Monaghan A public meeting detailing matters of community safety is to be held in Carrickmacross A public meeting is to take place in a county Monaghan town next week just days after a man was seen wielding a knife on its main street in broad daylight The open forum is being spearheaded by Sinn Féin TD Matt Carthy in his home town of Carrickmacross Deputy Carthy said the move was one that had come on the back of heightened concerns locally relating to community safety said “several concerned residents” had come forward in recent days to express their own anxieties at matters of common concern “People in Carrickmacross are angry and frustrated and I know that people often don’t feel safe in our own town,” he said Mr Carthy stressed there would be no political connotations attached to next Tuesday’s meeting He said a wide gambit of issues would be up for discussion typified most notably by the “huge consternation” that was caused by the image of a man brandishing a knife on the town’s main street last Sunday evening A man in his 20s has since been arrested and remains in custody having been charged in connection to that incident less than 24 hours later the meeting would offer locals to voice their unease at the plight the town currently finds itself in “There is an issue with anti-social behaviour and crime and a lack of garda visibility,” he said “There is an issue with dereliction as several prominent buildings in our town centre lying idle “There is a problem with the misuse of other buildings with apparent overcrowding of rental properties Then there is the mismanagement of the migration system which has led to profiteering and a complete disregard for the needs of our local community or the capacity of services.” The former Carrickmacross mayor said there was an evident need to support the inroads many local community organisations had made in recent times saying the meeting also presented an opportunity to put forward real and credible solutions “This public meeting is an opportunity for people in Carrickmacross to constructively engage and send a message that things need to change,” he said “It will be focused on identifying solutions to problems and giving local people an opportunity to have their voices heard It is about helping to make our town the best place possible to live and work.” The meeting is scheduled to take place at the Shirley Arms Hotel from 8pm WeatherCooler temperatures for bank holiday weekend but dry bright weather to continueThe bank holiday weekend will see cooler temperatures than recent days though there will be plenty of sunshine and dry spells Over 800 people have protested this evening in Carrickmacross over the recent level of ‘unease’ in the town Over 800 people gathered at Cloughvalley Park in the town for the peaceful assembly prior to marching a number of streets including the main street Gardai had a cordon on place on some of the streets as the crowds walked along Farney Street and the Main Street of Carrickmacross Several people spoke at the protest including Independent Councillor Seamus Treanor who said residents don’t feel safe in their own town with what he says is a heightened level of anti social behaviour in the town Sign up now to keep up to date with the latest news please check your email to confirm your subscription A peaceful protest is planned in Carrickmacross this evening at 7pm Organisers says the protest is in response to an increase in criminal activity in the area They are calling on local representatives and Gardai to take a stance and hear their concerns at the peaceful assembly The Carrickamcross Community watch group say they are having a peaceful assembly in Cloughvalley Park in the town The group say they are inundated with messages from concerned people on a daily basis The group is appealing to local td's and councillors along with the Gardai to do something to help the situation and make Carrickmacross a safer place Local man Gary Carvile says he along with others in the area are very concerned the first facility of its kind in the country and a hub for Toy Libraries Ireland Carrickmacross is one of several country towns known to locals as Carrick – or CMX for funky shorthand It has gone through various eras: Plantation If you believe the talk of the town in 2025 it has been “destroyed by foreigners” these days Isolated incidents blamed on immigrants make hysterical claims of a local crimewave feel true Join the Irish Independent WhatsApp channel Support from readers like you keeps The Journal open You are visiting us because we have something you value Advertising revenue goes some way to support our mission so we can continue to produce accurate and meaningful journalism An account is an optional way to support the work we do. 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A 28-YEAR-OLD MAN has been charged in connection with brandishing a knife on the Main street Carrickmacross was charged with two offences under the firearms and offensive weapons act 1990 The two counts relate to possession of a knife in a public place His third charge is for abusive and threatening language under the Public Order Act The court heard that Mr Covaciu was seen by a number of eye witness and also captured on mobile phone footage that has been widely circulated on social media Judge Raymond Finnegan was told by Inspector Damien Martin that the suspect can be seen in broad daylight yesterday evening brandishing a silver flick-knife four inches in length in an aggressive manner that caused great distress to the general public Arresting Garda Barry Sheehy gave five different reasons as to why the