Congratulations to Carrickmacross Emmet’s Rounders team on their success over the weekend at the GAA Rounders All Start Awards! Carrickmacross Emmets completed a remarkable season by being named Club of the Year, also taking six places across the ten positions in the Senior Men’s All-Stars; Justin Burns, Declan Finnegan, Oran

Say hello to the new County Monaghan Gift Card — faster, easier, and ready for the future of local shopping Buy online or in-store (launching 21st Nov) Use it county-wide Paper vouchers are still valid! Business Owners: Register now to accept the digital card! https://form.jotform.com/Miconex/universal-IE-mpl-merc countycard@monaghancoco.ie Why it matters: –

The Carrickmacross Chamber are delighted to run the annual Witch Hunt this year again. The Witch Hunt will take place between the 25th of October and the 1st of November 2025. All you have to do is pick up the Witch Hunt forms from Golo.ie, Birdy’s News Agents, Nearby Keegans

As part of the annual Christmas Lights turn on in Carrickmacross, Carrickmacross Chamber are hosting a series of events over the weekend of the 21st to the 23rd of November. On Saturday the 22nd of November from 11am to 3pm Carrickmacross Artisan & Food Market will be taking place. To

Best of luck to all of the local teams taking part in GAA Football Finals this weekend: Saturday 25th Oct 2025 Intermediate Football Championship KO Final Carrickmacross Emmets GFC v  Killanny Venue: Inniskeen Referee: Niall Mc Kenna Minor Football Championship Div 2 KO Final Aughnamullen v  Magheracloone GFC Venue: Inniskeen

Cavan Monaghan Connects (CMC) is a new regional initiative that brings together mental health information, supports, community services, training, and local events for people living in Cavan and Monaghan—all in one trusted place: cavanmonaghanconnects.ie. CMC was established by HSE Connecting For Life Cavan Monaghan, in partnership with Mental Health Ireland,

The Wrong Side of the Street Book Launch event takes place in the Shirley Arms Hotel at 7:30pm on Friday 7th November, all are welcome. Copies of the book will be available for purchase at the event at a special launch price.  

Congratulations to Julianne Smith of Inniskeen Grattans, who is this year’s Junior Ladies All-Star. According to GAA Rounders “Her superb pitching was a key factor in guiding the Monaghan club to All-Ireland glory, capping off an exceptional season for both Julianne and Inniskeen.” Rounders has continued to grow in popularity

Monaghan County Council is delighted to launch our inaugural ReUse, ReWear, ReScare initiative in all our libraries throughout the county. For those of you who have lots of clean and in a good condition unwanted, unworn children’s Halloween costumes in closets at home, or maybe they have been outgrown and

There are only two Saturdays remaining for the Carrickmacross Chamber Free Walking Tour the 19th of September and the 26th of September. As another walking tour season comes to an end, Chamber President Emma Gollogly commenting on the tours, said that it was another great year for the tours. She

Congratulations to Magheracloone Skittles Teams on their achievements in the Community Games Finals in Carlow on Sunday the 7th of September! Three teams took home medals well done to all teams and managers  U12 U14 U16 See more at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089854508931

In New York in 1975, County Cork natives and NYPD police officers Patrick and Denis Mulcahy, watched news footage of violence in Northern Ireland…. and ‘Project Children’ was born. Over the next 40 years, 23,000 Catholic and Protestant children would travel from Ireland to America during the summer months as

Congratulations to Carrickmacross Senior Men’s Rounders Team on winning the All Ireland Final! The team played on  Saturday the 6th of September when they overcame Erne Eagles to take the cup in Abbotstown. See more at https://www.facebook.com/cmxrounder

Congratulations to Inniskeen Rounders, who are the new Junior All Ireland Champions beating Elphin. The match took place in Meath GAA Centre of Excellence on Sunday 31st of August 2025.    For more information & images see https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576659584552

The Artisan & Food Market is back on Saturday / 6th September, in Carrickmacross, and there is a wonderful mix of makers, bakers, and creators for you to enjoy. Here’s who you’ll find at the Market: Freshly Baked Goods – crusty sourdough, sweet bakes & more Celtic Crumb Homemade Jams

Are you interested in photography?Our club is welcoming new members – beginners and experienced photographers to develop their skills and be part of a social group.Come along on Thursday 4th September at 7pm to the Workhouse. Fee is €120 per year. Visit our new website: https://carrickmacrosscameraclub.com/

Carrickmacross Artisan & Food Market are inviting food producers, artists and craft people to take a stall at the 1-year celebration of the Artisan & Food Market on Saturday 6th of September from 9am to 2pm. To book your place contact Cristina celticcrumbcmx@gmail.com or telephone 089-227 7596. See also Facebook

Tickets are now available for this Sunday’s All-Ireland Intermediate Ladies Final Carrickmacross Emmets will take on The Heath in what promises to be a brilliant battle.For more information visit https://www.facebook.com/cmxrounder

Carrickmacross Library is running a number of events in August. Check out their Facebook page for more information. A summary of events are listed below: Our Stories Club Tuesday 12th August for the second meeting of our South Monaghan reminiscence group ‘Our Stories Club.’ Come along and listen to others

Carrickmacross Credit Union is offering 4 x €3000 scholarships to 4 lucky members! *(€3000 paid over 3 years) 1 to each of the Secondary Schools in Carrickmacross, and another to a member of Carrickmacross Credit Union attending any other secondary school. Simply click on the link below to complete the

Wednesday next, 6 th of August will see the town judged in the All-Ireland Pride in Place competition. The town was invited by the County Council to represent Co. Monaghan in the Climate Change/Biodiversity category of the competition. The judges will arrive in the town shortly after lunch and will

August Bank Holiday Weekend Entertainment Lineup Come into town and enjoy the music, the craic, and the vibrant atmosphere this weekend. Perfect for enjoying with friends, family, and a refreshing drink in hand. There is live music in the following venues this weekend. Callans of the Bridge Deerys Bar &