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1) 1st May 1969 Castle Leslie, Glaslough, Co. Monaghan Sgt.
Clancy, Garda Station, Cavan - Dear Sgt. Clancy, I'm afraid the Agency House
will be let from May 15th to a film company and we shall require all its
accommodation. Will you please arrange to have your furniture
removed before that date, and also to return the keys of the locks you had
put on certain rooms. These keys must be returned to me PERSONALLY, or
I know they will get lost. Tommy Sloane will be working here within a
week and he will have the main door keys. If you are completely stuck
for storage, you could, if you don't mind the risk, store your stuff in the
loft over the garage, But I think you'd be better advised to find a
safer place for it. I'm sorry I cannot oblige you any longer and hope
the present arrangement was of some use to you. GARDA BARRACKS.
There are still THREE rooms locked, and I have never been given the keys
back. Will you tell your superiors we shall continue to charge them
rent until these keys are returned to me. All I have at present is one
yale key to front door. Sincerely Desmond Leslie
2) 6th September 1969 to Sgt. P. Clancy, Clontibret Garda Station, Co.
Monaghan - Castle Leslie, Glaslough, Co. Monaghan. Sept. 4, 1969 -
Dear Sgt. Clancy, Thank you for your very nice letter. I was delighted
to have been some service to you in storing your furniture. Please
send me the remaining bedroom keys as I cannot trace the ones you gave Mr.
Seymour. The oil painting was done by my great grandfather and I
should like you to drop it back one day. If I am not in, you can leave
it with Miss Curry. Regarding the old Garda Station - I have refused
acceptance of this from the Department. Apart from the disgraceful
state of dilapidation, THREE of the interior rooms are locked up and no keys
available. I am therefore still denied the use of the premises.
Perhaps you could assist in locating these room keys? You will be most
welcome to visit Glaslough any time. You would hardly know Tullyree at
the moment as the golf course is under active construction! Many
thanks for your very kind wishes for health, wealth and happiness. I
assure you I need all three vital commodities! I wish you the same and
much of them. Kindest Regards Sincerely (Desmond Leslie)
The Northern Standard and Monaghan Cavan and Tyrone Advertiser
Friday, November 25th, 1966
Photos: top - at Clontibret Celebration Dinner, Our picture shows a
group of Clontibret ladies snapped at Clontibret Sports Club's Annual Dinner
Social in the Braeside Ballroom, Clontibret, with cups won by the Clontibret
O'Neills Club - the Augher Cup, the Ward Cup '64, and the Co. Monaghan
Junior Hurling Championship Cup. Photo: Hugh Brady, Inniskeen.
centre - Mr. Erskine Childers, T.D.
Articles: Column One
- The Northern Standard Friday November 25, 1966 OMINOUS - The silence that
has ensued since the meeting of the National Farmers' Association
representatives with the new Taoiseach, Mr. Lynch, and the new Minister for
Agriculture, Mr. Blaney, which took place on Monday, seems rather ominous.
Observers in Dublin seem to think that the Association representatives were
disappointed with the talks. (CLICK above image
to read full article)
~~ Father of Seven Dies in Hospital
- Few deaths in Newbliss district have evoked so much sympathy as the
passing in a Dublin hospital of 34-years-old Mr. John Quigley, New Houses,
Newbliss. As well as his widow, deceased is mourned by his seven young
children, the youngest being only a month old. The late Mr. Quigley
belonged to a highly respected family in Doon, Co. Limerick, and his quiet,
inoffensive disposition endeared him to all local people. There was a
very large attendance at the funeral, which took place to St. Livinus
Church, Killeevan on Wednesday, where Very Rev. J. J. Brennan, P.P.,
officiated at the obsequies.
Columns Two and Three
- Teachers Resented Minister's Presence, Statement by Teachers and Mr.
