Hundreds of delegates are expected to travel from across the four provinces to the Hillgrove Hotel in Monaghan town.

Cllr David Maxwell said Co Monaghan is "honoured" to have been entrusted to host this year's Pride of Place Awards.

The event is promised to be filled with glitz, glamour, fun and entertainment.

'Monaghan County Council’s Biodiversity Officer Patricia McCreesh has highlighted some of the horticulture and biodiversity events laid on here for National Heritage Week'

The service is operating on an appointment-only basis.

There are a lot of services around and people need to become more aware of them.

'It's very rewarding to know that you've helped someone in their time of need'