'We need proper deterrents and sentencing for serious crime to reduce crime rates, and break cycles of criminality'

'This shipment will save lives'

'Deputy Matt Carthy recently raised the plight of the Co Monaghan work force in the Dail'

'This is an issue which needs to be addressed urgently'

'The Monaghan man said he was shocked at the number of people who turned up to the local protest'

'Teachers are not badly paid but there is a concern about teachers starting out who are not on full-time contracts'

'None of the ambulances could leave and respond to other 999 calls across the region'

According to the Monaghan native it is more expensive to send a Christmas card as opposed to purchasing one.