Clones Renewal Scheme picks up Esteemed National Award

Monaghan County Council enjoyed success on Thursday evening (28^th November) at the KPMG Irish Independent Property Industry Excellence Awards at the Convention Centre in Dublin. The awards are endorsed by all relevant property professional institutes, representative bodies and State agencies, including Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland, Irish Planning Institute, Engineers Ireland, Society of Chartered Surveyors, Construction Industry Federation, Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers, Industrial Development Authority, Dublin Institute of Technology, Office of Public Works and Enterprise Ireland.

Monaghan County Council beat of strong competition, including shortlisted Longford County Council to win the Excellence in Planning Award in the Public Sector.

Accepting the award on the night, Cllr. Pat Treanor, Municipal District Cathaoirleach said,

We are delighted to accept this award in recognition of the Council’s urban regeneration projects in Clones, a rural border town that has suffered from dereliction and decline. Construction has commenced on the project which will provide much needed housing within the town centre, providing 21 new homes and supporting the revitalisation of the town.

Máire Cullinan, Regeneration officer said,

The project has adopted the ‘town centre living first’ approach in addressing problems of rural town decline. The local authority with the strong support of the community, has actively used its powers under the Derelict Sites Act and with funding under Rebuilding Ireland to put life back into the town core in a sustainable compact way, and to build momentum within the community for other development and services.’

Funded €5.2m under Rebuilding Ireland, the Clones Renewal Scheme commenced building works in September and will see the delivery of 21 housing units at six locations on Fermanagh Street and Analore Street.

The scheme will deliver multiple positive impacts, including sustaining town population, improving the vibrancy/vitality of the town, along with renewed confidence and stimulating development opportunities on adjoining sites.

The other Property Industry Excellence category winners were: Cairn (Planning Private Sector), Carr, Cotter & Naessens Architects (Design Project Award), Rediscovery Centre (Energy Efficiency Award), JLL (Commercial Agency of the Year), ILIM (Property Investment/Fund Manager of the Year), joint winners Liberty Blue Estate Agents and McCabe Architects (Regional Excellence), Bam (Facilities Management), BidX1 (Prop Tech Innovation), John Paul Construction (Contractor of the Year), McCabe Architects (Community Benefit Award up to €1m investment), Dublin City Council (Community Benefit Award over €1m investment) and also taking the Overall Winner award.

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Expressions of Interest

 

The Municipal District of Monaghan is seeking expressions of interest 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 No on site

In confidence to Donal McElwain, Municipal District Co-Ordinator, Monaghan Municipal District, The Glen, Monaghan.

Or via email to monaghan@monaghancoco.ie

Subject matter “Infill”

 

 

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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 – Monday 6^th January 2020 to 31^th January 2020

 

Times: 8am Monday to 5.30pm Friday (local access only)            

 

To Facilitate: Water Mains Rehabilitation Works on behalf of Irish Water

 

Road Closed:  L-52311 Barrack Hill/St   

 

Diversion Routes:    Via R185 Glaslough Road and Main Street.

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 December 10^th 2019.  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

5^th December  2019

 

 

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MONAGHAN COUNTY COUNCIL

 

COUNTY OF MONAGHAN

 

REGISTER OF ELECTORS 2020/2021

 

REVISION COURTS

 

The County Registrar will consider claims, including those relating to the addition or deletion to the Draft Register, at Revision Courts to be held on date as set out below.  Any person interested may appear and be heard either in person or by any other person on his/her behalf.

 

 

MONAGHAN COURTHOUSE, Church Square, Monaghan on Wednesday 11^th December, 2019 at 2:30pm for the Electoral Divisions of:-

Anketell Grove, Annayalla, Bellanode, Bragan, Castleshane, Clontibret, Derrygorry, Emyvale, Enagh, Figullar, Glaslough, Killylough, Monaghan Rural, Monaghan Urban, Rackwallace, Shanmullagh, Tedavnet, Tehallan, Sheskin and Scotstown.

 

Aghabog, Anny, Ballybay Rural, Ballybay Urban, Bellatrain, Caddagh, Carrickatee, Clones, Clones Rural, Clones Urban, Cormeen, Corracharra, Creeve, Cremartin, Currin, Dawsongrove, Drum, Drumhillagh, Drummully, Drumsnat, Greagh, Killeevan, Killynenagh, Kilmore, Lisnaveane, Newbliss, Raferagh, St. Tierney, Tullycorbet and Laragh.

