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Doctor cleared of wrong doing

A CASTLEBLAYNEY GP has been cleared by the Medical Council of an allegation of poor professional performance.

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Loss of staff will impact - Keelan

MAYOR Noel Keelan has warned that the loss of staff in local authorities in Monaghan will damage their front line services to the public.

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Carrick to be hit by a BOMBSHELL

BLONDE bombshell Rosanna Davison is set to send hearts racing when she drops in to Carrickmacross this weekend.

I’ll knee cap you says man

A DRUNKEN man threatened to “knee cap” Gardaí on a night out in Castleblayney, Carrickmacross District Court heard last week.

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Tommy Bowe flies into Blayney

MORE used to terrorising defences on the rugby pitch, flying Irish rugby winger Tommy Bowe made a flying visit recently to Castleblayney.

Court hears details of horror rape

The trial of three men accused of gang raping a woman at her Monaghan home after her boyfriend was beaten unconscious has collapsed at the Central Criminal Court.

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Funnyman Karl Spain to headline Vanity gig

After a hilarious opening night, Alan Gernon’s Carrick Laughs returns to Vanity on Sunday 29th January, headlined by another star of Irish comedy - Karl Spain.

Re-examine manager’s fee - Humphreys

Fine Gael Cavan/Monaghan TD, Heather Humphreys, has this week called on the Central Bank to re-examine the fees being paid to the special manager appointed to Newbridge Credit Union.

Sudden death

A 26 year old American woman who came to Ireland late last year to be re-united with her Monaghan born Rose of Tralee escort has died tragically in hospital this week.

Court yawner removed

A woman who was caught yawning loudly in court was removed by Judge Sean MacBride at last week’s sitting of the Carrickmacross District Court.

Scrap this septic law

South Monaghan Sinn Féin Councillor, Matt Carthy, has reiterated his opposition to the proposed septic tank charges and urged Fine Gael TD’s to ensure the proposed legislation is shelved. Critisising Fianna Fáil for failing to resolve the issue during its time in government Cllr. Carthy said the proposals amounted to an unfair and unjust rural tax.

Underground option most expensive says report

The authors of a new report into the finacial viability of putting a controvsial electricity interconnector from the North to the South says that the undergrounding cables would be the more expensive option.

Reverse cuts

A Monaghan County Councillor says he fears recent cuts to home insulation grants schemes will have a wide-ranging detrimental effect.

“Spoilt brat” pays e200 to charity

A MAN who was found to have exceeded the national speed limit was described in court as a “spoilt brat” by Judge Sean MacBride, after he asked the judge for Legal Aid despite not having any legal representation to pay for.

Monaghan firm appy with trend

A new trend is emerging in the Safety industry globally with the increase in use of mobile apps in order to carry out routine safety checks in the workplace.

Clem Walshe

Clem a travel master

LOCAL man Clem Walshe has won the coveted Travel Innovator of the Year title in the prestigious Herald Travel Awards 2012.

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