Person: Fintan Kelly

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<p>National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) and Coillte have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that establishes the framework for greater partnership and collaboration for the delivery of nature conservation projects and the management of the respective estates of both organisations.Pictured (left to right) Dr Andy Bleasdale, Director of Scientific Advice and Research, NPWS; Imelda Hurley, CEO Coillte; Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Senator Pippa Hackett; Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Electoral Reform, Malcom Noonan TD; Mark Carlin, MD Coillte Forest. Picture: Julien Behal Photography</p>

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Donal Hickey: With a sliver of opportunity and a helping hand, life finds a way

Priority actions for the new NPWS/Coillte deal will include a focus on protected habitats such as raised and blanket bog, heaths and wetlands, lakes and rivers, and for threatened species such as freshwater pearl mussel, hen harrier, merlin, and breeding waders

<p>A lone hawthorn tree on the Curragh Plains in County Kildare. Picture: Eamonn Farrell/RollingNews.ie</p>

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Fireblight warning — our native hawthorn trees and hedges are at risk

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O’Rourke steps down after Monaghan lose to Armagh

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James Horan thrilled as Mayo maintain feelgood factor

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Kevin McLoughlin brace sees Mayo earn league final spot

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Boss hails Rossies courage

Monaghan advance to first All-Ireland semi in 30 years

Monaghan advanced to their first All-Ireland semi-final in 30 years with a superb double scores win over Galway at Pearse Stadium in Salthill.

Sat, 04 Aug, 2018

Waterford v Monaghan - GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Round 2

Waterford wilt as Monaghan sizzle

Waterford 0-9 Monaghan 5-21

Mon, 25 Jun, 2018

Kelly fires clincher as composed Monaghan stun Dubs

MONAGHAN 2-12 DUBLIN 0-17: In the end, we were given a dramatic conclusion rarely in keeping with the general tedium of events as Fintan Kelly fired over a glorious point deep into injury-time to secure a noteworthy success for Monaghan against the All-Ireland champions.

Mon, 26 Mar, 2018

‘Any time you beat Tyrone it is a good night’

MONAGHAN 0-15 - TYRONE 0-14: Monaghan people could almost be tempted to take it for granted, but after this win over Tyrone, they are almost virtually guaranteed to play in Division One in 2019, for the fifth consecutive season under Malachy O’Rourke.

Mon, 26 Feb, 2018

Cluxton and Clarke hoping to become first keeper named Footballer of Year since 1982

For the first time in the history of the PwC All-Stars, there are four candidates for the footballer of the year including two goalkeepers, David Clarke and Stephen Cluxton, writes John Fogarty.

Thu, 21 Sep, 2017

Final keepers go head to head again for footballer of the year award

For the first time in the history of the PwC All-Stars, there are four candidates for the footballer of the year including two goalkeepers, David Clarke and Stephen Cluxton.

Thu, 21 Sep, 2017

Dublin hammer home dominance of top four against Monaghan

Dublin 1-19 - Monaghan 0-12: Where do we go from here? The second championship meeting between Division 1 teams that ends in a landslide, a third All-Ireland quarter-final where the level of competition was questionable.

Mon, 07 Aug, 2017

What, if anything, can Monaghan do differently?

The first 10 minutes of Monaghan’s fourth round Qualifier win over Down last Saturday probably tells us much of what we need to know about their approach to this evening’s All-Ireland SFC quarter-final against Dublin, says Dara Ó Cinnéide.

Sat, 05 Aug, 2017

Monaghan’s bench press proves strong and timely

On this particular day, against this particular team, Malachy O’Rourke reckoned that finishing with his best attacking unit on the field was the way to go, and that’s ultimately why Monaghan are now preparing for a fourth All-Ireland quarter-final appearance in five years.

Mon, 31 Jul, 2017

O’Rourke relieved as Monaghan motor on but brave Carlow light up summer

Monaghan got the fright of their football lives at Netwatch Cullen Park on Saturday as a hugely motivated Carlow side brought the Farney to the very limit in an absorbing All-Ireland Round 3B Qualifier which provided one of highlights of the summer.

Mon, 17 Jul, 2017

Monaghan's five point victory ends Carlow's reign

Monaghan brought the Carlow odyssey to an end, but only after a mighty scare at Netwatch Cullen Park, where the Ulster men finished strongly for a flattering five points Qualifier win.

Sat, 15 Jul, 2017

Monaghan and Carlow progress to the next round of Football Qualifiers

Monaghan and Carlow have booked their places in round three of the All-Ireland Football Qualifiers.

Sat, 08 Jul, 2017

McStay accepts Rossies need a miracle

Kevin McStay claims only a miracle will save his struggling Roscommon side from relegation as they continue to hunt their first win of the campaign.

Mon, 20 Mar, 2017

Madden and McKiernan ensure Cavan make a point

Monaghan 0-7 Cavan 0-7

Mon, 13 Feb, 2017

James Kielt’s cracking goal earns Derry final spot

Derry 2-12 Monaghan 1-13: Dessie Mone suffered a suspected broken wrist as Monaghan lost out to Derry for a place in Saturday’s McKenna Cup final.

Mon, 23 Jan, 2017

Tyrone edge past Fermanagh as Derry beat Monaghan to set up McKenna Cup final decider

Tyrone and Derry will meet in the Dr McKenna Cup final next weekend, after two close and exciting semi-finals, writes Francis Mooney.

Sun, 22 Jan, 2017

Special Report: Conservation and preservation ... Are we doing enough?