 

Ballymackney, Bocks, Broomfield, Carrickaslane, Carrickmacross Rural, Carrickmacross Urban, Castleblayney Rural, Castleblayney Urban, Church Hill, Crossalare, Donaghmoyne, Drumboory, Drumcarrow, Drumgurra, Enagh, Inishkeen, Kilmurry, Kiltybegs, Lough Fea and Mullyash.

 

Cathal Flynn

A/Director of Services

5^th December, 2019

 

Monaghan Town Free Parking

From 12 Noon Daily

From Monday 9th December 2019

To Wednesday 1st January 2020

Developing a Digital Roadmap for Monaghan

Monaghan County Council seeking the views of citizens and business people

At present, Monaghan County Council 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.

To access the surveys see:

Monaghan Digital Strategy – Citizen Questionnaire

Monaghan Digital Strategy – Business Questionnaire

Monaghan Digital Strategy – Voluntary Organisation Questionnaire

2019.11.28 Site Notice 12 Church St. Ballybay (PDF) 

Temporary Closing Of Roads

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

Date & Time: –    From 6pm Wednesday 27^th November 2019 to 6pm Tuesday 3^rd December 2019

 

To Facilitate:

Resurfacing works on the adjacent N2.

Roads Closed: –

LP4710 Junction with the N2.

 

Diversion Route: –

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

28th November 2019

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Temporary Closing Of Roads

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

 

Date & Time: –    From 6pm Wednesday 27^th November 2019 to 6pm Tuesday 3^rd December 2019

To Facilitate:

Resurfacing works on the adjacent N2.

 

Roads Closed: –

LP4810 Junction with the N2.

 

Diversion Route: –

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).

(Local Access and Emergency Vehicles will be catered for at all times).

 

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

F.McEntee

Head of Roads

28^th November 2019

 

 

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Built Heritage Investment Scheme 2020

 

Monaghan County Council is now inviting applications under the Built Heritage Investment Scheme (BHIS).

 

Overview

The BHIS seeks to encourage the investment of private capital in a number of small scale, labour intensive projects to repair and conserve historic structures and to support the employment of skilled and experienced conservation professionals, craftspeople and tradespersons. The scheme is designed to assist the owners and/or occupiers of structures/properties that are protected under the Planning and Development Act.  It will be administered by Monaghan County Council’s Planning Section.

 

Eligibility?

The categories of structures/properties eligible for funding under this scheme are:

 

• Protected Structures
• Proposed Protected Structures
• Structures/properties in Architectural Conservation Areas

 

What funding is available?

The minimum funding award under this scheme will be €2,500, up to a maximum of €15,000.

Successful applicants will be required to, at a minimum, match their funding award. The overall allocation for County Monaghan is €60,000.

 

Pilot Scheme for Routine Maintenance and repair works

 

In 2020 the Department is piloting a “micro grant scheme” for works of routine maintenance and minor repairs, which were not previously eligible for funding under the BHIS scheme. The maximum award for any such  project(s) will be €2,500 .

 

How to apply?

The BHIS 2020 Circular, application form and associated documents are available to download at   www.monaghan.ie. Hard copies are also available at Planning Reception.

 

Completed applications (Form A) should be submitted to Monaghan County Council, Administrative Officer, Planning Section, County Offices, The Glen, Monaghan Town, H18 YT50, on or before the  31^st  January 2020

 

Dated this : 28^th   day of November 2019

Signed: Paul Clifford

Director of Service

Economic and Community

Monaghan County Council

 

 

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Historic structures fund 2020

Monaghan County Council is now inviting applications under the Historic Structures Fund (HSF).

Overview

The primary focus of the Historic Structures Fund is on conservation and enhancement of historic structures and buildings for the benefit of communities and the public.  It aims to enable conservation works to be carried out on heritage structures which are deemed to be significant and in need of urgent support.  The scheme is designed to assist the owners and/or occupiers of structures/properties that are protected under the Planning and Development Act.  It will be administered by Monaghan County Council’s Planning Section.

 

Eligibility?

The categories of structures/properties eligible for funding under this scheme are:

• Protected Structures
• Proposed Protected Structures
• Structures/properties in Architectural Conservation Areas

 

What funding is available?

