Investigators are keeping an ‘open mind’, pending the results of tests to determine whether the remains belong to IRA murder victim, Joe Lynskey.

The remains also do not belong to any member of the family who own the grave plot in Annyalla, Co Monaghan, investigators have said.

Shane Farrell was cycling home when he was struck by a car in the Carrickmacross area of Co Monaghan.

The single-vehicle collision occurred on the R186 on the northern side of Tydavnet village at some time between 12:50am and 3am on Monday.

The man (40s) who was assaulted was left in a critical condition.

Sergeant Donal O’Connell, prosecuting, said it was the understanding of gardaí that the victim’s son had previously been recruited to collect cash raised from a money laundering operation on behalf of a criminal organisation

The RSA said drivers should expect hazardous conditions with a potential for reduced visibility.

Shane McGovern, of Mullaghmatt, Monaghan, pleaded guilty at the Central Criminal Court to a charge of anal rape at his home on May 20th, 2022

One male in his 40s was arrested at the scene.

Sinn Féin president Mary Lou McDonald said parents in Co Monaghan have fought a long campaign for a special school in the county

A Rolex watch, four cars and €65,000 in cash were also seized by gardaí following the searches. 

A further 70 roosters were also seized following the receipt of a report of a suspected illegal 'cock fighting' event taking place at a private residence in Emyvale, Co Monaghan on Saturday morning, 27th July

Phase two of the north-south flagship project has been completed.

The results of a postmortem examination will determine the course of the investigation, gardaí said

Dympna Kerr also appealed for fresh information to help find her brother.