Childers (CLICK above image to read full
article)
~~ Gay Function at Monaghan,
Motor Club Awards Presented - Awards were then presented amid applause to
the following competitors:- Overall petrol economy VW award - E. Brady,
Monaghan; Morris Award - F. Cassidy, do.; Circuit of Monaghan -
D. Cullen, Dublin; Hill Climb - C. Curley, Fivemiletown, Co. Tyrone;
Circuit of Monaghan, Class 2 - D. Carneigie, Dublin; Circuit of
Monaghan Navigator Award - Brian Cusack, Monaghan; June Novice Trial -
E. Deery, Monaghan; Petrol Economy Run, Class 2 - S. Forde, Monaghan;
June Novice, Class 2 - Miss C. Frazer, Dublin; Hill Climb, Class A -
E. Ferguson, Omagh; Petrol Economy, Class 2 - Seamus Finnan, Monaghan;
Auto Cross Overall Handicap (3rd) - J. Gale, Dunboyne, Co. Meath;
Circuit of Monaghan, Class 3 - C. Gunne, Dublin; Hill Climb, Class C -
H. Hagan, Enniskillen, and D. A. Hurt, Dublin; Overall Hill Climb
Winner (Given Trophy) - R. Healy, Dublin; Auto Cross (3rd) A. Irwin,
Omagh; Do. (1st) - K. Irwin, Omagh; Circuit of Monaghan (3rd) -
J. Johnston, Lisburn; Hill Climb, Class B - F. Johnston, Omagh;
June Novice Trial (Class 1) - P. Kelly, Monaghan; Do. (2nd) - G. Kelly, do.;
Auto Cross, Class 2 - W. Kilroy, Kells; Handicap Hill Climb - J.
Kennedy, Omagh; Class 3 Auto Cross - R. McCartney, Omagh; Do. (1st) -
L. Mooney, Dublin; Ford Award - J. Murphy, Monaghan; Petrol
Forecast - R. McChesney, Clontibret; Class B Hill Climb (3rd) - J.
McClean, Lisburn; Class A Hill Climb - 1st Miss R. Smith, Dunboyne;
June Novice Winner - M. Smith, Scotstown; Petrol Economy Run, 2nd -
Shannons' Garage, Carrickmacross; Traders' Trophy and Austin Award -
Miss M. Traynor, Tullyleer, Monaghan; Class 3 Monaghan Circuit - M.
Dolan, Athlone; Do., Novice Award - C. Doherty, Dublin. During the
presentations, Miss Traynor, who gained the premier club trophy (valued at
£300) returned thanks and said she was very pleased indeed to have the
honour of capturing this major award. (CLICK
above image to read full article)
Column Four -
Notice to Readers - The Minister for Industry and Commerce has given
permission for an increase in the selling price of provincial weekly
newspapers of ONE PENNY per copy. (CLICK above
image to read full article)
~~ Serious Fire Averted at Clones - A fire at a
three-storey drapery and dwelling premises in Fermanagh Street, Clones,
almost trapped 11 children and 4 adults at about 1 o'clock on Monday
morning. The owner, Mr. Eugene McDonald, and his wife had just returned home
from visiting friends when Mr. McDonald smelled wood burning. He immediately
called the local Fire Brigade who discovered the fire in the ceiling of the
shop, directly under a fireplace on the second floor. They succeeded in
quickly extinguishing the fire but to get to the seat of it they had to
remove portion of the shop ceiling and wall boards under it. It was
indeed very fortunate that Mr. McDonald made the discovery before going to
bed, otherwise it might have been a very disastrous conflagration. Mr.
McDonald, who is father of ten of the children, is a former well known
Ulster Gaelic footballer. The other child in the house at the time was that
of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Bowen, Cork, who were visiting the McDonald family.
All the children slept throughout the entire fire-fighting operation as Fire
Officer ? McGorman decided it was not necessary to move them. In 1930,
and also on a Sunday night, the same premises were completely gutted by
fire. A few days previously the Fire Brigade was summoned to deal with a
chimney fire at the pharmacy and residence of Mr. John Sleator, M.P.S.I.,
Fermanagh Street. The fire was brought under control without serious damage
having been caused.
~~ Indoor Football in Monaghan
- Monaghan Town had its introduction to indoor football at Swan Park Hall on
Wednesday night when a large crowd of spectators enjoyed a number of games
that proved most exciting. (CLICK above
image to read full article)
~~ Pools Winner - Local winner in this week's
R.T.B. Pools was George Bethal, c/o Greacen's, Mill Street, Monaghan. The
agent was Mrs. O'Donaghue, Park Street.