unemployed Romanian man should not be offered bail; the seriousness of the charges one of the charges carrying up to five years in prison if found guilty and that he has had three bench warrants served that includes one served this morning Mr Covaciu’s solicitor Ms Roisín Courtney said her client had lived in Carrickmacross for 8-9 years and had been working in farming up until recent months She also pointed out her client was very drunk when the incident took place He was remanded in custody to appear again at Cavan District Court via video link on Thursday to allow for DPP directions Create an email alert based on the current article The Roma Community in Carrickmacross has issued a statement in relation to recent unease felt in the town the group said; "The Roma Community in Carrickmacross are aware of the fears and concerns of the town's people about safety and security in the town centre and surrounding areas as we are also members of the community in Carrickmacross We are equally aware of a recent incident in which a Roma individual appears to threaten people with a knife on the Main Street in the centre of the town.  The Roma community were shocked and appalled by this behaviour We were happy to see how quickly the Gardaí moved to arrest the person and deal with the incident.  The individual in question is now before the courts and justice will take its course the Roma Community are just like the Irish community The vast majority of our people are law-abiding citizens who want to get on with life and build a better future for our families.  There will always be incidents in the community over which we have no control.  We would appeal to people not to condemn everyone for the actions of a few Members of the Roma Community have been living in County Monaghan for the past nine years.  The Roma are EU citizens and the majority of people within our community work Roma children attend local schools and for them Carrickmacross is home Our community wish to make a positive contribution to life in Carrickmacross as Irish people have done in communities across the world we established a new community group to build good relations and better understanding between the Roma Community and local people.  We are hoping that our group will be able to reach out to others and that as a united community we can move forward to improve life in Carrickmacross." Gardai have issued a statement tonight following an incident that saw a man brandishing a knife in Carrickmacross earlier Gardai say they wish to reassure the public that they are aware of the incident which occurred in Carrickmacross this evening and has been widely circulating on social media They have confirmed that the suspect has been arrested and is being held in Garda custody Gardai say their investigations are continuing tonight and he will be held for court Plans for the construction of over 70 new homes outside Carrickmacross have been tabled with local authority planning chiefs Plans for one of Monaghan’s largest residential developments in recent memory has been lodged with local authority planning officials Locally based firm Moffett Investment Holdings have drawn up designs to construct 72 houses at a site on the outskirts of Carrickmacross or 54 to be precise consist of three bedroom semi-detached residences with six further homes being made up of four and three bedroom detached houses The proposed development is completed by eight semi-detached two bedroom homes four one and a half four storey detached houses Consulting engineers acting on behalf of Moffett Investment Holdings have completed a traffic and transport assessment report as part of the Monaghan firm’s application The 140 page document sets out how those studies had concluded the planned development would present no “adverse or significant” impact to traffic flow in the area It also revealed the development is part of an extension to an already “established residential development” with roads infrastructure already in place to serve its proposed onset provide for a new vehicular entrance alongside a new pedestrian footpath A final decision on the plans is not expected to be made on or before June 6 Video footage of last night's incident in Carrickmacross, Co Monaghan that saw a man approach traffic while armed with a knife. Gardaí launched an almost immediate investigation into the incident after video footage was widely circulated on social media last night, Liam CosgroveMon 28 Apr 2025 at 10:02A man in his 20s is to appear in court this morning charged in connection that saw traffic being held up by an armed suspect wielding a knife in broad daylight. The incident, video footage of which was captured and circulated widely on social media, unfolded at around 7:30pm in Carrickmacross. Today's News in 90 Seconds – April 28th 2025 In the short video clip, a man sporting blue jeans and a black jumper emblazoned with the words ‘BMW’ can be seen walking towards a white VW Golf while brandishing a knife. The episode coincided in the almost immediate initiation of a garda investigation in a bid to track down and identify the suspect. Those efforts last night led to the arrest of a man in his 20s who was arrested a short time later while in possession of a knife. “Gardaí responded to a report of an individual in possession of an offensive weapon on Main Street in Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan at approximately 7:30pm on Sunday evening, 27th April 2025,” said a garda spokesperson. “A male was stopped by Gardaí and found to be in possession of a knife.” “The man, aged in his 20s, was arrested by Gardaí and detained at a