11/02/2026
There was a large attendance on Monday night last for the Old Monaghan Society's first presentation of 2026 showcasing the reminiscences of Monaghan Town native Brendan Murray as he reflected on a lifetime working in the Provincial Newspaper Industry, most particularly the much lamented Northern Standard.
At the conclusion of the night Brendan named some of those captured in this 1939 image of employees of the Northern Standard that was then owned and managed by Harold Swan who resided at Tullyherim.
It would be great if anyone can fill in the blanks!!!
Front Row:- Gertie Fitzpatrick, -- , Harry Griffiths, Mr. Morton, Ms. McKee, Harold Swan, --, Joe Turley(Editor), --, Paddy McGorman, --, --,
Back Row:- Dan Rafferty, Paddy Smyth, - Coogan, --, -Coogan, Pearl Mills, --, --, --, --, --, --, --, --.