The An Taisce report for Monaghan gave the town top marks for over half of the sites surveyed.

Beech Hill College emerged victorious at the national awards.

Local woman Siobhan McKenna believes it is important for the government to listen to the advice of those who work with victims.

Farmers are now permitted to spread soiled water, once conditions are suitable.

In Monaghan alone, the fire service is seeking an additional three crews in each of the four stations including Clones, Ballybay, Carrickmacross and Castleblayney.

Travellers on the N2 between Broomfield to Castleblayney need to be cautious where 16 deer are on the loose.

The "bread and butter" issues for people of this area are roads, housing and access to GP care.