Monaghan County Council
New regulations doubling the fixed charge penalty from €40 to €80 for motorists caught parking on footpaths, cycle tracks and bus lanes comes into effect on Feb 1, 2022.
Illegal parking can put vulnerable road users at risk.
See full press release here: www.gov.ie/en/press-release/39169-ministers-ryan-and-naughton-announce-increased-penalties-for-motorists-who-park-on-footpaths-cycle-tracks-and-bus-lanes/
As the rollout of the National Broadband Plan continues across the county, a new portal is going online to assist everyone who have queries in relation to broadband, or who may be struggling with broadband issues.
Monaghan County Council is creating this portal to allow citizens submit their questions in relation to broadband options and broadband provision across the county
Queries can be submitted through an online form on Monaghan Co. Co.’s website. It is expected that this will become a resource for citizens and for those involved in business and enterprise who want to explore all of the options that are available for the provision of broadband to their premises.
All queries will be submitted to the County Broadband Officer, John McArdle, who will endeavour to assist with each of these submissions.
There remain many people within the county who are currently unable to achieve download broadband speeds of at least 30 Mb/sec. In this situation, many of these citizens may be entitled to be included in the National Broadband Plan intervention area. Homeowners and business owners who meet this criteria can submit their contact details to the Department of Communications broadband@decc.gov.ie
Broadband queries may also be offered by contacting the County Broadband Officer, Monaghan County Council, Glen Road, Monaghan (047-30500) or by submitting an email to: broadbandofficer@monaghancoco.ie
Click HERE to access the online portal
Monaghan County Council in conjunction with An Garda Siochana is giving consideration to the installation of CCTV cameras in Carrickmacross Town Centre.
See the full Proposal here: Carrickmacross CCTV V3 Design Proposals (PDF)
Online Public Consultation Event to present the Dublin Street North Regeneration Plan and the Roosky Lands Master Plan, Monaghan Town
Monaghan County Council has engaged consultants, Sheridan Woods Architects and Urban Planners, to prepare the above referenced Plans. A presentation of these plans will be delivered by the consultants.
This presentation forms part of the consultation on the proposed variations of the Monaghan County Development Plan 2019-2025 to incorporate the Dublin Street North Regeneration Plan (Proposed Variation No. 3) and the Roosky Lands Master Plan (Proposed Variation No. 4).
Click here to read more on Variation No 3 to the Monaghan County Development Plan 2019-2025
Click here to read more on Variation No 4 to the Monaghan County Development Plan 2019-2025
Please join us for an online presentation of the Plans on:
Tuesday, 18 January 2022 at 7 p.m.
Further details, including the plans, can be obtained at the Council’s website www.monaghan.ie and are available for inspection until 5pm on 11 February 2022 at the Planning Offices of Monaghan County Council, 1 Dublin Street, Monaghan.
Proposed CCTV installation in Carrickmacross
Monaghan Co. Council proposes to install CCTV cameras on Main Street and its environs, Cloughvalley Play Park and St Macartan Terrace in Carrickmacross. The purpose of this is to deter anti-social behaviour and prevent crime thereby providing a safer environment for the benefit of the whole community.
It is proposed to install 18 No. CCTV cameras at twelve locations throughout the Town, all of which have been agreed with An Garda Siochana.
Plans and particulars of the proposed scheme shall be available for inspection during normal office hours (9.30am- 4.30pm) at Carrickmacross Civic Offices, Riverside Rd, Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan.
Submissions or observations with respect to the proposed scheme may be made in writing to Mr. Damien Thornton, Carrickmacross Civic Offices, Riverside Rd, Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan not later than 4pm on 24th February 2022.
Signed: Damien Thornton
Carrickmacross Castleblayney A/Municipal District Co-Ordinator
13th January 2022
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Monaghan County Council gives notice to close the following road in the Municipal District Ballybay/Clones in County Monaghan:
Date: Monday 24th January 2022 to Friday 28th January 2022
To facilitate: Sewer and Water Connections for new residential units
Roads Closed:
R183 Analore Street: For a distance of 80m between its junction with the R183 O’Duffy Street and its junction with the L2820 Abbey Street in the townland of Crossmoyle, Clones.
Alternative Route:
Westbound traffic take R183 O’Duffy Street, N54 Monaghan Street and R212 McCurtain Street.
Eastbound traffic take R212 McCurtain Street, N54 Monaghan Street and R183 O’Duffy Street.
All Detours will be signposted in order to direct the Traffic. (Local Access and Emergency Vehicles will be catered for at all times).