Garda station in Monaghan under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984.” He has since been charged and is expected to appear before a sitting of Monaghan District Court this morning (Monday). WeatherCooler temperatures for bank holiday weekend but dry, bright weather to continueThe bank holiday weekend will see cooler temperatures than recent days, though there will be plenty of sunshine and dry spells. Works are currently taking place in Cloughvalley Park in Carrickmacross. Construction works have begun on the new sensory garden along with an outdoor educational space and it’s hoped, weather permitting, to be completed over a 6-8 week period. Local Councillor Colm Carthy says this will enhance the public amenity for the area. He says the popular amenity already has a lot to offer but this will be about continuing the works on the overall master plan for the park. Cllr Carthy says this is about making the amenity more accessible and inclusive: Sign up now to keep up to date with the latest news. You are subscribed now! please check your email to confirm your subscription. A peaceful protest is planned in Carrickmacross tomorrow evening. Organisers says the protest is in response to an increase in criminal activity in the area. They are calling on local representatives and Gardai to take a stance and hear their concerns at the peaceful assembly. In a statement issued to Northern Sound News, Carrickamcross Community watch group say they are having a peaceful assembly in Carrickmacross town this Friday evening April 25th at 6pm outside the front of the courthouse. Organisers of the protest are suggesting CCTV to be installed in areas like the playground and Convent Avenue, where people like to go for walks. They say they are inundated with messages from concerned people on a daily basis. The group is appealing to local td's and councillors along with the Gardai to do something to help the situation and make Carrickmacross a safer place. Laura McElroy who is behind the planned protest has been living Carrickamacross for over 20 years, she says people living in the area are concerned. Gardai in Carrickmacross last week issued a statement in relation to misinformation, disinformation and uninformed commentary circulating on social media as a result of a recent video posted online from Carrickmacross. They confirmed in the statement that they have carried out enquiries relating to this video and confirmed it involves juveniles using a toy item, which has been recovered. Enquiries are ongoing and Gardaí are satisfied there are no public safety concerns arising from the online video, at this time. The statement that they have issued added that misinformation, disinformation and fake news can spread fear and concern in peaceful communities with incorrect and dangerous misconceptions, particularly about International Protection and minority groups. An Garda Síochána say they appeal to the public to independently verify any information on social media and / or on messaging apps. Gardai in Carrickmacross are investigating a number of criminal damage incidents, involving the vandalism to the tyres of four vehicles which occurred in the Lough na Glack estate in Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan, sometime overnight on the 17th/18th April 2025. They are appealing for anyone with information about these incidents to contact Carrickmacross Gardai on 042 9690190 or the Confidential Line on 1800 666 111. Gardai have issued a statement this evening, saying they are concerned that these incidents may be linked to certain misinformation, disinformation and uninformed commentary circulating on social media as a result of a recent video posted online. They have confirmed in the statement  that they have carried out enquiries relating to this video and confirmed it involves juveniles using a toy item, which has been recovered. Enquiries are ongoing and Gardaí are satisfied there are no public safety concerns arising from the online video, at this time. The statement that they have issued added that misinformation, disinformation and fake news can spread fear and concern in peaceful communities with incorrect and dangerous misconceptions, particularly about International Protection and minority groups. An Garda Síochána say they appeal to the public to independently verify any information on social media and / or on messaging apps. Planning permission has been lodged for a major housing development in Carrickmacross. A decision on the new development is due in May. A local councillor in Carrickamcross says a number of incidents that occurred in Carrickmacross in recent weeks have left people very concerned. Cllr Colm Carthy says that we do need to see more Gardai, he said he has been told that more patrols have been conducted in the town, but more is needed. Cllr Carthy says if someone commits a crime or acts in a threatening way, they should meet the full rigors of the law. If that person commits any crime and has come here from another country they should be deported and barred from coming back to Ireland. Cllr Carthy has been speaking to Ronan Gargan on the Wider View show. There has been a call on the Minister for Justice to visit communities in Carrickmacross who are living in fear due to several incidents of anti-social behaviour. Aontú Senator Sarah O’Reilly says she has been inundated with calls and emails from worried constituents, fearful for their safety due to recent frightening incidents coupled with falling Garda numbers in the Garda Division. Two men have been injured in an alleged assault that occurred in Carrickmacross earlier