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Temporary Closing of Road

Monaghan County Council gives notice of Intention to close the following road in the Municipal District of Carrickmacross Castleblayney in County Monaghan:

Date: Monday 28^th June 2021 to Saturday 3th of July 2021 (19.30hrs – 07.00hrs) & Monday 5^th of July 2021 to Saturday 10^th of July 2021 (19.30hrs – 07.00hrs)

To Facilitate: Road Resurfacing Works at Night Carrickmacross Main Street and the Junction with the R179-5 Kingscourt Rd.

Road Closed: R 927-3 and the R179 in the townlands Cloughvalley Upper and Drummonnd Otra of Co. Monaghan.

Diversion Route:

• Traffic wishing to travel on the R-179-5 to Kingscourt via Main St R927-3 will be diverted via the LP4052-0 onto the R178 to Shercock. From Shercock  turn left onto R162 and continue to Kingscourt.
• Traffic wishing to travel on the R927-3 to Ardee via Main St R927-3 will be diverted via the N2-2 onto the N2-11) taking 2^nd exit from the roundabout onto the R927-4 (Oriel Rd) and turn right onto the LP4921 and continue to Ardee.
• Traffic Wishing to travel to Dundalk via Main St R927-3 will be diverted via the N2-2 on the N2-11 taking 1^st exit from the roundabout onto the R178-7 and continue to Dundalk.
• Traffic Wishing to Travel to R179-6 Cullaville/Crossmaglen via Main St will be diverted via LS8510-0 (Rockdaniel Rd)

All detours will be signposted to direct traffic.

Any interested person may lodge an objection to the closing of the above-mentioned road with the Head of Roads, Monaghan County Council, MTEK II Building, Knockaconny, Monaghan not later than Tuesday 22^ndof June 2021. 

Any objections must be clearly marked on envelope “Objection To Road Closure”.

If you have any queries concerning this Road Closure please contact The Municipal District of Carrickmacross-Castleblayney, Civic Offices, Riverside Road, Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan at (042) 9661236 or email carrickmacross@monaghancoco.ie”

Gareth Mc Mahon
A/Senior Engineer
Roads and Transportation
17^th of June 2021

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Temporary Closing of Roads

Monaghan County Council gives notice of Intention to close the following road in the Municipal District of Ballybay/Clones in County Monaghan:

Date & Time:      Monday the 5^th of July 2021 to Friday the 29^th of October 2021

To Facilitate:      Bridge Replacement and Road Works.

Road Closed:

L-4210 in the townlands of Lisduff, Brackly, Greagh, Drumlane and Tullynahinnera Co. Monaghan

Division Route:

Traffic wishing to travel on the L-4210 in the direction of the R-180 will be diverted onto the L-4200, then turning right on to the R-181, then turning right on to the R-180 at the Lough Egish crossroads.

Traffic wishing to travel on the L-4210 in the direction of the R-181 will be diverted by remaining on the R-180 to the Lough Egish Crossroads, then turning left on to the R-181.

All Detours will be signposted to direct the Traffic. (L-4210 Local Access only, no through at Bridge Works).

Any interested person may lodge an objection to closing the above-mentioned road with the Head of Roads, Monaghan County Council, MTEK II Building, Knockaconny, Monaghan, not later than Tuesday the 22^nd of June 2021.  Any objections must be clearly marked on the envelope “Objection To Road Closure”.

If you have any queries concerning this Road Closure, please contact the Roads Section, Mtek 2, Knockaconny, Monaghan at 047 30597 or email roads@monaghancoco.ie.

Gareth McMahon
A/Senior Engineer
Roads and Transportation
17^th of June 2021

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Submissions Sought from the Public on Local Adjustment Factor for Property Tax

The Finance (Local Property Tax) Act 2012 (as amended), makes specific provision that elected members of a local authority may pass a formal resolution to vary the basic rate of the Local Property Tax for their administrative area by a percentage known as the local adjustment factor.

At the meeting set by Monaghan County Council to consider this matter, the members may set a local adjustment factor within the range of +/- 15% of the basic rate, or, may decide not to adjust the basic rate. Monaghan County Council will meet in July 2021 to consider the setting of a local adjustment factor.

Monaghan County Council welcomes written submissions from the public on this matter specifically covering the potential effects of varying the basic rate of the Local Property Tax on businesses, individuals and on local authority services.