Columns Five and Six
- see photos above
~~ Lack of Encouragement For Fruit Growers?
Committee of Agriculture Accused - (CLICK
above image to read full article)
Column Five -
Smithboro' Boxing Club Tourney - Smithboro' Amateur Boxing Club have an
attractive bill lined up for their Tournament in St. Macartan's Hall,
Monaghan, on Tuesday, 6th December.
(CLICK above image to read full article)
~~ Monaghan Gramophone Society
- The next meeting of Monaghan Gramophone Society will be held in the music
room of the Community Centre, St. Macartan's Hall, Monaghan, on Thursday
next, 1st December 1966 at 8.30 p.m. The Recital will be given by Mr. J. G.
Berwick.
Column Seven -
Prevention of Cruelty to Children - The Editor "Northern Standard"
Dear Sir, May we again request the courtesy of your columns on behalf of the
Monaghan Branch of above Society to offer to the people of this town our
very grateful thanks for their excellent response to the recent
house-to-house collection, which realised a total of £148-12-0. A sum such
as this shows the people's keen interest in child welfare. ...
For devoting so much of their time towards making the collection a success,
praise must go to the following members of the Society: Mrs. J. O'Brien,
Mrs. J. McCann, Mrs. M. Wright, Mrs. D. Flynn, Mrs. Kelleher, Mrs. P.
Boland, Mrs. R. Cullen, Mrs. M. Skeath, Mrs. L. Yuilan, Mrs. K. Loughran,
Mrs. R. Graham, Mrs. D. Patton, Miss D. Patton, Mrs. J. Keenan, Mrs. E. Mee,
Mrs. J. McWilliam. Yours sincerely Lilian Quinlan, Hon. Secretary
~~ Monaghan Teacher's New Appointment
- Before last meeting of Co. Monaghan V.E.C., was a letter from Miss
Kathleen O'Reilly, Teacher of Commerce, including Shorthand and Typewriting,
in the Monaghan School. (CLICK above
image to read full article)
Column Eight -
C.B.S. Centenary - A number of sub-committees are at present working on
arrangements for the celebration of the Centenary of the coming of the
Christian Brothers to Monaghan which occurs next year.
(CLICK above image to read full article)
~~ Handicapped Children,
Monaghan Branch Formed - Mr. P. Boland presided at a meeting of Monaghan
Branch Parents and Friends of Mentally Handicapped Children Society in the
Westenra Hotel on Tuesday night. Also present were Vince (Vice?)-President,
Mrs. K. Keelan, Cathedral Road; Assistant Secretary, Mrs. J. Nicholl;
Treasurer, Mrs. J. O'Brien. ... As there was no working committee apart from
the officers already elected, an Executive Committee was appointed.
They are: Canon R. W. Heavener, Mr. J. O'Brien, Mr. C. Power, Mr. L. Hanley,
N.T.; Mrs. A. M. Nyland, N.T.; Mrs. J. McQuaid, N.T. Glaslough; Mr. John
Murray, St. Davnet's Hospital; Mrs. FR. Treanor, Emyvale; Mr. J. Quigley,
Mrs. P. Boland and Mr. C. McCollum.
(CLICK above image to read full article)
~~ Monaghan Bingo
- Monday's Bingo was remarkable in that Mrs. C. Cusack, Belgium Park, won
three consecutive prizes in the 8th, 9th and 10th game. Big prize-winner of
the night was J. McGlone, Belgium Park. Other local winners were: B. Owens,
Tully; M. Leonard, Tully; J. Nicholl, Belgium Square; P. Dwan, Castleshane;
Mrs. Kelly, Tullycroman; Mrs. O. McCooey, Belgium Park; Mrs. O'Neill,
Monaghan; L. Connolly, St. Patrick's Tee; Mrs. Connolly, Cornacassa; P.
McQuillan, Monaghan; Mrs. H. Owens, Monaghan; Mrs. Deery, Connolly Park;
Mrs. O'Sullivan, Connolly Park.
