#MY MONAGHAN – Tourism Campaign

Another #MyMonaghan video is being released today. Each video in the series features local people, talking about their passions and telling their stories.

In the 4^th video of the MyMonaghan series, Brenda McGinn from Busy Bee Ceramics talks about starting out on her kitchen table and now welcoming visitors – young and old – from all over the world to her wonderful studio in Glaslough.

To hear her story, log on to https://monaghantourism.com/index.php/mymonaghan to see the fourth video release or check it out on www.facebook.com/Monaghantourism

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#MYMONAGHAN Competition – What’s Your Monaghan?

A Monaghan sunset? The buzz at a festival? Or sheer match day magic?

Monaghan County Council, through the My Monaghan initiative wants to find out what makes Monaghan unique to you and why you just love calling our beautiful county, home. And it could just make you a winner! Here’s how:

1. TAKE a picture or make a quick video of whatever it is that best sums up My Monaghan for you.
2. SHARE it on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram using #mymonaghan.
3. STAND the chance to win! Monaghan County Council Tourism Unit will use the best entries to help promote the county AND three overall winners will be awarded cash prizes as follows:

First prize        €300

Second prize    €200

Third Prize      €100

 

The following Terms and Conditions apply:

• By submitting an entry, entrants consent to Monaghan County Council Tourism Unit using or reproducing their photographs and videos for the purpose of promoting the county.
• Competition is open to amateur photographers & videographers only
• Winners will be selected by a judging panel and the judges’ decision will be final
• Winners will be announced via the Monaghan Tourism social media feeds on 29 August 2019.

 

So come on, share the story, tell the tale, celebrate the extraordinary of the ordinary.

Share YOUR Monaghan NOW!

For more information about My Monaghan contact Dympna Condra on 047 73718

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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 Castleblayney-Carrickmacross in County Monaghan:

Date & Time of Closure: Wednesday July 31st 8am to Thursday August 1st 6pm

To Facilitate: New Connections to Gas Networks

Road Closed: LT-40008-0 Mullanary Street

Diversion Routes:

Traffic turning onto the LT-40008-0 Mullanary Street from the R178-5 Parnell Street will be diverted onto the R178-5 Shercock Road, then turn Left onto the LP-4930-0 Mullanary Road

Traffic turning onto the LT-40008-0 Mullanary Street from the LP-4930-0 Mullanary Road will be diverted onto the R179-5 Kingscourt Road, then turn Left onto the R927-3 Main 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 roads with the Head of Roads, Monaghan County Council, MTEK II Building, Knockaconny, Monaghan not later than Tuesday 16th July. 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
July 11th 2019

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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 Monaghan in County Monaghan:

Date & Time of Closure: Monday July 29th 08.00 to Friday August 30th 0.00 2019

To Facilitate: Completing construction of the new side road along with
installation of services, pavement and finishing works on the side road
and the adjacent N2

Road Closed: L5250 Mullaghpeak Road where it joins the N2

Diversion Routes:
Via N2 to L5260 Drumcaw Road and L5250 Mullaghpeak Road.

The closure will take place in the townland of Gortmoney, with the diversion route extending from Gortmoney to Corracrin, Lelgonnelly, Drumgaghan, Belderg, Skinnagin, Drumcaw and Legacurry townlands.

The L5250 Mullaghpeak Road will be closed for approximately 100 metres where it joins the N2. The closure is required to allow reconstruction of the Mullaghpeak Road where it joins the new N2 Road alignment scheme currently under construction. There will be no through traffic between the N2 and the L5250 Mullaghpeak Road during the closure, however the remainder of L5250 Mullaghpeak Road will remain open to local traffic only for residents and businesses along the road.

Vehicles travelling North along the N2 will no longer be able to turn right at the junction between the N2 & L5250 Mullaghpeak Road – instead vehicles will need to proceed South along the N2 to the L5260 Drumcaw Road turn-off, and turn left onto the L5260 Drumcaw Road. Continue on this road for 1.1 miles (1.8 km) to L5250 Road. Turn Left onto L5250 and proceed North along the L5250 for 0.8 miles (1.3 km). This will be the end of the diversion route.