today. Both men aged in their 30s were hospitalised following the incident. They were brought to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda. It’s understood both received treatment for non-life threatening injuries at the time. In a statement issued to Northern Sound tonight, Gardaí said they attended the scene of an alleged assault at The Elms, Lough na Glack this afternoon. Investigations are currently underway and Carrickmacross Garda Station be contacted on GardaÍ in County Monaghan are appealing for information following a report of criminal damage. Gardaí are investigating damage caused to the front of a home in Carrickmacross. This damage took place at 7:10pm on the evening of Friday the 21st of February. Now, Gardaí are appealing to anyone witnesses to make contact with Carrickmacross Garda Station on  042 9690 190. A new housing development for Carrickmacross has been given the go-ahead by the higher planning authority. An Bórd Pleanála rejected the appeal and upheld the council's decision to grant permission with 19 conditions attached including that all telecom and electrical cables supplying the houses be located underground. Fáilte chuig gaa.ie - suíomh oifigiúil CLG Mark Hanratty of Patrician Carrickmacross ahead of their Masita All-Ireland Post Primary Schools B Football Final against Roscommon CBS during the Masita All-Ireland Post Primary Schools Finals Captains Call at Croke Park in Dublin The Patrician High School Carrickmacross team that contests Sunday’s Masita GAA Post Primary Schools Paddy Drummond Cup (Senior B Football) Final are a powerful example of why you should show resolve in the face of sporting adversity This group of players didn’t win a single match of football in first year and when they finally broke their duck in fourth year it was one solitary triumph and have been rewarded for that application by reaching Sunday’s Final is a former pupil of the school himself and is hugely proud of the character his team has shown on their journey of self-improvement “When it came to this year they seemed to just decide to click it on a wee bit and put the foot to the metal,” says McEnaney “What's impressed me most about them is that they keep playing to the end In the Ulster Final we played Carrickmore and it ended in a draw and we never lead in the game Then in the replay we never led the game until the last 30 seconds In a couple of games in the group and in the quarter-finals we were behind at half-time but it's a 60 minute game not a 30 minute one and sometimes I've been glad it's been a 62 or 63 minute game “It’s a small enough school with just over 400 students but we’re very passionate about it There have been teachers looking after teams for years before me who have laid a brilliant foundation “We say we that if we demand high standards we can produce high standards Their opponents on Sunday are Roscommon CBS which is somewhat coincidental because they defeated the same opponents in the final of this very Cup back in 1997 The Connacht champions have looked like a very good team on the way to Sunday’s Final but McEnaney is focusing all his energy on his own team rather than worrying about the opposition “You just have to look after yourself when you get this far in the competition," he says "Your main goal at the start of the year is to win a McClarnon and then it's a shot in the dark after that but you're just really focused on how we can produce our best “Once we produce our best I'll be happy out but if we could win it would be massive for the school We've won the McClarnon Cup five times and we've only won the All-Ireland Final once and that was back in 1997 “I did six years myself in the school as a pupil and this opportunity means a lot This is where you want to be playing your football If you're playing schools football in March then this is dreamland especially for these players because as a team they suffered for a long time second or third year and only winning one in fourth year Masita GAA Post Primary Schools Paddy Drummond Cup (Senior B Football) Final Roscommon CBS v Patrician High School Carrickmacross You can watch a live stream of the match here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oIuzvNqlUK4 Kerry impress in Electric Ireland Munster MFC win over Cork13 hours ago Tipp beat Clare in Electric Ireland Munster MFC Phase 1 Final16 hours ago Referees named for Ulster and Leinster SFC Finals24 hours ago Kevin McStay expecting positive Mayo response1 days ago Official Sponsors of the GAA Football All-Ireland Championship Official Sponsors of the GAA Hurling All-Ireland Championship A man continues to be held in custody this morning following an incident in Carrickmacross yesterday. The incident saw a man brandishing a knife in the town Gardai reassured the public that they are aware of the incident which was widely circulated on social media Gardai say their investigations are continuing and he will be held for court Gardaí were notified by medical personnel on Monday evening of a woman in her twenties who had sustained injuries during a public order incident at a location in Carrickmacross The woman received hospital treatment and was subsequently discharged.  Reports online throughout the day were purporting that non-nationals were involved.  