This notice complies with the Roads Act 1993 (Section 75)
Gareth McMahon
A/Senior Engineer
Roads and Transportation
13th January 2022
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Monaghan County Council hereby gives notice of Emergency Closure in accordance with Section 75 of the Roads Act 1993 & Article 12 of the Roads Regulations 1994 that it will close the following road in the Municipal District of Monaghan in County Monaghan:
Date & Time: Saturday 15th January 2022 and Sunday 16th January 2022 08:00 to 20:00 on both days
To Facilitate: Leak Repair to the public drinking water mains
Roads Closed: LP-2000 Tydavnet Road, Scotstown at Scotstown Bridge
Alternative Routes: Northbound traffic should divert at main street Scotstown and continue along the LP-2010 towards Ballinode. Continue through Ballinode to the end of the road and turn left onto the R186 in the direction of Tydavnet. Diversion ends at Tydavnet village.
Southbound traffic should divert to the south-east at Drumdesco/McNally’s/Brennan’s crossroads onto the LP-1012 towards Lemaculla Cross/Cappog/Ballinode. At the end of the road at Lemaculla cross turn right onto the LT-16102 towards Ballinode. At the end of the road, turn right on the LP-1610 through Ballinode and towards Scotstown. Diversion ends in Scotstown village.
All Detours will be signposted in order to direct the Traffic. (Local Access and Emergency Vehicles will be catered for at all times).
If you have any queries concerning this Road Closure please contact The Municipal District of Monaghan, Co. Monaghan at 047 73777 or email monaghan@monaghancoco.ie
Gareth McMahon
A/Senior Engineer
Roads and Transportation
13th January 2022
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Conservation Management Plan – Black Pig’s Dyke at Scotshouse
Have your Say on a Conservation Management Plan for Black Pigs Dyke, Scotshouse, County Monaghan
Public Consultation – Wednesday 12 January to Wednesday 26 January 2022.
Monaghan County Council would like to invite members of the public to respond to a public consultation survey informing a Conservation Management Plan for the Black Pig’s Dyke near Scotshouse.
The Black Pig’s Dyke, also known as the Black Pig’s Race and the Worm Ditch, is an extensive linear earthwork dating back to the Iron Age. One well preserved section of the Dyke at Aghareagh West near Scotshouse was taken over by Monaghan County Council in 1976. Under the Council’s care, a number of archaeological investigations have been carried out to learn more about the monument, as well as the recently discovered bronze age settlement nearby.
Monaghan County Council has therefore commissioned a Conservation Management Plan to assess the heritage significance of the dyke in this location and to identify a series of measures by which its heritage can be better conserved, protected and interpreted. These will culminate in a prioritised action plan of projects for implementation as funding becomes available. The project will help inform the conversation of the wider lengths of the Dyke elsewhere in the County.
Please follow this link to complete the online survey and have your say about the Black Pig’s Dyke. Comments and suggestions from the public will be gratefully received and used to directly inform the development of the plan.
https://awqaw573pjr.typeform.com/BlackPigsDyke
If you have any queries on the above, please email Dympna Condra, Tourism Officer, Monaghan County Council on dcondra@monaghancoco.ie
We would like to acknowledge the assistance of Monaghan Local Action Group (LAG), Monaghan Integrated Development CLG, Monaghan County Council, the Minister and Department of Rural and Community Development and ‘The European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development: Europe investing in rural areas’ in funding this project.
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Conservation Management Plan – Rossmore Forest Park
Have your Say on a Conservation Management Plan for Rossmore Forest Park
Public Consultation – Wednesday 12 January to Wednesday 26 January 2022.
Monaghan County Council would like to invite members of the public to respond to a public consultation survey informing a Conservation Management Plan for Rossmore Forest Park.
Rossmore Forest Park is a popular green space on the edge of Monaghan Town that is enjoyed by locals and visitors alike. Originally managed for forestry by its owners Coillte, it is now also being developed in partnership with the Council for increased leisure and recreation activities, as informed by the Rossmore Park Forest Masterplan.
Yet Rossmore is a special landscape with much heritage significance. Its built and cultural heritage dates back to the Castle and Parkland constructed there by the Rossmore Family in the 18th and 19th centuries, and also much further back to Neolithic times as evidenced by archaeological excavations. The natural heritage of the park relates to its river, collection of manmade lakes and mosaic of various woodland habitats.
Monaghan County Council has therefore commissioned a Conservation Management Plan to assess the heritage significance of the park and to identify a series of measures by which its heritage can be better conserved, protected and interpreted. These will culminate in a prioritised action plan of projects for implementation as funding becomes available.
