The fancy dress parade starts at 7pm this evening.

The local man has taken part in some gruelling demonstrations of physical strength over the past number of months.

Cllr Flynn says traffic congestion is having an economic impact on small businesses and it gives people "no incentive" to visit the county town.

Works have already been completed in parts of Co Monaghan with a total of 11,708 premises that can order high-speed broadband.

They are calling on all business owners and the public be aware when exchanging money.

The matter came before Judge John Aylmer at a sitting of Monaghan Circuit Court this morning.

Blood supplies are down to three days for most types including 'O' positive which is the blood type of 48 per cent of the Irish population.

The audits are taking place to enhance women's safety across Co Monaghan when walking.