Submissions must be received by Thursday 1st July 2021 and be sent to:

• Monaghan County Council, LPT Submissions, County Offices, The Glen, Monaghan
• email lpt@monaghancoco.ie

Eamonn O’Sullivan, Chief Executive
Dated: 17th June 2021

 

Monaghan is looking for an age Friendly Ambassador

Send your nominations to bbradley@monaghancoco.ie or text your nomination to 087 6443332

Closing date for nominations is July 31st 2021

 

Cathoirleach of Monaghan County Council Cllr Colm Carthy raised the Pride Flag over Monaghan County Council offices to mark Pride 2021 to support the LGBTQ community in the county.
Joined by members of Monaghan County Council, Cavan Monaghan Rainbow youth project, Comhairle na Nog and Monaghan Equality sub group the Pride flag was raised over the council building on the Glen road.
The pride flag will also fly over all public buildings of the council with flagpoles in place.

 

The HSE has extended its new online advance booking system for COVID-19 tests to Cavan and Monaghan.

From today, Friday, June 11th, people living in Cavan and Monaghan will be able to log on to the online system and book their COVID-19 test up to 24 hours in advance.

The online advance booking system for COVID-19 tests will facilitate bookings for the test centres at:

Cavan – COVID-19 Community Testing Centre, Castlesaunderson, Belturbet, Co. Cavan. H14 FP83

Monaghan – Monaghan GAA Centre COVID-19 Community Test Centre, Cloghan, Monaghan. A75 VE84

HSE Public Health Department North East and Community Healthcare Organisation (CHO) Area 1 are working together to deliver this testing programme.

Dr Augustine Pereira, Director of Public Health North East, said: “The online advance booking system will help make COVID-19 testing more available and accessible, and those seeking a COVID-19 test can choose to book your COVID-19 test online and schedule it at a time that suits you.”

“Testing is crucial to prevent and control outbreaks and it’s possible to be positive with COVID-19 but not be aware of it. By taking a COVID-19 test when you don’t have symptoms, you will help to stop the spread of the virus, protect other people and save lives.”

Those with symptoms and those who require medical advice should continue to contact their GP.

Dr Pereira added: “The HSE opened walk-in test centres in a number of locations across the North East when we were concerned about the increase in cases in some areas and now walk-in testing is available at all of our COVID-19 test centres in the region. The online booking portal being launched today makes it possible for anyone to register in advance and minimise the time delay at a testing centre if you walk in. Your support and commitment is vital in ensuring that we suppress the spread of this virus among families and the community.”

John Hayes, Chief Officer, Community Healthcare Organisation (CHO) Area 1 said:
“The rationale for the online referral portal is to encourage people to come forward for testing.
We will continue to monitor the demand for COVID-19 testing via walk-in, the online system and GP referral once that resumes, and close contact test referrals. We can adjust the availability of testing at individual testing centres as demand requires.”

“The development of this online booking system will help minimise the numbers of people queuing in centres for a test at any given time,” he added.

COVID-19 testing can be booked through the online advance booking system here

Over 17,100 Premises in Co. Monaghan now have access to Imagine Next Generation Broadband

5G Fixed Broadband solving the problem of poor broadband in rural Ireland with over 40,000 now using Imagine’s service

 “With homes and businesses across rural Ireland struggling with poor broadband access,  Next Generation broadband is now essential to enable remote working and the rejuvenation of rural communities”.

Over 17,100 homes and businesses across Co. Monaghan now have access to Imagine’s 5G Fixed Broadband service as the company continues the expansion of its network across regional and  rural Ireland. This includes 8,679 premises designated as ‘Amber’ or having inadequate access to high speed, high capacity broadband, under the National Broadband Plan (NBP).

Imagine is announcing the acceleration of the rollout of its network across regional and rural Ireland to meet the shift in demand and usage driven by changing working and living patterns which have been an impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.

The increasing numbers of people online is driving a significant increase in average internet data usage and while Next Generation Imagine 5G Fixed, Full Fibre Cable customers are benefitting from significantly higher usage, the majority of customers outside of the main cities, still dependent on legacy copper and mobile broadband, have been left struggling.

Imagine will continue to extend coverage and address local broadband blackspots working closely with stakeholders including local enterprises, broadband officers, elected representatives and community organisations to identify areas of specific need. Homes and businesses can check if they are within coverage online at www.imagine.ie simply by checking their eircode.

According to Imagine over 40,000 customers are already using its service across rural Ireland with an additional 55,000 having applied for the service driving the acceleration of the rollout of the network.

Commenting, the Minister for Rural Development Heather Humphries TD said “I am delighted with Imagines’ plans for rolling out high-speed broadband across rural Ireland. Now more than ever, broadband is an essential service that families, farms and business cannot afford to live without. From speaking with my constituents, I understand Imagine’s service to be robust, reliable and most importantly, fast.”

