Published: Fri 25 Sep 2015, 11:58 AM

Last updated: Fri 25 Sep 2015, 1:09 PM

Eugene Bannigan (right) was elected to Monaghan County Council last year in tragic circumstances but is to stand down.

Cllr who replaced tragic father to step down

Published: Fri 25 Sep 2015, 11:58 AM

Last updated: Fri 25 Sep 2015, 1:09 PM

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