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Event marks 50th anniversary of Castleblayney bombing

A ceremony has taken place to mark the 50th anniversary of the Castleblayney bombing.

screengrab of a family named left to right Beau, Joanne, Grace and Austin Appelbee

'It's wonderful for them to be alive and well'

A Co Monaghan grandmother has spoken of her joy and relief after her daughter and three grandchildren survived a ten-hour ordeal in choppy waters off western Australia last week.

Ireland • 04 Feb

Death of woman in Monaghan was homicide - forensic report

A new forensic report into the death of a young woman in a Monaghan canal has concluded that she died of a violent physical assault despite gardaí treating her death as a tragic accident.

Ireland • 13 Jan

A dentist examines the inside of a child's mouth using a mirror.

Delay in Monaghan pupils receiving 6th class dental check

Almost 1,000 children who finished primary school in Monaghan in the last two years are on a waiting list for their sixth class dental check-up.

Ulster • 17 Dec 25

No evidence of collusion in Dublin-Monaghan bombings

A major report dealing with some of the most controversial aspects of the Troubles has found no evidence of collusion on the part of the British state in the 1974 Dublin-Monaghan bombings.

Ireland • 09 Dec 25

Shane O'Farrell was knocked off his bicycle and fatally injured by a driver who should have been in jail at the time

Bail law recommendations in review after O'Farrell death

Legislation should be introduced to place people under house arrest in cases where bail would otherwise be refused, according to a report on the country's bail laws.

Politics • 27 Nov 25

Hundreds attend vigil to remember victims of Louth crash

Hundreds of people have taken part in vigils to remember the five young people who died in a crash in Dundalk, Co Louth, last weekend.

Ireland • 19 Nov 25

Mother of man murdered in 2007 calls for 'justice'

The mother of Paul Quinn has appealed for those who know what happened to her son to "tell us the truth" and "clear your conscience".

Ireland • 21 Oct 25

Monaghan to mark 50th anniversary of Project Children

A series of events took place in Monaghan town to mark the 50th anniversary of a peace-building initiative that saw young people given a summer holiday respite in the US to escape the Troubles.

Ulster • 09 Oct 25

Picture of former Monaghan councillor Hughie McElvaney who has died

Tributes paid on death of former cllr Hughie McElvaney

Tributes have been paid following the death of long-time Monaghan county councillor, Hughie McElvaney.

Ulster • 02 Oct 25

The meeting will be chaired by Sinn Féin TD Matt Carthy, who addressed the previous meeting in May

Follow-up meeting to be held on Carrickmacross 'concerns'

A follow-up public meeting is to take place in Carrickmacross, Co Monaghan next week, addressing a number of issues.

Regional • 23 Sep 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

Yellow thunderstorm warning for Cavan, Monaghan ends

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

Ulster • 02 Jul 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25