Conservation measures to protect our environment and its wildlife have in many cases proven to be ineffective, with species still declining, writes Gordon Deegan

Mon, 08 Aug, 2016

Donegal v Monaghan - Ulster GAA Football Senior Championship Semi-Final

Donegal's antics a ploy to conceal fitness issues

Having seen Donegal twice this summer, they seem determined to be public enemy number one.

Sat, 02 Jul, 2016

Deception is name of the game in inter-county football

In the gathering gloom last Saturday night, small groups of Donegal and Monaghan players congregated in the car park outside Kingspan Breffni Park to shoot the breeze. If Cavan town wasn’t such a traffic logjam, they may have gone separate ways earlier. Yet they seemed pleased to have the chance to chat.

Tue, 28 Jun, 2016

Donald Trump's planned seawall at Doonbeg labelled 'naïve, unsustainable and outdated'

Donald Trump's plans for a wall - this time to keep out the sea in Co. Clare - has been branded naive, monstrous and unsustainable.

Tue, 14 Jun, 2016

Donal O’Hare: Down up for a battle against Monaghan

Donal O’Hare has rejected talk of unrest in the Down camp and insists the players will produce a performance on Sunday to make their supporters proud again.

Fri, 03 Jun, 2016

Monaghan maintain winning run

Monaghan 0-13 Down 0-11: Monaghan just about held out in a frenetic finish to make it two wins from two outings but they were pushed all the way by a resurgent Down who were a transformed side from their opening weekend drubbing by Donegal.

Mon, 08 Feb, 2016

Monaghan outfox Donegal

Donegal 1-4, Monaghan 0-9: At half-time yesterday at O’Donnell Park in Letterkenny, the stadium announcer informed the crowd that Mark English had won silver in the 800m at the European Indoor Athletic Championships in Prague.

Mon, 09 Mar, 2015

Farney outfox Donegal

Donegal 1-4, Monaghan 0-9:

Mon, 09 Mar, 2015

UCD fury as Smith’s injury time goal a winner for DCU

Sigerson Cup semi-final

Sat, 21 Feb, 2015

"Farmers sold out’ by department" - An Taisce

An Taisce has claimed that farmers have been “sold out” by the Department of Agriculture’s decision to re-allocate over €400m worth of CAP funding that had been earmarked for spending on Ireland’s most threatened wildlife areas.

Fri, 13 Feb, 2015

Farney County the latest to try and scupper Gavin’s all-conquering Dubs

Lambs to the slaughter they may not be but Monaghan go into today’s All-Ireland quarter-final against Dublin in full knowledge of the disembowelment the reigning champions have handed out to all who have gone before this year.

Sat, 09 Aug, 2014

McGuinness the hero as Monaghan seal two-point win

Monaghan 2-16 Kildare 2-14 (aet)

Sat, 02 Aug, 2014

Monaghan look to reach quarters for second year running

By Peter O’Dwyer

Sat, 02 Aug, 2014

Ominous signs as Donegal make it three from four

ULSTER SFC FINAL:

Mon, 21 Jul, 2014

Donegal regain Ulster title after battle with Monaghan

Donegal 0-15 Monaghan 1-09

Sun, 20 Jul, 2014

Monaghan opt for same again ahead of Ulster final duel with Donegal

Monaghan have gone with the same 15 that beat Armagh in their semi-final replay for Sunday’s Ulster final showdown against Donegal in Clones.

Fri, 18 Jul, 2014

Farney edge it as Red Hand left aggrieved

Monaghan 1-12 Tyrone 0-14

Mon, 16 Jun, 2014

Monaghan clinch Division Two title

Monaghan 1-16 Donegal 1-10

Sun, 27 Apr, 2014

Finlay wins it for Monaghan

Monaghan 0-13 Galway 0-12

Mon, 07 Apr, 2014

Donegal and Monaghan still on top of Division 2

Donegal and Monaghan retain their position of strength at the top of Division 2 of the Allianz Football League after their wins over Louth and Laois.

Sun, 30 Mar, 2014

Division 2 sees wins for Donegal, Down, Laois and Armagh

Donegal moved back to the top of Division 2 this afternoon as they defeated Monaghan 2-11 to 0-10 in a repeat of last year's Ulster final in Letterkenny.

Sun, 02 Mar, 2014

Dub stars Mannion and McCaffrey lead UCD past city rivals

SIGERSON CUP QUARTER-FINAL:

Fri, 14 Feb, 2014

Cull a ‘serious threat’ to badger population

It is claimed the intensity of cull has created a situation where the status of the badger population is ‘uncertain’.

Thu, 16 Jan, 2014

Browne in line for Déise return

Waterford veteran Tony Browne is hopeful of playing his first county hurling of the year in Saturday’s All-Ireland SHC qualifier clash with Westmeath in Cusack Park (5pm).

Thu, 27 Jun, 2013

Monaghan and Cavan reveal semi-final teams

Dick Clerkin has been included in the Monaghan team for Saturday's Ulster SFC semi-final against Cavan in Clones (throw-in 7pm) despite doubts over his fitness.

Wed, 26 Jun, 2013

Semi-finalists confirmed in Dr McKenna Cup

Monaghan progressed to the Power NI Dr. McKenna Cup semi-finals as Section A winners after ending Fermanagh's early season unbeaten run.

Wed, 16 Jan, 2013

Stars who may set world alight

Damien Cahalane (Cork)

Sat, 05 Jan, 2013

Roscommon crowned Connacht U-21 champions

Roscommon 1-13 Sligo 0-8

Sat, 07 Apr, 2012