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Monaghan County Council is delighted to be shortlisted in 5 award categories in the 2022 Excellence in Local Government (ELG) Awards.  The Awards, sponsored by the Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage, showcase best practice in local government and recognise the skills, hard work, innovation and enthusiasm within local government that can often go unrecognised.

The Awards highlight the important work that is carried out by local authorities for the benefit of local communities.

Monaghan County Council has been shortlisted in 5 of the 15 categories:

Category	Project
Diversity & Inclusion	Sensory Stories
Festival of the Year	Clones Film Festival
Heritage and Built Environment	Rossmore Forest Park
Supporting Sustainable Communities	Capacity Building through Community Planning
Sustaining the Arts	Elsewhere the Opera

 

Councillor Seán Conlon, Cathaoirleach of Monaghan County Council, commented, ‘That Monaghan County Council finds itself shortlisted for 5 Awards comes as no surprise considering the wealth of talent and expertise that prevails through our organisation. Collectively, the huge amount of effort applied throughout our various Sections delivers considerable results, with our shortlisted projects providing only a snapshot of our successful outcomes.  In collaboration with community groups, funding agencies and Government departments, the commitment and loyalty of our Council staff is evident throughout all these projects, and so many, many more. As Cathaoirleach, along with my fellow elected representatives, we reaffirm our support to assist and encourage staff colleagues in advancing all endeavours aimed at enhancing the lives of those who live, work, or come to visit County Monaghan’.

Ms. Patricia Monahan, Deputy Chief Executive, added ‘We are delighted to be shortlisted in 5 categories for these awards.  The awards are an opportunity to recognise and reward staff for innovative and worthwhile work.  It is especially gratifying to be able to celebrate projects that were brought to conclusion in recent years despite the unique constraints presented by the pandemic.  It is testament to the hard work and resilience of staff to see so many projects continuing to be delivered despite the unprecedented challenges that we have come through’.

The awards ceremony will be held on Thursday, 24 November 2022.  Awards will be presented for excellence in 15 different categories and one Local Authority will be awarded the overall award and named Local Authority of the Year 2022.

 

Monaghan County Council wishes to advise of the following road closure in the Municipal District Ballybay – Clones in County Monaghan:

Date:     For 1 Day only on a date between Monday 12^th September 2022 and Friday 16^th September 2022. (This date will be weather dependent)

 To Facilitate:      Surface dressing Works

Road Closed:     R193 Rockcorry to Ballybay Road: From its junction with the R190 Ballybay / Cootehill road to its junction with the R188 Monaghan / Cootehill road in Rockcorry Village.

 Diversion Routes:

Traffic travelling from Ballybay to Rockcorry will be diverted to use the R183 to Swans Cross and then the R188 to Rockcorry.

Traffic travelling from Rockcorry to Ballybay will be diverted to use the R188 to Swans Cross and then the R183 to Ballybay.

 

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)

 

Gareth McMahon

A/Senior Engineer

Roads and Transportation

9^th September 2022

Monaghan County Council wish to notify the public that the car park at the Civic Offices, Carrickmacross shall be closed to vehicular access, from 6pm on Saturday the 10^th September until 7pm on Sunday the 11^th of September 2022, to facilitate the Cavan Monaghan Garda Divisional Centenary Event. The public may wish to avail of the car parking facilities at the adjacent C:TEK building during this period. Monaghan County Council wish to apologise in advance for any inconvenience.

Should you require further information regarding the above, please contact Carrickmacross-Castleblayney Municipal District by Email at carrickmacross@monaghancoco.ie or alternatively via telephone on 042 9661236.

 

Signed:

Mr. Damien Thornton,

A/Municipal District Co-Ordinator, Carrickmacross Civic Offices, Riverside Road,

Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan A81 RY22

Public Alert: Drinking Water Restriction

Irish Water and Monaghan County Council

Three Mile House & Togan
PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY SCHEME

Date of Drinking Water Restriction Notice:
2nd of September 2022

Due to elevated levels of manganese in the Three Mile House & Togan network. The public drinking water quality is considerably compromised and an immediate risk to your health.

