Co. Monaghan
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Temporary Closing of Roads and Carpark – Glaslough street car park
Temporary Closing of Roads – LS5515 Lower Mill Street between North Road and Church Square
Temporary Closing of Roads – LP8621 & LP8622 from the border of Louth on the LP8622 to McArdle Skeath transportation.
Temporary Closing of Roads – L-4101 closed for a distance of 700m northwest of junction with the L-8150
Planning
Planning pre-validation: 2660372
Cornahoe DED Tullycorbet Ballybay To demolish existing derelict dwelling and to erect a single storey dwelling, treatment plant, perc...
Planning pre-validation: 2660374
Annacramph Monaghan Co Monaghan To retain detached domestic garage, site boundary and location of treatment plant as amendments to p...
Planning pre-validation: 2660373
Cornalaragh Carrickmacross Co. Monaghan. To demolish rear and side extensions, elevational changes to existing dwelling and erect a single st...
Planning pre-validation: 2660375
Aughrim Beg Inniskeen County Monaghan Two storey house, domestic garage, waste water treatment system and all associated site development ...
Planning application received: To demolish rear and side extensions, elevational changes to existing dwelling and erect a single st
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07 Sep 2026 latest- politicsMatt Carthy TD asked the Minister for Foreign: Freedom of InformationMonaghan
- planningPlanning application received: Two storey house, domestic garage, waste water treatment system and all...Inniskeen
- planningPlanning application received: To retain detached domestic garage, site boundary and location of...Monaghan
- planningPlanning application received: To demolish rear and side extensions, elevational changes to existing...Carrickmacross
- planningPlanning application received: To demolish existing derelict dwelling and to erect a single storey...Ballybay
- planningPlanning application received: permission for the development will consist of a one storey extension to...Carrickmacross
- planningPlanning application received: Permission for development at Bocks Middle, Laragh, Castleblayney, Co....Castleblayney
- planningPlanning conditional: permission for the construction of a single-storey extension to the existing bus...Monaghan
- planningPlanning conditional: 1) Permission for retention of an existing temporary mobile home, hardcore...Castleblayney
- planningPlanning conditional: permission for construction of a storey and a half dwelling, single-storey...Glaslough
- planningPlanning application received: permission for retention of the existing temporary modular unit with...Monaghan
- trafficTemporary Closing of Roads – Friday 18th September to Friday 30th October 2026.Monaghan
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Matt Carthy TD asked the Minister for Foreign: Freedom of Information
Asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of FOI requests her Department, and each agency under her auspices, received in each year 2020 to 2025, and to date in...
Temporary Closing of Roads – Friday 18th September to Friday 30th October 2026.
Monaghan County Council gives notice to extend the following road closure in the Municipal District of Monaghan in County Monaghan: Date: Friday 18th September to Friday 30th...
Matt Carthy TD spoke in the Dáil: Mineral Oil Tax: Financial Resolution
Matt Carthy TD (Sinn Féin, Cavan-Monaghan) contributed to the financialresolution on “Mineral Oil Tax: Financial Resolution”.
Temporary Closing of Roads and Carpark – Glaslough street car park
To facilitate resurfacing works, Monaghan County Council will close the following road and car park on dates and times as described below: – Glaslough street car park (4 […] The...
Temporary Closing of Roads – LS5515 Lower Mill Street between North Road and Church Square
Monaghan County Council will close the following road in the Municipal District of Monaghan in County Monaghan: Date and Time: From Saturday 5th September 2026 at 6pm […] The...
Temporary Closing of Roads – LP8621 & LP8622 from the border of Louth on the LP8622 to McArdle Skeath transportation.
Monaghan County Council will close the following road in the Municipal District of Carrickmacross-Castleblayney in County Monaghan: Dates : Between Monday 31st August 2026 and...
Also covered in: Castleblayney
Court Reports
All court cases →31 Jul
Volunteer who said he was sacked for warning Church officials of 'rogue' relic traders can't pursue case, WRC rules
A veteran security volunteer who claimed he was ousted by the Augustinian Order for warning that certain “rogues” were going to try and pass off “fake relics” for sale at a church can’t proceed with an...
Summary on localnews.ie29 JulBrave Paddy Power worker helped unmask repeat robber
A brave Paddy Power worker helped unmask a repeat robber by pulling at his face covering during a raid, enabling gardaí to identify him from CCTV, a court has heard. Charles Darcy (38), who has 64 previous...
Summary on localnews.ie28 Jul'Monster' Derek Boyd gets life for murder, with sentence for killing sister referred back to circuit court
Double killer Derek Boyd has been jailed for life for murdering a father-of-four at his north Dublin home and told that his sentence for the manslaughter of his sister four years ago will now be referred back...
