Deis Mhaoinithe do Sheachtain na Gaeilge – Funding Opportunity for Seachtain na Gaeilge

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An bhféadfadh an grúpa pobail agatsa cur le cur chun cinn na nGaeilge i gContae Mhuineacháin le linn 2024?

Tá sé i gceist ag Coiste Gaeilge, Comhairle Contae Mhuineacháin maoiniú teoranta a dháileadh ar ghrúpaí pobail sa chontae a bheadh sásta ócáid a reachtáil le linn Seachtain na Gaeilge.

Bheadh na himeachtaí seo a leanas oiriúnach

  • Léirithe ceoil as Gaeilge
  • Scéalaíocht as Gaeilge
  • Ciorcal Comhrá as Gaeilge
  • Tráth na gCeist as Gaeilge
  • Imeachtaí Spóirt as Gaeilge
  • Pop up Gaeltachta

Ag seo na coinníollacha a bhainfidh leis an maoiniú

  • Beidh an ócáid ar fad as Gaeilge.
  • Is ar ghrúpaí pobail amháin a bhronnfar an maoiniú, ní mór cuntas bainc a bheith ag an ngrúpa.  Ní bhronnfar maoiniú ar dhuine aonair.
  • Beidh na himeachtaí ar siúl le linn Seachtain na Gaeilge agus caithfear iad a chlárú ar  www.snag.ie
  • Ní mór an maoiniú ó Choiste na Gaeilge a admháil in aon phoiblíocht.
  • Ní bhronnfar os cionn €200 ar aon iarratas.

Má tá suim ag an ngrúpa agatsa in ócáid a reachtáil, seol r-phost led thoil chuig Nial Ó Conchúir, Oifigeach Gaeilge ag noconnor@monaghancoco.ie agus luaigh an t-eolas seo a leanas

  1. Ainm an Ghrúpa
  2. Sonraí Teagmhála
  3. An dáta molta don ócáid
  4. An Láthair atá molta
  5. Cur síos ar an ócáid
  6. An méid atá á lorg (faoi réir uasmhéid €200)

Dáta deiridh Aoine 9 Feabhra 2024.

Could your community group contribute to the promotion of Irish Language in County Monaghan during Seachtain na Gaeilge 2024?

Monaghan County Council’s Coiste na Gaeilge is proposing to distribute a small amount of funding to community groups in the County to host an event as Gaeilge during Seachtain na Gaeilge.

Events might include

  • Music events as Gaeilge
  • Storytelling as Gaeilge
  • Ciorcal Cómhra as Gaeilge
  • Table Quiz as Gaeilge
  • Sport events as Gaeilge
  • Pop up Gaeltachta

The Following conditions will be attached to the funding

  • Events must be As Gaeilge.
  • Funding for community groups only, with a bank account. Individuals cannot apply.
  • Events must be held during Seachtain na Gaeilge and be registered on www.snag.ie
  • Funding from Coiste na Gaeilge must be acknowledged in any publicity
  • Grants will not exceed €200 per applicant.

If your group is interested in hosting an event, please send an email to Nial Ó Conchúir Oifigeach Gaeilge at noconnor@monaghancoco.ie with the following information

  1. Name of Group
  2. Contact Details
  3. Proposed date of event
  4. Proposed Venue
  5. Description of event
  6. Amount being requested (subject to maximum €200)

Closing date is Friday 9th  February 2024.

 

 

Monaghan project highlighted in new booklet celebrating 25 years of Heritage Officer work

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15 January, 2024

A special Heritage Council publication featuring stories from heritage officers in every county is being launched today to mark 25 years since the Heritage Officer Network was founded. The booklet, ‘Opening the door to Ireland’s heritage’ details one key heritage project from each local authority from the last three years which collectively, highlight the enormous contribution the Network has made to the preservation of our heritage over the last quarter of a century.

The story features details of the ‘Magic Under Monaghan’ film that grabbed the attention of young people across the county. Its aim was to explain the wonder of Monaghan’s bogs in way that was educational, but also entertaining and accessible. Young people are increasingly concerned about environmental degradation, and with that can come anxiety about the effects of climate change. The entertaining and satirical approach in the film aimed to lift the worry enough for them to see practical solutions.

