Monaghan County Council Environmental Cinema Competition for Transition Year Students

A new initiative for 2020 is now well underway for Transition Year Students from across the County.

Each participating school will produce a short movie with an anti-litter message. A video production company will assist the schools in producing and recording the movies and adjudicators will announce the winning school at an awards event in Omniplex Monaghan in April 2020.

The winning movie will be screened in Omniplex Monaghan for a month after the awards.

 

 

Temporary Closing of Roads

Monaghan County Council gives notice of its intention to close the following road in the Municipal District of Monaghan in County Monaghan:

Date of Closure:              Tuesday 17^th March 2020.

Times:                                  12.30pm to 6pm.

 

To Facilitate:                     The St. Patricks Day Parade.

 

Roads Closed:

R867 – Church Square, Monaghan – from Rossmore Monument to Church Square

 

LS5515 – Lower Mill Street

 

Diversion Routes:

Diversions from Emyvale to Ballybay, Clones, Cootehill will be via the N2 bypass to the Dublin Road and R937 Macartan Road

 

Local access to the town centre and the Courthouse car park will be via Dublin Street, Macartan Road and Castle Road.

 

A map showing the areas affected is available for inspection at the Monaghan Municipal District Office, The Glen, Monaghan.

 

Any interested person may lodge an objection to the closing of the above-mentioned roads with the Head of Roads, Monaghan County Council, MTEK II Building, Knockaconny, Monaghan not later than Tuesday 3^rd March.  Any objections must be clearly marked on envelope “Objection To Road Closure”.

 

This Notice complies with the Roads Act 1993 (section 75)

 

If you have any queries concerning the proposed road closure, please contact The Monaghan Municipal District Co-ordinator, The Glen, Monaghan. Tel. No. 047 73777.

 

 

F. McEntee

Head of Roads

27^th February 2020

 

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Temporary Closing Of Roads

 

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

Date of Closure:              Tuesday March 17^th.

 

Times:                                  2pm to 6pm.      

 

To Facilitate:                     The St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

 

Road Closed:                    

Carrickmacross from the junction of the Dundalk / Donaghmoyne Roads at the entrance to the Stedfast Industrial Complex, through Farney Street, onto Main Street as far as Monaghan Street.

 

Diversion Routes:             

Local diversions will be in place.

 

Any interested person may lodge an objection to the closing of the above-mentioned roads with the Head of Roads, Monaghan County Council, MTEK II Building, Knockaconny, Monaghan not later than Tuesday 3^rd March 2020.  Any objections must be clearly marked on envelope “Objection To Road Closure”.

 

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

F. McEntee

Head of Roads

27^th February 2020

 

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Monaghan County Council win gold at prestigious Community Awards

Monaghan County Council has been announced as winners at this year’s All Ireland Community & Council Awards.  The ceremony presented by IPB Insurance and LAMA took place on Saturday the 15th February 2020 in Croke Park Stadium, Dublin.

The prestigious awards recognise and celebrate community groups and councils working together across Ireland. They highlight the extraordinary work carried out within communities and reward unsung heroes for the phenomenal contribution they make throughout the year. With over 200 entries received, there were 24 well deserving winners crowned in the various different categories.

Now in its 14th year, winners from Monaghan County Council were:

• Best Connected Council (Communication & Digital Marketing) – GOLD Award

Monaghan Alerts (Monaghan County Council)

• Best Environmental / Ecological Project / Initiative – GOLD Award

Collaborative Action for the Natura Network (CANN)

• Best Public Park – SILVER Award

Rossmore Forest Park

The Council’s nominee to LAMA and Monaghan MD Cathaoirleach, Cllr. Sean Conlon was present at the awards ceremony along with staff involved in the short-listed projects.

Congratulations to our winners and a huge well done to all who were shortlisted.

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Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for inclusion on the following panel from which temporary vacancies arising during the lifetime of the panel may be filled:-

Visitor Information Officer

Monaghan Tourist Information Office

Temporary Vacancy (June to September 2020)

Salary €24,120 per annum pro-rata

 

Application forms and further details are available to download here

Or from

 

Human Resource Management Section,

Monaghan County Council,

County Offices,

The Glen,

Monaghan,

 

Telephone No: 047 73702/73703

E-mail: recruitment@monaghancoco.ie

 

Shortlisting will take place on the basis of the information provided on the application form and it is expected that given the qualifications and experience of prospective applicants that the shortlisting requirements will be significantly higher than the minimum standard set out.

 

Closing date for the receipt of completed application forms:

4.00pm on Friday 20^th March 2020

Monaghan County Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer

 

Canvassing will automatically disqualify

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Monaghan County Council is pleased to participate once again in National Tree Week, and will be making hundreds of native saplings available to communities free of charge, to be planted around the county. Coillte are providing 200 saplings and these will be supplemented by natives grown by the Council’s own staff from local seed.

Communities wishing to avail of the trees should contact Fionnuala Mulligan in the Community Section. Email:  fmulligan@monaghancoco.ie 

The Tree Council of Ireland and Coillte are again partnering for National Tree Week and this year’s theme is “Healthy Trees Healthy Planet”.

​The theme this year is to promote tree health and the important role trees play in protecting our planet by taking on climate change and providing natural renewable resources. It also references the health benefits, both physical and mental, that trees and forests provide. Trees will be available for collection across the country through the County Councils who have applied to the Tree Council of Ireland for trees. Schools and community groups are urged to register their events with the Tree Council (www.treecouncil.ie) and then contact their local County Council to obtain saplings. (subject to availability)

​Coillte will donate 30,000 native tree saplings during National Tree Week 2020 such as oak, birch, alder, and rowan in coordination with the Tree Council of Ireland.

​Pat Neville, Communications Manager for Coillte, said,

“We’re extremely proud to be continuing our partnership with the Tree Council of Ireland for what we hope will be the best Tree Week yet! National Tree Week reminds us of all the benefits of trees and helps bring attention to climate change issues, and the positive role trees play in our communities. We are encouraging everyone to register their events and use the campaign hashtag #treeweek2020 to promote their events”

​National Tree Week 2020 is also on message with the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation who has declared the year 2020 the International Year Plant Health. National Tree Week 2020 supports this theme by striving to raise awareness about protecting plant and tree health while protecting the environment, and boosting economic development, as the Irish forestry sector supports 12,000 rural based jobs in Ireland and contributes approximately €2.3 billion to the economy every year.

Coillte has supported National Tree Week since 1989, providing over half a million trees to the annual campaign.

President of the Tree Council of Ireland, Joseph McConville, said,

“National Tree Week provides the ideal opportunity for local groups to get together and make a lasting difference in their communities. Last year we saw over 300 events take place around the country and we’d love to see more parents and teachers get involved and educate their children about trees and the diverse role they play in rural and urban environments.”

As the week draws closer you will find a list of all registered events on the Tree Council of Ireland’s website. There will be tree planting and educational events taking place across the country, where the public can find out what trees do for our environment, which trees suit the Irish ecosystem and how you can ensure your tree stays healthy throughout the whole year.

If you’re a planting a tree during National Tree week, please be sure to tag @3council @coilltenews and use the campaign hashtag #treeweek2020.

 

To find out more visit

www.coillte.ie

www.treecouncil.ie

Invitation To The Opening Of The Blue Veil: An Exhibition Celebrating International Women’s Day.

Work By Pauline Bewick, Hattie Billingham, Dorothy Cross, Rita Duffy, Theresa Kelly, Alison Laredo, Anne Madden, Alice Maher, Hannah Martin, Orlagh Meegan-Gallagher, Janet Mullarney, Eilis O’connell.

Curated By Orlagh Meegan-Gallagher

Opened By Joanne Brennan Arts Education Officer CMETB

Carrickmacross Civic Offices 7.30pm

Friday 6th March 2020

Supported by Larry Lambe

Image: Balaclava Teapot (detail) by Rita Duffy

Check it Fits Event in Monaghan Town on Tuesday 3rd March from 10am to 5.30pm

Travelling by car can potentially be one the most dangerous things a baby or child is likely to do each day, so it’s important to ensure that your small passengers are as well protected as possible by having the proper child car seat for their height and weight correctly installed in their vehicle.

The Road Safety Authority’s Check It Fits service will be visiting both Monaghan Town this March. Experts in child car seat safety will offer advice on the different types of seats available, how to fix any problem, demonstrate how to fit the restraint correctly and answer any queries you might have. They will ensure that the child seat fitted in your vehicle is safe and secure, as figures released by the RSA show that as many as 4 out of 5 child car seats are incorrectly fitted, which can potentially lead to serious injury or even death in a collision.

Adrian O’Sullivan, Road Safety Officer with Monaghan County Council said, “Parents can spend a considerable amount of time and money researching and purchasing the safest car seat they can find, but if it is incorrectly fitted or if the child is incorrectly secured, it may result in little or no protection in the event of an accident. I would therefore ask anyone with a child seat fitted in their vehicle to take a few minutes to avail of the upcoming visit to Monaghan on 3rd March”.

“Many of us have child seats fitted in our vehicles but as our children grow we rarely check them to see if they require adjustment or are still suitable for their needs. The law currently states that all children under 150cms or 36kgs must use a child car seat appropriate to their weight and height” added the Road Safety Officer

The Check It Fits service will be in Fleming’s Supervalu car park in Monaghan Town on Tuesday 3^rd March from 10am to 5.30pm.  No appointment is necessary, and the free checks are open to all makes and models of cars and child car seats. For information visit www.checkitfits.ie.

Don’t let your child be a statistic, get your child car seat checked.

COUNTY MONAGHAN (REGULATION AND CONTROL OF THE CONSUMPTION OF INTOXICATING SUBSTANCES IN PUBLIC PLACES) BYE-LAWS 2020

 

Notice is hereby given that the members of Monaghan County Council have adopted the County Monaghan (Regulation and Control of the Consumption of Intoxicating Substances In Public Places) Bye-Laws 2020 pursuant to the provision of Section 199(1) and (2) and in accordance with Part 19 of the of the Local Government Act 2001.

The purpose of the Bye-Laws is to regulate and control the consumption and possession of intoxicating substances in all public places in County Monaghan.   Provision is made within the bye laws for the imposition of fixed payment notices in accordance with Section 206 of the Local Government Act 2001.

The Bye-Laws came into effect on the 10^th February 2020.

The Bye-Laws are available for public inspection/collection at the offices of Monaghan County Council, The Glen, Monaghan or can be downloaded here:

Map Attached To Draft Bye Laws (PDF)

County Monaghan (Regulation And Control Of The Consumption Of Intoxicating Substances In Public Places) Bye Laws 2020 (PDF)

Dated this 20^th day of February 2020.

Cathal Flynn,

A/Director of Corporate Services

COUNTY MONAGHAN (REGULATION AND CONTROL OF THE CONSUMPTION OF INTOXICATING SUBSTANCES IN PUBLIC PLACES) BYE-LAWS 2020

 

Notice is hereby given that the members of Monaghan County Council have adopted the County Monaghan (Regulation and Control of the Consumption of Intoxicating Substances In Public Places) Bye-Laws 2020 pursuant to the provision of Section 199(1) and (2) and in accordance with Part 19 of the of the Local Government Act 2001.

The purpose of the Bye-Laws is to regulate and control the consumption and possession of intoxicating substances in all public places in County Monaghan.   Provision is made within the bye laws for the imposition of fixed payment notices in accordance with Section 206 of the Local Government Act 2001.

The Bye-Laws came into effect on the 10^th February 2020.

The Bye-Laws are available for public inspection/collection at the offices of Monaghan County Council, The Glen, Monaghan or can be downloaded here:

Map Attached To Draft Bye Laws (PDF)

County Monaghan (Regulation And Control Of The Consumption Of Intoxicating Substances In Public Places) Bye Laws 2020 (PDF)

Dated this 20^th day of February 2020.

Cathal Flynn,

A/Director of Corporate Services

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Temporary Closing Of Roads

 

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

Date of Closure:              Monday March 2^nd, 2020.

 

Times:                                  8am to 5pm.      

 

To Facilitate:                     Irish Water installation of a Bulk Meter.

 

Road Closed:                     R178-5 Parnell Street from Main Street to Bridewell Lane.          

 

 

Diversion Routes:

Traffic will be diverted straight on R927-3 Main Street onto Monaghan Street, turn left onto the LP-4050 Ross Road.

 

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

F. McEntee

Head of Roads

20^th February 2020

 

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Conservation of Historic Early Christian Sites Workshops

Monaghan County Council Heritage Office in conjunction with the Irish Archaeological Consultancy invites you to workshops and the presentation of conservation reports for Killeevan Old Abbey & graveyard, Old Donagh Church & graveyard, and Drumsnat Monastic site & Old Graveyard.

The workshops will be facilitated by Paul Duffy and Christina O’Regan, archaeologists and Shirley Clerkin, Heritage Officer.

These are taking place at the following venues and times:

Conservation report	Date	Time	Venue
Old Donagh Church & graveyard	Tuesday 25 February	10am – 2pm	Glaslough Community Centre
Killeevan Old Abbey & graveyard	Wednesday 26 February	10am – 2pm	Newbliss Hall
Drumsnat monastic site & old graveyard	Thursday 27 February	10am – 2pm	Threemilehouse GAA complex

This is an open invitation to attend.  You may attend on any or all days.  Please notify Sandra McQuaid in the Heritage Office so we can provide sufficient refreshments and seating at 047 30500 or smcquaid@monaghancoco.ie

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Attention All Dog Owners

 

Lambing time has now begun.

In the last month, the Dog Warden has investigated two sheep attacks, one near Clones and one near Emyvale.

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 April 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

20^th February 2020

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Vacant position on Economic Development and Enterprise Support SPC

Following the statutory process undertaken in setting up the Strategic Policy Committees (SPC’s), one vacancy currently exists on the Economic Development and Enterprise Support Strategic Policy Committee (SPC).   In accordance with the SPC Scheme adopted by the Council, one of the business  positions was reserved for a nominee from the Tourism/Hospitality Sector in Co. Monaghan.

Monaghan County Council is seeking expressions of interest from those involved in the Tourism/Hospitality Sector in Co. Monaghan who are interested in being a member of the Economic Development and Enterprise Support SPC.

Expressions of interest should be forwarded to Cathal Flynn, Director of Services, Monaghan County Council, The Glen, Monaghan – email cflynn@monaghancoco.ie before 5.00 pm on Friday 28^th February, 2020.

Where a number of expressions are received the elected members of the Council will select the nominee in accordance with the SPC Scheme.

 

Cathal Flynn,

A/Director of Corporate Services

 

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SUPPLEMENT TO THE 2020/2021

REGISTER OF ELECTORS

 

The Register of Electors for the year 2020/2021 has been published and came into force on 15^th February 2020.  Any elections/referenda held during 2020 will be based on this Register.   If your name has been omitted from the register (which is printed on white paper) although you were eligible for inclusion in it, you can apply now to be included in the supplement to the Register.

 

Conditions for inclusion to the Supplement are:-

 

• be 18 years of age;

 

• be ordinarily resident at the address at which you wish to be registered;

 

• not already registered as an elector except in the case of change of address – if you are not on the register of electors and have moved residence from one constituency to another or within a constituency (different local electoral area) you may also apply for entry to the supplement. A separate form is available for this purpose.

 

Check the register at your local Post Office, Public Library, Garda Station, Municipal Districts or County Council Office and on line at www.checktheregister.ie

 

If you’re not already on the register, you can apply to be included in the supplement by filling out the green form (RFA2) available from the locations above or can be downloaded from www.monaghan.ie and posting or delivering it to:-

 

Monaghan County Council, Corporate Services Section, County Offices, The Glen, Monaghan.

 

 

 

Cathal Flynn

A/Director of Services

20^th February 2020

 

 

 

LAMA Awards 2020 Success for Monaghan County Council

Monaghan County Council took home 2 Gold awards and 1 silver award at a gala awards ceremony at Croke Park Stadium on Saturday 15th February 2020.

Best Connected Council (Communication & Digital Marketing) –  GOLD

Monaghan Alerts (Monaghan County Council)

Best Environmental / Ecological Project / Initiative – GOLD

Collaborative Action for the Natura Network (CANN)

Best Public Park – SILVER

Rossmore Forest Park

Congratulations to our winners and a huge well done to all who were shortlisted.

Temporary Closing Of Roads

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

Date of Closure:              Monday March 2^nd, 2020.

 

Times:                                  8am to 5pm.      

 

To Facilitate:                     Irish Water installation of a Bulk Meter.

 

Road Closed:                     R178-5 Parnell Street from Main Street to Bridewell Lane.          

 

Diversion Routes:

Traffic will be diverted straight on R927-3 Main Street onto Monaghan Street, turn left onto the LP-4050 Ross Road.

 

Any interested person may lodge an objection to the closing of the above-mentioned roads with the Head of Roads, Monaghan County Council, MTEK II Building, Knockaconny, Monaghan not later than Tuesday February 18^th, 2020.  Any objections must be clearly marked on envelope “Objection To Road Closure”.

 

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

F. McEntee

Head of Roads

February 13^th 2020

 

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Local Elections (Disclosure of Donations and Expenditure) Act 1999

Each person who, in the preceding year, was a member of a local authority is required, under Section 19E of the Local Elections (Disclosure of Donations and Expenditure) Act 1999 to furnish to their local authority, not later than 31st January, a Donation Statement indicating whether during the preceding calendar year the member received a donation exceeding €600 in value.

The Members’ Statements can now be inspected at the offices of Monaghan County Council, Council Offices, The Glen, Monaghan or on our website www.monaghan.ie

Dated this the 13^th day of February 2020.

St. Patrick’s Day is coming upon us once again and we are taking names of any organisations, businesses, bands etc. that wish to take part in this year’s fun! We are anxious to recreate last year’s success and make this year’s parade even bigger and better! There will be prizes for Best Bands and Best Floats!

The parade begins at 3pm on Tuesday, March 17^th and promises to be a great day out for all.

We hope to see as many bands, community groups, schools and businesses’ from Carrickmacross and its surrounding areas getting involved in this year’s parade.

Download application form here: Float Application Form (MS Word)