The tender is looking for contractors to redevelop the Old Gate Lodge in Ballyhaise.

This stage of the process is vitally important because it could influence the capacity of the new special needs school in Monaghan.

Deputy Carthy hopes that the Nuremore will be returned to its former glory as a great amenity for Carrickmacross, for South Monaghan and for the entire border region.

Reaction to the new rules has been mixed with some feeling that it's too much for referees and match officials to keep track of.

All seven patients are in the Emergency Department.

The Vatican says the 88-year-old remains in "good spirits" and spent yesterday reading, resting and praying.