The film is locally significant while addressing the overarching global themes of climate change and biodiversity loss. It clearly illustrates the values of Sliabh Beagh, the cross-border expanse of blanket bog where filming took place over five days. Talented children’s TV presenter John Sharpson presents the film and is well known as Múinteoir John from RTÉ Home School Hub. The film was distributed to all schools in the county and has assumed a pivotal role within their interpretation and educational resources. ‘Magic Under Monaghan’ was shortlisted in the Sustainable Environment & Biodiversity category in the Excellence in Local Government Awards 2023.

It can be viewed from the link below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ru5YBcifvDQ

In a partnership between the Heritage Council and local authorities, the first heritage officers were appointed in 1999 in Kerry, Sligo and Galway with the aim of raising awareness of heritage issues within the local authority and among local communities. Since then, the heritage officer network has become synonymous with the protection and promotion of Ireland’s heritage and for the first time in 2021, every local authority in the country had appointed somebody to the role.

While highlighting the important work they do, the stories in the publication also offer a stark insight into what may have been lost were it not for the heritage officers. Mangan’s Clock in the heart of Cork city may have fallen into disrepair. The most historic buildings in Ballyshannon or Listowel may have been left derelict and allowed to crumble. The natural beach and dune habitats along the coast of Wicklow may have become irrevocably degraded and the craftsmanship of dry-stone walling on Inis Oirr may have receded.

The publication can be read in full on the Heritage Council website here:

https://www.heritagecouncil.ie/content/files/Opening-the-Door-to-Irelands-Heritage.pdf

More information about the Heritage Officer Network is available here:

https://www.heritagecouncil.ie/our-work-with-others/county-heritage-officers

Speaking on the launch of the booklet, Heritage Officer for Monaghan County Council, Kara Ward, said:

“It is deeply satisfying to see documented in this publication the influence of the Heritage Officer Network in shaping our approach to heritage conservation and protection. Although we work as individuals at local authority level, what is clear from these pages is that the real strength of the Network is in the collective. These stories cover only a snapshot of recently completed projects from current heritage officers, so when we factor in the hundreds of past projects completed since 1999, it brings into the focus the enormous impact that the Local Authority Heritage Officer Programme has had.”

Chairperson of the Heritage Council Martina Moloney added:

“I have had the pleasure of working extensively with our Heritage Officers over many years and am constantly amazed by the shear variety of their work which is excellently captured in this beautiful publication. Not only do they provide advice, guidance, and information on all aspects of heritage, but they also secure funding, undertake research, collect data, and develop and lead a multitude of highly impactful and engaging projects. Raising awareness locally, Heritage Officers inspire communities to value and take ownership of their important local heritage in all its forms. What their work achieves, ultimately, is that it opens the door to our heritage for people across Ireland and further afield, so that it can be enjoyed and appreciated by everyone.”

John Mulholland, Chair of the CCMA Rural Development, Community, Culture and Heritage (RCCH) Committee also attended the launch, and said:

“What has always stood out to me about the Heritage Officer Network is the range and number of individuals, groups and funders involved in the projects they undertake. It is very difficult to keep such a diverse range of interested parties singing off the same hymn sheet and getting the job done. This is the silent but tireless work of the Heritage Officers at play, to whom we owe a great debt of gratitude. On behalf of the CCMA, I commend them for their dedication.”

Rates Notice 2024

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COMHAIRLE CONTAE MHUINEACHÁIN

Oifigí an Chontae, An Gleann, Muineachán

 MONAGHAN COUNTY COUNCIL

County Offices, The Glen, Monaghan

Notice is hereby given under Section 3 (1) of the Local Government (Financial Procedures) Regulations 2023 (Inserted by Section 263 of the Historic and Archaeological Heritage & Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2023) that the Annual Rate on Valuation for all rateable properties within the rating authority of Monaghan County Council, for the financial year commencing on 1st January 2024 and ending the 31st December 2024 is €0.2445

 

11th January 2024

Olga McConnon

A/Head of Finance

County Council Offices

The Glen

Monaghan

 

 

 

 

NOTICE OF HAVING MADE A VESTING ORDER, UNDER THE DERELICT SITES ACT 1990, AS AMENDED

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Notice under Section 17(3) (a) of the Derelict Sites Act, 1990 (as amended)

NOTICE OF HAVING MADE A VESTING ORDER, UNDER THE DERELICT SITES ACT 1990, AS AMENDED

Notice is hereby given that Monaghan County Council (hereinafter referred to as the “Local Authority”), in exercise of the powers conferred on them by Section 17 of the Derelict Sites Act 1990, as amended, has made a Vesting Order, under the said Act, the derelict site described hereunder.