Stream 1 (€15,000 up to €50,000) for essential repairs and smaller capital works. Maximum grant award 80% of eligible costs

Stream 2 (€50,000 up to €200,000) for larger enhancement, refurbishment or reuse projects

Successful applicants will be required to, at a minimum, match their funding award.In exceptional circumstances a higher percentage may be sought, subject to a max of 80%.

 

How to apply?

The HSF 2020 Circular and application form are available to download at www.monaghan.ie

Hard copies are also available at Planning Reception.

 

Completed applications (Form A) should be submitted to Monaghan County Council, Administrative Officer, Planning Section, County Offices, The Glen, Monaghan Town, H18 YT50, on or before the 31^st January 2020.

 

Dated this 28^th day of  November 2019

Signed: Paul Clifford

Director of Service

Economic and Community

Monaghan County Council

 

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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 12 Church Street, Ballybay, Co. Monaghan

                                                                                                                                   

 

The proposed development consists of the following:

 

1. Demolition of existing fire damaged residential property,
2. Erection of temporary structural support to the adjoining buildings,
3. Construction of 2no. two-bedroom, two storey townhouses,
4. Connection to public sewers and mains water supply,
5. Erection of boundary walls to the rear of the townhouses and all associated site works.

 

 

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 6^th January 2020.

 

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 January 2020.

 

Signed:         Mr John Murray

                        Director of Services

                        Monaghan County Council

 

Date:              28^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

Monday 9^th December and Tuesday 10^th December 2019 from 9:00am to 5:00pm

                                                

To Facilitate:Gas Networks Ireland

 

Road Closed:                    

LT-85201-0 St Joseph Terrace

Diversion Routes:

Traffic turning onto the LT-85201-0 St Joseph Terrace from the R178-6 Farney Street will be diverted left onto the LS-8520-0 Cross Street, then turn Left onto the R179-6 O’Neill Street

All Detours will be signposted in order to direct the Traffic. (Local Access and Emergency Vehicles will be catered for at all times).

 

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

F McEntee

Head of Roads

21^st 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 Monaghan in County Monaghan:

Date of Closure

Friday November 29^th 2019.

 

Times:                                   

8.30am to 5.30pm.

 

To Facilitate:

Mains decommissioning works.

Road Closed:                    

LT-51823(Belgium Park).

 

Diversion Routes:

LT-55142(Plantation Road) & N-54 & LT55141 (Rope Walk).

 

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

F McEntee

Head of Roads

21^st November 2019

 

 

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Public Alert:

Mains Flushing to Monaghan Town Public Water supply

Irish Water and Monaghan County Council

 

Monaghan County Council on behalf of Irish Water wishes to advise that water mains flushing will continue to take place until January 31^st 2020, on the Monaghan town Public Water Supply Scheme.

 

The following areas will be affected Cootehill road, Poundhill, Manor Wood, Killyconigan, St Davnets, Clones-Scotshouse road, Hospital—Milltown road,  Monaghan Town Centre, Derry road, Coolshannagh road, Derry road, Dublin road  .

 

Mains flushing is undertaken to improve the quality of water supplied to our customers. Customers in areas where flushing will take place will notice a temporary discoloration to their water but this discolouration will clear when allowed to run for a few minutes.

Water users may also experience reduced pressure for the duration of these works.

We regret any inconvenience caused.

 

Signed:          

 

Peadar Mc Guinness

Head of Water Services

 

 

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Public Alert:

Mains Flushing to Carrickmacross Town Public Water supply

Irish Water and Monaghan County Council

 

Monaghan County Council on behalf of Irish Water wishes to advise that water mains flushing will continue to take place until December 31^st 2019, on the Carrickmacross Public Water Supply Scheme.

 

The following areas will be affected Ballybay road , Monaghan road , Crossmaglen road , Convent lands,  Dublin road, Carrickmacross town centre & Shercock road .

 

Mains flushing is undertaken to improve the quality of water supplied to our customers. Customers in areas where flushing will take place will notice a temporary discoloration to their water but this discolouration will clear when allowed to run for a few minutes.

Water users may also experience reduced pressure for the duration of these works.

We regret any inconvenience caused.

 

Signed:          

Peadar Mc Guinness

Head of Water Services

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Notice of Transboundary State Development.

