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The vital work of Monaghan County Council employees and the role they play in our county’s social and economic life is being highlighted on ‘Your Council Day’,  which takes place on Friday 23rd June.

Local authorities provide thousands of services with the aim of making great places in which to live, work and invest. Across social media, #YourCouncilDay will showcase the work of our committed and passionate local authority employees who are working to make a difference to the lives of the people in their community.

“Monaghan County Council plays a key role in the physical, cultural, social and environmental development of our communities” said Cathaoirleach David Maxwell.

“From the services you might commonly associate with councils like roads or housing, to other areas like community development, heritage, the arts, tourism, environment, Monaghan County Council is working for everyone. Our employees are at the heart of what we do and on Your Council Day, we are celebrating the innovative ways they serve their community and aiming to make sure that the public are aware of the services available to them.”

On Your Council Day local authorities including Monaghan County Council will provide a ‘behind the scenes’ look at a typical day in the council to show the public the variety of services their council provides.

Social media users are encouraged to follow their local authority on social media or share their experiences of council initiatives using the hashtag #YourCouncilDay / #DoLásaChomhairle.

Follow @MonaghanCoCo or #YourCouncilDay / #DoLásaChomhairle to find out what’s happening in County Monaghan during Your Council Day.

We look forward to welcoming you to the Community Climate Action Plan Workshop on Tues 20th Jun at 6.30pm in the Hillgrove Hotel.  The workshop will be an opportunity to learn about Monaghan’s Community Climate Action Programme to support communities to take climate action at a local level. A briefing on eligibility, funding scales and project themes will be given. Come along to find out about the funding available and help us shape the actions in the county’s new Climate Action Plan. Please see details on flyer

16^th June 2023

MONAGHAN COUNTY COUNCIL SIGNS CONTRACT FOR NEWBLISS ENTERPRISE AND DIGITAL HUB

Monaghan County Council signed the contract for Newbliss Enterprise and Digital Hub project on Friday the 16^th of June 2023. The ‘Hub’ will act as a key driver for the sustainable regeneration of Newbliss Village.

This €2.7 million Project is funded through the Department of Rural and Community Development’s Rural Regeneration and Development Fund (RRDF), with match funding being provided by Monaghan County Council.

Following public procurement process, Monaghan County Council are pleased to award the contract to Lowry Construction Limited.

Architects Hall Black Douglas has completed the detailed design which will see the former Courthouse in Newbliss converted to a remote working, enterprise and digital hub. The ‘Hub’ which will be managed and operated by Enterprising Monaghan will consist of:

• Rentable desks for students/remote workers
• Meeting room
• Canteen
• offices of varying sizes
• multifunctional space outbuilding

The signing of the Contracts took place in the Ballybay-Clones Municipal District chamber, with Minister Heather Humphreys, Cllr Sean Conlon Cathaoirleach of Monaghan County Council, Cathaoirleach Hugh McElvaney Ballybay – Clones Municipal District and the Elected Members.

The ‘Hub’ will increase footfall and address dereliction in Newbliss Village through the refurbishment of a vacant listed building, the project will act as a catalyst for economic recovery in the area.

A study area for the Ballybay to Castleblayney Greenway has now been developed. Public Consultation events will be held over the coming weeks for communities along the proposed route.
Landowners, local communities, and the general public are invited to review the Study Area and to discuss with the project team.

The drop-in sessions will be held in: The Doohamlet Community Centre, Thursday 15th June 4:30-7:30pm

Should you have any queries in relation to the Ballybay to Castleblayney Greenway, please contact the Ballybay & Clones Municipal District on 047-51018.

Notice is hereby given pursuant to the Road Traffic Act 2004 Section 10 (1) of the Council’s intention to put in place Special Speed Limits for Road Works on the roads listed below in the Municipal District of Ballybay/Clones. The speed limits are being put in place in the interest of road safety to facilitate roadworks.      

Kevin West

A/Senior Engineer

Roads and Transportation

30th May 2023

Monaghan County Council gives notice of its intention to close the following road in the Municipal District of Ballybay/Clones in County Monaghan:

Date:     Monday 26^th June 2023 to Friday 7^th July 2023

To Facilitate:      Road Improvement Works

Road Closed:

R181 Lough Egish to Shercock Road: For a distance of 3km between its junction with the LP 4040 at Shantonagh to the end of the works at Corraharra.

Diversion Routes:

Northbound traffic travelling from Shercock to Lough Egish will be diverted onto the R178 to Carrickmacross and then onto the R180 to Lough Egish.