Northern Sound FM understands that this is not the case Inquiries into the circumstances of the incident is ongoing Witnesses are asked to contact Carrickmacross Garda Station or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111 There's a level of unease in Carrickmacross over the past number of weeks Local resident Paul Carville has been speaking to Ronan Gargan about what it is like to live in Carrickmacross and the changes that he has experienced women won't walk alone and parents are terrified to allow their children outside Investigations are underway following a robbery in Carrickmacross yesterday According to Gardaí the incident occurred at approximately 9pm on Wednesday evening It's understood a woman's car was broken into in the car park of a retail premises and a number of personal items including a phone and handbag were stolen Currently no arrest have been made and investigations are ongoing We are excited to announce the Swim Ireland Pop-Up Pool is in Carrickmacross with lessons from 16th September 2024 until Spring 2025 Along with our traditional ‘Learn to swim’ programmes will be facilitating schools and community group programmes throughout the week Swim Ireland's Pop-Up Pool will be officially beginning lessons on Monday and will be open daily to the public until Spring 2025 The Pop-Up Pool is situated beside Carrick Aces Athletic Club Monaghan supported by Monaghan Local Sports Partnership and Monaghan County Council We look forward to welcoming you to the pool over the coming months We are working closely with Monaghan Local Sports Partnership on delivering various community-based programmes The programmes are aimed at everyone from children to minority groups and private sessions for events such as birthday parties and company team-building exercises We also provide swimming lessons for schools To find a full breakdown of the programmes we have on offer and what is involved therein For more information on minority-group projects please contact Pop-Up Pool Project Coordinator Darren Healy at darrenhealy@swimireland.ie Swim Ireland is working very closely with Monaghan Local Sports Partnership on delivering a number of community led programme in our Pop-Up Pool programmes must be booked directly with Monaghan Local Sports Partnership Below is the list of programme and contact details if you wish to make enquiry or booking Please contact Aisling McDermott at aisling.mcdermott@monaghancoco.ie or 0429755126 to enquire about any of the programmes below:  Please contact Cillian Cromwell cillian.cromwell@monaghancoco.ie to enquire about any of the programmes below: Please contact Monaghan Sports Partnership with queries on classes 042-9755126 (Note Swim lessons are not coordinated by Monaghan Sports Partnership and queries should go directly to Swim Ireland or the local Pop Up Pool manager) Learn to Swim (Level 1-5) Suitable for ages 4 and up – these lessons are 6-week blocks; for more information on the levels please scroll down to the bottom of the page refer to the “What lesson level should I chose for my child” in the FAQ section Splash Lessons for 3-5 years old Following a similar format to ‘Learn to Swim’ Level 1 this class is tailored to the slightly younger age pre-school children with allowances made for their size and ability Adult Learn to Swim Beginner level adult swimming lessons are aimed at helping adults with no previous experience in the water become adept swimmers and to help grow their confidence and comfort in a pool or similar setting The adult improver lessons are suitable for anyone who has previous swimming experience and are able to swim the full length of the pool (12m) in any stroke without any floatation device or assistance Public Swim The time is for people to swim at their own leisure and use the time to hone in on their skills Family Swim for Children 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What lesson level should I choose for my child? When deciding which level to book your child into always keep in mind that it is much better to move your child up a class because what they are doing is too easy than moving them down because it is too difficult A negative experience caused by fear can damage their confidence and be much harder to overcome and as such will hamper progress they will feel proud of themselves and this will only enhance their learning experience When selecting the level of class for your child and you have any doubt at all…choose the lower level – Swim Ireland will always move your child up to the next level if they are in the wrong class or the activities are too easy for them your child may not have done swimming lessons before be a minimum of 4 years old and not able to go into the water independently Normally children in this level will be nervous of putting their face in the water and uncomfortable when they are out of their depth or without parental support This level is for beginners who can move around the pool wearing arm bands or swim discs your child will learn to be safe without any floatation aids will learn to move under the water and on top of the water By the end of this level your child will be able to float unassisted on their front and their back and be able to move through the water over 5m This level is for children who can submerge under the water and float on their front and their back without any artificial aids or any physical support from an Assistant Swimming Teacher Your child will be able to move comfortably but won’t have any specific stroke technique By the end of this level your child will be able to show basic kicking action of all four strokes hold a streamline position and be in a position to keep themselves water safe This level is for children who can show kicking action of all four strokes and will begin to learn the arm action and develop their technique over 10m Level 5 is for children who have the ability to swim effective frontcrawl and backcrawl arm actions can demonstrate