Vehicles travelling South along the N2 will no longer be able to turn left at the junction between the N2 & L5250 Mullaghpeak Road – instead vehicles will need to proceed South approximately 1.75 miles (2.8 km) and turn left onto the L5260 Drumcaw Road and follow the diversion as outlined above.

Local access will be maintained along the L5250 Mullaghpeak Road for residents and businesses, although there will be no through access onto the N2. Residents will need to use the diversion route via the L5260 Drumcaw Road and the N2.
Emergency vehicles will also need to use the diversion route. We will make every effort to escort emergency vehicles through the closure to facilitate their access onto L5250 Mullaghpeak Road during the closure works, however our ability to do this will be governed by what stage the construction of the new road is in at the time – if there are significant differences in level between the two which would not allow us to facilitate passage of emergency vehicles through the closure then they would need to proceed along the diversion route.

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 July 16th. 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
July 11th 2019

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Temporary Closing Of Roads

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

Date of Closure: 21st July 2019

Times: 8am to 4pm

To Facilitate: Charity Horse Race

Road Closed: Old N2 in Townland of Annyalla and Cashel

Diversion Routes:

LP03520, LP3511 – Island Road
LP3501, LP3500 – Annyalla – Keady
LP3400 – Cloghan Road
LP3420, LP3421 – Cremartin Road
R184-1 – Clontibret- Scotscorner Road

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

F. McEntee
Head of Roads
11th July 2019

 

 

 

 

Coillte invites Expressions of Interest for a Catering Kiosk at Rossmore Forest Park, Monaghan.

Rossmore Forest Park is located just outside Monaghan Town. The forest park has a number of walks and recently, a new playground area has opened up within the park. Amongst its large number of trees and plant life are Californian redwoods planted at various locations, as well as many historical sights including some ancient cairns. The Park attracts up to 50,000 visitors per annum and is hugely popular among walkers, families and tourists. The focus is to provide a high quality  visitor experience for our wide range of visitors, while maintaining a healthy respect for the environment and a “leave no trace” policy.

Coillte, in conjunction with Monaghan County Council, are seeking Expressions of Interest from interested parties to provide high quality refreshments services that is proposed to be located on site. The specific location is open for discussion. Applicants should be able to provide the kiosk, food and beverages on a regular basis through the months of July and August, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday Mondays between the hours of 11am and 7pm. It is intended this provision will support the local economy and the environment in a variety of ways such as using local produce and suppliers wherever possible. The opening hours of the park are from 7am to 9pm during
these summer months.

Before the contract is awarded the successful applicant will be required to produce a valid and current Employers and Public Liability Insurance including Products Liability Certificate (€13m).

Further information: Expression Of Interest Coillte Rossmore Forest Park (PDF)

Queries and Submissions

All queries / submissions should be sent through email to the following email addresses: midlands@coillte.ie

Any posted Submissions can be sent to the following address:

Conor English
Coillte
Unit B, Marlinstown Business Park
Mullingar
Co. Westmeath

Submission date for proposals is 5pm on Friday the 19th July 2019

 

#MY MONAGHAN – Tourism Campaign

The third #MyMonaghan video is being released today. Each video in the series features local people, talking about their passions and telling their stories.

In the 3^rd video of the MyMonaghan series, Jem and Seamus from Irish Country Quads take us on an exhilarating tour of the South Monaghan countryside and introduce us to their resident mascot – Quaddie….

To hear their story, log on to https://monaghantourism.com/index.php/mymonaghan to see the third video release or check it out on www.facebook.com/Monaghantourism

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#MYMONAGHAN Competition – What’s Your Monaghan?

A Monaghan sunset? The buzz at a festival? Or sheer match day magic?

 

Monaghan County Council, through the My Monaghan initiative wants to find out what makes Monaghan unique to you and why you just love calling our beautiful county, home. And it could just make you a winner! Here’s how:

1. TAKE a picture or make a quick video of whatever it is that best sums up My Monaghan for you.
2.  SHARE it on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram using #mymonaghan.
3. STAND the chance to win! Monaghan County Council Tourism Unit will use the best entries to help promote the county AND three overall winners will be awarded cash prizes as follows:

First prize        €300

Second prize    €200

Third Prize      €100

 

The following Terms and Conditions apply:

• By submitting an entry, entrants consent to Monaghan County Council Tourism Unit using or reproducing their photographs and videos for the purpose of promoting the county.
• Competition is open to amateur photographers & videographers only
• Winners will be selected by a judging panel and the judges’ decision will be final
• Winners will be announced via the Monaghan Tourism social media feeds on 29 August 2019.

