County planners gave the local club the go-ahead with 5 conditions attached.

Gardaí and emergency services are currently at the scene.

The funeral mass of the late Jim 'Jimmy' McKiernan will take place tomorrow.

The local school remains closed this morning.

Describing it as a "massive achievement for Monaghan", the group say they want more members to join the various Macra groups in the county.

Councillor saw the merit in the up-to-date technology after a house in Emyvale was crashed into by not one, but two lorries

Several new Classrooms, a replacement Sports Hall and the new Outdoor Play facilities are part of the upgraded works carried out.

Jake will be laid to rest after the service in the adjoining cemetery.