Commenting Sean Bolger, CEO of Imagine, said; 

“With homes and businesses across regional and rural Ireland struggling with poor broadband access to Next Generation, high speed, broadband is now essential to enable enhanced remote working, a better quality of life and the rejuvenation of rural communities.

“The  recent ‘National Remote Working Survey’* revealed that 95% of employees favour continued remote working and with businesses, farms, schools and families across the country struggling to access basic on-line services,  without access to high-speed broadband, we are unlikely to be able attract people to rural areas looking for a better quality of life. 

Digital and remote working hubs are welcome additions as workspaces and centres which will facilitate collaborative working, however they are no substitute to high-speed  high-capacity broadband connectivity to businesses and homes.”  

Welcoming the announcement John McArdle, County Broadband Officer, Monaghan Co.Council said “Imagine have been expanding their reach into County Monaghan for several years now and Monaghan County Council has been working very productively them during that time. In this regard, Imagine has become one of our key partners for delivering telecommunications services, offering high speed broadband to a myriad of users and businesses within County Monaghan.”

Tidy Towns groups are encouraged to create a buzz in their community and enter the Local Authority Pollinator Award in the national Tidy Towns competition. The award, with a €10,000 prize fund, encourages Tidy Towns groups to implement pollinator-friendly actions as part of the Tidy Towns competition. There is also a new ‘Best Newcomer Award’ in 2021, with a prize of €1,000.

The Local Authority Pollinator Award supports the All-Ireland Pollinator Plan and is sponsored by the Heritage Offices & Biodiversity Offices of Local Authorities across Ireland, in partnership with the National Biodiversity Data Centre.

The closing date is July 23rd 2021. For more details, contact your Local Authority Heritage or Biodiversity Officer.

For more information and to enter visit: pollinators.ie

Watch Tidy Towns Local Authority Pollinator Award 2021 video on YouTube here.

 

The expanded Small Business Assistance Scheme for COVID is now closed.

Phase 2 of this scheme has been expanded to include those that had previously been ineligible.

Businesses working from non-rateable premises are now eligible to apply and if they meet the other eligibility criteria will receive a grant of €4,000.

Businesses with a turnover between €20,000 and €49,999 are also now eligible to apply if they meet the other eligibility criteria and will receive a grant of €1,000.

SBASC gives grants to businesses who are not eligible for the Government’s COVID Restrictions Support Scheme (CRSS), the Fáilte Ireland Business Continuity grant or other direct sectoral grant schemes. This scheme aims to help businesses with their fixed costs, for example, rent, utility bills, security.

If you have received Phase 1 of SBASC you can apply for Phase 2 if you continue to meet the eligibility requirements.

Details of Phase 2 of SBASC:

• The scheme is available for businesses that do not qualify for CRSS, MEBAS, Fáilte Ireland Schemes or other sector schemes designed to assist with fixed costs
• the scheme is available to companies, self-employed, sole traders or partnerships;
• the business is not owned and operated by a public body;
• the business is not eligible or availed of CRSS, Fáilte Ireland Business Continuity Scheme, MEBAS or other sectoral schemes. The details of these schemes are set out on the application form and FAQs.
• the business operates from a building, including working from home, or similar fixed physical structure such as a yard or a street trading pitch for which rates are payable or in a co-working hub or a rented fixed desk.   This does not include businesses carried on from motor vehicles, such as PSVs or construction trades;
• the business must have a current eTax Clearance Certificate from the Revenue Commissioners;

 

Business Turnover criteria

• the turnover of the business over the claim period 1^st April to 30^th June 2021  is estimated to be no more than 25% of the:

• • average weekly turnover of the business in 2019; or
  • the projected average weekly turnover of the business in 2020, for businesses that commenced after 1st November 2019, and the financial statements as of end of 2019 should be uploaded with the application;
• the business intends to resume trading in full once Government COVID-19 restrictions are eased.
• the business was in existence and trading prior to 1st January 2021 and can provide evidence of same.

 

Proposed Term & Level of Payments

• The scheme will aid eligible businesses that meet the scheme criteria for the trading period beginning the 1st April to 30^th of June 2021.
• All eligible applications with a minimum turnover of €50,000 will receive a payment of €4,000.
• All eligible applications with a minimum turnover of €20,000 and less than €49,999 will receive a payment of €1,000.
• Payments will be dispersed in the same format as rates refunds via bank transfer.

 

Closing date for this scheme is 21^st July 2021.

