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New Building Frontages Enhancement Scheme Launched for Main Street, Carrickmacross
The Town and Village Renewal Scheme is designed to support the revitalisation of rural Ireland by focusing on stimulating town centre economic and social regeneration. This will be achieved through projects which support sustainable employment creation, town centre resilience and regeneration, enhancing our streetscapes, and bringing vacant and derelict buildings

Death of Dr. Rory O’Hanlon
The death has occurred of Dr. Rory O’Hanlon on the 31st of March, 2026. Rory studied medicine in UCD before moving to Carrickmacross as a GP. He had his clinic beside his house in Mullinary which many people from Carrickmacross & South Monaghan knew well having attend it over the

Wish You Were Here – Carrickmacross: Greetings from the Past
Monaghan County Museum is proud to announce the launch of Wish You Were Here – Carrickmacross: Greetings from the Past, which will officially open on Wednesday, 15 April at 6.00pm at Carrickmacross Civic Centre. This event marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter in the Museum’s outreach programme bringing
About The Town
Carrickmacross is a busy market town, located centrally between Dundalk, Monaghan town, Cavan and Ardee.
The town has 3 second level schools and 3 primary level schools. Carrickmacross is a heritage town with many fine historical buildings and is famous for Carrickmacross Lace. You can visit the Carrickmacross Lace Gallery to find out more about this traditional craft. If you are looking for accommodation in the Carrickmacross area please visit our Accommodation List.