Please follow this link to complete the online survey and have your say about the heritage of Rossmore Park. Comments and suggestions from the public will be gratefully received and used to directly inform the development of the plan.
https://awqaw573pjr.typeform.com/Rossmore
If you have any queries on the above, please email Dympna Condra, Tourism Officer, Monaghan County Council on dcondra@monaghancoco.ie
We would like to acknowledge the assistance of Monaghan Local Action Group (LAG), Monaghan Integrated Development CLG, Monaghan County Council, the Minister and Department of Rural and Community Development and ‘The European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development: Europe investing in rural areas’ in funding this project.
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Online Public Consultation Event to present the Dublin Street North Regeneration Plan and the Roosky Lands Master Plan, Monaghan Town
Monaghan County Council has engaged consultants, Sheridan Woods Architects and Urban Planners, to prepare the above referenced Plans. A presentation of these plans will be delivered by the consultants.
This presentation forms part of the consultation on the proposed variations of the Monaghan County Development Plan 2019-2025 to incorporate the Dublin Street North Regeneration Plan (Proposed Variation No. 3) and the Roosky Lands Master Plan (Proposed Variation No. 4).
Please join us for an online presentation of the Plans on:
Tuesday, 18 January 2022 at 7 p.m.
You are invited to register and join the online presentation at https://monaghan.ie/planning/dublin-street-regeneration/
Further details, including the plans, can be obtained at the Council’s website www.monaghan.ie and are available for inspection until 5pm on 11 February 2022 at the Planning Offices of Monaghan County Council, 1 Dublin Street, Monaghan.
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PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT ACT 2000 (as amended)
NOTICE OF PROPOSAL TO VARY THE MONAGHAN COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2019 -2025
(VARIATION NO.3)
Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 13 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) that Monaghan County Council proposes to make a variation (Variation No.3) to the Monaghan County Development Plan 2019-2025.
The proposed variation incorporates the Dublin Street North Regeneration Plan. The purpose of the Plan is to provide guidance on the regeneration options for the future development of Dublin Street North Regeneration Plan area. A variation to the Development Plan is required to give statutory basis to the Regeneration Plan. The proposed variation includes a new objective within the Settlement Plan for Monaghan Town within the Monaghan County Development Plan 2019-2025,
Objective MPO 15 to, ‘Ensure that all development proposals within the Dublin Street North Regeneration Plan area have regard to the regeneration strategy and development objectives of the Dublin Street North Regeneration Plan.’
Reason. To provide a strategic framework to promote development in a coordinated and sustainable manner in this town centre area that has considerable development potential.
Further information including the Dublin Street North Regeneration Plan, SEA and AA screening determinations can be obtained at the Council’s website www.monaghan.ie Direct access link: https://monaghan.ie/planning/variation-no-3-to-the-monaghan-county-development-plan-2019-2025/ A copy of the proposed variation is also available for inspection until 5pm on 11 February 2022 at the Planning Offices of Monaghan County Council, 1 Dublin Street, Monaghan H18 X982 during opening hours from 9.15am – 5pm (lunch time closing 1:00 – 1:30 p.m.).
Written submissions or observations with respect to the proposed variation made to the Planning Authority before 5pm on 11 February 2022 will be taken into consideration before the making of the variation.
Written submissions or observations should be submitted to Planning Offices of Monaghan County Council, 1 Dublin Street, Monaghan H18 X982 OR by email to devplan@monaghancoco.ie
Adrian Hughes
Senior Planner
13 January 2022
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PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT ACT 2000 (as amended)
NOTICE OF PROPOSAL TO VARY THE MONAGHAN COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2019 -2025
(VARIATION NO. 4)
Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 13 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) that Monaghan County Council proposes to make a variation (Variation No.4) to the Monaghan County Development Plan 2019-2025.
The proposed variation incorporates the Roosky Lands Master Plan. The purpose of the Plan is to provide guidance on the regeneration options for the future development of the Roosky Lands Master Plan area. A variation to the Development Plan is required to give statutory basis to the Master Plan. The proposed variation includes a new objective within the Settlement Plan for Monaghan Town within the Monaghan County Development Plan 2019-2025,
Objective MPO 16 to, ‘Ensure that all development proposals within the Roosky Lands Master Plan area have regard to the master plan strategy and development objectives of the Roosky Lands Master Plan.’
Reason. To provide a vision for a place making approach that makes use of this sustainable town centre area to create a desirable and convenient place to live, work and thrive in an area that has considerable development potential.