effective 10m frontcawl with bilateral breathing and 10m backcrawl with good technique In Level 5 children will continue to develop further stroke technique for frontcrawl backcrawl and breaststroke legs and arms actions Will I be able to get changed at the pool? Yes – there are male and female changing rooms but we recommend that you come for your session beach ready; wear your togs under your clothes so that you just need to take your clothes off and get into the pool Are there showers available? There are no showers available in the Pop-Up Pool What should I wear to swim? You should wear your swimwear – ideally tight fitting shorts or costume swimming hats are required and it’s always good to bring a pair of goggles to protect your eyes What age do the swimming lessons start from? Our Learn to Swim programme starts from the age of 4 years Our lessons running in the afternoons and weekends cater for children aged 4-8 and 9-16 – please check the details of the lesson to see if it is for the younger age or the older age group when making your booking We are a community group and wish to use the pool, what kind of activities can we do? ask us for a teacher to provide some lessons or we can find an Aqua Aerobics instructor for you We can also provide equipment to try mermaid/shark lessons or you can bring your own inflatable toys for some inflatable fun Do I need to be in the water to assist my children during swimming lessons? The parents are only required to be in the water with the children during Parents and Toddler lessons and Swimming lessons for children with additional needs; Otherwise for our Splash Lessons for 3 to 5 years old the parents are not required to be in the water What are the dimensions of the Pop-Up Pool? Who can I speak to if I need some help? 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Swim Ireland Pop-Up Pool Terms of Reference Developing Excellence & Regulation in our Sport A tender has been published for a new public amenity in Carrickmacross Monaghan County Council are seeking contractors to construct a new bandstand near the Civic Offices The proposed works would take place on a site adjacent to the current Carrickmacross Civic Offices on the Riverside Road The new bandstand would be constructed on an existing paved podium area Included in the works is access steps and ramps the bandstand will include LED light strips and an electric retractable steel door for protection from the elements The estimated value of the tender is in the region of €100,000 The tender was initially slated to be published in Quarter 1 of last year The tender went live on the 21st of February and will close for submissions on the 20th of March The N2 is currently closed in the direction of Ardee coming from Carrickmacross as a result of a collision A collision involving two vehicles has occurred and the road is closed Emergency services are now in attendance and you are being asked to avoid the area at this time Emergency services are currently at scene at a two vehicle RTC that occurred on the N2 this evening at approximately 7.15pm Both male drivers and sole occupants of their vehicles aged in their 30s and 50s were removed to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Drogheda with non-life threatening injuries The road is currently closed with local diversions in place It is expected to reopen after 11pm this evening A peaceful protest is planned in Carrickmacross tomorrow evening They are calling on local representatives and Gardai to take a stance and hear their concerns Laura McElroy who is behind the planned protest has been speaking to Ronan Gargan about the planned demonstration in the town 1) 0ms,border-color 250ms cubic-bezier(0.4 1) 0ms;transition:background-color 250ms cubic-bezier(0.4 1) 0ms;color:#1976d2;padding:0px;min-width:0;}.css-1sgza6o:hover{-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;background-color:rgba(25 0.04);}@media (hover: none){.css-1sgza6o:hover{background-color:transparent;}}.css-1sgza6o.Mui-disabled{color:rgba(0 1) 0ms;color:#1976d2;padding:0px;min-width:0;}.css-w5p45x::-moz-focus-inner{border-style:none;}.css-w5p45x.Mui-disabled{pointer-events:none;cursor:default;}@media print{.css-w5p45x{-webkit-print-color-adjust:exact;color-adjust:exact;}}.css-w5p45x:hover{-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;background-color:rgba(25 0.04);}@media (hover: none){.css-w5p45x:hover{background-color:transparent;}}.css-w5p45x.Mui-disabled{color:rgba(0 0.26);}PrintShareSaveThe death has occurred of peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital sister Maura and recently his niece Bernice Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving wife Mary Carrickmacross A81 C653 on Monday afternoon from 4pm to 8pm Removal on Tuesday morning from his residence Coolderry to arrive at St Magheracloone Upper for Requiem Mass at 11am by clicking on the church link on: ChurchMedia.tv/St-Patricks Family flowers only, donations to charity of your choice. You are invited to leave a personal message in the condolence section. Funeral Service.css-h76uj{display:inherit;margin-right:-4px;margin-left:8px;}Date Published: CondolencesDonate to CharityWould you like to mark a birthday memorial mass or anniversary for a Loved One?You can now create a family notice on RIP.ie to remember your loved one There are reports that homeless people are sleeping in the fields around Carrickmacross. A local councillor from the area made the shocking comments during a meeting when we learned that 137 people have presented to Monaghan County Council as homeless so far this year One couple approached the Council