Upon arriving a large number of people scattered and fled the scene, and after a warrant was obtained to search the property, 15 dead roosters were discovered.

Anyone who may have any information on this incident is asked to make contact with Monaghan Garda Station on 04777200 or the Garda Confidential Line.

A large number of people fled the scene upon the arrival of Gardaí.

The family and friends of Emyvale man Gary Askin have organised the 7th annual fundraising run and walk in his memory.

Monaghan County Council will decide on the Mullan Rd planned development by the end of August.

Cllr Bronagh McAree raised the issue at yesterday's sitting of Monaghan County Council.

Local man Fabian Murphy said that donating blood was always something that held a great deal of importance to both himself and his family.

The Irish Heart Foundation, in partnership with Medicare LifeSense, is encouraging those in Cavan and Monaghan to get their blood pressure checked ‘Before Damage is Done’.