 

So come on, share the story, tell the tale, celebrate the extraordinary of the ordinary.

Share YOUR Monaghan NOW!

For more information about My Monaghan contact Dympna Condra on 047 73718

 

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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 Monaghan in County Monaghan:

Date of Closure                21^st July 2019

 

Times:                                  8am to 4pm         

 

To Facilitate:                     Charity Horse Race

 

Road Closed:                     Old N2 in Townland of Annyalla and Cashel

 

 

Diversion Routes:

LP03520, LP3511 – Island Road

LP3501, LP3500 – Annyalla – Keady

LP3400 – Cloghan Road

LP3420, LP3421 – Cremartin Road

R184-1 – Clontibret- Scotscorner 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 9^th July.  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

4^th July 2019

 

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Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons wishing to be included on the following  panel from which any temporary and/or permanent vacancies arising during the lifetime of the panel may be filled:-

Part-time School Warden (15 hours per week)

(Carrickmacross Town)

Application forms and further details are available to download from here 

or can be obtained from the

Human Resource Management Section, Monaghan County Council,

County Offices, The Glen, Monaghan

or the

Carrickmacross Civic Offices, Riverside Road, Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan

Telephone No: 047 73702/73703

E-mail: recruitment@monaghancoco.ie

Closing date for receipt of completed applications is

4.00pm on Friday 19^th July 2019

Shortlisting may 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.

 Monaghan County Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer

Canvassing will automatically disqualify

 

To get a better idea of what Monaghan County Council’s new Peace Campus will look like please see the video below.

This new facility will consist of the construction of a new four storey mixed use community building, comprising a culture/ heritage centre, library and youth facility, shared community multi functional space with external community space and underground parking.

This project is supported by the European Union’s Peace IV Programme, managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).

Invitation to the Launch of a new book ‘Monaghan’s Wonderful Wetlands’ on Tuesday 2nd July at 3pm in Ballybay Wetlands Centre

The Finance (Local Property Tax) Act 2012 (as amended), makes specific provision that elected members of a local authority may pass a formal resolution to vary the basic rate of the Local Property Tax for their administrative area by a percentage known as the local adjustment factor.

At the meeting set by Monaghan County Council to consider this matter, the members may set a local adjustment factor within the range of +/- 15% of the basic rate, or, may decide not to adjust the basic rate. Monaghan County Council will meet in September 2019 to consider the setting of a local adjustment factor.

Monaghan County Council welcomes written submissions from the public on this matter specifically covering the potential effects of varying the basic rate of the Local Property Tax on businesses, individuals and on local authority services.

 

Submissions must be received by Friday 26^th July 2019 and be sent to:

• Monaghan County Council, LPT Submissions, County Offices, The Glen, Monaghan
• email lpt@monaghancoco.ie

 

Eamonn O’Sullivan, Chief Executive

Dated: 27th June 2019

2019 Local Elections County Monaghan Final Results

The 2019 Local Elections concluded in County Monaghan last night, 26th May 2019.

Returning Officer, Carmel Thornton has declared the following candidates formally elected (listed below).

Congratulations to all candidates.

 

The elected candidates in each Electoral Area are as follows:

COMHAIRLE CONTAE MHUINEACHÁIN – MONAGHAN COUNTY COUNCIL
TOGHCHEANTAR MHUINEACHÁIN – MONAGHAN ELECTORAL AREA

Cathy Bennett (Sinn Féin)
Seamus Treanor (Non-Party)
Raymond Aughey (Fianna Fáil)
Brian McKenna (Sinn Féin)
David Maxwell (Fine Gael)
Paudge Connolly (Non-Party)
Seán Conlon (Sinn Féin)

COMHAIRLE CONTAE MHUINEACHÁIN – MONAGHAN COUNTY COUNCIL
TOGHCHEANTAR MHUINEACHÁIN – MONAGHAN ELECTORAL AREA

Declaration Of Result Monaghan (PDF)

