A colleague of murdered Cavan garda Adrian Donohoe, has written a book about the longest police investigation in the history of the state.

Gardaí in Co Monaghan are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.

Locals protested and managed to prevent the mast going ahead and up on 40 locals arrived at the location again this morning.

The first payments will be made next week and will benefit around 60,000 teenagers across the country.

The road remains closed with local diversions in place at this time.

An increase in the carbon tax will cause gas and home heating prices to rise this month. 

Cavan recorded 590 registered marriages and Monaghan, 366.

Monaghan County Council has confirmed they have received funding for a new development called Slí na Coille in Mullaghmatt.