As a result and following consultation with the Health Service Executive (HSE), Irish Water and Monaghan County Council are issuing a Do Not Consume Notice with immediate effect to protect the health of all consumers on this scheme. This Do Not Consume Notice applies to all customers served by the Three Mile House and Togan PWS and as indicated in the pink areas of the map.

IMPORTANT: Boiling your water will not render it safe to drink.

1: Please use an alternative safe source of drinking water (e.g. Bottled Water) for the following:

• Drinking
• Preparing Drinks made with water
• Cooking of Food.
• Food Preparation including washing and preparation of salads and similar foods, which are not cooked prior to eating
• Brushing of teeth and/or gargling
• Making of ice. However, ensure you first discard all existing ice cubes in fridges and freezers and filtered water in fridges

IMPORTANT: Water from the hot tap of kitchen or bathroom sinks is not safe to drink.

Alternative supply’s will be provided at the following locations Darley National School and White Horse Hotel. Remember to boil this water before use for drinking or for food preparation.

2: You can continue to use your internal water supply for the following:

• Flushing of toilets
• Personal Hygiene (showering/bathing)
• Laundry and washing utensils

3: Caution:

• Domestic water filters will not render your water safe to drink
• Discard ice cubes in fridges and freezers and filtered water in fridges. Make ice from an alternative safe source of water (e.g. Bottled Water)
• If you have pets and are concerned about the impact of providing mains water while this restriction is in place, you should ask your local vet for advice

4: Only use an alternative safe source of drinking water (e.g. Bottled Water) for the following situations.

• When preparing foods that will not be cooked (e.g. washing and preparing salads)
• Preparing Infant Formula. Where a Do Not Consume Notice is in place, you can prepare infant formula from bottled water. All bottled water, with the exception of natural mineral water, is regulated to the same standard as drinking water. It is best not to use bottled water labelled as ‘Natural Mineral Water’ as it can have high levels of sodium (salt) and other minerals, although it rarely does. ‘Natural Mineral Water’ can be used if no other water is available, for as short a time as possible, as it is important to keep babies hydrated. If bottled water is used to make up infant formula it should be boiled once (rolling boil for 1 minute), and cooled in the normal way. Ready-to-use formula that does not need added water can also be used.

5: Always Take Care:

If you are boiling bottled water to prepare infant formula, care should be taken with boiled water to avoid burns and scalds. Accidents can easily happen, especially with children.

6: How long before the Do Not Consume Notice can be lifted?

We do not know at present, but Irish Water and Monaghan County Council will continue to liaise with the Health Service Executive (HSE) with a view to lifting the restriction as soon as practicable.

7: How will we keep you informed?

You will be kept informed through the following media: Website: www.water.ie ; www.monaghancoco.ie
Irish Water Customer Contact Centre: 1800 278 278
Local Media –Radio and Press
(IW registered vulnerable customers will be directly contacted)

8: Awareness for commercial premises

Irish water request that this Restriction is placed in a prominent position within your commercial premises.

Remember – Do not use your tap water for drinking or food preparation until further notice.

Do Not Consume Notice Issued by:
Anthony Skeffington, Regional Manager, Irish Water.

Nuala Woods, Director of Services Monaghan County Council.

Temporary Closing of Roads

Monaghan County Council gives notice of its intention to close the following roads in the Municipal District of Carrickmacross/Castleblayney in County Monaghan:

Date:                  Sunday 25^th September 2022 (09:00 to 18:00)

To Facilitate:      Castleblayney Fair Day

Roads Closed:    R181-3 Castleblayney Main Street from Market Square up to the Roundabout, R938 York Street from the traffic lights up to the Junction with the LT-75066 Thomas Street and the LT-75065 at Market Square

 

Diversion Routes:

Traffic wishing to proceed onto R181-3 (Castleblayney Main Street) from the R938 (York Street) will be diverted right onto the LT-75066 (Thomas Street), left onto the LT-75065 (Henry Street).

Traffic wishing to proceed onto R181-3 (Castleblayney Main Street) from the R183-15 (Monaghan Road) will be diverted onto the LT-75064 (McGrath Road), right or left onto the R181-3 (Muckno Street).