The lands referred to is a derelict site within the meaning of the Derelict Sites Act 1990 (as amended by the Planning and Development Acts 2000-2015) (hereinafter called ‘the Act’).

A copy of the order and map of the said derelict site has been deposited at the Planning reception of Monaghan County Council, Planning Offices, No. 1 Dublin Street, Monaghan, and may be inspected there during public opening hours.

The Local Authority in exercise of the powers conferred on them by section 17 of the Act, hereby order that the land described hereunder shall, on 9th February 2024, vest in the Local Authority in fee simple free from encumbrances and all estates, rights, titles and interests of whatsoever kind.

Schedule: Description of Land

Derelict site at McCurtain Street, Clones, Co. Monaghan, comprising of three no. two storey terraced houses, arched entryway and rear garden areas, bounded to the west by public footpath/road, to the north by dwelling house and rear gardens, to the east by rear gardens and to the south by dwelling house and rear gardens.

(Area:  517 square metres)

 

Dated this 11th day of January 2024

 

Signed:

Cathal Flynn

Director of Services

Economic Development, Planning & Capital Projects

Monaghan County Council

 

HSE issue advice on respiratory illnesses (Flu and COVID-19)

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Protect yourself and others – Vaccination and good infection and prevention control measures remain key in reducing transmission of respiratory illnesses

January 4, 2024: HSE Dublin and North East is urging the public to follow public health advice – if you have respiratory symptoms stay at home until 48 hours after your major symptoms have resolved and get vaccinated as high levels of flu, COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses are currently circulating in the community.

Dr Suzanne Cotter, Consultant in Public Health Medicine, Public Health HSE Dublin and North East, said: “The surge of respiratory illnesses in the community is putting significant pressure on our health services across the region. We know from previous years that a delayed peak in flu season such as we are seeing now, will inevitably lead to further pressures throughout the health services with heightened risk of outbreaks in healthcare settings.”

“If you are unwell you should stay home until 48 hours after your major symptoms have resolved; avoid visiting people who are more vulnerable if you are unwell, especially avoid visiting hospitals or residential care facilities if unwell. As schools and childcare facilities reopen this week we also ask parents and guardians to keep their children home from school/crèche if they have respiratory symptoms.”

“We remind people about good infection control practice, including washing hands regularly and covering nose and mouth if you have coughs and sneezes. Every healthcare setting is assessing the risks locally and monitoring their own local risks, and this may lead them to take additional measures in certain settings, such as the wearing of masks if deemed necessary. Such measures will help protect those who may be more vulnerable to the effects of these infections. Significant work has taken place and continues, to support acute hospitals deal with the expected rise in attendances and admissions. It is not too late to get vaccination, which can protect you and your loved ones, and help reduce the burden on the health service at a very busy time of year.”

“Vaccination remains the best way to reduce the incidence or these respiratory illnesses. Flu and COVID-19 are caused by two different viruses and require two different vaccines. The HSE is urging every eligible person to get vaccinated against flu and COVID-19 as soon as possible.  People with long-term health conditions, healthcare workers (HCWs) and children aged 2-17 can avail of free vaccination. You can get the flu and COVID-19 vaccine at the same time. For information on COVID-19 and flu vaccination and to find where to get your vaccines, visit the HSE.ie or call HSELive on 1800 700 700,” added Dr Cotter.

Mr Frank Morrison, Acting Chief Officer, HSE Community Healthcare Cavan, Donegal, Leitrim, Monaghan, Sligo, (CH CDLMS) said: “If you, or someone you care for, becomes ill or is injured, knowing how to manage common illnesses and where to go if you need medical assistance will also make it that bit easier. There are a number of options available to you depending on what medical assistance you need including an extensive GP Out-of-Hours service and local injury units. Please consider all the options that are available to you to help determine your best course of action,” He added.

Other options available if you are feeling unwell or are injured are:

Community Pharmacies:

You can visit your local pharmacy if you feel unwell. Pharmacists are qualified healthcare professionals. They can give you medicines you can buy without a prescription, medicines you have a prescription for, advice on minor illnesses, and can tell you if you need to see a GP.

