Author: niamhmurray

BALLYBAY TO CASTLEBLAYNEY (B2C) GREENWAY

The Ballybay to Castleblayney Greenway is a proposed 11.5-kilometre walking and cycling path that would connect Ballybay to Castleblayney in Co. Monaghan. In addition to reconnecting these two areas and their associated attractions, it is envisioned that the proposed greenway would improve accessibility to other local attractions in the area, which include Lough Major and Lough Muckno, old railway structures, and the Castleblayney outdoor adventure Centre.

PREFERRED ROUTE OPTION CONSULTATION

The Route Options Selection for the Ballybay to Castleblayney Greenway has now been completed and a Preferred Route Option has been developed.  A Public Consultation will open from the 14^th of March 2024, for a period of 4 weeks, to the 11^th of April 2024. Maps indicating the Preferred Route can be found below. Landowners, local communities, and the general public are invited to review the Preferred Route and to discuss with the project team.

B2C PC3 – Public Consultation Brochure

Should you wish to make an observation or comment in relation to the Preferred Route Option, you can make a submission on the website at https://ballybaycastleblayney.ourgreenway.ie/

Should you have any queries in relation to the Ballybay to Castleblayney Greenway, please contact the Ballybay & Clones Municipal District on 047-51018

 Links to Preferred Route Corridor Maps

Map 1

Map 2

Map 3

Map 4

 

Link to Option Selection Report

B2C RP AL 0003 I00 Option Selection Report Compressed

 

Link to Greenway Documentation

Link – Code of Best Practice for National and Regional Greenways

Link – Greenway Sustainability Payment

 

Notice is hereby given pursuant to the Road Traffic Act 2004 Section 10 (1) of the Council’s intention to put in place Special Speed Limits for Road Works on the roads listed below in the Municipal District of Monaghan. The speed limits are being put in place in the interest of road safety to facilitate roadworks.      

50km/h speed limit signs will be in place at the following locations in the Municipal District of Monaghan	Townland Name	Start Date	End Date
LT-10202 Tully Road: For a distance of 1,465m between its junction with the LP 1020 at Derrygassan Lower to the end of the road at Derryhallagh.	Tully	26/06/2023	30/11/2023

Kevin West

A/Senior Engineer

Roads and Transportation

8th June 2023

On Thursday the 11^th of May 2023 , Monaghan County Council published a notice of the intention to review the current Monaghan County Development Plan 2019-2025 and to prepare a new Monaghan County Development Plan for the period of 2025-2031.

In order to encourage discussion on the key issues facing the County over the next plan period 2025-2031, the Forward Planning team will facilitate drop-in workshops in the five towns in the month of June . Please come along , we want to hear what you think should be included in your new development plan!

Details of times and venues below:

DATE	VENUE	TIME
MONDAY JUNE 12TH	1 DUBLIN STREET , MONAGHAN, H18 X982	6-8PM
TUESDAY JUNE 13TH	CIVIC OFFICES , RIVERSIDE ROAD, CARRICKMACROSS A81 RY22	6-8PM
MONDAY JUNE 19TH	GATE LODGE, MARKET  SQUARE , CASTLEBLAYNEY A75 KP73	6-8PM
TUESDAY JUNE 20TH	CLONES COURT HOUSE, MC CURTAIN STREET, CLONES H23 N290	6-8PM
MONDAY JUNE 26TH	PAROCHIAL HALL, CHURCH STREET , BALLYBAY A75 AC99	6-8PM

 

These workshops are informal so call in at any time on these dates to chat with the Forward Planning Team.

For more information check out :

www.monaghan.ie.

Email:devplan@monaghancoco.ie

Phone : 047 30532.

 

Notice is hereby given that the audit of the accounts of the above-named local government organisation for the financial year ended on the 31^st day of December, 2022 will be commenced by Martin White Local Government Auditor, on the 16^th day of June 2023, in accordance with article 17 of the Local Government (Financial and Audit Procedures) Regulations 2014, objections to any matter or matters contained in the said several accounts will be considered by the Local Government Auditor during the audit.

Written notice of any proposed objection, setting out the relevant particulars and grounds on which it is to be made, should be sent to the above Local Government Auditor at Monaghan County Council within ten days of the commencement of the audit.

The annual financial statement will be available during office hours for the inspection of all persons for a period of seven days before the commencement of the audit.

Dated this 25th day of May 2023

Olga McConnon

Head of Finance and Director of Service

There are lots of lambs in the fields.

Every year in Monaghan, there are many attacks on sheep by dogs, particularly around lambing time.

These attacks cause great cruelty to sheep and lambs.

These attacks result in serious losses for the farmer.

 

Any dog, large or small, may become involved in attacking sheep – MAKE SURE YOUR DOG DOESN’T GET THE CHANCE!