Traffic wishing to proceed onto R181-3 (Castleblayney Main Street) from the R181-4 (Shercock Road) will be diverted onto the LT-75064 (McGrath Road), right onto the R181-3 (Muckno 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 in writing to the closing of the above-mentioned roads with the Roads Department, Monaghan County Council, MTEK II Building, Knockaconny, Monaghan not later than Tuesday 6^th of September 2022.  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 Carrickmacross-Castleblayney, Civic Offices, Riverside Road, Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan at (042) 9661236 or email carrickmacross@monaghancoco.ie

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

Gareth Mc Mahon

A/Senior Engineer

Roads and Transportation

1^st September 2022

MONAGHAN COUNTY COUNCIL

Important Notice to all Landowners and Occupiers of Land

The Roads Act 1993 (Section 70) places a statutory obligation on all landowners/occupiers of land or structures to ensure that roadside structures, trees, shrubs or other vegetation do not present a danger to those using and working on public roads.

Hedge cutting should only take place between the 1^st September and 28^th February. Landowners should ensure that all debris is removed from the road.

Failure to comply with their obligations could result in Landowners / Occupiers of Land along a public road being prosecuted.

 

Gareth Mc Mahon

A/Senior Engineer

Roads & Transportation

1^st September 2022

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, which will come into force on 15^th February, 2023, 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 Petra O’Brien, Corporate Services, Monaghan County Council, County Offices, The Glen, Monaghan, H18 YT50 before 25^th November 2022.

 

 Signed:

Cathal Flynn

Director of Services

1^st September 2022

Public Alert:

Mains Flushing – Ballybay and environs

Irish Water and Monaghan County Council

Monaghan County Council on behalf of Irish Water wish to advise customers that Water Mains Flushing (Scouring) will take place from Monday 05^th September 2022 to Friday 30^th September 2022 in Ballybay and surrounding area of the Lough Egish Regional Water Supply Scheme.

The following townlands may be affected: Carrickaveilty, Carrickatee, Carnaveagh, Creeve, Roo, Agheralane, Corbrack, Acres, Corrybrannan, Knocknamaddy, Knappagh, Cornamucklaglass, Derrynaloobinagh, Derryvally, Corkeeran, Drumgrole, Corfad, Drumar, Lantaur, Mullan, Cornacreeve, Legacurry, Cordoolough, Corfinlough, Coohey, Cargaghramer, Lennan, Drumroosk, Derryhallagh, Tiromedan and Cornanagh.

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 discolouration to their water but this discolouration will clear when allowed to run for a few minutes.

Customers may also experience reduced pressure and interruptions to their supply for the duration of these works. Not all area’s will be affected at the same time and works will only take place during normal working hours.

We regret any inconvenience caused,

Signed:          

Peadar Mc Guinness

Head of Water Services

01^st September 2022

 

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

Date of Closure:             Monday 12^th September 2022 to Friday 23^rd September 2022 (24 hr closure)

To Facilitate:                  Bridge Rehabilitation Works.

Roads Closed:                 R-182-1 in the Townlands of Annyart/Lurganmore Co. Monaghan

 

Division Route:

Traffic wishing to travel on the R-182-1 from Frankford bridge in the direction of Newtownhamilton will be diverted by remaining on the R-181-2 at Derrygreevy bridge to the Northern Ireland border, then continuing along the B32/B3 to Keady town, then turning right on to the A29, then continuing along the A29 to Newtownhamiliton. For traffic wishing to continue to Oram, they will be diverted to turn off the A29 onto the A25 and continue along this road until the Northern Ireland border, then continue along the R182.

Traffic wishing to travel from the Townland of Lurganmore to Castleblayney will be diverted by following the R182 to the Northern Ireland border, then continue on the A25, then turn left on to the A29 to Newtownhamiliton, then continue on the A29 to Keady, then turn right on to the B3 and continue along the B3/B32 to Castleblayney.

All Detours will be signposted to direct the traffic. (R-182- Local Access only, no through road at the Bridge Works between Frankford bridge and the junction of the R182/L-76003 at the Nest Box Egg factory).

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

 Gareth McMahon

A/Senior Engineer

Roads and Transportation

1^st September 2022