The completion of the design will allow the council to move forward to accessing funding to advance the implementation of the identified remedial drainage works in order to address the ongoing seasonal flooding issues in Donaghmoyne village.

Just one the many celebrations attributed to our Patron Saint will be taking place later this evening.

Matt Carthy TD raised the plight of Monaghan parents in the Dáil recently.

The buildings will result in 61 units of just over 40 sq m each.

The body of the man in his 20s was found along a laneway on the outskirts of the town.

The illicit drugs were discovered in parcels which had originated from Spain and Portugal.

The total of €546,000 funding announcement for Cavan and Monaghan is being hailed as good news.

Investigations are continuing to determine whether a head injury he suffered was the result of a fall or foul play.