Monaghan Companies Lead The Way at Irish Export Industry Awards

Silver Hill Duck, Combilift & Entekra All Winners in Respective Categories

Dublin, 8 November 2019: The Irish Exporters Association, the voice of the Export Industry in Ireland, on Friday night announced the winners of the 2019 Export Industry Awards. Silver Hill Duck, Combilift & Entekra all scooped awards in their respective categories making it a clean sweep for Monaghan-based companies. With 12 high-profile companies winning awards across the 12 categories, this year saw one of the most competitive processes in the Awards’ history. Now in its 19^th year, the Irish Exporters Association’s Export Industry Awards is the premier event for recognising the achievements of Irish Exporters. The black-tie Awards Ceremony and Gala Dinner was attended by 500 export industry professionals, local and international dignitaries and was moderated by PJ Gallagher.

Silver Hill Duck won Food & Drink Exporter of the Year. Founded over 55 years ago Silver Hill currently export its premium duck & duck products to over 24 countries around the world from its base in Emyvale, Co. Monaghan. The business is 70% export led with the UK, Holland, Germany, Singapore & Hong Kong listed as just some of their growth markets. This growth has led to the creation of 80 new jobs since 2013 to bring the total to 240 employees, and the addition of 24 contract farmers north and south of the border. Managing Director Micheál Briody stated “Silver Hill Duck pride ourselves on being a strong export oriented company so it is especially rewarding to win this prestigious IEA award for our hard working team. Our success in international markets especially Asia gives us great confidence that our unique duck is indeed the best Peking Duck in the world and will ensure we continue to endeavour to gain larger market share in those markets in the coming months and years”

Combilift was awarded Export Innovation of the Year. Regarded as the largest global manufacturer of multi-directional forklifts, Combilift has sold more than 45,000 units in the last 20 years and export to over 85 countries globally. Employing more than 600 people Combilift occupies a brand new, purpose-built facility spanning 46,500 m² in Co. Monaghan, making it a pillar for local employment. CEO and co-founder of Combilift Martin McVicar acknowledged the ongoing support from the Irish Exporters Association; “Combilift invest 7% of turnover into R&D and are delighted to be recognised for this prestigious Export Innovation Award. The Irish Exporters Association have assisted Combilift’s export growth over the last decade and have been very supportive recently in our application for Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) customs status and supporting our Trade Compliance Specialist to complete the Certificate in International Trade”

 

Entekra scooped the prestigious Services Exporter of The Year beating stiff competition from other export companies such as Ardmac in Dublin & Wisetek based in Co. Cork. Founded in late 2016, Entekra set out to transform how houses are built in the United States with its Fully Integrated Off-Site Solution™ (FIOSS™). The Technical staff located at the company’s new European headquarters in Monaghan Town oversees the critical Design and Engineering phase for every structure that is manufactured at its U.S. factory in Northern California. Given demand for Entekra’s services from America’s largest home builders, the number of employees based in Ireland, which is currently 40, is forecasted to rise to 200. CFO of Entekra Ireland Michael Treanor was delighted with the announcement. “Entekra has made significant inroads introducing FIOSS to the U.S. market as a technologically advanced approach to more rapidly build higher-quality homes. We are honoured to receive this award as it is a testament to the commitment of all our employees on both sides of the Atlantic to provide outstanding service to our customers.”

Outreach Event for Volunteer Directors of Owners’ Management Companies

With the increasing number of managed estates, multi-unit developments, and owners’ management companies (OMCs) across the country, the Housing Agency is hosting evening Outreach Events for volunteer directors of OMCs.

The events will cover:

• Roles and responsibilities of OMC directors
• Resources available for OMC directors
• Challenges faced by OMCs & managed estates

The event will be held at:

North East

Nuremore Hotel, Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan, Wednesday 27 November 2019: 6.30p.m. to 8p.m.

