Significant building expansions which are currently in development include extensions at Virginia College, Inver College Carrickmacross, Beech Hill College Monaghan, Coláiste Dún an Rí Kingscourt, and Breifne College Cavan.

Senator Robbie Gallagher said he was "delighted" with the announcement.

Students from Inver College, Carrickmacross have won the regional final of the Young Cook of the Year competition.

The students will join finalists from 15 other counties in the final of the prestigious awards for social innovation projects.

Francis Balmer showed courage, resilience and determination through his cancer battle.

Students from Inver College and Beech Hill College will now go on to represent Monaghan in the Regional Final.

Beech Hill College emerged victorious at the national awards.

Martin Maguire from Crocus says the funds raised are very important but creating that conversation and getting men talking is very important.