 

TOGHCHEANTAR BÉAL ÁTHA BEITHE-CHLUAIN EOIS
BALLYBAY-CLONES ELECTORAL AREA

Séamus Coyle (Fianna Fáil)
Pat Treanor (Sinn Féin)
Séan Gilliland (Fine Gael)
Richard John Truell (Fine Gael)
Hughie McElvaney (Non-Party)

COMHAIRLE CONTAE MHUINEACHÁIN – MONAGHAN COUNTY COUNCIL
TOGHCHEANTAR BÉAL ÁTHA BEITHE-CHLUAIN EOIS – BALLYBAY-CLONES ELECTORAL AREA

Declaration Of Result Ballybay-Clones (PDF)

 

TOGHCHEANTAR CHARRAIG MHACHAIRE ROIS-BAILE NA LORGAN
CARRICKMACROSS-CASTLEBLAYNEY ELECTORAL AREA

Colm Carthy (Sinn Féin)
Noel Keelan (Sinn Féin)
Aidan Campbell (Fine Gael)
P.J. O’Hanlon (Fianna Fáil)
Mary Kerr-Conlon (Fine Gael)
Aoife McCooey (Fianna Fáil)

COMHAIRLE CONTAE MHUINEACHÁIN – MONAGHAN COUNTY COUNCIL
TOGHCHEANTAR CHARRAIG MHACHAIRE ROIS-BAILE NA LORGAN
CARRICKMACROSS-CASTLEBLAYNEY ELECTORAL AREA

Declaration Of Result Carrickmacross-Castleblayney (PDF)

Ballybay Public Realm and Economic Plan

Publication of Ballybay Public Realm and Economic Plan

Ballybay Public Realm and Economic Plan (PDF)

The overarching purpose of the Plan is to:

Aims to address the future sustainable development of Ballybay through:
• Establishment of a viable and growing population, sufficient to support a wide variety of
employment and services.
• Development of infrastructure where necessary to accommodate growth within the town.
• Improved transport links both within the county and to destinations outside it.
• Encouragement of re-development of back lands and derelict sites throughout the town.
• Provision of sufficient parking within the town centre.
• Facilitation of the development of Lough Major and the Dromore River System as tourist assets.

Don’t Worry If Your Polling Card Hasn’t Arrived For The Local Elections 2019

 

Don’t worry if your polling card hasn’t arrived!

Check you are on the Register at http://checktheregister.ie

As long as you are registered you do not need a polling card to vote, just bring photo ID to the polling station.

Polling stations are open from 7am until 10pm.

 

The documents which will be accepted as evidence of identity are:

• A passport
• A driving licence
• An employee identity card containing a photograph
• A student identity car issued by an educational institution and containing a photograph
• A travel document containing name and photograph
• A Bank or Saving or Credit Union Book containing address in the constituency or local electoral area (where appropriate);
• A Public Services Card

OR

Any of the following accompanied by a further document which establishes the address of the holder in the constituency or local electoral are (where appropriate):

• A Temporary Residence Certificate
• A Garda National Immigration Bureau Card
• An Irish Residence Permit
• A cheque book
• A cheque card
• A credit card
• A birth certificate
• A marriage certificate

 

Polling station locations in Monaghan: https://monaghancoco.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=cf42aaab71b2475abf5e86d8c9c15078

If you don’t know where you are voting contact Monaghan County Council, Register of Electors Section on 047-30551 or 047-30546

For more information on the Elections https://monaghan.ie/local-elections-2019-information/

 

 Monaghan County Council Draft Climate Change Adaptation Strategy

Notice is hereby given that Monaghan County Council has prepared a draft Local Authority Climate Change Adaptation Strategy in accordance with the provisions of The Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Act 2015 and the National Adaptation Framework (NAF), 2018.

Climate change is recognised as a global challenge with policy responses required in terms of both mitigating the causes of climate change and in adapting to the inevitable consequences of our changing climate. The Climate Change Adaptation Strategy represents a proactive step by Monaghan County Council in the process of adaptation planning to build resilience and respond effectively to the threats posed by climate change.

