Carrickmacross Chamber of Commerce are delighted to support the Saturday morning walking tours in 2026. The tour has been very popular over the years, with visitors and locals taking part in them. The tour runs every Saturday from the 30th of May until the end of September 2026. The tour

AtkinsRéalis has been commissioned by Monaghan County Council to develop a Local Transport Plan for Carrickmacross. The purpose of the Plan is to set out a long-term vision and a coordinated package of transport measures that will improve how people move in and around the town. The plan will consider

The first Monaghan Business and Tourism Awards sponsored by the Anglo Celt and Monaghan County Council took place on Friday the 17th of April. Several local businesses were shortlisted and we are delighted to say that Expert Marrons Electric won Excellence in Customer Service, Matilda’s Bakery won Best Food &

The Town and Village Renewal Scheme is designed to support the revitalisation of rural Ireland by focusing on stimulating town centre economic and social regeneration. This will be achieved through projects which support sustainable employment creation, town centre resilience and regeneration, enhancing our streetscapes, and bringing vacant and derelict buildings

The death has occurred of Dr. Rory O’Hanlon on the 31st of March, 2026. Rory studied medicine in UCD before moving to Carrickmacross as a GP. He had his clinic beside his house in Mullinary which many people from Carrickmacross & South Monaghan knew well having attend it over the

Monaghan County Museum is proud to announce the launch of Wish You Were Here – Carrickmacross: Greetings from the Past, which will officially open on Wednesday, 15 April at 6.00pm at Carrickmacross Civic Centre. This event marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter in the Museum’s outreach programme bringing

Women’s Sheds of Ireland has been officially launched. The WSOI are the national umbrella group for women’s sheds across the country. Women’s sheds are making a huge difference to the social and mental wellbeing of women in communities across Ireland. We have a comprehensive toolkit that has everything you need

Looking for something fun this Easter?Take part in our town-wide Easter Egg Hunt!Hop from shop to shop, explore our local businesses, and keep your eyes peeled for the hidden eggs in windows. Complete the trail to win a prize! Fun for all ages Explore local shops Completely FREEBring your family

This week sees the start of the Féile Patrick Byrne 2026 Check out the list of events and concert being held in Carrickmacross from the 25th of March on their website  The festival runs from the 25th to the 29th of March and includes a host of events and concerts in

Walking For All is a new programme helping communities come together through short, friendly weekly walks. Michelle O’Harte, Walking for All Officer for Monaghan is looking for Walk Leaders to run easy, local walks. No experience needed as training and ongoing support will be provided. It’s a great way to: Bring

Get into the St. Patrick’s Day spirit with our colouring competition! Pick up your colouring sheet from Carrickmacross Library, let your creativity shine, and return it for a chance to win great prizes kindly sponsored by Gifts n Things. 🌈 Categories: Under 6, Under 9, Under 12, SENsational 📅 Deadline:

Carrickmacross businesses have come together to celebrate the incredible mums who are the heart of our homes and the heart of shopping in our town. What started as a small idea has grown into something amazing, a Mother’s Day Giveaway worth over €2,500 in prizes! And the excitement doesn’t stop

A new Foróige Youth Club is being launched in Killanny and the organisers are asking families to *pre‑register* interest to plan numbers. Please note:• Club places will be limited• Places will be allocated on a first‑come, first‑served basis within the locality• Priority will be given initially to ages 14+• Young

Carrickmacross Tidy Town in partnership with Monaghan County Council are running a free course on bicycle repair. The course will take place in the Civic Centre on River Road and will run for 3 mornings. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to learn more about bicycle repair.

It’s time to get creative – start decorating those shop windows! ✨🪟☘️ 📸 Submit a photo of your shop window to carrickmacross@monaghancoco.ie by 3pm, Tuesday 10th March 2026. 🌐 All entries will be displayed on www.carrickmacross.ie 🗳️ The public will vote for their favourite – the window with the most

Underage Hurling and Camogie is back with some indoor training this Week in Inver College for Under-6s right up to Under-16s New players very welcome No experience needed All equipment provided Fun, friendly coachingIf your child wants to try something new, make friends, and get active, this is the perfect

Retailers and businesses across Monaghan can sign up to accept the gift cards. This card is a great way of giving a gift which can be used in any business in Monaghan which has signed up to accept them. If you are a retailer in Monaghan sign up using this

Give the gift of choice with the County Monaghan Gift Card. Whether it’s for a partner, friend, or someone who deserves a little love, this card makes gifting simple and special. Easy to buy Perfect for last‑minute surprises Spread the love this Valentine’s Day — get yours today!

The Anglo Celtic in partnership with Monaghan County Council have launched the Monaghan Business & Tourism Awards 2026. These Awards are open to businesses in County Monaghan.  Businesses can enter two categories. Be sure to upload relevant marketing material or photos to support your entry. Closing date for entry is

Inniskeen G4M&O 2026 Season will be commencing in March and are recruiting new players. If you are interested in playing Gaelic Football in a fun, non competitive environment? Why not try out a taster session! Find out more on their Facebook page

The weather took its toll yesterday on Inniskeen Pitch and Putt. Storm Chandra flooded the course and as a result the course will not be open until the 1st of March. The well known course is a very popular destination with players from all round south Monaghan and Louth and

It’s that time of the year! St. Patrick’s Day is fast approaching, and Carrickmacross-Castleblayney Municipal District are now taking names of organisations, businesses, bands, community groups etc. who wish to take part in this year’s celebrations. We want to replicate the success of last year’s event and make this year’s