for support because they found themselves homeless 26 were single females but the largest grouping was 87 single males Half of the presentations received - or 69 - were Irish nationals 25 were of unknown nationality and 20 were from Poland The remainder of presentations are from countries ranging from Algeria to Zimbabwe Sinn Féin councillor Noel Keelan said the people sleeping in tents and fields around Carrickmacross are locals: Monaghan County Council have issued the following statement: The Housing Section of Monaghan County Council wishes to reassure the general public and those that are at risk of homelessness that the Homeless Section of Monaghan County Council is fit for purpose and has adequate capacity for any individual that may become homeless In addition to the above Monaghan County Council Homeless Services If any person is at risk or is experiencing homelessness they are encouraged to contact Monaghan County Council Homeless Services on 047 45269 where they will be provided with the required supports and treated with dignity and compassion in the wonderful care of the management and staff of Kilmainhamwood Nursing home Predeceased by his parents John & Susan his brother Fr Tom and his brother-in-law Jack Monaghan Sadly missed and remembered with love by his beloved family; his sister Mary Monaghan Paul & Colm and his nieces Susan & Jacinta his much-loved grandnephews & grandnieces Hugh will repose at Lonergan Funeral Directors Funeral Home Hugh's funeral cortège will leave his home on Tuesday evening Hugh's Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday at 11am followed by burial in the adjoining Cemetery To view the Funeral Mass via the webcam click on the link killannyparish.ie/live/ Messages of condolence & support may be left in the condolences section below. Carrickmacross is the most expensive town in Monaghan to buy a property in according to new figures According to the Sunday Independent the average price of a three bed semi-detached house in the town is €250,000 This compares to €245,000 in Monaghan Town and €230,000 in Castleblayney The average price of a two bed apartment in Carrickmacross is between twenty to thirty thousand euro more expensive than Monaghan Town and Castleblayney respectively It comes as property prices and demand for housing continue to rise across the region Northern Sound has just received confirmation that the Nuremore Hotel in Carrickmacross has been sold was on the market for a guide price of €6m has been sold to the McGettigan group on the old Ardee Roiad just outside Carrickmacross ceased trading in 2023. It was established and developed by Julie Gilhooly and her family. When she retired from the business in 2020 the hotel was sold to The Kylin Prime Group as a going concern which that has 70-bedrooms and is located on a 160-acre of parkland will now be now returned to its former glory Local Councillor Peter Conlon says the confirmation of the sale is not just good news for Monaghan but for the North East: David Covaciu being brought away from Monaghan Courthouse on Monday A man in his 20s accused of brandishing a knife in broad daylight in a county Monaghan town on Sunday evening has insisted his actions were fuelled by ongoing “unease” in the locality and for self-protection purposes was remanded in custody by Judge Raymond Finnegan after appearing at a sitting of Monaghan District Court on Monday arising from an incident along Main Street Co Monaghan at around 7.30pm the previous evening The death has occurred of Sheila McArdle (née McGlew) peacefully surrounded by her loving family at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Predeceased by her parents Thomas and Kathleen Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her husband Sylvester Carrickmacross A81 C653 on Tuesday from 4pm to 8pm Removal on Wednesday morning on foot to arrive at St by clicking on the church link on: CarrickmacrossParish.ie Family Flowers only please, donations, if desired to, Carrick Cancer directly online at CarrickmacrossCancer.ie or via the donation box c/o any family member or Deery’s Funeral Directors, Carrickmacross. Predeceased by his parents Jim and Maryann Kelly and his brother-in-law William Dunne Deeply regretted and sadly missed with love by his loving wife Alice and his loving family Aisling (Paul) Seamus’s heartbroken sister Marion Dunne (Kildare) A81 C653 on Friday afternoon from 3pm to 8pm Removal on Saturday morning from his residence via ‘The Bridge’ on foot to St Carrickmacross arriving for Requiem Mass at 11am Family Flowers only please, donations, if desired to, Carrick Cancer directly online at CarrickmacrossCancer.ie or via the donation box c/o any family member or Deery’s Funeral Directors Seamus’s Funeral Mass can be viewed by clicking on the church link on: CarrickmacrossParish.ie You are invited to leave a personal message in the condolence section below. If you would like to make a donation to the chosen charity please click on the button below. Our researcher Shauna headed off to meet a selection of students from senior infants first and second class at St Joseph’s Boys NS in Carrickmacross The students shared their thoughts on the future from their dream jobs to moving out of home Developed by Square1 There are now 11 tenants waiting to avail of the 17 units on site at the C:Tek II building in Carrickmacross The new Hub which was developed to complement the existing C:Tek I building next door is already supporting 50 jobs Businesses using the Hub include a home care provider an executive car rental company and physical therapist the 1,450-square-meter facility