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Families of the Disappeared and supporters at a memorial event in Co Monaghan

Disappeared remembered as Columba McVeigh search goes on

Family members of the Disappeared have attended a special event at Bragan Bog in Co Monaghan to mark International Day of the Disappeared, which takes place tomorrow.

Ulster • 29 Aug

Members of the Castleblayney Community First Responders hold signs calling for a AED database

Call to add unregistered defibrillators to database

The National Ambulance Service has said there are thousands of defibrillators across the country not currently registered on its database, which could potentially delay a person accessing one of the life-saving devices in a medical emergency.

Ulster • 17 Aug

Seán Rocks funeral to take place on Monday in Co Monaghan

The funeral for broadcaster and actor Seán Rocks will take place on Monday in Co Monaghan.

Ulster • 01 Aug

A man, aged in his 40s, was arrested yesterday evening in connection with the discovery of both devices

Man arrested after discovery of two explosive devices

A man has been arrested in connection with the discovery of a number of attempted improvised explosive devices as part of an operation involving both gardaí and the PSNI.

Regional • 07 Jul

Yellow thunderstorm warning for Cavan, Monaghan ends

A Status Yellow warning for thunderstorms in counties Cavan and Monaghan has been lifted.

Ulster • 02 Jul

The services of the Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit were requested and a cordon was established in the Muckno Street area of the town

Suspect device in Monaghan non-viable, gardaí say

A suspect device discovered in Castleblayney, Co Monaghan last night was found to be non-viable.

Ulster • 02 Jul

Fintan Traynor was walking home after a night out in Castleblayney when he was struck by a car

Fresh appeal launched over fatal hit-and-run in 2011

A fresh appeal for information has been made over the death of a man in a hit-and-run in Co Monaghan in 2011.

Ulster • 25 Jun

Cross-border entrepreneur awards to launch in Monaghan

A new initiative will be launched in Co Monaghan today, aimed at promoting cross-border entrepreneurship on the island of Ireland.

Ulster • 18 Jun

Motorcyclist in his 40s dies after Monaghan crash

A man in his 40s has died following a collision involving a car and a motorcycle in Co Monaghan.

Ulster • 16 Jun

Dainis Grinfelds was brought before Monaghan District Court

Man remanded in custody charged with human trafficking

A 56-year-old man has been remanded in custody charged with the human trafficking of a woman for the purpose of exploitation.

Courts • 11 Jun

The man in his 50s is being held at a garda station in the north eastern region

Man in Monaghan arrested for alleged human trafficking

A man has been arrested in Co Monaghan on suspicion of human trafficking offences.

Monaghan • 09 Jun

A special event is taking place in Monaghan to mark the 40th anniversary of Barry McGuigan becoming a world champion

'Riveted into my brain' - McGuigan recalls 1985 title win

A special event is taking place in Monaghan to mark the 40th anniversary of former professional boxer Barry McGuigan becoming a world champion.

Ulster • 08 Jun

Pilot scheme cutting roadwork emissions by over 50%

Monaghan County Council has been pioneering a new technique which can cut the carbon emissions from roadworks by more than 50%.

Ulster • 05 Jun

A number of interactive farm safety workshops are being delivered to the pupils of St Daigh's National School

Monaghan school raises awareness of farm safety

A primary school in Co Monaghan is holding a multi-agency initiative aimed at improving its pupils' awareness of farm safety.

Ulster • 05 Jun

Kiea McCann (L) and Dlava Mohammed died in the crash on 31 July 2023

Driver in fatal crash was asked to slow down, court told

The sentencing of a 61-year-old man, who admitted to dangerous driving causing the deaths of two teenagers who were on their way to their debs in Co Monaghan almost two years ago, has been adjourned until next week.

Courts • 07 May

Met Éireann's Gerry Murphy and Senior Assistant Chief Fire Officer Siobhán McKenna at the launch of the booklet

Households in Monaghan to receive emergency booklet

Every household in Monaghan is to receive a booklet with the aim of helping residents across the county to be prepared in the event of a range of emergencies.

Ulster • 30 Apr

Man to be sentenced over fatal Monaghan road crash

A 61-year-old man who admitted to dangerous driving causing the deaths of two teenagers in Co Monaghan almost two years ago is due to be sentenced next week.

Ulster • 29 Apr

Barry McGuigan in action against Eusebio Pedroza in 1985

Event marks 40 years since Barry McGuigan's world title

A special event is to take place in Monaghan this summer to mark the 40th anniversary of former professional boxer Barry McGuigan becoming a world champion.

Ulster • 03 Apr

The fire broke out an Rowantree Court in Mulach Glas

Man, 70s, dies following fire in Monaghan housing complex

A man in his 70s has died following a fire at a housing complex in Monaghan town.

Ulster • 02 Apr

The remains were exhumed from a grave at Annyalla in Co Monaghan last November

Gardaí to work with Monaghan coroner to identify remains

An Garda Síochána has said it will work with the local coroner in Co Monaghan to correctly identify the human remains exhumed last year as part of the search for the burial place of Joe Lynskey.

Ulster • 24 Mar

Joe Lynskey was abducted and shot by the IRA in the summer of 1972

Remains found in Co Monaghan grave not Joe Lynskey

The Disappeared Commission has confirmed that human remains found in a grave in Co Monaghan last year are not those of Joe Lynskey, who was abducted and murdered by the IRA more than 50 years ago.

Ulster • 24 Mar

Shane O'Farrell, 23, was killed in a hit-and-run incident in 2011

Family of Shane O'Farrell to meet justice minister

The family of Shane O'Farrell, who was killed in a hit-and-run incident involving a man who was on bail, are to meet Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan as part of an ongoing campaign for a public inquiry into what happened.

Ulster • 20 Mar

The Sisters of St Louis' convent became known as the 'motherhouse'

Convent closes after 166 years of ministry in Monaghan

The Sisters of St Louis are closing their 'motherhouse' convent in Monaghan after 166 years of ministry in the town.

Ulster • 02 Mar

Gardaí in Monaghan town have appealed for information

Three arrested over serious assault in Monaghan town

Three people have been arrested in connection with a serious assault in Monaghan town that has left a man in a critical condition in hospital.

Ulster • 15 Jan

The Victoria Cross awarded to Private Thomas Hughes is on display at Monaghan County Museum

Medal awarded to WWI hero goes on display in Monaghan

Old Broomfield Cemetery in Taplagh, Co Monaghan is the final resting place of a known soldier but a forgotten hero. Thomas Hughes was shot during the Battle of the Somme in World War I. However, despite the injuries he sustained he still managed to save the lives of his company.

Ulster • 11 Nov 24