He then returned to the van and as he drove away, gestured as if flicking a cigarette at the lorry.

Included in the award categories is a county award which recognises the best heritage project in each county.

The judges examine a wide range of areas when assessing Ireland's top privately-owned businesses.

The veteran Monaghan County Councillor has been an outspoken critic of the government's immigration policy saying it's not fit for purpose.

Dermot Conlon of REA Gunne Property in Carrickmacross, says counties like Cavan, Monaghan, and Louth are attractive to hybrid workers who don't want to buy in Dublin.

The Sunflower field which was located in Castleshane in Co Monaghan was in full bloom for a number of weeks last month.

A home in the Lakeview Heights area of Ballybay was forcibly entered between 1am and 2am on Wednesday, 14th August.

The toxic bacteria may appear as a green scum in local lakes during this time of year.