The Northern Standard, Friday, November 25, 1966
Columns One, Two & Three
- Clones Urban Council
- Mr. Heber McMahon on Vocational Education Committee, Grant Will Improve
Bad Bend ~ Unauthorised Dumping ~ Education Committee Representative ~
Unemployment Grant ~ Salary of Town Clerk ~ Toilets to Cost More ~ Roslea
Terrace Improvements ~ The New Technical School ~ Complaints on House
Repairs ~ Footpaths in Bad Shape ~ Sympathy: On the motion of the Chairman,
seconded by Mr. McMahon, a vote of sympathy was passed to the relatives of
the late Mr. Hugh Reavey, a former employee of the Urban Council. ~ Drainage
Found Ample ~ Road Safety
Columns Two & Three -
Monaghan Patricians
- Synopsis of a talk given by Sr. M. du Sacre Coeur on the Religious Life,
at October meeting. (CLICK above image to
read full article)
Column Three - Merryland Ballroom
Damaged - Extensive damage was caused on
Wednesday to the new Merryland ballroom in Clones, recently constructed at a
cost of £60,000. Gales which swept the district on Tuesday night and
Wednesday morning ripped off portion of the roof leaving an opening
measuring about 30 ft. by 20 ft. Two steel girders, which supported
the asbestos roof, were also dislodged by the gale and at a number of points
in the centre of the roof the asbestos sheeting was punctured by flying
debris. The ground at the entrance door and front of the building was
littered with broken asbestos sheets and the building had the appearance of
having been struck by a bomb. When the roof began to disintegrate,
some employees inside ran for safety but fortunately no person was injured.
Some slight damage was caused to other property in the town.
Columns Four & Five - Glaslough's 300
Year-Old Church, Tercentenary Celebrations on Sunday
(CLICK above image to read full article)
Column Four - Newbliss News, New Central School -
Very Rev. J. J. Brennan, P.P., Killeevan, has
purchased a field containing about five acres as a site for a new central
school from Mr. Samuel Reed, Newbliss, at a cost of almost £1,000. The
school will accommodate about 200 pupils now attending the national schools
at Drumacoon, Ture, Rawdeerpark, and Greenan's Cross.
~~ Road Accidents
- Mr. Michael McMahon, Crossbane, Newbliss, escaped with minor injuries when
the autocycle he was riding was in collision with a car near his home. The
car, which was slightly damaged, was driven by Mr. Irwin Keating, who is
employed in Belfast and is a native of Clossdaw, Newbliss. A car driven by
Mr. Christopher Rafferty, Guardhill, Newbliss, was badly wrecked when it
collided with a telephone pole on the Ballybay Road, near Newbliss at the
weekend. The pole was severed and the car ended up in a ditch but the driver
escaped injury.
~~ Footballers Welcomed
- There was a big welcome in Newbliss for the Killeevan Gaelic footballers
after their two point win over Oram at Carrickmacross on Sunday in the
Hackett Cup. They now meet Latton in the final on a date to be fixed.
Killeevan won the Junior Football Championship last year and since their
promotion to senior ranks have had a very successful season.
Column Five - Workman To Be Paid £2,850
- Announced to Mr. Justice Murnaghan in the High Court, Dublin, as having
been settled for £2,850 and costs, was an action by Michael Treanor,
builder's labourer, Golan, Tydavnet, Co. Monaghan, against his employers,
John Leahy and Company Ltd., building contractors, Mill Street, Monaghan.
Mr. Treanor complained that he was injured on August 20, 1965, when his left
arm was caught by the fly-wheel of a cement mixer while working at St.
Macartan's College, Monaghan. Mr. T. F. O'Higgins, S.C.; Mr. W. D. Finlay,
S.C., and Mr. T. F. Roe (instructed by J. J. Keenan and Son) were for Mr.
Treanor, and Mr. P. J. Nugent, S.C. and Mr. Seamus McKenna (instructed by
Mr. P. J. O'Gara) represented the company.
~~ Clones Girl Best Cook
- In a fish cooking competition at Clones Vocational School sponsored by
Bord Iascaigh Mhara, 14 years-old Margaret Donaghy, who is a pupil at the
school, took first place. Margaret will receive a cash prize at
Christmas and will later compete in the county competition. She is
also an expert knitter and knits for Gael Linn. Margaret is second
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Donaghy, Kilrooskey, Clones.
