The Municipal District of Carrickmacross –Castleblayney are seeking Expressions of Interest for a brand new “Variety Market Experience” in Carrickmacross.

Carrickmacross has always been a destination Market town and together with the long-established traders we want to add a variety and mix to widen the visitor experience.

Do you operate your own Cottage Industry?
Do you trade in arts, crafts, crockery, meats, fish, herbs and spices, fruit and vegetables, sauces and oils, chocolates and cakes, cheese and pasta, poultry, clothing, novelty items etc.?

 

Would you like to be part of this new vibrant experience?

Expressions of Interest should be put in writing to:

Carrickmacross-Castleblayney Municipal District,

Civic Offices,

Riverside Road,

Carrickmacross,

Co. Monaghan

not later than 5:00pm Friday 7th June, 2019.

Please mark the envelope “Variety Market Expressions of Interest”.

For further information contact Gareth or Stephanie on 042 9661236 or carrickmacross@monaghancoco.ie

An Exhibition to commemorate the 120th Anniversary of the first Local Elections is coming to Monaghan.

The exhibition will be on display in Carrickmacross Civic Offices from 22nd-28th May 2019 and in Clones Library Headquarters from 29th May to 5th June 2019.

 

Find out about topics including;

When did women 1st get the vote?

What were Grand Juries?

How many women were elected in 1899?

What was originally called the cess?

Do you have to be an Irish citizen to vote?

 

For more information see:

Exhibition To Commemorate The 120th Anniversary Of The First Local Elections: Carrickmacross Civic Offices (PDF)

Exhibition To Commemorate The 120th Anniversary Of The First Local Elections: Clones Library Headquarters (PDF) 

The new  temporary bailey bridge at Coolshannagh has opened today (15/5/2019) and will be in place for the next 12 months in order to facilitate the replacement of the Blackwater Bridge. A 30km speed limit is in operation over the bridge which allows two way traffic movement while works are ongoing.

Ar Mhaith leat imeacht a cur ar siúil trí Gaeilge do Óiche Chultúir – deontas ar fáil

Níos mó eolas anseo

Beidh Oíche Chultúir ar siúl ar an Aoine 20 Meán Fómhair 2019, ó 4pm go 11pm, agus tá iarracht ar bun an tOireachtais cur le himeachtaí Gaeilge (taobh amuigh den Ghaeltacht) le linn na hOíche. Ar mhaithe leis sin, tá pacáiste tacaíochta á chur ar fáil ag an Toirecahtais d’aon ghrúpa a bheidh sásta imeacht cultúir, ealaíon nó oidhreachta a reáchtáil trí mheán na Gaeilge, taobh amuigh den Ghaeltacht, ar Oíche Chultúir. (Tabhair faoi deara nach féidir aon táille ar ghearradh ar dhaoine a bheidh páirteach nó a bheidh ag freastal ar imeachtaí na hoíche.) Ba chóir go dtabharfaidh an imeacht deis do chainteoirí Gaeilge níos mó úsáidte a bhaint as an nGaeilge.

Pacáiste Tacaíochta d’Oíche Chultúir:

• Póstaeir le spás do shonraí an imeachta

• Maoiniú airgid (uasmhéid €200, ach i gcásanna eisceachtúla) le costais an imeachta a chlúdach (ag braith ar mhaoiniú ón Roinn)

• Poiblíocht san meáin shóisialta, Gaeilge, náisiúnta agus áitiúla

Samplaí d’imeachtaí gur féidir a reáchtáil d’Oíche Chultúir:

• Seoltaí (Leabhair, scannáin, taispeántais)
• Taispeántais (Ealaíon, Ceoil, Damhsa, Amhránaíochta)
• Ceardlanna
• Cainteanna
• Seónna (Ceoil, drámaíochta)

Turais

Le leas a bhaint as an bpacáiste seo, caithfear sonraí an imeachta/na n-imeachtaí atá i gceist agat a reáchtáil a chlárú ar an bhfoirm ceangailte, agus má tá tú ag iarraidh iarratas a dhéanamh ar an gciste airgid, caithfear sonraí measta costais a thabhairt freisin. Caithfear an fhoirm comhlánaithe a chur ar rphost chuig Oireachtas na Gaeilge ag liam@antoireachtas.ie faoi 5pm ar an Aoine 14 Meitheamh 2019, le bheith áirithe ar an gclár imeachtaí.

