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Cathaoirleach and Town Representatives Launch County-Wide #MyMonaghanChristmas Shop Local Campaign
The Cathaoirleach, Cllr. Seán Conlon, attended the official launch of the #MyMonaghanChristmas shop local campaign earlier this week. He was joined by representatives from the Carrickmacross Chamber of Commerce; Castleblayney Regeneration; and Monaghan Has It, to kick off the campaign, which is being run jointly by Monaghan LEO and Monaghan

Christmas Lights Switch On
The annual switch on of the Christmas Lights will take place on Friday November 25th . Santa will be meeting everyone outside the Shirley Arms Hotel at 6pm and he will lead the way up the town to turn on the Christmas Lights at 6.30pm. The Chamber of Commerce welcomes everyone

Carrick Aces Sculpture – The Runner
Carrick Aces, in conjunction with Castleblayney – Carrickmacross Municipal Council & Monaghan County Council, have added to the South Monaghan town’s landscape with a new sculpture titled “The Runner”. It symbolizes the work, strength and forward movement of local communities in Ireland today. Follow the direction of “The Runner” to

Gold Again for Carrickmacross Tidy Towns Group!
Carrickmacross received a gold medal again in the national SuperValu TidyTowns competition. This is Carrickmacross’ 10th successive gold medal which is an excellent achievement by the Group. In commenting on the achievement the Group acknowledged the work and support provided by the Municipal District staff, volunteers and the local community.

Free Part Time Courses
During December and January, Cavan/Monaghan Education & Training Board, (CMETB), will commence a range of free courses in Carrickmacross, Castleblayney, Clones, and Monaghan Town, including: * Childcare Modules (Early Learning and Care, Special Needs Assisting, etc.) – Levels 5 and 6 * Christmas Crafts * Christmas Flower Arranging * Communications

IRO ANNOUNCES €6 MILLION INVESTMENT IN NEW FULL FIBRE BROADBAND NETWORK FOR CARRICKMACROSS AND MONAGHAN TOWN
Tuesday, 25 October – SIRO, the broadband network operator, has today announced that it is investing €6 million in the roll out of a new full fibre network to Carrickmacross and Monaghan town. As part of the roll out, 5,300 premises in these towns can connect to SIRO’s gigabit, 100% fibre

Double Finals!
Corduff Gaels and Magheracloone Mitchells will contest the: Intermediate Football Championship Final on Sunday the 23rd of October in Inniskeen 3:30 PM Referee: Andrew Mullen And the Intermediate Football League Final on the 30th of October in Carrickmacross 2:00 PM Referee: TBC Good luck to everyone!

Sarah Hanratty Wins World WAKO final – Update
Congratulations to Sarah Hanratty, who won her final WAKO World Kickboxing Championships in Jesolo. Follow https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057571175405

Youthers Zone Carrickmacross – Autumn Time Table
Youthers Zone Carrickmacross is Back with a new Autumn timetable. We’re looking forward to meeting you all this Friday at our Youth Clubs. Free for all young people.

St Louis Secondary School – Open Night
St Louis Secondary would like to invite 5th and 6th class girls to join us on Friday 14th October for a subject sampling day. You will get the chance to experience a day in the life of secondary school; meeting new friends and teachers, exploring our beautiful buildings, changing classes

Patrician High School – Open Night
October the 3rd Patrician High School will be welcoming 5th and 6th year boys, along with their families, to our Open Night from 6pm to 8.30pm. Check the video below for all the information you’ll need. See you there! https://fb.watch/fSIUTAaota/

Registration for Inver College Open Night
Registration for Inver College Open Night is now open for 6th class students with their parents and guardians. You can sign up at the attached link https://www.invercollege.ie/online-enrolment

9 to 5 – The Musical!
Northeast Musical & Dramatic Society Carrickmacross are proud to present… 9 to 5 The Musical, with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton and book by Patricia Resnick, is based on the seminal 1980 hit movie. Set in the late 1970s. this hilarious story of friendship and revenge in the Rolodex

Down Syndrome Centre North East – Seeking Volunteers
We are seeking volunteers for our upcoming face to face intensive speech and language group with Olive Buckeridge. This will take place over midterm from the 1st-5th of November here in our centre in Carrickmacross. We require volunteers seeking experience working with children with Additional needs. Preferably qualified Childcare Professionals.

***Arcade Game Design & Coding Online Club ***
***Arcade Game Design & Coding Online Club *** Monaghan County Libraries and Europe Direct Clones are launching a new Arcade Game Design and Coding Club. This will support students’ introduction to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths whilst having loads of fun learning how to build arcade games through the use

Social Inclusion Week 2022 in Monaghan
Social Inclusion Week 2022 in Monaghan will take place between Monday (14th) and Sunday (20th) November. It is being organised by the LCDC Equality Subgroup which is made up of representatives of the key service providers in Monaghan. Social Inclusion Week is an educational and insightful week which provides opportunities

Carrickmacross Emmets Rounders
Carrickmacross Emmet’s Rounders team have made to the Ireland Final again! Congratulations and best of luck on Sunday. All Ireland finals tickets must be purchased online and in advance, cost €10 euro per day. OAPS and Under 16 free entry, no ticket required. No cash on the door. No ticket

Monaghan Institute 2022/2023 Applications Now Open
We are now inviting applications for the 2022/2023 academic year. With over 30 one-year programmes that offer Industry Placements, we are one of Ireland’s leading Further Education Colleges. Find out more https://monaghaninstitute.ie/

Moonrise Festival will take place Saturday 10th, September
“Moonrise Festival will take place Saturday 10th, September feature music, art, crafts, with amazing food and drinks to usher in the Autumn season. Critically acclaimed acts like Mundy, Hudson Taylor, Kila, Lisa McHugh, Moxie and American bluegrass band Nu Blu. We will have sumptuous food from local food vendors and

County Monaghan Volunteer Awards 2022 are now open for nominations
Volunteer Monaghan are now accepting nominations for the County Monaghan 2022 Volunteer Awards. These awards recognise and celebrate the efforts and achievements of volunteers and voluntary organisations across County Monaghan. Here’s a few reasons to nominate someone: 1. To say thanks and let them know you think their volunteering is

Launch of Carrickmacross Camera Club Exhibition
There was a great turn out for the 3rd Camera Club Exhibition in the Carrickmacross Workhouse on Friday evening the 26th of August. The Camera Club last held the exhibition in 2019. The exhibits came from a range of club members and included landscapes, portraits and abstract images. The club

Getting Ready for Culture Night at Carrickmacross Library
Culture Night is the 23rd September 2022 This year Carrickmacross Library will celebrate with several events and Art is a theme. So Carrickmacross Library is having a poster competition for children age 8-12. Design your own Culture Night poster ‘What does Culture in County Monaghan’ mean to you. Posters will

New Tour Guide Vests for Walking Tours
Carrickmacross Chamber of Commerce are delighted with the participation on the Free Walking Tours. O’Gorman’s SuperValu have sponsored new Tour Guide vests which make the Tour Guides easily visible and make the tours look even more professional. The tours take place every Saturday morning and start at 11am from outside

Call all from St. Louis Class of 1972 – 50th Year Reunion
St. Louis Convent Carrickmacross Class of 1972 are having their 50th year reunion in the Nuremore Hotel on 1st October 2022. We hope to share many stories from our days in St. Louis Convent Carrickmacross and celebrate the years we spent together and the lifelong friendships made in Carrick 50 years ago.