News - Monaghan
Over 22,000 cars fail NCT locally in first six months of 2026
The statistics were made available on the official NCT website.
Jul 5, 2026 11:19
Over 19,000 cars across region fail NCT in first five months of 2026
Castlerea had the highest pass rate in the region at 47.8 per cent.
Jun 7, 2026 14:53
Local counties find out All-Ireland SFC Round One fate
The draw for the opening round of the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship has taken place.
May 4, 2026 13:43
Man (20s) to appear in court over Garda vehicle ramming in Monaghan
An Garda Síochána is continuing to investigate a series of violent incidents on Thursday.
Apr 18, 2026 07:35
Sinn Féin TD says government has failed to address domestic violence locally
Recent figures show there are no domestic violence refuge units in counties Leitrim, Laois, Cavan and Monaghan.
Apr 17, 2026 17:19
Senator says new raft of fuel measures to be announced this evening
Robbie Gallagher's comments come ahead of a meeting between Ministers and representative organisations this afternoon.
Apr 10, 2026 13:50
Over 4,000 working family payment recipients across local region
The Working Family Payment (WFP) is a weekly tax-free payment for employees with children.
Apr 5, 2026 14:37
Over 7,000 recipients of Jobseekers' allowance across region
Jobseeker's allowance is a means-tested social assistance payment for people who are unemployed, or working part-time for 3 days a week or less, and are actively seeking full-time work.
Feb 15, 2026 08:46
Over 3,600 cars failed NCT test across region so far this year
The statistics were made available on the official NCT website.
Feb 8, 2026 09:17
Longford salons found to offer cheapest haircuts in the region
Children's haircuts now average €20 across the country, matching the national price for a men's cut.
Feb 2, 2026 13:48
Four killed in three separate road crashes in last 24 hours
Anyone with information on any of the incidents is asked to contact Gardaí.
Dec 14, 2025 09:39
Yellow fog warning in place for county Longford
It came into effect at 5am and will be in place until 10am.
Nov 22, 2025 08:35
LISTEN: Heather Humphreys concedes Presidential race
At the Cavan-Monaghan count centre this afternoon, the former Fine Gael Minister congratulated Catherine Connolly on "becoming the next President of Ireland".
Oct 25, 2025 15:46
Heather Humphreys confirmed as Fine Gael's presidential election candidate
It follows the withdrawal of Fine Gael MEP Seán Kelly from the party's selection process last night.
Sep 2, 2025 13:28Shannonside Newsletter
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