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Glaslough claims Ireland’s Tidiest Village Title

Monaghan County Council wish to congratulate Glaslough on being named Ireland’s Tidiest Village for 2018.

In this, the 60^th Anniversary year of the Tidy Towns competition, Glaslough finished second overall in the National Tidy Towns Awards, one mark behind winners, Listowel, Co. Kerry.

This is a fantastic achievement in a field of a record number of 883 entries from towns and villages throughout the country in the SuperValu National Tidy Towns competition.

Everyone is invited out to Glaslough tonight, Monday September 24^th, to welcome the committee home to celebrate at 8pm.

Glaslough also won the regional award for the highest scoring entry in the Northwest and West and retained their Gold Medal Award for the 6^th year in row. Anne Mc Ghee was highly commended in the Community Heroes section.

Congratulations to other Monaghan winners; Emyvale who were awarded the Endeavour Award for the most improved town or village in the county, Carrickmacross retained their Gold Medal Award for the 7^th year in a row and Monaghan Town retained their Silver Meal Award for the 3^rd year in a row.

Monaghan County Council wish to confirm as follows:

A land subsidence occurred close to Mageracloone GAA club and the Carrickmacross to Kingscourt Regional Road R179 this morning. There were no casualties.

The local National School has been closed as a precautionary measure.

The R179 Regional road Carrickmacross to Kingscourt has been closed as a precautionary measure, until further notice. Diversions are now in place and traffic is being diverted via Kingscourt/Shercock/Carrickmacross.

Monaghan Together Unique & United

Monaghan Social Inclusion Week has come around and this year brings even more events and activities for everyone in the community. Co-ordinated by Monaghan Local Community Development Committee’s Equality sub group this annual weeklong programme aims to celebrate equality, inclusion and diversity in our county.  2018 promises to be another week of celebration and activity. A wide range of events, activities and celebrations will take place throughout the week that raise awareness of the many different supports that are available to people who may feel socially excluded and to raise awareness throughout the county of the barriers some people in our society experience on a daily basis.

This year’s social inclusion week sees the introduction of Monaghan LCDC Equality sub groups promotional logo. Monaghan together – Unique & United

The equality sub group selected a logo that all members of the community could identify with and would reflect all the individuals and communities of the county. The finger print visible on the logo reflects the uniqueness of the population, while the colours throughout the map of the county reflect the tapestry of culture that is Monaghan.

The logo is hoped to represent a collective approach to the promotion of equality and social inclusion in the county.

Social inclusion week asks everyone to celebrate our diversity and our uniqueness because we are all different and we are all part of the community of Monaghan

Check out this year’s calendar of events and be sure to come along to some of the great activities that are taking place.  Social Inclusion Week Calendar is also available on https://www.facebook.com/Monaghancoco/

 

For full details of events throughout Social Inclusion week see the  Full Calendar of Events.

 

Monaghan Together Unique & United

Monaghan Social Inclusion Week has come around and this year brings even more events and activities for everyone in the community. Co-ordinated by Monaghan Local Community Development Committee’s Equality sub group this annual weeklong programme aims to celebrate equality, inclusion and diversity in our county.  2018 promises to be another week of celebration and activity. A wide range of events, activities and celebrations will take place throughout the week that raise awareness of the many different supports that are available to people who may feel socially excluded and to raise awareness throughout the county of the barriers some people in our society experience on a daily basis.

This year’s social inclusion week sees the introduction of Monaghan LCDC Equality sub groups promotional logo. Monaghan together – Unique & United

The equality sub group selected a logo that all members of the community could identify with and would reflect all the individuals and communities of the county. The finger print visible on the logo reflects the uniqueness of the population, while the colours throughout the map of the county reflect the tapestry of culture that is Monaghan.

The logo is hoped to represent a collective approach to the promotion of equality and social inclusion in the county.

Social inclusion week asks everyone to celebrate our diversity and our uniqueness because we are all different and we are all part of the community of Monaghan

Check out this year’s calendar of events and be sure to come along to some of the great activities that are taking place.  Social Inclusion Week Calendar is also available on https://www.facebook.com/Monaghancoco/

 

 

For full details of events throughout Social Inclusion week see the  Full Calendar of Events.

Monaghan Together Unique & United

Monaghan Social Inclusion Week has come around and this year brings even more events and activities for everyone in the community. Co-ordinated by Monaghan Local Community Development Committee’s Equality sub group this annual weeklong programme aims to celebrate equality, inclusion and diversity in our county.  2018 promises to be another week of celebration and activity. A wide range of events, activities and celebrations will take place throughout the week that raise awareness of the many different supports that are available to people who may feel socially excluded and to raise awareness throughout the county of the barriers some people in our society experience on a daily basis.