Columns Six, Seven & Eight
- Clones Show Dinner, Mr. Mooney Wants More
Money for Small Farmer - The Chairman of Clones
Show, Major J. W. R. Madden, presided at the first show dinner held in the
Lennard Arms Hotel, Clones, on Tuesday night where there were about 120
guests. (CLICK above image to read full
article)
~~ Monaghan Circuit Court (Tuesday last, before
Judge P. N. Ryan) - Judge Ryan apportioned blame 60 per cent. on a plaintiff
and 40 per cent. on a defendant in a civil action arising out of a collision
between two cars on the main Monaghan/Clones road about 2 miles from
Monaghan town on December 27th, 1965. The case was one in which Joseph
Clerkin, 33 Great Charles Street, Dublin, sued John Alexander, 73 Briansburn
(Bryansburn) Road, Bangor, for £198-3-6 for alleged negligence, causing
damage to his car. The Judge gave a decree for £75-5-4. Richard Kernan,
C.E., Castleblayney, gave evidence of visiting the scene of the collision.
He prepared a map of the bend. He also told the Judge that while he was
present on the scene he observed that a number of cars passing were inclined
to pull out on the roadway, as a result of a "slope". Joseph Clerkin
said he was returning from Clones. He had left about 3.35 p.m. and was
accompanied by his wife and another relative. There was some frost on the
roadway but it wasn't dangerous. When witness rounded the bend he observed
the other car approaching and it appeared to be coming straight towards
them. It was travelling very fast. Witness "twisted" his steering wheel
towards the ditch but the other car collided with his vehicle. It was not
snowing at this time although the surface of the road appeared white as a
result of the frost. Both witness and the other driver had their parking
lights on. The "whole side" of witness' car was pushed in. The defendant's
car continued about 20-25 yards after the collision. When the
defendant emerged from his car they had "an argument" on the roadway and
blamed each other for causing the accident. After the crash, the witness
continued, the Mighty Avons' mini-bus came along and "skidded between" the
two cars. To Mr. P. Smith, B.L. (instructed by Mr. P. McEntee)
defending - The witness said there was no snow on the roadway beyond the
grass margin. The defendant, he added, had carried glass and mud to his own
side of the road, and then disagreed with witness over the point of impact.
Mrs. Susan Clerkin, wife of the previous witness, said she could recall her
husband as having said "Where does this fellow think he's going?" just
before defendant's car crashed into them. Garda John McCoy, Monaghan, gave
evidence of visiting the scene after the accident. The road conditions were
bad. There was a considerable amount of frozen snow on the surface of the
roadway and it was continuing to freeze. The defendant, in evidence, told
the Court that the road was "very slippery" at the time. He had been
travelling at approximately from 20-30 m.p.h. When defendant saw Clerkin's
car as he came around the bend, it was on the wrong side and about 20 yards
away. "The impact took place on my side of the road," he continued, "He came
right at me." Defendant added that he braked his vehicle immediately, but
the car "just glided on". Witness had been then unable to exercise any
control over his vehicle. It skidded on a straight line and struck the other
car which had been over on defendant's side of the road. The other car had
been in a action of swerving into the side of the road when the crash
occurred. Judge - I cannot understand why you did not see him sooner.
Defendant - He was just on top of me and I braked. Ian Alexander, son
of the defendant, said he was a passenger in his father's car on the
occasion of the accident. When he saw the other car first, it was on their
side of the roadway. Witness reckoned that his father had been driving about
20 m.p.h. at the time. Both vehicles travelled about 15 feet after the
crash. After further evidence, Judge Ryan apportioned blame as stated,
fixing the total damages at £188-3-6. He gave a decree accordingly for
£75-5-4.
~~ Decreed for £97
- James Owens, Dr. McKenna Terrace, Monaghan, was decreed for £97-0-8 in a
claim brought by Kevin Sherry, D. & S. Motors Ltd., Monaghan, arising out of
a debt incurred at plaintiff's garage between April, 1963, and April 1964.
Mr. J. E. Keenan, solr. (for plaintiff) said the original claim had been for
£425-2-8. The defendant had paid off part of the amount in instalments.
