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Monday, 14 May 2012 13:56

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300 Cyclists Complete The North East Cycle Challenge for Alzheimer’s Support

Tuesday, 08 May 2012 14:55

The inaugural Carrickmacross Lions Club North East Cycle Challenge took place on Sunday 6th May and attracted 300 cyclists from throughout the country. The event earned huge praise from the participating cyclists for the professional way it was organised and for the two routes selected.

Two hundred and sixteen experienced cyclists set off at 9.30am on the 100km Drumlin Challenge which passed through Shercock, Cootehill, Newbliss, Ballybay, Lough Egish and Castleblaney before returning to Carrickmacross. Mayor of Carrickmacross Noel Keelan had the honour of being the official starter before he himself got on his bike and rode the Oriel Route.

Eighty four cyclists signed up for the 30km Oriel Route which started at 10am and took them on a flat quiet route to the picturesque village of Tallanstown. Refreshments for the participants were kindly provided by the Tallanstown Tidy Towns Committee before the cyclists embarked on the return journey to Carrickmacross.

Carrickmacross Alzheimer’s Society representative Mrs. Alice Deery was the official Oriel Route starter. All proceeds from The North East Cycle Challenge will go towards the provision of a weekly bus service for Alzheimer’s patients taking them to the Drumkill Daycare Centre in Threemilehouse.

The Carrickmacross Lions Club members and volunteers provided refreshments and showers for the returning cyclists in The Phoenix Sports Centre. Some weary participants availed of a complimentary massage whilst others tucked into soup, sandwiches, savoury pies, brack and scones donated by local businesses.

Everyone who raised over €100 in sponsorship for the event were entered into a draw for a BOSE Wave Music System worth €696. Anthony and Breege Brennan from Kilnamaddy, Monaghan were the winners of this fantastic prize, which was kindly donated by locally based company BOSE Ireland Ltd.

Carrickmacross Lions Club President Andrew Spare was overwhelmed by the level of support and generosity that the first North East Cycle Challenge generated. He felt that ”the success of the event and the positive reaction from the cyclists means that The North East Cycle Challenge will become a permanent fixture in the cyclists’ diaries in the future”. He expressed thanks to Michael Clarke of Carrick Cycle Centre and to members of the Carrickmacross Cycling Club for their input into the organisation of the event. Special thanks went to Cycle Coach Valerie Campion who acted as Head Safety Steward and whose invaluable experience guided the event organisers throughout. The Carrickmacross Lions Club would also like to thank all local businesses who contributed to the running of the event, to the volunteers who helped out on the day but most of all to the 300 participating cyclists who completed both the Oriel and Drumlin Routes and whose efforts helped generate funds for Alzheimer’s Support.

You Bring The Talent" Competition

Wednesday, 02 May 2012 13:17

Contestants wanted for "You Bring The Talent" Competition for more info contact Liam 0872458473 or 042961589 application forms available from t&l paints, www.carrickmacross.ie/festival or on facebook

Exploiting the Potential of IT - A Monaghan Perspective

Wednesday, 25 April 2012 09:59

Monaghan County Council in conjunction with Monaghan IT Forum, will hold a half day conference “Exploiting the Potential of IT - A Monaghan Perspective” on the 9th of May, at the Glencarn Hotel, Castleblayney, Co Monaghan 9.30am to 1.30pm

The focus of this Conference is to demonstrate the importance of IT to businesses in County Monaghan through successful company case studies. The conference will also highlight the availability of broadband in the County and request feedback on future broadband developments in the County. Minister of State for the NewEra Project, Fergus O’Dowd,TD will launch the conference.

The conference is free to attend & open to all businesses in Monaghan. This conference may also be of interest to IT suppliers and other interested parties. All registrants who attend on the day will be entered into a draw for an iPad.
Registration is available by completing registration at www.monaghanbusiness.com or by contacting Kim McKenna at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 047 73719.

If you are an IT company from or working in Monaghan and are interested in having a stand contact Kim McKenna at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , stands are free of charge.

Conference Schedule
9.00-9.30 Tea/ Coffee & Registration
9.30 Welcome by County Development Board Chairman, Cllr. Pat Treanor
9.45 Opening speech & launch - Minister Fergus O’Dowd, Dept. of Communications, Energy & Natural Resources will launch  Monaghan Tourism/ Heritage APP & monaghanbusiness.com
10.30 Speaker - Martin O’Brien, CEO, Monaghan VEC
11.00 Break
11.15 Speaker - Andrew Shortt, Castlecool
11.35 Speaker -  Seamus Treanor, Astec P.O.S Ltd.
11.50 Q & A / Result of iPad draw
12.15 Concluding remarks by Adge King, Director of Services, Monaghan County Council
12.30 Lunch

Conference will be chaired by Claire Cunningham, Chairperson of the IT Forum & Director of Aura Internet