Culture Night 2019, will take place on Friday 20 September 2019, and An tOirechatias are making efforts to ensure that there are more Irish language events on the programme this year. They are again providing a support package for those interested in organising Irish language events this year outside of the Gaeltacht:

Support Package for Culture Night:

• Irish language posters with space for event details
• Fund to cover event costs (maximum of €200, depending on funding from the Department)
• Publicity in national, local and social media
If you would like to be part of this initiative this year, you should complete the attached form and return to liam@antoireachtas.ie by 5pm on Friday 14 June 2019.

Foirm/Form:

Oíche Chultúir Foirm Clárúcháin 2019

Registration Form Irish Language Events Culture Night 2019 

We will be collecting unwanted bicycles in McNally’s Car Park between 10am & 4 pm on Saturday 25th May.

These will be taken to Loughan House Prison for refurbishment before being sent to Kenya for distribution by Rotary International to children who would otherwise need to walk as far as 10km to and from school each day – your old bike could help bring the gift of education to those who need it most while giving life changing skills to prisoners in Loughan House a real win-win!

SITE NOTICE

PART 8

Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended)

Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as amended)

Notice is hereby given pursuant to Article 81(1) of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as amended) for development at

‘Gortakeegan Halting Site’, Gortakeeghan, Monaghan, Co. Monaghan.

The proposed development will consist of works to existing 20 number halting site units to include the following:

 

• Extensions to 8 number existing halting site units (plot numbers 13 -20) to provide bedroom facilities.
• Conversion of 12 number existing halting site units (plot numbers 1-12) into 6 number 2 bedroom houses.
• Internal and external alterations to existing units and
• All associated site development works to include upgraded play facilities.

 

Following development works the total number of dwellings on site will total 14.

 

Plans and particulars of the proposed development will be available for inspection or purchase at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, during public opening hours at Monaghan County Council, County Offices, The Glen, Glen Road, Monaghan H18 YT50 up to and including 6th June 2019.

Submissions or observations with respect to the proposed development, dealing with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area in which the development will be situated, may be made in writing to Monaghan County Council, County Offices, The Glen, Glen Road, Monaghan, H18 YT50 up to 5pm on 20^th June 2019.

Signed:

 Mr John Murray

Director of Services

 Monaghan County Council

Date of erection of site notice:          9^th May 2019

 

It is great to see that County Monaghan has the third highest number of events per county in the country for ‘The Big Hello / Heileo Mór’ National Community Weekend which is taking place over the May Bank Holiday.

This scheme was co-ordinated through the Local Community Development Committee with funding from the Department of Community & Rural Development.

You may wish to get out and support an event, or two, in your own locality.

Please see the county list of Big Hello / Heileo Mór Events for the coming weekend here:

Monaghan ‘The Big Hello/ Heileo Mór’ Events (PDF)

 

Monaghan County Council launched ‘The Peace Campus’ project on Monday 29^th April 2019.  ‘The Peace Campus’ will bring much needed neutral shared space to Monaghan.

This €14.5 million project is supported by the European Union’s PEACE IV Programme, managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB) which awarded €9.5 million to Monaghan County Council to deliver the project.

The balance of the funding is being provided by Monaghan County Council from various sources. Match-funding has also been provided by the Department of Rural and Community Development in Ireland and the Department for Communities in Northern Ireland.

The launch event was held on Monday 29^th April, with over 80 people in attendance.  Representatives of the Council included the Chief Executive Eamonn O’Sullivan, Cathaoirleach Councillor David Maxwell, Director of Capital Projects Cathal Flynn and Elected Members.  Also in attendance was Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation. Heather Humphreys TD, other local TDs, MEP’s and representatives from the Department of Rural and Community Development (Ire) and the Department for Communities (NI).

Speaking at the Launch, Chief Executive of Monaghan County Council, Eamonn O’Sullivan said, “The Peace Campus project was developed to address the needs that still exist in our communities today such as issues of segregation, fears to engage and an unwillingness to express identity.  This project will allow all communities to come together to engage in a safe setting.  It will be of major significance as it is the first time that the Orange Order and the Ulster Scots Agency have engaged in a Peace Programme in County Monaghan.”

Representatives from SEUPB were also in attendance and provided an overview from a funding perspective.  Speaking at the event Gina McIntyre, CEO of the Special EU Programmes Body said; “Unfortunately our society remains deeply segregated, which reduces the opportunities for many citizens to mix with, understand and learn from each other. This only serves to perpetuate a cycle of division which prevents us from making new and positive relationships with people within our local communities, who are from a different background or culture, or hold different views. Projects like this within the PEACE IV Programme, will help to end that cycle as it will break down barriers, bring people together and help combat prejudice and intolerance.”