~~ Sequel to Newbliss Crash
- A collision between two vehicles at Newbliss, Co. Monaghan, on May 8th
last, had a sequel when Judge Ryan affirmed a conviction for dangerous
driving in a District Court appeal brought by a Co. Fermanagh man, Robert
James Kennedy, Carrickapolin, Brookeboro'. It was stated that defendant had
been involved in a collision with another vehicle driven by Seamus Connolly,
Drummons, Scotstown. After the evidence, the Judge affirmed the conviction
but reduced the fine from £4 to £2, allowing £1-1-s. expenses.
~~ Collision at Junction
- A collision at a road junction in North Monaghan had a sequel when William
David McGee, Belderg, Glaslough, claimed £160 damages from Thomas
Gillanders, Dernagrew, Monaghan. Gillanders claimed £100 in a
cross-claim against McGee. Mr. P. Smith, B.L. (instructed by Messrs. Martin
and Brett, solr., Monaghan) was for McGee; Mr. P. McEntee, B.L. (instructed
by Mr. P. J. McEntee, solr., Monaghan) was for Gillanders. After a lengthy
hearing, Judge P. N. Ryan apportioned blame at fifty percent. on each party
and allowed McGee a decree for £37-10s. He awarded Gillanders £33-10s. No
order was made in relation to costs.
~~ Judge Admits He's Not "With it"
- An appeal against the refusal of a District Justice in Co. Donegal to
permit public dancing on Christmas night and New Year's Eve as a condition
on a dance licence, was upheld by the Judge. The applicants were James P.
McIvor, Muff, and Sean McIvor, Burnfoot, brothers, and the licence was in
respect of the Borderland Ballroom at Muff. In the conditions of the
licence which was granted at Moville Court on September 16th last, Justice
M. Larkin refused permission for public dancing on both dates. Mr. H.
O'Neill, B.L. (instructed by Mr. C. S. Kelly, solr., Donegal) for the
applicant, said that dancing was permitted in other parts of the country on
Christmas Night. Over the past few years it was not, however, allowed in
Donegal. The Judge then asked Supt. R. Cotterell, Monaghan, what was the
position in Monaghan. Replying, Supt. Cotterell said there was dancing
permitted in Monaghan on Christmas Night. He added that from his previous
police experience in Donegal area, Christmas dancing had been allowed in the
past. He came from the South of Ireland himself and there were parts where
it was not the "custom". The Judge then commented he was surprised
there was dancing in Monahan on Christmas night, "Obviously," he added
humorously, "I'm not with it!" (laughter). Sergt. P. Barrett, Muff, said
that there was no State objection to the Donegal application. He had
attended the Court on the instructions of his Superintendent. The Judge then
said that in the particular circumstances he would grant the application for
a dance on Christmas Night this year because it fell on a Sunday night. He
wanted to make it clear, however, that he was not making this a condition
for future years and had no intention of changing the custom in Donegal. He
then also permitted the New Year's Eve dance, allowing the hours of dancing
to 1 p.m.
~~ Sell Heavy Turkeys Early
- Sell Heavy Turkeys Early - The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries
issued the following statement this week:- Sell your heavy turkeys as soon
as they are ready is the advice offered by the Department of Agriculture and
Fisheries to turkey producers again this year. Before the Christmas demand
begins there is usually a good trade for the heavier birds for use in
hotels, restaurants, canteens and various institutions where large numbers
of meals are served and cooking facilities can cope with big birds. There is
also a good economic reason for selling heavy turkeys early, especially
cocks as these birds consume large quantities of food which add considerably
to their cost of production and may cut severely into profits, if not
eliminate the margin completely. The nearer it comes to Christmas the weaker
the demand for big turkeys grows until they may be impossible to sell.
~~ Budding Clones Artist
- An up and coming artist is 25-years-old Mr. Leo Toye, Clones, who is
employed with the knitwear firm of Ernetex Ltd., Clones. Leo has been
interested in drawing since his school days, but only took up painting
eighteen months ago and since then has executed many interesting landscapes.
His latest production is a painting of Aghafin House, Clones, the former
ancestral home of the Madden family, and he has presented it to the present
owner, Mr. John McCabe, a well-known Clones man now residing in Dublin. Mr.
Toye was married four months ago and if opportunity offered would like to
study at an art school.
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