This year’s social inclusion week sees the introduction of Monaghan LCDC Equality sub groups promotional logo. Monaghan together – Unique & United

The equality sub group selected a logo that all members of the community could identify with and would reflect all the individuals and communities of the county. The finger print visible on the logo reflects the uniqueness of the population, while the colours throughout the map of the county reflect the tapestry of culture that is Monaghan.

The logo is hoped to represent a collective approach to the promotion of equality and social inclusion in the county.

Social inclusion week asks everyone to celebrate our diversity and our uniqueness because we are all different and we are all part of the community of Monaghan.

Check out this year’s calendar of events and be sure to come along to some of the great activities that are taking place.  Social Inclusion Week Calendar is also available on https://www.facebook.com/Monaghancoco/

For full details of events throughout Social Inclusion week see the  Full Calendar of Events.

Monaghan Together Unique & United

Monaghan Social Inclusion Week has come around and this year brings even more events and activities for everyone in the community. Co-ordinated by Monaghan Local Community Development Committee’s Equality sub group this annual weeklong programme aims to celebrate equality, inclusion and diversity in our county.  2018 promises to be another week of celebration and activity. A wide range of events, activities and celebrations will take place throughout the week that raise awareness of the many different supports that are available to people who may feel socially excluded and to raise awareness throughout the county of the barriers some people in our society experience on a daily basis.

This year’s social inclusion week sees the introduction of Monaghan LCDC Equality sub groups promotional logo. Monaghan together – Unique & United

The equality sub group selected a logo that all members of the community could identify with and would reflect all the individuals and communities of the county. The finger print visible on the logo reflects the uniqueness of the population, while the colours throughout the map of the county reflect the tapestry of culture that is Monaghan.

The logo is hoped to represent a collective approach to the promotion of equality and social inclusion in the county.

Social inclusion week asks everyone to celebrate our diversity and our uniqueness because we are all different and we are all part of the community of Monaghan

Check out this year’s calendar of events and be sure to come along to some of the great activities that are taking place.  Social Inclusion Week Calendar is also available on https://www.facebook.com/Monaghancoco/

For full details of events throughout Social Inclusion week see the  Full Calendar of Events.

Monaghan Together Unique & United

Monaghan Social Inclusion Week has come around and this year brings even more events and activities for everyone in the community. Co-ordinated by Monaghan Local Community Development Committee’s Equality sub group this annual weeklong programme aims to celebrate equality, inclusion and diversity in our county.  2018 promises to be another week of celebration and activity. A wide range of events, activities and celebrations will take place throughout the week that raise awareness of the many different supports that are available to people who may feel socially excluded and to raise awareness throughout the county of the barriers some people in our society experience on a daily basis.

This year’s social inclusion week sees the introduction of Monaghan LCDC Equality sub groups promotional logo. Monaghan together – Unique & United

The equality sub group selected a logo that all members of the community could identify with and would reflect all the individuals and communities of the county. The finger print visible on the logo reflects the uniqueness of the population, while the colours throughout the map of the county reflect the tapestry of culture that is Monaghan.

The logo is hoped to represent a collective approach to the promotion of equality and social inclusion in the county.

Social inclusion week asks everyone to celebrate our diversity and our uniqueness because we are all different and we are all part of the community of Monaghan

Check out this year’s calendar of events and be sure to come along to some of the great activities that are taking place.  Social Inclusion Week Calendar is also available on https://www.facebook.com/Monaghancoco/

 

 

For full details of events throughout Social Inclusion week see the  Full Calendar of Events.

Monaghan Together Unique & United

Monaghan Social Inclusion Week has come around and this year brings even more events and activities for everyone in the community. Co-ordinated by Monaghan Local Community Development Committee’s Equality sub group this annual weeklong programme aims to celebrate equality, inclusion and diversity in our county.  2018 promises to be another week of celebration and activity. A wide range of events, activities and celebrations will take place throughout the week that raise awareness of the many different supports that are available to people who may feel socially excluded and to raise awareness throughout the county of the barriers some people in our society experience on a daily basis.

This year’s social inclusion week

sees the introduction of Monaghan LCDC Equality sub groups promotional logo. Monaghan together – Unique & United

The equality sub group selected a logo that all members of the community could identify with and would reflect all the individuals and communities of the county. The finger print visible on the logo reflects the uniqueness of the population, while the colours throughout the map of the county reflect the tapestry of culture that is Monaghan.

The logo is hoped to represent a collective approach to the promotion of equality and social inclusion in the county.

Social inclusion week asks everyone to celebrate our diversity and our uniqueness because we are all different and we are all part of the community of Monaghan

Check out this year’s calendar of events and be sure to come along to some of the great activities that are taking place.  Social Inclusion Week Calendar is also available on https://www.facebook.com/Monaghancoco/

For full details of events throughout Social Inclusion week see the  Full Calendar of Events.