Further information including the Roosky Lands Master Plan, SEA and AA screening determinations can be obtained at the Council’s website www.monaghan.ie Direct access link: https://monaghan.ie/planning/variation-no-4-to-the-monaghan-county-development-plan-2019-2025/ A copy of the proposed variation is also available for inspection until 5pm on 11 February 2022 at the Planning Offices of Monaghan County Council, 1 Dublin Street, Monaghan H18 X982 during opening hours from 9.15am – 5pm (lunch time closing 1:00 – 1:30 p.m.).
Written submissions or observations with respect to the proposed variation made to the Planning Authority before 5pm on 11 February 2022 will be taken into consideration before the making of the variation.
Written submissions or observations should be submitted to Planning Offices of Monaghan County Council, 1 Dublin Street, Monaghan H18 X982 OR by email to devplan@monaghancoco.ie
Adrian Hughes
Senior Planner
13 January 2022
Have your Say on a Conservation Management Plan for Rossmore Forest Park
Public Consultation – Wednesday 12 January to Wednesday 26 January 2022.
Monaghan County Council would like to invite members of the public to respond to a public consultation survey informing a Conservation Management Plan for Rossmore Forest Park.
Rossmore Forest Park is a popular green space on the edge of Monaghan Town that is enjoyed by locals and visitors alike. Originally managed for forestry by its owners Coillte, it is now also being developed in partnership with the Council for increased leisure and recreation activities, as informed by the Rossmore Park Forest Masterplan.
Yet Rossmore is a special landscape with much heritage significance. Its built and cultural heritage dates back to the Castle and Parkland constructed there by the Rossmore Family in the 18th and 19th centuries, and also much further back to Neolithic times as evidenced by archaeological excavations. The natural heritage of the park relates to its river, collection of manmade lakes and mosaic of various woodland habitats.
Monaghan County Council has therefore commissioned a Conservation Management Plan to assess the heritage significance of the park and to identify a series of measures by which its heritage can be better conserved, protected and interpreted. These will culminate in a prioritised action plan of projects for implementation as funding becomes available.
Please follow this link to complete the online survey and have your say about the heritage of Rossmore Park. Comments and suggestions from the public will be gratefully received and used to directly inform the development of the plan.
If you have any queries on the above, please email Dympna Condra, Tourism Officer, Monaghan County Council on dcondra@monaghancoco.ie
We would like to acknowledge the assistance of Monaghan Local Action Group (LAG), Monaghan Integrated Development CLG, Monaghan County Council, the Minister and Department of Rural and Community Development and ‘The European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development: Europe investing in rural areas’ in funding this project.
Conservation Management Plan – Black Pig’s Dyke at Scotshouse
The Black Pig’s Dyke, also known as the Black Pig’s Race and the Worm Ditch, is an extensive linear earthwork dating back to the Iron Age. One well preserved section of the Dyke at Aghareagh West near Scotshouse was taken over by Monaghan County Council in 1976. Under the Council’s care, a number of archaeological investigations have been carried out to learn more about the monument, as well as the recently discovered bronze age settlement nearby.
Monaghan County Council commissioned a Conservation Management Plan to assess the heritage significance of the dyke in this location and to identify a series of measures by which its heritage can be better conserved, protected and interpreted. These will culminate in a prioritised action plan of projects for implementation as funding becomes available. The project will help inform the conversation of the wider lengths of the Dyke elsewhere in the County.
This work has now been completed and the final plan and supporting documentation can be viewed at the following links:
Black Pig’s Dyke – Conservation Management Plan Final
BPD CMP Design Proposal 050922
Monaghan County Council gives notice of its intention to close the following road in the Municipal District Ballybay/Clones in County Monaghan:
Date: Monday 24th January 2022 to Friday 28th January 2022
To facilitate: Sewer and Water Connections for new residential units
Roads Closed:
Alternative Route:
Westbound traffic take R183 O’Duffy Street, N54 Monaghan Street and R212 McCurtain Street.
Eastbound traffic take R212 McCurtain Street, N54 Monaghan Street and R183 O’Duffy Street.
All Detours will be signposted in order to direct the Traffic. (Local Access and Emergency Vehicles will be catered for at all times).
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 11th January 2022. 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 Ballybay-Clones, The Markethouse, The Diamond, Clones, Monaghan at (047) 51018
Gareth McMahon
A/Senior Engineer
Roads and Transportation
6th January 2022
During the festivities take the time to check on elderly relatives and neighbours. Make sure their home is fire safe. Consider the gift of a smoke alarm and carbon monoxide detector this Christmas.
Do not leave cooking unattended. If you have to leave the kitchen, turn of the heat source. Ensure appliances are clean and grease free. Have a fire blanket available in case of an emergency.
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