GPs and GP Out-of-Hours Services:

If you urgently need to see a GP outside their clinic hours, you can contact your local GP out-of-hours service.

Minor Injury Units:

Injury units treat injuries that are not life-threatening or unlikely to need admission to hospital. For example, broken bones, dislocations and burns. You do not need an appointment. There are HSE injury units located around the country, you can find one close to you on the HSE website.

See the HSE website for useful advice on common illnesses such as colds, coughs, flu, earache and sore throats and information on how to keep well in winter.

Monaghan County Council Publishes 2023 Gender Pay Gap Report

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Monaghan County Council has today published its Gender Pay Gap Report, highlighting the percentage difference between what men and women are paid on average in the organisation, irrespective of roles or levels.

The 2023 report shows a Gender Pay Gap that on average, females are paid 3.01% more than males. The Median Gender Pay Gap shows that the median rate of pay for females is 13.84% higher than the median rate of pay for males.

Employers with more than 250 employees in Ireland are required to publish their gender pay gap data before the end of 2023 and within six months of their reference date. Monaghan County Council and all local authorities in the country chose 30th June 2023 as the reference date.

Publishing our gender pay gap data helps to reinforce our focus on supporting an open and inclusive workplace at Monaghan County Council.  Our organisation is a place where all employees have the same opportunities for recognition and career development and are treated fairly and equitably at work. We continue to be committed to addressing workplace barriers to equality and creating an open and inclusive workplace community. Many equality, diversity and inclusion initiatives and supports are already in place, and we will continue to work in this area.”

See the Council’s Gender Pay Gap report here: Gender Pay Gap Report 2023 (View here)

Working in local government gives people the opportunity to play a key role in the positive development of their county and community. As an employer, Monaghan County Council is committed to providing a positive and supportive environment for employees. The Council offer flexible and family friendly arrangements, blended working, and great career progression and education opportunities.

Monaghan County Council is encouraging anyone seeking a career in local government to visit our website www.monaghan.ie to find out more about the work we do.

 

HGV restrictions – Glaslough St. and Dublin St. in Monaghan Town

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Monaghan County Council are implementing HGV restrictions on movement of Heavy Goods Vehicles of 4 axles or greater through Glaslough St. and Dublin St., in Monaghan Town between the hours of 8am and 5am Monday to Sunday inclusive.

 Appropriate Road Traffic signs have been erected at the entrance to and the exit from the prohibited roads and streets in accordance with the Road Traffic (Control of Traffic) Regulations 2006.

 Hauliers requiring a permit for the purpose of making a delivery can apply for permits exempting them from the prohibitions and charges will apply in respect of these permits.

 These restrictions will come into effect from 18th December 2023.

Everyone Everywhere is Entitled to a Brown Bin Collection Service in 2024, as legislation changes.

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There is good news for households in rural areas. New legislation, coming into effect in January 2024, means all householders in Ireland will be entitled to a brown bin recycling collection service from their waste collector.

“Whether you live low in a valley, or high on a hill, the forthcoming household food and biowaste regulations means everyone, everywhere can now avail of a brown bin service,” said Pauline McDonogh, spokesperson for MyWaste.ie.

“There are many households who are already fantastic at recycling and make a great effort to separate food waste. This change in legislation will make it easier for them as they can now finally access a brown bin collection service. If you don’t currently have a brown bin, I’d encourage you to organise one early in 2024.  Contact your current waste collector – because you’re never too remote to recycle.” she added.

The brown bin service accepts all types of food including raw and cooked meat and fish, plate scrapings, along with fruit and vegetable peelings. Other items that can go into the brown bin include food-soiled paper napkins, paper towels, pizza boxes as well as grass clippings and light garden waste. There is lots of information available at https://www.mywaste.ie/brown-bin-service/

“With more and more households having access to the brown bin, it will allow more people to  play their part to separate waste into the different streams and help Ireland achieve its national recycling target,” said Des Crinion Chairperson of Irish Waste Management Association.

“Recycling waste correctly, by putting it in the brown bin, is a vital step in our collective efforts to achieve targets and tackle climate change. The material from the brown bin is sent for composting or anaerobic digestion (AD) here on the island of Ireland. All waste collectors are preparing for these new regulations. To avail of this service from January, contact your current waste collector,” he added.

