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

It takes alot of time and volunteers to run a club, but the rewards are great. You get to meet new people, develop new skills and give back to the community. Carrickmacross Camogie are looking for volunteers to help with coaching, no experience needed. No experience necessary- Contact Roisin- 0863609710.

Carrickmacross Emmet’s Rounders are looking for new members. The club has been hugely successful at local and national level winning all Ireland’s and having a number of members shortlisted for player of the year awards. The club is looking for new members – men and women from the age of

The GAA has announced that Ireland Lights Up and the Irish Life GAA Healthy Clubs Steps Challenge will return on January 7th 2026, running over 5 weeks until 11th February, bringing communities across the country together once again in a shared commitment to health, fitness, and wellbeing. A number of

In 2025 Carrickmacross Cycling Club cycled, collectively, 136002km. If you would like to get fit, see the country and join a club – why not consider Carrickmacross Cycling Club who are welcoming new members in 2026. See social media for more information Facebook, Instagram 

As the year draws to an end we would like to wish every one in Carrickmacross & surrounding areas and all our visitors online and offline a very Happy Christmas and Best Wishes for 2026. We look forward to seeing you in person and online in the New Year.

A County Monaghan Gift Card is so much more than a Gift Card, it’s a commitment to your community and a tangible way to inject money into your local area. Show your support for local when you choose a County Monaghan Gift Card for your employees, volunteers, service users, customers

Carrickmacross Chamber of Commerce are running their annual Christmas Draw for €5000 in Chamber Vouchers. Draws happen every week – the first one took place last Sunday the 30th of November and their were 7 winners. The next draw takes place next Sunday the 7th followed by the, 14th and

Rev. Ian undertook a decent of the tower of St Finbarrs, on Sunday the 30th. to raise money for its repair. 

A large crowd turned on for the annual Christmas Lights Switch On on Saturday the 29th at 6.30pm.  Thank you to all who took part and helped out.

The Carrickmacross Artisan & Food Market is holding a special market for Christmas this year. It will run on Saturday the 13th of December from 3- 7pm in the Market Square at the bottom of the town. There will a large choice of food and gift stalls, with music from

The Santa Globe will be unveiled on Sunday morning and you can access it from 10am to 12noon and again from 2pm to 4pm on Sunday the 30th for fun family photographs. Please note no shoes of any type are allowed in the Globe. The Santa Globe will be in

The Christmas Lights Switch On will take place on Saturday the 29th of November at 6.30pm starting from the Shirley Arms Hotel. On Sunday the Santa Fun Run will take place at 8.30am starting at the Shirley Arms Hotel.

The Switch-on of the Carrickmacross Christmas Lights on Friday 21st of November has been cancelled as a mark of respect to the five young people who tragically lost their lives in a traffic accident. The event has been rescheduled to Saturday 29th of November at 6.30pm. The Santa Fun Run

The tragic accident which occurred on Saturday evening has left the town and surrounding area of Carrickmacross in shock and sadness. Our deepest sympathy to the family, friends and loved ones of Chloe McGee, Alan McCluskey, Chloe Hipson, Dylan Commins, and Shay Duffy. Funeral details have been announced on RIP:

Carrickmacross Chamber of Carrickmacross is delighted to announce the first ever Carrickmacross Christmas Festival Weekend. The weekend will kick off with music and the switching on of the Christmas lights by the man in red on Saturday the 29th of November. Sunday the 30th of November will see a fond