Southbound traffic travelling from Lough Egish to Shercock onto the R180 to Carrickmacross and then onto the R178 to Shercock

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 Roads Department, Monaghan County Council, MTEK II Building, Knockaconny, Monaghan not later than Tuesday 13^th June 2023.  Any objections must be clearly marked on envelope “Objection To Road Closure”.

If you have any queries concerning this Road Closure, please contact The Municipal District of Ballybay/Clones, Co. Monaghan at 047 51018 or email clones@monaghancoco.ie.

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

Kevin West

A/Senior Engineer

Roads and Transportation

8^th June 2023

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

Date of Closure:               Monday 19^th June 2023 to Friday 30^th June 2023

To Facilitate:                     Bridge Rehabilitation Works 

Road Closed:                     L-2340 in the townlands of Lisdarragh and Drumaghakeel

Diversion Routes:

Traffic wishing to travel on the L-2340 in the direction of the R183 will be diverted by remaining on the R189 to Newbliss, then continuing on to the R183.

Traffic wishing to travel on the L-2340 in the direction of the R189 will be diverted by remaining on the R183 to Newbliss, then continuing on to the R189.

All Detours will be signposted in order to direct the Traffic. (Local Access will be catered for. No through road will be available at the bridge works).

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

Kevin West

A/Senior Engineer

Transport, Community and Rural Development

8^th June 2023

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

Date:     Between Monday 26^th June 2023 and Thursday 30^th November 2023

(The Road may be closed for a maximum of 3 weeks within the Closure Period)

To Facilitate:      Road Improvement Works

Road Closed:

LT-10202 Tully Road: For a distance of 1,465m between its junction with the LP 1020 at Derrygassan Lower to the end of the road at Derryhallagh.

Diversion Routes:

Northbound traffic travelling from at Derrygassan Lower to Derryhallagh will be diverted onto the LS-5207 and continue West before turning right onto the N2 towards Emyvale and continue to the junction of the LP-1020.  Traffic will turn right and travel east along the LP-1020 Emyvale to Glaslough Road and arrive at Derryhallagh.

Southbound traffic travelling from Derryhallagh to Derrygassan Lower will be diverted left onto the LP-1020 Emyvale to Glaslough and proceed west to the junction with the N2.  Traffic will turn left and proceed along the N2 towards Monaghan to the junction with the LS-5207.  Traffic will turn left and continue east along the LS-5207 and arrive at Derrygassan Lower.

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 Roads Department, Monaghan County Council, MTEK II Building, Knockaconny, Monaghan not later than Wednesday 21^st June 2023.  Any objections must be clearly marked on envelope “Objection To Road Closure”.

If you have any queries concerning this Road Closure please contact The Municipal District of Monaghan, Co. Monaghan at 047 73777 or email monaghan@monaghancoco.ie.

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

Kevin West

A/Senior Engineer

Roads and Transportation

8^th June 2023

BALLYBAY TO CASTLEBLAYNEY (B2C) GREENWAY

The Ballybay to Castleblayney Greenway is a proposed 11.5-kilometre walking and cycling path that would connect Ballybay to Castleblayney in Co. Monaghan. In addition to reconnecting these two areas and their associated attractions, it is envisioned that the proposed greenway would improve accessibility to other local attractions in the area, which include Lough Major and Lough Muckno, old railway structures, and the Castleblayney outdoor adventure Centre.

PREFERRED ROUTE OPTION CONSULTATION

The Route Options Selection for the Ballybay to Castleblayney Greenway has now been completed and a Preferred Route Option has been developed.  A Public Consultation will open from the 14^th of March 2024, for a period of 4 weeks, to the 11^th of April 2024. Maps indicating the Preferred Route can be found below. Landowners, local communities, and the general public are invited to review the Preferred Route and to discuss with the project team.

B2C PC3 – Public Consultation Brochure

Should you wish to make an observation or comment in relation to the Preferred Route Option, you can make a submission on the website at https://ballybaycastleblayney.ourgreenway.ie/

Should you have any queries in relation to the Ballybay to Castleblayney Greenway, please contact the Ballybay & Clones Municipal District on 047-51018

 Links to Preferred Route Corridor Maps

Map 1

Map 2

Map 3

Map 4

Link to Option Selection Report

B2C RP AL 0003 I00 Option Selection Report Compressed

Link to Greenway Documentation

Link – Code of Best Practice for National and Regional Greenways

Link – Greenway Sustainability Payment