He will formally take over the position from Roy Gallie at the IFA's AGM next week.

A man aged in his 40s remains in a critical condition this evening.

Cavan's Kevin McGahern says it was great fun being involved in the series.

Fianna Fail will hold a special Ard Fheis on Sunday to ratify the deal.

Twins Hannah and Caoimhe Quinn said they enjoyed the recent experience and would encourage other students to get involved.

Cllr Johnston says it's been 20 years since Monaghan Town had a road developed in the area.

Now that approval has been granted, the Council can progress to open developmental lands for future town centre development.