It is with profound sadness and grief that the school community learned of the tragic loss of two students.

Local diversions are in place and motorists are being advised to use alternative routes.  

The road is closed and local diversions are in place.

Residents are motorists are the most negatively impacted by the situation.

It was fitted with an engine and classified as a "mechanically propelled vehicle".

Meanwhile, mains rehabilitation works on the Clones Road section in Newbliss are progressing and due for completion by the end of May.

David Maxwell told the meeting that he got a costing of €5 million for these works.

Anyone who witnessed suspicious activity in either area is asked to contact Monaghan Garda Station.