Summary on localnews.ie27 JulMuseum employee charged with possessing bomb tells court he wants to reapply for bail 'at earliest chance'
A National Museum employee has told the Special Criminal Court that he wants to reapply for bail "at the earliest chance", having already been denied release at the weekend, when he was charged with the...
Summary on localnews.ie25 JulExplosive device allegedly stored in National Museum at Collins' Barracks
by Alison O'Riordan A Dublin man has been denied bail following a late-night sitting of the non-jury Special Criminal Court this evening, having been charged with possession of an explosive device in...
Summary on localnews.iePlanning
All planning →Planning applications, decisions and objections.
Planning application received: Two storey house, domestic garage, waste water treatment system and all associated site development
Lorcan Karen Cowan Kindlon — Aughrim Beg Inniskeen County Monaghan. Two storey house, domestic garage, waste water treatment system and all associated site development ...
Planning application received: To retain detached domestic garage, site boundary and location of treatment plant as amendments to p
Ciara Treanor — Annacramph Monaghan Co Monaghan. To retain detached domestic garage, site boundary and location of treatment plant as amendments to p...
Planning application received: To demolish rear and side extensions, elevational changes to existing dwelling and erect a single st
Nicola Byrne — Cornalaragh Carrickmacross Co. Monaghan.. To demolish rear and side extensions, elevational changes to existing dwelling and erect a single st...
Planning application received: To demolish existing derelict dwelling and to erect a single storey dwelling, treatment plant, perc
Michael McManus — Cornahoe DED Tullycorbet Ballybay. To demolish existing derelict dwelling and to erect a single storey dwelling, treatment plant, perc...
Planning application received: permission for the development will consist of a one storey extension to the rear of an existing cot
Niall & Fiona Carville & Longmuir — Corrinshigagh, Carrickmaclim Carrickmacross Co. Monaghan A81 CH96. permission for the development will consist of a one storey extension to the rear of an existing cot...
Planning application received: Permission for development at Bocks Middle, Laragh, Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan, A75 RR24. The devel
Jelena Kliimand — Bocks Middle Laragh, Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan A75 RR24. Permission for development at Bocks Middle, Laragh, Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan, A75 RR24. The devel...
Politics & TDs
Meet your TDs →Dáil contributions and parliamentary questions from your TDs.
Cathy Bennett TD asked the Minister for Transport: Rail Network
Asked the Minister for Transport the estimated timeframe to progress the recommendations within the Strategic Rail Review which will see public rail transport resumed in County...
Matt Carthy TD asked the Minister for Justice: Unaccompanied Minors and Separated Children
Asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the criteria used in the procurement process that resulted in the appointment of an organisation (details supplied) as...
Matt Carthy TD asked the Minister for Transport: Departmental Schemes
Asked the Minister for Transport the total amount allocated to the road transporters scheme; the amount committed and paid to date; the amount expected to be expended by the...
David Maxwell TD spoke in the Dáil: Seaweed Harvesting and Licensing: Discussion (Resumed)
David Maxwell TD (Fine Gael, Cavan-Monaghan) contributed to the debate on “Seaweed Harvesting and Licensing: Discussion (Resumed)”.
Cathy Bennett TD asked the Minister for Agriculture: Common Agricultural Policy
Asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his response to proposals from the European Commission to cut the budget of the Common Agricultural Policy.
Cathy Bennett TD spoke in the Dáil: Raidió Teilifís Éireann - Exchequer Funding, Governance, Oversight and Reforms
Cathy Bennett TD (Sinn Féin, Cavan-Monaghan) contributed to the debate on “Raidió Teilifís Éireann - Exchequer Funding, Governance, Oversight and Reforms”.
Crime & Gardaí
271 storiesGarda appeals, incidents and crime news.
Volunteer who said he was sacked for warning Church officials of 'rogue' relic traders can't pursue case, WRC rules
A veteran security volunteer who claimed he was ousted by the Augustinian Order for warning that certain “rogues” were going to try and pass off “fake relics” for sale at a...
Brave Paddy Power worker helped unmask repeat robber
A brave Paddy Power worker helped unmask a repeat robber by pulling at his face covering during a raid, enabling gardaí to identify him from CCTV, a court has heard. Charles...
'Monster' Derek Boyd gets life for murder, with sentence for killing sister referred back to circuit court
Double killer Derek Boyd has been jailed for life for murdering a father-of-four at his north Dublin home and told that his sentence for the manslaughter of his sister four years...
Museum employee charged with possessing bomb tells court he wants to reapply for bail 'at earliest chance'
A National Museum employee has told the Special Criminal Court that he wants to reapply for bail "at the earliest chance", having already been denied release at the weekend, when...
Explosive device allegedly stored in National Museum at Collins' Barracks
by Alison O'Riordan A Dublin man has been denied bail following a late-night sitting of the non-jury Special Criminal Court this evening, having been charged with possession of...
