start of phase two of the works.

17.5k

Aug 30th 2022, 3:32 PM

# Clones

GSOC investigating Co Monaghan road incident for possible Garda involvement

GSOC received a referral under the Garda Síochána Act, 2005, from a Garda Superintendent in Monaghan.

42.8k

Aug 9th 2022, 3:45 PM

THE MORNING LEAD

Deaths of at least 80 cows in last decade linked to spreading of poultry manure

A report by

Niall Sargent

Cross-border investigation reveals concerns over regulation of the trade in poultry litter, an increasingly important natural fertiliser used on crops and vegetables.

16 farms inspected in last decade over concerns with poor spreading of poultry litter, Noteworthy reveals

In the most impactful case, 19 dairy cows died across two farms from botulism linked to litter spreading

Difficult for authorities to identify farms of origin of the litter for inspection or further action

14.4k

Jul 8th 2022, 12:05 AM

# factory farm

'Canary in the coal mine': Protected nature areas under pressure from poultry farming

Cross-border investigation reveals serious environmental and air quality concerns from ammonia produced by the rapidly expanding poultry industry on the island of Ireland.

9.6k

Jul 7th 2022, 6:30 AM

THE MORNING LEAD

'Potential fraud' in poultry farm planning applications investigated in the North

A report by

Niall Sargent

Noteworthy cross-border project reveals serious concerns over the authenticity of documents claimed to be from an Irish State body.

Falsified or altered Teagasc letters used in 23 poultry farm planning cases in the North, Noteworthy reveals

Both national and local authorities in the North are currently investigating the issue

Several cases of dumping of poultry litter discovered in Northern Ireland since 2015

16.7k

Jul 6th 2022, 12:05 AM

# factory farm

Suspected false documents and illegal dumping: the murky world of poultry manure

Noteworthy reveals serious concerns over authenticity of files used in some poultry farm planning cases in the North and where the manure is going.

14.1k

Jul 6th 2022, 12:01 AM

# Banty bids farewell

Seamus McEnaney steps down as Monaghan manager

McEnaney released a statement to confirm his second stint is at an end.

6.1k

Jun 29th 2022, 1:18 PM

# Wrap

Narrow win secures Tipperary's senior status, Armagh and Kerry ease to quarter-finals

A round-up of some of today’s action in the TG4 All-Ireland Senior Championship.

7.5k

Jun 25th 2022, 5:25 PM

# Prison van attack

Garda appeal in prison van ramming incident as gang flees in Northern-registered vehicle

The prison van was returning from court to a jail with prisoners when it was attacked.

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Updated

Jun 16th 2022, 1:18 PM

# Monaghan

Prison van rammed off the road in Monaghan as it transported prisoner from court

The Prison Service confirmed the incident took place this evening.

105k

Jun 15th 2022, 8:44 PM

# local outrage

Joe Brolly apologises to Kolkata after Monaghan Council demands apology for Clones comparison

Monaghan County Council demanded a written apology after the GAA analyst compared Clones to Kolkata.

79.0k

Jun 15th 2022, 11:58 AM

# Shankill

Man (50s) dies in workplace accident involving steam roller in Co Monaghan

The incident occurred at around 9.45am yesterday morning.

28.4k

May 24th 2022, 9:56 AM

# Gallagher's gang

Heron double drives Derry to first Ulster final since 2011

Derry struck three goals in the Athletic Grounds to secure a convincing victory.

24.7k

May 15th 2022, 6:44 PM

# Punishment

Monaghan hurlers forfeit two Lory Meagher victories

The county were found to have fielded an ineligible player in victories against Cavan and Louth.

6.6k

May 7th 2022, 8:59 AM

# Celtic

Celtic fans pay tribute to late Monaghan teenager Aoibhe Byrne

A round of applause was held in the 14th minute of today’s match against Rangers in memory of the 14-year-old.

109k

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May 1st 2022, 3:00 PM

# down and out

Monaghan completely outclass Down to advance to Ulster semi-final stage

Jack McCarron starred as the Farney county beat Down by 10 points in Clones.

8.3k

Apr 30th 2022, 6:08 PM

# Ladies Football

Dublin fire 6-23 to open Leinster title defence on a high, Armagh cruise into Ulster final

Hannah Tyrrell and Carla Rowe registered a combined haul of 4-14 as the Sky Blues put Westmeath to the sword.

4.4k

Apr 30th 2022, 3:53 PM

# Dubs down

Last-gasp drama as Monaghan relegate Dublin to Division 2

A last-minute Jack McCarron free secured a crucial victory for Monaghan in Clones.

28.2k

Mar 27th 2022, 3:35 PM

# big win

Monaghan inflict first Ballybofey league defeat on Donegal since 2010 and boost survival hopes

The Farney men finished up 1-12 to 1-10 winners.

5.1k

Mar 13th 2022, 3:57 PM

# Kingdom Rule

Clifford and O'Shea score 3-5 between them as Kerry defeat Monaghan

Another good win for Jack O’Connor’s side.

13.4k

Feb 27th 2022, 4:24 PM

# All Square

Armagh remain top of Division 1 after rallying to clinch draw against 14-man Monaghan

Armagh came back from five points down to clinch a point as Conor McManus was sent off.

8.1k

Feb 19th 2022, 7:45 PM

# Clones Affray

Shoot-out on Irish border remembered 100 years on

A gun battle took place at a railway station in the border town of Clones that claimed the lives of several people.

14.5k

Feb 11th 2022, 6:00 AM