MyWaste.ie has information on how to manage all waste types including preventing and recycling food waste in your home.

“Every single person can make a huge difference in helping our environment and contributing positively to Ireland achieving a recycling rate of 60% by 2030” said Pauline McDonogh, Spokesperson for MyWaste.ie.

For more information, please visit https://www.mywaste.ie/brown-bin-service/

Click here to watch this video on how to recycle your food waste.

 

Community Climate Action Fund launches in County Monaghan

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Monaghan County Council is delighted to announce the opening of a new community climate action fund which is being made available to community groups interested in developing projects and initiatives which relate to the challenge of addressing climate change. The programme is funded by the Department of Environment, Climate and Communications.

The overall objective of the Community Climate Action Programme is to support and empower communities to shape and build low carbon, sustainable communities in a coherent way to contribute to national climate and energy targets. The programme aims to support small and large, rural and urban communities to take climate action. This programme will help communities to both promote and assist in the scale up of community climate action from the respective starting points of the communities. The funding is for investment in small, medium, and large-scale community climate action projects.

There are two funding streams available:

  • Strand 1: Action: Building Low Carbon Communities:

Monaghan has been allocated a total of €392,000 under this strand to work in partnership with communities, small and large, rural and urban, within County Monaghan to build low carbon communities in a considered and structured way.

  • Strand 1a: Shared Island Community Climate Action:

In addition, a total of €3 million nationally is available to support cross-border and all-island community climate action partnerships between community organisations in County Monaghan and in Northern Ireland.

There are five themes that apply to projects. Community groups must carry out projects that fall under at least one theme but are encouraged to address as many of the five themes as possible.

The themes are:

  • Energy
  • Travel
  • Food and waste
  • Shopping and recycling
  • Local climate and environmental action.

The Community Climate Action Programme will support the delivery of the new five-year Climate Action Plan for County Monaghan, which is due to be adopted in February 2024. The plan aims to position County Monaghan as a national leader in climate action and strengthen the delivery of effective climate action at local and community levels, through place-based climate action.

The application process for the Community Climate Action Programme will be made available through the Monaghan County Council website from 9:00 am on the 13th of December.

Ahead of the launch of the Community Climate Action Programme, Cllr David Maxwell, Cathaoirleach of Monaghan County Council, said, “It is great to see application for the Community Climate Action Programme open. This programme places community leadership at the heart of local climate and environmental action. The programme will enable local community groups, supported by Monaghan County Council, to play a key role in helping Ireland to achieve its national target to become a climate neutral economy and resilient society by 2050.”

Chief Executive of Monaghan County Council, Robert Burns said, “The Community Climate Action Programme will aid community activation and will empower community groups to develop projects that will lead to real and meaningful climate action. We are looking forward to working alongside local communities in County Monaghan to drive the change needed to address climate adaptation and mitigation.”

For more information on the Community Climate Action Programme visit https://monaghan.ie/environment/community-climate-action-programme2/ or scan QR code below:

or, contact the Community Climate Action Officer on climateaction@monaghancoco.ie.

Taking in charge of Estates & Declaration of Public Roads

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Section 180 of the Planning & Development Act 2000 (as amended) & Section 11 of the Roads Act 1993 (as amended)

Monaghan County Council propose to take in charge and make a declaration of the associated estate roads, footpaths, public lighting, storm water services and public open spaces at the following residential developments in accordance with the relevant sections of the above Acts.

  • Knocknamaddy, Ballybay.
  • Telayden Heights, Monaghan (latest phase).
  • An Crannog, Glen Road, Monaghan.
  • Glaslough Castle Leslie Estate (Main Street, Village Square, Village Green, Lough Lane), Monaghan.

Location maps of the estates and roads to be declared ‘public roads’ are available for inspection at the offices of Monaghan Council Planning Department, 1 Dublin Street, Monaghan during normal office hours, Monday to Friday, excluding Bank Holidays, for a period of one month commencing on the 07th of December 2023.  The Council will consider any objections / representations regarding the proposals which are submitted in writing to the undersigned.  Closing date for receipt of objections / representations is 5.00 p.m. on Monday the 05th February 2024.

Signed:

Cathal Flynn

Director of Services, Economic Development, Planning & Capital Projects

Monaghan County Council,

1 Dublin Street,

Monaghan.

Dated this the 07th of December 2023.

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