If you own a dog or dogs, you are required to:

• Keep your dog under control at all times. This means not allowing your dog off your property unaccompanied.
• Have a microchip certificate of registration which proves that your dog is microchipped and registered to you. (Required since 2016)
• Ensure that every dog under your control wears a collar bearing the name and address of the owner at all times and that the name and address are legible.
• Have a current licence for each dog in your possession or a general dog licence to cover all dogs in your possession. YOU CAN NOW BUY YOUR DOG LICENCE ONLINE AT monaghan.ie

PLEASE KEEP YOUR DOG LICENCED, TAGGED, MICROCHIPPED AND UNDER CONTROL

Brendan Smyth

County Veterinary Officer

18^th May 2023

 

 

 

Overview:

National Heritage Week, an initiative by the Heritage Council, celebrates all things heritage. It brings together communities, families, organisations, cultural institutions, academics and enthusiasts, to build awareness about the value of heritage and support its conservation. The overarching theme for National Heritage Week 2023 is “Living Heritage”. Organisers are also invited to explore biodiversity through events. All events that meet the objectives of National Heritage Week in a meaningful way will be promoted on the National Heritage Week website. To find out more and to register your event please visit https://www.heritageweek.ie/.

Who can apply:

This grant scheme is open to individuals/community groups and not for profit organisations, heritage and biodiversity groups, venues and societies. All groups in receipt of funding from Monaghan County Council must be members of Monaghan PPN.

What Funding is available:

The level of grant assistance for any one event will range from €200 to €500.

To be eligible for funding projects/events must:

• take place in County Monaghan and celebrate an element of Monaghan’s heritage.
• be organised by an individual/community/voluntary group based in Monaghan.
• meet the objectives of Heritage Week in a meaningful way, follow this link for further information https://www.heritageweek.ie/get-involved/project-policy.
• proposed event must be run during heritage week 12^th – 20^th August 2023.
• be designed on a realistic financial basis and provide good value for money.
• be completed and payment claimed by Friday 29^th September 2023.

 

How to apply:

Please contact heritage@monaghancoco.ie if you are interested in applying for the above grant.

The heritage section will forward on the relevant application form and guidelines & criteria to all interested parties.

Any queries can be directed to Sandra McQuaid via email heritage@monaghancoco.ie

• The closing date for applications is 4pm on Friday 9^th June 2023.

 

 

Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended)

Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as amended)

Notice is hereby given pursuant to Article 81(1) of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as amended) for the following development by Monaghan County Council at Church Square, Monaghan: –

The Proposed Development will consist of the following:

PROVIDE ENHANCEMENTS TO THE EXISTING CIVIC SPACE IN CHURCH SQUARE (AN ARCHITECTURAL CONSERVATION AREA), MONAGHAN, INCORPORATING THE REMOVAL OF EXISTING BOLLARDS, SEATING AND TREE, REMOVAL & RELOCATION OF BEEHIVE SCULPTURE, REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING FLAGSTONE GROUND SURFACE WITH NATURAL STONE PAVING, RELOCATION OF EXISTING TAXI RANK FROM CHURCH SQUARE TO THE NORTH ROAD AND EXTENSION OF SQUARE TO INCORPORATE THIS ADDITIONAL SPACE, NARROWING OF THE ROAD CARRIAGEWAY, REMOVAL OF TWO RIGHT TURN LANES AND ASSOCIATED DRAINAGE WORKS, MODIFICATION OF THE EXISTING PEDESTRIAN CROSSING, PROVISION OF 17 NO. TREES, PROVISION OF 2 NO. LIGHTING POLES AND PROVISION OF 3 NO. CIRCULAR SEATS AND ALL OTHER ANCILLARY SITE WORKS.

In accordance with Article 81(ca) and 120(1B)(b)(i) of the above-mentioned regulations, Monaghan County Council, as the competent authority, has concluded from a Screening Determination, based on an examination of the nature, size and location of the proposed development that there is no real likelihood of significant effects on the environment arising from the proposed development and as such has determined that an EIA or AA is not required, the details of which are available to the general public. At any time before the expiration of 4 weeks from the date of publication of this notice, any person may apply to An Bord Pleanála for a screening determination as to whether the proposed development would be likely to have significant effects on the environment.                                                                                                                               

Plans and particulars of the proposed development will be available for inspection or purchase at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, during office hours from 4^th May to 1^st June 2023 at Planning Office, 1 Dublin St, Monaghan. The plans and particulars of the proposed development may also be inspected online at http://www.eplanning.ie/MonaghanCC/searchtypes by searching under Monaghan County Council and entering the address of the development.

Submissions or observations with respect to the proposed development, dealing with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area in which the development will be situated, may be made in writing to the undersigned at Monaghan County Council, Planning Office, 1 Dublin St, Monaghan up to 5pm on 15^th June 2023.

 

Signed:           Nuala Woods

                        Director of Services

                        Monaghan County Council

                        Date:              02.05.23