Registration for the event will be available shortly by way of Eventbrite, or email to: MUD@housingagency.ie

The Housing Agency’s dedicated page, with information and resources for OMCs and multi-unit developments

 

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 & Time of Closure:

Monday 18^th November 2019 8.00am – Friday 22^nd November 2019 5.00pm.

 

To Facilitate:

Road Realignment and Construction.

 

Road Closed:                    

LP3400 From Cloghan GAA Grounds to Cremartin.

 

Diversion Routes:

L3411 Cremartin – Moneyvolan Road, N2, R183, LP3440 and LP3441 Castleblayney –  Annyalla Road.

 

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

F. McEntee

Head of Roads

7^th November 2019

 

 

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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 & Time of Closure:

0800 on 18/11/2019 – 1800 on 27/11/2019.

 

To Facilitate:

Resurfacing works on the adjacent N2.

 

Road Closed:                    

LP4810 Junction with the N2.

 

Diversion Routes:

Northbound – Via LP4811 (Leeg to Killark), then LT8801 (Killark to Halftate), then LT8810 (Halftate to Mullaghmacateer) and then LP4922 (Mullaghmeen to Clonturk) for access to N2.

 

Southbound – Via LP4922 (Clonturk to Mullaghameen), then LT8810 (Mullaghmacateer to Halftate), then LT8801 (Halftate to Killark) and then LP4811 (Killark to Leeg).

 

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

F.McEntee

Head of Roads

7^th November 2019

 

 

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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 & Time of Closure:

0800 on 18/11/2019 – 1800 on 27/11/2019.

 

To Facilitate:

Resurfacing works on the adjacent N2.

 

Road Closed:                    

LP4710 Junction with the N2.

 

Diversion Routes:

Access to N2 – Via L5151 (Ballyregan to Killanny), then L5150 (Killanny to Tullyraine), then L8701 (Tullyraine to Mullaghmacateer) and then L4922 (Mullaghmacateer to Clonturk) for access to N2.

 

Access to LP4810 – Via L4922 (Clonturk – Mullaghmacateer), then L8701 (Mullaghmacateer to Tullyraine), then L5150 (Tullyraine to Killanny) and the then L5151 (Killanny to Ballyregan) to access to LP4810.

 

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

F. McEntee

Head of Roads

7^th November 2019

 

 

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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 & Time of Closure:

0800 on 18/11/2019 – 1800 on 27/11/2019.

 

To Facilitate:

Resurfacing works on the adjacent N2.

 

Road Closed:                    

LT88102 Junction with the N2.

 

 

Diversion Routes:

Northbound – Via LT8801 (Mollyore to Halftate), then LT8810 (Halftate to Mullaghmacateer) and then LP4922 (Mullaghmeen to Clonturk) for access to N2.

 

Southbound – Via LP4922 (Clonturk to Mullaghameen), then LT8810 (Mullaghmacateer to Halftate), then LT8801 (Halftate to Mollyore).

 

 

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

F. McEntee

Head of Roads

7^th November 2019

 

 

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NOTICE OF DRAFT BUDGET

 

Notice is hereby given that the draft Local Authority budget of Monaghan County Council for the financial year ending on the 31^st December 2020 has been prepared and will be considered by the Council at the Budget Meeting to be held in the Mtek Building, Knockaconny, Armagh Road, Monaghan on Tuesday 19th November 2019 at 2.00 p.m.  A copy of the said Draft Budget has been deposited in the offices of the Council at The Glen, Monaghan and may be inspected free of charge by any member of the public at any time while the offices are open for the transaction of official business. A copy of the draft budget will be supplied to every person making application at the price of €5.00.