supports regional talent retention and attracts start-ups from Monaghan and surrounding counties it plans to host community events and offer further professional development opportunities solidifying its role as a cornerstone for local business success and innovation Planning permission has been lodged for a major housing development in Carrickmacross Tullyagan Properties limited have applied to Monaghan County Council to construct 51 new houses on the Drumconrath Road Carrickmacross. These would consist of 24 two-bed six four-bed houses and one five-bed house Also included is realignment works to the Drumconrath Road to accomodate a new vehicle entrance pedestrian crossings and traffic calming. A decision on the application is due in February Monaghan and Cavan have clinched gold and silver medals in today’s National Super Valu Tidy Town’s awards Carrickmacross emerged victorious by being named the winning Town/Village Town Centre First Award and also by clinching the Gold Medal and County winner title Glaslough also received a Gold medal and second placing Down the road in Cavan - the county town itself clinched the silver medal and county title while Redhills took second place and a silver medal Meanwhile Ballincollig in Co Cork has been named as the 2024 Tidy Towns winner More than 30 thousand volunteers across a thousand groups took part in last year's effort to clean up towns nationwide and contribute to communities Besides crowning the tidiest town in Ireland climate action and inclusivity are also up for grabs The death has occurred of Bernadette Slevin (née McMahon) Predeceased by her husband Gerard and her son Carl Sadly missed and remembered with love by her beloved family; her daughters Miriam (Pat) Katie & Sinéad and her fourteen great-grandchildren Bernadette will repose at Lonergan Funeral Directors Funeral Home Bernadette's funeral cortège will leave her home arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am followed by burial in St To view the Funeral Mass via the webcam click on the link carrickmacrossaprish.ie Family flowers only, donations in lieu, if desired, via donation box, c/o Lonergan Funeral Directors to STEDFAST HOUSE. The Carrickmacross Toy Library is now the hub of Toy Libraries Ireland This is a new national movement promoting community toy libraries nation wide A toy library is a community-based resource which enables families to borrow a wide selection of high-quality toys for a low fee Toy Libraries Ireland has released a 'Starting a Toy Library' playbook - which has been described as the ultimate how-to guide for setting up your own community toy library Crews from Carrickmacross and Castleblayney attended a significant farm yard fire this evening Crews worked from 4:30pm to 8pm at Rathmore For a time smoke was billowing on to the N2 from the fire from the agricultural buildings Fire crews deployed Breathing Apparatus teams and used Compressed Air Foam to bring the fire under control The fire was brought under control and eventually extinguished by 8pm this evening An appeal has been issued in relation to a break in to a local retail premises in Carrickmacross Two men gained entry just before 1am last Friday night/into Saturday morning to Avenue Coffee in the Drummond Otra area of the town located next to the pop up swimming pool Although only a minor sum of money was taken significant damage was caused to the local café Local Gardai are appealing for any information in relation to this break in Carrickmacross Gardaí can be contacted on 042 9661222 Megan Ward works at Rocksalt Avenue Coffee she says the recent break in is the second such incident to have occurred in the past 18 months She says it's very disheartening for the owners staff and customers at the local restaurant Inver College, Carrickmacross 2-15 St Aidan’s, Derrylin 2-7 PÁDRAIG Gannon goals in each half won yesterday’s Danske Bank McAvoy Cup final for Inver College, Carrickmacross in sunny Scotstown. Gannon’s first strike 14 minutes into the final cancelled an early goal from Ruairí McManus that was St Aidan’s, Derrylin’s first score. The Carrick boys went on to lead by 1-9 to 1-3 at the break. Gannon landed two points in that opening half, as did Evan Butler, while Cathair Maguire responded with two white flags for the Derrylin school. Maguire closed the gap between the sides on the re-start, with a point from a free, followed by a goal. But Inver responded with scores from Patrick O’Loan and Oisín Jones. St Aidan’s hit back, with Sean Fitzpatrick scoring twice and Shay McManus pointing between those scores. But once Evan Butler got going again with three more points, Carrick were out of trouble again and Gannon completed the scoring with a goal sandwiched between two points. Gannon was the player of the match, well supported by Oisín Jones, Lorcán Deery and Conor McCluskey, while Ronan and Sean Fitzpatrick, Fionnán Reilly and full-back Jack Maguire played well for St Aidan’s. Inver P Gannon 2-4 (0-2f); E Butler 0-5 (0-2f); P O’Loan 0-2; O Jones, C McCluskey & K Doogan 0-1 each St Aidan’s C Maguire 1-3 (0-2 f); R McManus 1-0; S Fitzpatrick 0-2; E Brown & O D’Arcy 0-1 each Facebook pageTwitter feedRSS feed@2025 The Irish News Ltd \n 50% off to celebrate the 2025 Ulster Championship For unmatched insights and expert commentary The 17-year-old from Carrickmacross reported missing yesterday evening has been located Taylor Donnelly was reported missing from the Carrickmacross area on Saturday Gardaí report the teenager is 'safe and well'. Gardaí have thanked the public and media for their assistance please check your email to confirm your subscription.