Data Protection Statement: Small Business Assistance Scheme for COVID (SBASC)

HOUSING GRANTS SCHEMES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES / ELDERLY

• Housing Adaptation Grant for People with Disabilities
• Mobility Aids Grant for People with Mobility/Disability Needs
• Housing Aid for Older People Grant

 

Monaghan County Council wishes to advise the public that the 2021 Housing Grants Schemes listed above will CLOSE on Friday 18^th June 2021.

Only Medical 1 Priority applications will be considered for funding after this date.  All other applications received will not be assessed until January 2022.

John Murray
Head of Finance & Housing Services
10^th June 2021

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Temporary Closing of Roads

Monaghan County Council gives notice to close the following road in the Municipal District of Ballybay/Clones in County Monaghan:

Date:      Monday 21^st June 2021 to Friday 16^th July 2021

To Facilitate:      Bridge Rehabilitation Works.

Road Closed: –

R-193-2 in the townlands of Glen/Clossagh Beg Co. Monaghan

Division Route: –

Traffic wishing to travel on the R-193 from Rockcorry village to the R-190 will be diverted onto the R-188, then turning right on to the R-183 at Swanns crossroads and continuing to Ballybay town, then turning right on the R-162, then continuing on to the R-190.

Traffic wishing to travel to Rockcorry village via the R-193 from the R-190 will be diverted by remaining on the R-190, continuing on the R-162 to Ballybay town, then turning left on to the R-183, then turning left on to the R-188 at Swanns crossroads and continuing to Rockorry village.

All Detours will be signposted to direct the Traffic. (R-193-1 Local Access only, no through at Bridge Works).

This notice complies with the Roads Act 1993 (Section 75)

Gareth McMahon
A/Senior Engineer
Roads and Transportation
10^th June 2021

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Submission on Draft Litter Management Plan 2021-2023.

Monaghan County Council proposes to replace its Litter Management Plan 2018-2020.  A new draft plan has been prepared for the prevention and control of litter within the county, setting out appropriate objectives and activities for the three- year period 2021-2023.

Submissions are invited from members of the public and from voluntary and representative bodies in relation to the proposed plan. The plan is available to view on www.monaghan.ie.  Copies of the plan are also available, free of charge, from the Environmental Services Department, Civic Offices, Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan, or by contacting 042-9661240.

Submissions and observations on the proposed Draft Litter Management Plan may be made by visiting https://documents.monaghancoco.ie/Forms/LMP2021 up to 5pm on 25^th June 2021.

Tá cóip den Dreacht Phlean le fáil as Gaeilge.

Peadar McGuinness
A/Director of Services
Climate Action, Environmental and Water Services Department.
10^th June 2021

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Name of Shop/Offer	Come back Cocooner promotion/offer
L’Ecole Apparel Carrickmacross	10% off all new summer stock 20%  of all  Sonia Pena and Sonia Pena Couture Occasion wear 50%  Peter Kaiser Footwear
Carrick Micro Maintenance Carrickmacross Laptop & PC service	AVG Anti-Virus 1 year normally €45.00 now € 40.00 for June & July
Church view Flowers & Garden Centre Castleblayney	10% off all summer bedding, perennials and shrubs.
Get me that Job Castleblayney	For the month of June 50% off all CV/Interview sessions for anyone over cocooners over 60 www.getmethatjob.ie
MC Mahon’s  Supervalu Castleblayney	Free tea or Coffee with every hot meal
Farney Launderette & Dry Cleaners Carrickmacross	10% discount for Cocooners
Farney Antiques Carrickmacross	10% discount for Cocooners

 

Name of Shop/Offer	Come back Cocooner promotion/offer
Coral Leisure Centre Monaghan town	Swimming Pool Happy hour offer: (Booking essential) 047 81734   Monday-Friday 11.30-1.30 €4 10 session card at a reduced rate of €45
Westenra Arms Hotel	Free dessert with a main meal with a Monday lunch
Dinkins     Monaghan town	Cake shop offers  (all day) Buy 4 fresh cream pastries, get the cheapest one free 6 Homemade Scones only €4.95 Buy 5 buttercream pastries, get 1 free   Coffee Shop offers, (available from 9-11am & 2pm- 4pm) Tea & Freshly Baked Scone €4 Coffee & Cake €5 Hot Carvery Lunch & Dessert with FREE tea/ Americano Coffee €12.95
Monaghan Electric        Plantation road Monaghan	Emergency Alarm System (Telephone Alert System)  € 67.57 Uniden Large Button Feature Phone     €31.39 RadioShack Caller ID/Call Waiting ID Box    €16.07               Ansell IP65 Waterproof LED Light (Motion Detecting)  €61.14
Connolly Pharmacy Monaghan town	Free flu vaccination service Free blood pressure check Weigh your age  check (know your correct weight for your age group) Delivery service available Cocooners discount available
House of Gold Monaghan town	15% discount of all regular stock .

