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#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 6th video of the MyMonaghan series, David Smyth from Rally School Ireland talks about how rallying became a career as well as a passion.

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

PLEASE LIKE AND SHARE

 

#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 County Monaghan:

 

Date & Time of Closure:  8am Monday 19^th August to 5pm Friday 30^th August 2019

                                               

To Facilitate:                        Bridge Remediation Works and all ancillary site works on the LT-16303-0, Newgrove.                  

 

Road Closed:                       LT-16303-0 in the townland of Newgrove, Monaghan, Co. Monaghan

 

Diversion Routes:

Traffic wishing to proceed onto the LT-16303-0 towards Monaghan Town, will be diverted by remaining on the LT-16201-0, then turning right onto the LP-1620-0, then continuing on the LP-1630-0  and then proceeding on the LP-1631-0 towards Monaghan town.

 Traffic wishing to proceed on the LT-16303-0 in the direction of Bellanode, will be diverted by remaining on the LP-1630-0, then continuing on the LP-1620-0, then turning left on to the LT-16201-0

 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 July 30^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

25^th July 2019

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PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT ACT 2000 (AS AMENDED)

NOTICE OF A PROPOSED MATERIAL CONTRAVENTION OF THE MONAGHAN COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2019-2025
Ref. No. in register: 19/109

Notice is hereby given in accordance with Section 34(6) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) that Monaghan County Council intends to consider deciding to grant permission to construct a two-storey dwelling house off the Kingscourt Road at Mullanarry, Carrickmacross, Co Monaghan.
The subject site is zoned for Existing Commercial uses and, as such, the development would contravene materially the Policy LZP 1 in the Monaghan County Development Plan 2019-2025 (see Section 9.2).

Policy LZP 1 – To implement the land use zoning categories and objectives in each of the settlement plan areas as set out in Table 9.1.

Table 9.1 – Land Use Zoning Category Number 7; Existing Commercial. To provide for established commercial development and facilitate appropriate expansion. Principal permitted uses shall be related to the existing established commercial use on site. Redevelopment and expansion of existing commercial uses may be permitted on these lands.

Particulars of the development may be inspected or purchased at the offices of the Planning Authority – Monaghan County Council, Planning Section, County Offices, The Glen, Monaghan Town, H18 YT50 – during its public opening hours. Any submission or observation as regards the making of a decision to grant permission received (at the above mentioned address) on or before 17:00 on Wednesday the 21st of August 2019 will be duly considered by the Planning Authority.

Adrian Hughes
Senior Planner
25/07/19

#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 5th video of the MyMonaghan series, Oliver Gibson from Dromore River Guided Canoe Tours talks about appreciating the beauty on his doorstep along the Cavan-Monaghan border and whiling away a few hours paddling down the river, getting up close with herons, swans and …dogfish!

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

PLEASE LIKE AND SHARE

 

#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 to close the following road in the Municipal District of Castleblayney-Carrickmacross in County Monaghan:

 

Date & Time of Closure:               Wednesday July 31^st 8am to Thursday August 1^st 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).

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

F. McEntee

Head of Roads

July 18^th 2019

 

 

New book available: Monaghan’s Wonderful Wetlands

The first volume in the Monaghan Heritage Series is available to buy in Easons and Rocks, Monaghan town.

Written by Dr. Peter Foss and Shirley Clerkin, it celebrates the natural and cultural heritage of our wetlands, is
beautifully illustrated with photographs, and art by Neal Greig and Barry Quinn. Poetry by Peter Fallon.

Chapters – What is a wetland ? / The importance of wetlands / Types of wetlands in Monaghan / Wetland Plants/
Wetland Wildlife/ Cultural Heritage of Monaghan’s wetlands / Where to see wetlands and wildlife in Monaghan / What you can do to help.

“ A read of Monaghan’s Wonderful Wetlands will open your eyes to a new world of wildlife and wetlands right on your doorstep”, said Shirley Clerkin, co-author and County Heritage Officer.
“The summer months are a perfect time to explore wetland habitats, and to appreciate the wildlife and diversity they offer”.

Funded jointly by the Heritage Council and Monaghan County Council.

#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

PLEASE LIKE AND SHARE

#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

PLEASE LIKE AND SHARE

#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

National Bike Week takes place this June from Saturday, 22nd June to Sunday, 30th June with many events taking place nationally. Bike Week provides some fun-filled family events, as well as catering for cycling enthusiasts. There is quite literally something for all ages and ability, from fun cycles, lunchtime bike rides, school cycling and much much more, Bike Week has something for everyone.

In Monaghan over 500 children from local Primary Schools and Pre-School services are getting involved during the week with fun bike events in the school yard and taking part in an art competition to promote safe cycling. This competition is being run by the county Library services along with the Road Safety Office and winning entries will be transformed into beautiful bookmarks to spread the word about safe cycling.

 

Muckno Cycling Club hosts two leisure spins – on Tuesday 25th they invite beginners cyclist to take on a leisurely on-road ‘Lap of the Lough’ (open to both males and females) and on Thursday 27th June it’s the turn of Ladies only for a similar event, meeting at Watters filling station and the members invite newcomers to join them for light refreshments afterwards.

There are four Bike Fest events organised for the general public to attend which will provide bike skills and fun activities for Children in Monaghan Town, Ballybay, Castleblayney and Carrickmacross)

Demonstrating the social, health and environmental benefits of cycling, Bike Week is coordinated at a national level by the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport and is supported locally by Monaghan Sports Partnership on behalf of Monaghan County Council.

Go to www.bikeweek.ie and search for Monaghan County Events or see all information on www.monaghansports.ie (042-9755126)
follow Bike Week on Twitter @BikeWeekie or on Instagram @BikeWeekie or like Bike Week on Facebook www.facebook.com/bikeweekie.

 

NATIONAL BIKE WEEK EVENTS IN CO. MONAGHAN (23rd – 30th June 2019)