Comhairle Contae Mhuineacháin

Monaghan County Council

 

A5 Western Transport Corridor – Supplementary Information to the Environmental Statement Addendum

Supplementary information has been received in relation to the A5 Western Transport Corridor, Northern Ireland.

The Western Division of the Department of Infrastructure, Northern Ireland updated the Environmental Statement (ES 2016) with an Environmental Statement Addendum (ESA  2019) and accompanying Non-Technical Summary (NTS Rev’B). Both of these documents were published during the period 26 March 2019 to 17 May 2019. It has been brought to the attention of the Department that the base data used for the new traffic model referred to within the ESA 2019 had not been made available as part of the consultation process.

Notice is hereby given, in accordance with Article 132 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001, that the Department for Infrastructure is now making available the base data for the new traffic model referred to within the ESA 2019, and the NTS Rev’B on the effects of the proposed construction and operation of the A5 Western Transport Corridor dual carriageway scheme.

The project is to construct 85 kilometres of new trunk road from just south of Londonderry at New Buildings, passing through Strabane and close to Newtonstewart, Omagh, Ballygawley and Aughnacloy.

The base data used for the new traffic model may be inspected from the period from 21^st November 2019 to 10^th January 2020. The information is available for inspection at the offices of Monaghan County Council, Roads Office, MTEK II, Armagh Road, Monaghan, Co. Monaghan

An electronic version of the ESA 2019 and NTS Rev’B and ES 2016 are available for viewing at

http://www.a5wtc.com

The proposed development is subject to an environmental impact assessment and has potential transboundary effects.

 

A submission or observation in relation to the proposed development may be made in writing to the Planning Authority, Monaghan County Council by 5p.m. on 10^th January 2020.

 

For    information    regarding    the    Privacy    Notice    https://monaghan.ie/planning/data- protection-privacy-notice/

 

Paul Clifford

Director of Services

21^st November 2019

 

 

Check the Draft Register of Electors by 25th November 2019 at checktheregister.ie

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 & Time of Closure:

Monday 9^th December and Tuesday 10^th December 2019 from 9:00am to 5:00pm

 

To Facilitate:

Gas Networks Ireland

 

Roads Closed:

LT-85201-0 St Joseph Terrace

 

Alternative Routes.

Traffic turning onto the LT-85201-0 St Joseph Terrace from the R178-6 Farney Street will be diverted left onto the LS-8520-0 Cross Street, then turn Left onto the R179-6 O’Neill 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 road with the Head of Roads, Monaghan County Council, MTEK II Building, Knockaconny, Monaghan not later than Tuesday 19^th of November 2019.  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

14^th of 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 Monaghan in County Monaghan:

Date of Closure:              Sunday 24th November 2019.

 

Times:                                  12.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m.

 

To Facilitate:                     Turning on of the Christmas Lights in Monaghan Town.

 

Road Closed:                    

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

 

• LS5515 – Lower Mill Street, Monaghan.

 

 

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.

 

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

F. McEntee

Head of Roads

14^th November 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 of Closure:              Friday November 29^th 2019.

 

Times:                                   8.30am to 5.30pm.

 

To Facilitate:                     Mains decommissioning works.

 

Road Closed:                     LT-51823(Belgium Park).

 

Diversion Routes:            LT-55142(Plantation Road) & N-54 & LT55141 (Rope Walk).

 

 

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 November 19^th.  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

November 14^th 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:-

General Operative (Labourer)

(€539.14 – €615.24 per week)

Application forms and further details are available to download here

or can be obtained from the

Human Resource Management Section, Monaghan County Council,

County Offices, The Glen, Monaghan

 

Telephone No: 047 73702/73703

E-mail: recruitment@monaghancoco.ie

Closing date for receipt of completed applications is

4.00pm on Friday 6^th December 2019

 

Short listing 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

 

 

N2 Road Schemes – ‘Route Corridor Options’ Public Consultation

Due to feedback received during the public consultation period, the date for submissions has been extended for both road schemes.

N2 Clontibret to Border Road Scheme – The date for submissions has been extended until Thursday, 5^th December 2019

N2 Ardee to Castleblayney Road Scheme – The date for submissions has been extended until Thursday, 19^th December 2019.

Members of the public who have any queries about the projects can contact the project phoneline on 087 340 3786 to talk to a member of the project team or to arrange an appointment in the project office. Public consultation documents and submission forms can be downloaded from the project website www.N2MonaghanLouth.ie.

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.”