Monaghan town could see the opening of another hotel.
The Lakeside Hotel on the North Road was closed around 15 years ago, but it may be getting a new lease of life.
Planning permission has been lodged with Monaghan County Council to convert existing first floor storage space into hotel accommodation to include an additional 11 bedrooms.
A local business owner is behind the development, and a decision is expected on whether or not the development gets the go ahead is expected by the 24th of February.