Serial offender jailed for theft of tourist's motorbike
By Claire Henry A chronic addict with 134 previous convictions has been jailed for 20 months for stealing a tourist's motorbike hours after the victim had arrived in Ireland....
GAA & Sport
2 storiesFixtures, results and club news.
Monaghan Football Team's Strong Performance in Championship Match
A Monaghan reporter discusses the team's unexpected stamina and tactical adjustments in a recent championship match, highlighting key players' recovery from injuries. The...
Hurlers show resilience and guts to hold off stubborn Monaghan challenge in Lory Meagher Cup
LORY MEAGHER CUP: LEITRIM 2-13 MONAGHAN 2-9 Leitrim got their Lory Meagher Cup campaign off to a winning start in Heartland Credit Union Pairc Sean Mac Diarmada on Saturday...
Community & Events
2 storiesParish bulletins, fundraising, festivals.
Local Priest Organizes Charity Walk for Kidney Support Center
A charity walk organized by Father Connellan in memory of a local family's kidney transplant journey has raised over €10,000 for the support center. The event, held two weeks...
Councillor Aidan Campbell elected as new Cathaoirleach of Monaghan County Council
Councillor Aidan Campbell has been elected as the new Cathaoirleach of Monaghan County Council, succeeding Councillor P Joe Handan. Campbell, a long-standing public...
Health
1 storyHSE, hospital, GP and ambulance services.
Farmers Face Higher Health Risks, Local Senator Highlights Concerns
A report highlights farmers' elevated mortality and health risks, with local Senator Robbie Gallagher urging better support. The findings underscore the need for targeted health...
Roads & Traffic
3 storiesClosures, disruption and road works.
Temporary Closing of Roads – L-4101 closed for a distance of 700m northwest of junction with the L-8150
Monaghan County Council will close the following road in the Municipal District of Carrickmacross-Castleblayney in County Monaghan: Road Closed: L-4101 closed for a distance of...
Also covered in: Castleblayney
Temporary Closing of Roads – Monday 31st August 2026, Monday 7th September 2026 and Monday 14th September 2026
In order to facilitate maintenance works at Monaghan Courthouse, Monaghan County Council will close the following road on the dates and times as described below: – Monaghan Town...
Temporary Closing of Roads – N54 Broad Road, from Old Cross Square Roundabout to Broad Road/Dawson Street junction
Monaghan County Council will close the following road in the Municipal District of Monaghan in County Monaghan. Dates of Closure: Tuesday 4th August 2026 –21st August 2026 Roads...
People & Faces
Homecomings, anniversaries, weddings, retirements — the lighter local-radio chatter. More once the radio-share sync resumes.
Towns in Co. Monaghan
Castleblayney
Planning application received: Permission for development at Bocks Middle, Laragh, Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan, A75 RR24
160
stories
Carrickmacross
Planning application received: To demolish rear and side extensions, elevational changes to existing dwelling and erect
110
stories
Clones
Planning application received: The development will consist of/consists of: Permission for the complete removal of the e
31
stories
Scotstown
Planning conditional: permission for the construction of an agricultural entrance and all associated site works
24
stories
Emyvale
Planning application received: permission for alterations & extensions to an existing manufacturing facility including t
16
stories
Inniskeen
Planning application received: Two storey house, domestic garage, waste water treatment system and all associated site d
16
stories
Ballybay
Planning application received: To demolish existing derelict dwelling and to erect a single storey dwelling, treatment p
15
stories
Glaslough
Planning conditional: permission for construction of a storey and a half dwelling, single-storey detached domestic garag
11
stories
Clontibret
Planning application received: permission and retention permission for development consists of; retention of extension t
10
stories
Ballinode
Planning conditional: permission to remove thatch and dormer windows to existing roof of single storey dwelling house an
9
stories
Newbliss
Planning application received: planning permission to construct 1 No. poultry house, and an extension to 1 No. existing
8
stories
Tydavnet
Planning application received: permission to erect a two storey dwelling house and detached garage, insert new filter un
8
stories
Smithborough
Planning conditional: permission for the retention and completion of new enclosed front porch to an existing dwelling pe
6
stories
Threemilehouse
Planning application received: permission to construct 1 No. poultry house together with all ancillary structures (to in
6
stories
Rockcorry
Planning conditional: permission to erect a storey and a half dwelling with attached domestic garage, treatment plant, p
6
stories
Scotshouse
Planning conditional: permission to construct a new bungalow style dwellinghouse & detached domestic garage, create new
3
stories
Annayalla
Planning application received: permission for a development which will consist of the following; 1) Retention of alterat
2
stories
Doohamlet
Planning refused: Permission for development consisting of the following: The provision of 28 no. dwellings comprisin
1
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