The launch event marked the official start of ‘The Peace Campus’ project.  This project, in addition to the development of much needed community space in a neutral setting, also includes a youth facility, a new town library and a cultural heritage area.  The overall aim of this project is to engage with all communities especially where there is a legacy of difference and segregation in relation to attitudes and beliefs.  This project will seek to dispel myths and allow relationships to be built which will not only benefit individuals but also the wider community.

The tender competition for the construction of this iconic facility is now open, and further details can be found on the e-tenders website www.etenders.gov.ie.

The PEACE IV Programme is an EU funded Programme designed to support peace and reconciliation in Northern Ireland and the border region.   It is managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).

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

PEACE IV Programme Boilerplate

• The Special EU Programmes Body is a North/South Implementation Body sponsored by the Department of Finance in Northern Ireland and the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform in Ireland.
• It is responsible for managing two EU Structural Funds Programmes, PEACE IV and INTERREG VA which are designed to enhance cross-border co-operation, promote reconciliation and create a more peaceful and prosperous society.
• The Programmes operate within a clearly defined area including Northern Ireland, the Border Region of Ireland and in the case of INTERREG VA, Western Scotland.
• The PEACE IV Programme has a value of €270 million and aims to promote peace and reconciliation in Northern Ireland and the Border Region of Ireland.
• For more information on the SEUPB please visit www.seupb.eu
• Further information can be provided by contacting Nicola Payne at Monaghan County Council ay 047 30500 ext. 1426 or npayne@monaghancoco.ie

 

Monaghan County Council

Postal Voters List

 

YOU CAN VOTE BY POST IF YOU HAVE A PHYSICAL ILLNESS OR A PHYSICAL DISABILITY, ARE LIVING AT HOME AND ARE UNABLE TO GO TO A POLLING STATION

 

You may apply for entry on the POSTAL voters list if you are unable to go in person to vote at your polling station due to a physical illness or disability which is likely to continue for the duration of the Register of Electors now being prepared.

A Blue application form (PV1) may be obtained at Monaghan County Council Office, local Library or Municipal District Offices during usual hours of business or online at https://monaghan.ie/register-of-electors/ or www.checktheregister.ie

 

You should complete the application in accordance with the notes on the back of the form and, if this is your first application for entry on the Postal Voters List, have the Medical Certificate completed by your doctor.

 

If you have had a Postal Vote in the last year there is no need to re-apply.

 

Completed forms should be submitted to Gillian Coyle, Corporate Services, County Offices, The Glen, Monaghan, before 28^th April 2019.

 

European and Local Elections

And

Referendum on the Thirty-Eighth

Amendment of the Constitution

(Dissolution of Marriage) Bill 2016

FRIDAY 24 MAY 2019

Polling Stations Open 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.

 

Are you on the Register of Electors?

You can check at your City, County or City and County Council’s offices and on-line at www.checktheregister.ie.

If not, there is time to apply for inclusion in the Supplement in order to vote

The following will take place on Friday, 24 May 2019:

– Elections to the European Parliament;

– Local elections;

– Referendum on the Dissolution of Marriage;

You must be ordinarily resident at the address at which you want to register and 18 years or over on polling day in order to vote. If you are on the register and have moved address recently, you may apply to get on the supplement at your new address.

 

The right to vote is as follows:

Irish Citizens can vote at the European and local elections and the referendum;

EU Citizens can vote at the European and local elections;

Non-EU Citizens can vote at the local elections.

Supplement application forms are available from your City, County or City and County Council and online at www.checktheregister.ie. Completed forms must be received by your City, County or City and County Council by Tuesday 7 May 2019.

EU citizens other than Irish or British citizens must in certain cases complete a separate statutory declaration form EP1 (available from your City, County or City and County Council office and online at www.checktheregister.ie) in order to vote at the European elections.

 

Supplement to the Postal and Special Voters Lists

If you are eligible to vote by post, or are unable to vote in person due to a physical illness or physical disability and resident in a hospital, nursing home or similar institution, and you are not on the Postal Voters List or Special Voters List, you can apply for inclusion in the supplement to these lists. Application forms are available from your City, County or City and County Council.

Completed forms must be received by your City, County or City and County Council by Sunday 28 April 2019.