Purpose of the Strategy:

The Climate Change Adaptation Strategy takes on the role as the primary instrument at local level to:

• ensure a proper comprehension of the key risks and vulnerabilities of climate change
• bring forward the implementation of climate resilient actions in a planned and proactive manner and,
• ensure that climate adaptation considerations are mainstreamed into all plans and policies and integrated into all operations and functions of Monaghan County Council.

Environmental Reports:

Accompanying the draft Climate Change Adaptation Strategy is:

• A Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) Screening Report in accordance with the SEA Directive (DIR 2001/42/EC) and pursuant to European Communities (Environmental Assessment of Certain Plans and Programmes) Regulations 2004 (SI 435 of 2004 as amended by SI 200 of 2011) and,
• An Appropriate Assessment (AA) Screening Report in accordance with the requirements of Article 6(3) of the EU Habitats Directive (Directive 92/43/EEC).

 

Display Details:

A copy of the draft strategy, SEA and AA screening reports may be viewed on the County Council website:  https://www.monaghan.ie/ or inspected during the period from Monday 27^th May 2019 to Wednesday 26^th June 2019 at the following locations during normal business hours:

• Monaghan Municipal District Office, The Glen, Monaghan.
• Castleblayney/Carrickmacross Municipal District Office, Riverside Road, Carrickmacross
• Ballybay/Clones Municipal District Office, The Diamond, Clones
• Monaghan Library North Road, Monaghan
• Carrickmacross Library, Riverside Road, Carrickmacross
• Castleblayney Library, Iontas Centre, Castleblayney
• Clones Library, 98 Avenue, Clones
• Ballybay Library, Main Street, Ballybay

 

The adaptation strategy, SEA screening report and AA screening report may also be viewed on the Government Public Consultations Portal at https://gov.ie/consultations

Making a Submission:

Submissions or observations may be made:

• by e-mail to climateaction@monaghancoco.ie or
• in writing to Kieran Duffy, A/Senior Executive Engineer, Environmental Services, Monaghan County Council, Civic Offices, Riverside Road, Carrickmacross, A81 RY22.

Submissions or observations should state your name, address and where relevant the organisation/body etc. represented. Please make your submission by one medium only i.e. post/hard copy or by email

Any written submissions or observations received within the timeframe will be taken into consideration before the making of the strategy. You are invited to make written submissions/ observations in respect of the draft strategy and the accompanying SEA and AA screening reports.

Closing date for receipt of submission is midnight on Wednesday 26^th June 2019

 

Data Protection: 

Please note that all submissions may be available for public viewing during the period of making the strategy. Monaghan County Council will treat all personal data as confidential and will retain data for no longer than is necessary for the purpose of this Climate Change Adaptation Strategy and in accordance with the Council’s Retention Policy and relevant Data Protection legislation.

 

Signed:                                 Adge King

Director of Services

Climate Action, Environmental and Water Services.

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MONAGHAN LOCAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (LCDC)

 

Community Enhancement Programme 2019

 

DEADLINE APPROACHING

 

Monaghan Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) announces deadline for the Community Enhancement Programme for 2019 is approaching. Closing date for receipt of applications is 30^th May 2019, at 5pm.

 

Organisations eligible for funding include:

• Locally based community and voluntary groups in disadvantaged areas,
• Not-for-profit organisations, and
• Government Departments and State Agencies.

Those not eligible for funding include:

• Commercial organisations, individuals and for-profit organisations.

Projects or elements of project of a capital nature may be funded.

 

Note: Requests for assistance usually exceed the funds available. Applicants should be aware that the Programme is likely to be oversubscribed.  Therefore all applications fulfilling the conditions may not be successful or may be for a lesser amount.

 

Applications will be evaluated by the LCDC to ensure eligibility and consistence with the Local Economic and Community Plan 2016-2021 (LECP) which can be viewed at the following link https://monaghan.ie/communitydevelopment/local-economic-and-community-plan-lecp/

Deadline for receipt of applications is Thursday 30^th May 2019 at 5pm

Full details and guidelines on criteria and application forms are available by contacting:

 

Monaghan County Council, Community Development Section on 047 73720

or cep2019@monaghancoco.ie

Or by downloading the forms from https://monaghan.ie/communitydevelopment/category/grantsfunding-schemes/

 

LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED