Cllr Colm Carthy welcomed the news which was confirmed earlier today.

Fáilte Ireland are aware of the importance of this hotel and would have linked in positively with the hotel in the past and are looking forward to coming back into circulation once again, according to Cllr Conlon.

Laboratories, classrooms, toilets, and a new smoke vent above the existing stairs were also included in the application

The tender is looking for contractors to redevelop the Old Gate Lodge in Ballyhaise.

This stage of the process is vitally important because it could influence the capacity of the new special needs school in Monaghan.

Deputy Carthy hopes that the Nuremore will be returned to its former glory as a great amenity for Carrickmacross, for South Monaghan and for the entire border region.

Reaction to the new rules has been mixed with some feeling that it's too much for referees and match officials to keep track of.

All seven patients are in the Emergency Department.