“The book was written in 2007 and parked til the author’s retirement in 2019. He had six positive responses from the seventy odd letters he wrote to publishers, including an expression of interest from Penguin. But utimately RJ signed a book deal with an American publisher Atmosphere Press. He wanted

At a total estimated cost of €3.5 million, this project will see the delivery of a new 1,450sqm Co-Working Enterprise Hub in Carrickmacross Town. The Hub will provide workspace for business start-ups, re-locating enterprises and co-workers seeking to locate in Carrickmacross Town. The development will support talent retention within the

The Outdoor Seating & Accessories for Tourism & Hospitality Business’ scheme is being delivered in partnership between Fáilte Ireland and Local Authorities across the country. The Scheme will provide funding for individual tourism and hospitality businesses to develop and increase their own outdoor seating capacity. The scheme opens for applications on

Thank you to everyone who sent in videos for our first ever virtual St Patrick’s Day Parade. Don’t forget you can still take part by using the hashtag #CarrickmacrossParade if you are posting a video to social media today. There will be 1st, 2nd and 3rd place prizes for the

Join us for a FREE Webinar with Dr. Fiona MacGowan, Consultant Ecologist, Botanist and National Tidy Town Adjudicator on 23rd March 2021 at 7.30pm. This webinar is open to individuals, groups, Tidy Town committees, students/teachers, or sports clubs looking to get started or for some advice Register at www.monaghan.ie/pollinator/

0 to 3K Beginner Walk To Jog Podcast Programme: Monaghan Sports Partnership 01st March Registration is through Eventbrite: http://monaghansportspartnership.eventbrite.com 0-3k Beginner Walk to Jog Podcast Programme is specifically suited for complete beginners, to increase walking fitness and progress to jogging with relative ease. Over a 6-week period, participants will receive

Donaghmoyne Òg are asking that on Saturday 20th or Sunday 21st of February , you do a 5k run/walk( obeying all Covid rules and regulations) , post a photo on your social media & tag the club , and then donate on our GoFundMe link. All funds raised are being

This is a Zoom event and you will get details after you register. You will need 2 smart devices for the quiz (ie 2 phones, tablets, laptops or PCs). Carrickmacross Tennis Club is a new tennis club for South Monaghan and surrounding areas. We are building 2 courts at Mannan

Monaghan Integrated Development are offering one to one life coaching if you are out of work. Details below or visit midl.ie        

Training course options if you are out of work. See details below or visit midl.ie.  

During January, Cavan/Monaghan Education & Training Board, (CMETB), will commence the following course modules in Carrickmacross, Castleblayney and Monaghan Town:* Art – Level 3* Beauty (Anatomy, Massage, etc.) – Basic and Level 5* Business Administration (Bookkeeping, Desktop Publishing, Spreadsheets, etc.) – Levels 3 and 5* Childcare Modules – Levels 5

Carrick Aces Track open during the current lockdown.The lights will continue to be switched on at the following times:Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: 6pm-8.30pm To safeguard the health of everyone in our community, we’re asking all Track users to please follow Government guidelines re social distancing. Under no circumstances can any

Monaghan Co. Council is now implementing measures to restrict the movement of HGV’s (Heavy Goods Vehicles) through Main Street, Carrickmacross between the hours of 8am to 5am Monday to Sunday. These restrictions will apply only to vehicles of 3-axle or greater. Under these measures Monaghan Co. Council can issue permits

Doctor’s in Carrickmacross: GP Carrickmacross: (042) 966 3233 Dr Pascal Larney: (042) 966 1274 Carrick House Family Practice – Dr Laura Breen (042) 969 0222 Dr On Call Address: 21, 23 Bleaberry Walk, Bree, Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan, A75 E627, IrelandHours: Closed ⋅ Opens 6PMPhone: +353 1850 777 911 Below are

Monaghan County Council Offices will close Wednesday 23rd December and reopen on Monday 4th January 2021 The Public Counter in the Carrickmacross Civic Offices will close at 12 noon on 23rd December

2020 has presented a unique challenge and Carrickmacross has responded by going online and supporting local businesses who are online through ShopCarrickmacross.ie Shopcarrickmacross.ie is a collective of online retailers in Carrickmacross offering both an opportunity for the shopper, to support local Irish businesses, and for Carrickmacross retailers to reach customers

  Photo by Pat Byrne Speaking during the week the Cathaoirleach of the Castleblayney/Carrickmacross Municiple District Cllr Aidan Campbell has being wishing that this Christmas we need a message of hope in what has been a strange and challenging year.   The people who walked in darkness have seen a

We are delighted to announce that we have teamed up with some wonderful guests this year to help celebrate Christmas 2020 . Faced with the many challenges presented by Covid, we are working on bringing you some socially distanced Christmas music to get you in a festive mood. In doing

During January, Cavan/Monaghan Education & Training Board, (CMETB), will commence the following course modules in Carrickmacross, Castleblayney and Monaghan Town. For full details of all courses and their locations, see: www.cavanmonaghan.etb.ie NOTE: Due to COVID-19, courses will be a mixture of Online and Classroom sessions. So, students MUST have access at

Due to Covid-19 restrictions this year our 16th annual 10k will be virtual, you can take part from the 26th Dec – 1st January. You can donate via the link below:gofund.me/fe6a0818 Get those running shoes on, Keep safe!  

This years GOAL mile  will be taking place virtually. Walk/jog/run a mile between December 24th-26th, or any time over the Christmas period.  See their Facebook page for more details: https://www.facebook.com/GOALGlobal

Carrickmacross Tidy Towns Calendar for 2021 is on sale right now in Keegans, Birdy’s Newsagents and Cassidy’s Fuel station. We ask that you help support us for 2021 by purchasing one of our calendar’s.  Most of all Please Support our Local Businesses if ever they needed support it is now.