 

John Murray

Head of Finance

7th November 2019

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DRAFT REGISTER OF ELECTORS 2020/2021

YOU CAN’T VOTE IF YOU ARE NOT REGISTERED

  

Check the Draft Register online at www.checktheregister.ie  or at any of the following offices to see if you are registered:

 

Monaghan County Council, County Offices, The Glen, Monaghan

                                County Library, Clones

                                Branch Library, Monaghan

                                Branch Library, Castleblayney

                                Branch Library, Carrickmacross

                                Branch Library, Ballybay

                                Monaghan Municipal District

                                Ballybay-Clones Municipal District

                                Carrickmacross-Castleblayney Municipal District

                                At any Post Office or Garda Station

              

If your name is not included then you should fill up an Application Form (RFA1) before 25^th November, 2019.  RFA1 Forms can be picked up at the above locations or can be downloaded from https://monaghan.ie/register-of-electors/

 

Cathal Flynn

A/Director of Services

Corporate Services

7^th November 2019

 

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Developing a Digital Roadmap for Monaghan

Monaghan County Council seeking the views of citizens and business people

At present, Monaghan Co. Co. is working to develop a Digital Strategy for County Monaghan. This strategy will set out the actions needed to develop Monaghan as an area of digital expertise at local and county level and ultimately to make Monaghan a more attractive and efficient place for conducting business, especially digital business.

In the coming days, digital surveys will available on the Monaghan County Council website and through social media forums seeking your views on what needs to be done to help develop County Monaghan as a digital county.

Earlier in the year, Market Dynamics Ltd. from Kilkenny were appointed as consultants for this project, with John Gilsenan leading this research. As a native of Monaghan, John is already familiar with many aspects of life in Monaghan at first hand and can identify many of the barriers to digital development within the county.

Ultimately the objective is to see the development of higher levels of digital skills within the county, leading to increased employment in areas requiring digital expertise and skills in Information Technology. John Gilsenan from Market Dynamics has already been engaging with many of the key stakeholders, conducting meetings and interviews with many people in the business community. In the coming weeks, it is intended to gather the views of a greater number of people with online surveys looking for input from citizens, business people and the voluntary sector.

These three different surveys are being made available digitally and the citizen survey will also be available to complete in paper format through our public libraries. These questionnaires will also be distributed to community and voluntary groups through the Public Participation Network(PPN), seeking to take on board the views of all voluntary organisations and identify their specific needs at local level. It is expected that further public consultations will also take place in the coming months for groups and individuals in central locations within the county.

The Digital Strategy will focus on how Monaghan can develop more skills in STEM subjects and Information Technology. This will be a multi-agency document with actions and objectives defined at local and national level for a number of the key stakeholders within the economic, education, local government and voluntary sectors. The digital strategy is being completed under the auspices of Monaghan County Council broadband officer, John McArdle.

It is intended that this document will build on research completed by Indecon economic consultants in 2018 at national level on behalf of Department of Rural and Community Development which culminated in a Digital Readiness Assessment for each local authority. This identified some of the challenges faced within Monaghan from a digital perspective. It is anticipated that the development of this digital strategy will identify some of the key steps needed to develop digital directions within the county and to act as a driver towards achieving these.

Please visit Monaghan Co. Co. website for further details and to access the survey https://monaghan.ie/monaghan-council/

 

The Ballybay Community and Business Hub

Your town, your community, your say!

Monaghan County Council is carrying out a feasibility study for a proposed community and business hub in Ballybay to help to regenerate the town and the community, make it more vibrant and attract further investment. The proposed community and business hub will positively impact the community and the economic and social development of Ballybay by encouraging community activities, community business and job creation.

We need your input as representatives of community organisations to make sure the new Ballybay Community and Business Hub will meet the needs of your community, your organisation and the growth needs of businesses and new business start-ups or social enterprises.

We would be grateful if you could take 10 minutes to complete an online survey at the following link:

https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/TWGMBL8

to tell us what you think and give us your views

For further information please contact kerrilouise@venturei.org or john@venturei.org tel 0044 2887 769 007

DRAFT REGISTER OF ELECTORS 2020/2021

YOU CAN’T VOTE IF YOU ARE NOT REGISTERED

  

Check the Draft Register online at www.checktheregister.ie  or at any of the following offices to see if you are registered:

Monaghan County Council, County Offices, The Glen, Monaghan

County Library, Clones

Branch Library, Monaghan

Branch Library, Castleblayney

Branch Library, Carrickmacross

Branch Library, Ballybay

Monaghan Municipal District

Ballybay-Clones Municipal District

Carrickmacross-Castleblayney Municipal District

At any Post Office or Garda Station

 

If your name is not included then you should fill up an Application Form (RFA1) which should be submitted to Gillian Coyle, Corporate Services, County Offices, The Glen, Monaghan before 25^th November, 2019.  RFA1 Forms can be picked up at the above locations or can be downloaded from https://monaghan.ie/register-of-electors/ or www.checktheregister.ie

Public Consultation on the N2 Ardee to Castleblayney Road Scheme

Monaghan County Council is working in partnership with Louth County Council to upgrade a 32km section of the N2 National Primary Road between Ardee and Castleblayney. A public consultation will take place to get feedback on the Route Options.

Public information events are being held in the Nuremore Hotel, Carrickmacross on Tuesday the 5^th November, in the Glencarn Hotel Castleblayney on Wednesday 6^th November, and in Ardee Parish Centre on Thursday 7^th November.  Drop in between 2pm and 8pm each day to meet the project team, view the route options and find out how to make a submission.

More information can be found on the project website www.N2MonaghanLouth.ie

Expressions of Interest Sought: Lease for Craft Studios in Market House, Carrickmacross, Co Monaghan

Monaghan County Council is developing three craft studios at the Market House in Carrickmacross. The studios are 160 square feet; 175 square feet; and 250 square feet in area. Monaghan County Council is seeking applications from individual or groups of artists and craft makers to lease these newly developed units which are being provided to complement the existing Carrickmacross lace Gallery and Craft Shop.

The county has many talented, creative and innovative craftspeople. In recognition of this Monaghan County Council is developing these craft studios as part of its major refurbishment works at the Carrickmacross Market House Building. These will provide appropriately designed bespoke units for craft workers.

It is envisaged that the Craft Studios will be available to lease from January 2020.

The fit out of the studios can be tailored to suit the needs of the individual craft operator.

For the purposes of evaluation, persons expressing an interest before the below closing date will be invited to submit further detailed proposals and a business plan for further consideration.

Expressions should be made in writing to the following address on or before Friday 8^th of November, 2019 and be clearly marked “Carrickmacross Craft Studios”.

carrickmacross@monaghancoco.ie

or

Carrickmacross-Castleblayney Municipal District,

Riverside Road,

Carrickmacross,

Co. Monaghan.

 

 

2^nd Public Consultation on the N2 Clontibret to Border Road Scheme

Monaghan County Council is working to upgrade a 28km section of the N2 National Primary Road between Clontibret and the Northern Ireland Border.

Route Corridor Options have now been developed for the scheme and a second public consultation period is now opening. Public information events are being held in the Four Seasons Hotel, Monaghan on Tuesday 22^nd and Wednesday 23^rd October. Drop in between 2pm and 8pm each day to meet the project team, view the route options and find out how to make a submission.

Further information about the project and a feedback form can be downloaded from the project website www.N2MonaghanLouth.ie

 

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Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the position of:

Retained (Part-time) Fire Fighters

in each of the following Fire Stations:-

Carrickmacross Fire Station

Castleblayney Fire Station

A panel will be set up from which any vacancies may be filled during the year. Closing date for receipt of completed application forms: 4.00pm. on Friday, 8th November 2019

Monaghan County Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer

For further information and application forms see:

https://monaghan.ie/humanresources/2019/10/17/retained-fire-fighters-carrickmacross-castleblayney-fire-brigades/

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COMHAIRLE CONTAE MHUINEACHÁIN

MONAGHAN COUNTY COUNCIL

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT, 2001

LOCAL   GOVERNMENT  ACT,  2001  (BYE-LAWS)  REGULATIONS,  2006

 

DRAFT COUNTY MONAGHAN (REGULATION AND CONTROL OF THE CONSUMPTION OF INTOXICATING SUBSTANCES IN PUBLIC PLACES) BYE-LAWS 2019.

 

Monaghan County Council has approved Draft Bye-Laws entitled County Monaghan (Regulation and Control of the Consumption of Intoxicating Substances In Public Places) Bye-Laws 2019.

 

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.

 

A copy of the Draft Bye-Laws will be available for public inspection at the Council’s Offices, The Glen, Monaghan for a period of one month from the date of this notice.  A copy of the draft Bye-Laws is available from the Corporate Services Section, Monaghan County Council, The Glen, Monaghan (047 30538) or at www.monaghan.ie.

 

Written submissions on the Draft Bye-Laws are invited from members of the public and  may be made to the Council not later than 5.00pm on Friday 22^nd November 2019 – submissions should be addressed to the undersigned and can be emailed to info@monaghancoco.ie or posted to Monaghan County Council, County Offices, The Glen, Monaghan.

 

The Council will consider any such submissions before making the Bye-Laws.  The Bye-Laws will be made by the Council not earlier than two months from the date of this notice and shall come into effect on a date to be specified in the Bye-Laws, being not less than 30 days from the date of their making.

 

 

Cathal Flynn,

Director of Corporate Services

17^th October, 2019

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Expressions of Interest

The Municipal District of Ballybay and Clones is seeking expressions of interests from landowners, within the District,  who are seeking fill type material, typically soil and stone, from local engineering works , for the purposes of the improvement or development of land.

This project will be done in full compliance with the Waste Management Act 1996 (as amended) and the Planning and Development Act 2000.

If interested please submit the following information

-Name, Address, Eircode, telephone number

-Address of landholding with an Eircode.

-Any planning reference number on site

In confidence to

Seamie McMahon

Staff Officer

Ballybay Clones Municipal District

Clones Civic Centre

Clones

Co. Monaghan

Or via email to clones@monaghaancoco.ie

Deadline for submissions 6/12/19

 

 

N2 Clontibret to Border Public Consultation Events

Public Consultation Events for the N2 Clontibret to Border Road Scheme will take place in the Four Seasons, Monaghan Town on the 22^nd and 23^rd October 2019 – drop in between 2pm and 8pm each day to meet the project team and view the Route Options.

For more information please visit the project website www.N2MonaghanLouth.ie

COMHAIRLE CONTAE MHUINEACHÁIN

MONAGHAN COUNTY COUNCIL

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT, 2001

LOCAL   GOVERNMENT  ACT,  2001  (BYE-LAWS)  REGULATIONS,  2006

 

DRAFT COUNTY MONAGHAN (REGULATION AND CONTROL OF THE CONSUMPTION OF INTOXICATING SUBSTANCES IN PUBLIC PLACES) BYE-LAWS 2019.

 

Monaghan County Council has approved Draft Bye-Laws entitled County Monaghan (Regulation and Control of the Consumption of Intoxicating Substances In Public Places) Bye-Laws 2019.

 

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.

 

A copy of the Draft Bye-Laws will be available for public inspection at the Council’s Offices, The Glen, Monaghan for a period of one month from the date of this notice.  A copy of the draft Bye-Laws is available from the Corporate Services Section, Monaghan County Council, The Glen, Monaghan (047 30538) and here: Draft Regulation And Control Of The Consumption Of Intoxicating Substances In Public Places Bye Laws 2019 (PDF)

 

Written submissions on the Draft Bye-Laws are invited from members of the public and  may be made to the Council not later than 5.00pm on Friday 22^nd November 2019 – submissions should be addressed to the undersigned and can be emailed to info@monaghancoco.ie or posted to Monaghan County Council, County Offices, The Glen, Monaghan.

 

The Council will consider any such submissions before making the Bye-Laws.  The Bye-Laws will be made by the Council not earlier than two months from the date of this notice and shall come into effect on a date to be specified in the Bye-Laws, being not less than 30 days from the date of their making.

 

 

Cathal Flynn,

Director of Corporate Services

17^th October, 2019