Building contractors encouraged to participate

New frameworks are being launched to streamline the tendering process for €100m in contracts for minor building works across the entire public service.
The contracts will be tendered by the Local Government Operational Procurement Centre for the provision of Minor Building Works to public service bodies including 31 local authorities, the HSE, the OPW, the Department of Education and Teagasc.

The contracts will be tendered by way of two new frameworks. Once registered for the Frameworks, contractors will receive alerts to all future minor works projects that meet their stated preferences in terms of scope and location.

Service providers interested in competing for minor building works contracts who meet the minimum competencies can apply online through www.etenders.gov.ie. Applicants may indicate which services, county or region they wish to apply for during the process. Once accepted onto the framework, contractors will be informed of opportunities via the www.supplygov.ie website and can choose to accept or decline projects as they arise.

The frameworks will be tendered from October 2018 with two opportunities for contractors to participate – Minor Building Works Residential and Minor Building Works Commercial. While the scope and complexity of the works will vary significantly, it is envisaged that the average contract value will be in the region of €50,000 for residential works and €100,000 for commercial works.

Building contractors will be required to meet the competencies established for admittance to the frameworks. Building contractors already registered on www.etenders.ie should ensure that they have registered for tenders at a minimum under CPV Code 45000000-7 Construction work and CPV Code 45210000-2 Building construction work in order to be registered for the minor works tendering process.

Moira Murrell, Chairperson of the Local Government Procurement Programme Board said, “The local government sector, as lead partner, brings this opportunity to SMEs in Ireland in 2018. It represents a very significant opportunity for SMEs to deliver key contracts across the public sector. The value of the frameworks is estimated at €100m and the local government sector is eager to communicate this message to all small contractors in the building industry.

“These minor works frameworks are a great opportunity to win business from the public sector. They are open to businesses seeking to gain a first contract or those stepping up to tender for larger or commercial contracts. The local government sector is providing a number of supports to small businesses to help them to engage with this procurement process, including a series of regional information briefings.”

The Local Government Management Agency (LGMA) is encouraging all building contractors to recognise the benefits of public service contracts and to engage with the procurement process. “The public sector is a good client for small businesses. Payment for services delivered within the terms of a contract is guaranteed and, in line with the requirements of the Prompt Payment of Accounts Act, public bodies have a legal obligation to pay their bills on time”, said Paul Dunne, Chief Executive Officer of the Local Government Management Agency.

 

Regional Information Briefings

Interested building service providers are invited to attend one of eight regional briefings on the frameworks taking place around the country in mid-late September.
Eight briefings will be held between September 17th and September 27th in Mayo, Kerry, Cork, Dublin, Laois, Wexford, Cavan and Donegal. Full details are available at lgma.eventbrite.com.
These sessions will outline the frameworks and the opportunities for businesses and will be supported by InterTradeIreland who will provide advice to businesses about registering and tendering on www.etenders.ie, the Irish Government’s electronic tendering platform administered by the Office of Government Procurement.
“InterTradeIreland welcomes the invitation from the local government sector to participate in these briefings and work with the sector to support procurement opportunities for small and microbusinesses”, said Grant Gilmore, InterTradeIreland Director of Programmes and Business Services.

Date	Venue	Time
Monday, September 17th	Regional Training Centre, Castlebar Co. Mayo	7pm
Tuesday, September 18th	Manor West Hotel, Tralee, Co. Kerry	7pm
Wednesday, September 19th	City Hall, Cork City Council	7pm
Thursday, September 20th	Fingal County Council, County Hall Swords	7pm
Monday, September 24th	Laois County Council, Portlaoise	7pm
Tuesday, September 25th	Wexford County Council, Wexford Town	7pm
Wednesday, September 26th	Cavan County Council, Cavan	7pm
Thursday, September 27th	The Clanree Hotel, Letterkenny, Co Donegal	7pm

 

Several support and guidance documents are also being developed to support SMEs. These documents, details of information briefings and a link to register for the regional briefings are available at www.lgma.ie.

 

 

Notice is hereby given that the audit of the accounts of the above-named local government authority for the financial year ended on the 31st day of December, 2017 will be commenced by Mr. Brendan Leane, Local Government Auditor on the 18th day of September 2018. In accordance with article 17 of the Local Government (Financial and Audit Procedures) Regulations 2014, objections to any matter or matters contained in the said several accounts will be considered by the Local Government Auditor during the audit.

Written notice of any proposed objection, setting out the relevant particulars and grounds on which it is to be made, should be sent to the above named Local Government Auditor at Monaghan County Council within ten days of the commencement of the audit. The annual financial statement will be available during office hours to the inspection of all persons interested for seven days before the commencement of the audit.