Marol   Coolshannagh Sam’s diner	Breakfasts ! of all sizes starting at €6 for 5 pieces including tea or coffee. Tea or coffee plus a muffin for €4. Chicken fillet roll plus bottle of water for €4. Dinner plus desert for €8
Absolute Monaghan town	50% off GUESS handbags 50% off GUESS Jewellery 50% off ALL casual bags
Ronaghan’s Pharmacy Monaghan town	Free face mask for cocooners – (Max one per day)

Name of Shop/Offer	Come back Cocooner promotion/offer
Leavy’s pharmacy  Castleblayney	All public health measures in place for a safe shopping experience. Reusable masks from €3 Disposable masks 5pk only €2.50 Spatonics Hand sanitizer 500ml was €9.99 now €6.99 Dettol and Cif wipes in stock Carex antibacterial hand wash only €2 10% of all shop stock

Ballybay Pharmacy	Prescription delivery Priority shopping for Cocooners Instore promotions for Cocooners
Daisy Clothing Carrickmacross	Free scarf with every purchase over €40
Matthews of Clones	Free Insomnia tea or coffee with every purchase Gloves, hand sanitisers and face masks in stock.

• New strategy to shape the development of outdoor pursuits and activity tourism for years to come
• Public asked for feedback on how to enhance amenities such as trails, cycleways, waterways, beaches, mountains, bogs and forests
• Delivery of new strategy a key commitment in ‘Our Rural Future’

Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys, has today (Wednesday, 2nd June, 2021) launched a public consultation on Ireland’s first ever National Outdoor Recreation Strategy.

The delivery of the strategy is a key commitment in Our Rural Future, the Government’s ambitious five-year policy to revitalise Rural Ireland.

The consultation will last for three weeks and will involve members of the public giving their views on how best to improve and develop our outdoor amenities such as our trails, cycleways, waterways, beaches, mountains, bogs and forests.

The public are also being asked to consider ways to develop activity tourism and outdoor pursuits such as cycling, rock climbing, kayaking, surfing, wind-surfing, sailing, paragliding and hang-gliding.

The consultation will run for the next three weeks with the closing set scheduled for 5pm on 23 June, 2021.

The strategy is being developed in partnership with Comhairle na Tuaithe (The Countryside Council).

Launching the public consultation today, Minister Humphreys said:

“COVID-19 has shown us all how vital our outdoor amenities are for our mental and physical wellbeing.

“Our new National Outdoor Recreation Strategy will be all about investing in our great outdoors.

“I want to get the views of as many members of the public and stakeholders on how best to develop our outdoor amenities such as our hiking trails, cycleways, rivers, forests and mountains.

“And I want this strategy to place a big focus on tourism, including adventure tourism. There is clearly growing interest in the great outdoors amongst all tourists, both domestically and internationally, and we are well positioned to respond to that demand.”

Minister Humphreys continued:

“Without doubt, outdoor recreation is going to be key to our recovery post-COVID-19.

“So let’s think big and ambitious. I am delighted that Comhairle na Tuaithe are spearheading this work in conjunction with my Department.

“Above all, I want to see as many members of the public as possible submit their ideas over the next three weeks.

“Together, let’s devise a National Outdoor Recreation Strategy that we can be proud of and one that has the capacity to benefit our economy for years to come.

“A strategy like this will help us re-imagine and revitalise our rural countryside, which is what we have set out to do in ‘Our Rural Future’.”

Dr. Liam Twomey, Independent Chair of Comhairle na Tuaithe added:

“Comhairle na Tuaithe has done much to support and facilitate the sustainable development of outdoor recreation in Ireland. The development of this Strategy is vital to guide the work of Comhairle na Tuaithe and indeed the strategic development of the sector across Government in the coming years. This consultation provides an opportunity for all to input on the future direction of the sector and I would encourage all stakeholders to participate in the consultation.”

This is the first stage of a two-stage consultation process. In the first stage, interested stakeholders and individuals are encouraged to share their views on outdoor recreation via an online questionnaire.

To input your views on outdoor recreation, please complete the online questionnaire on gov.ie.

Responses will inform the preparation of the National Outdoor Recreation Strategy for Ireland. The closing date for receipt of submissions is 5pm on 23 June, 2021.

Click on the image below to watch the launch video: