R181 – Regional road Development

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT ACT 2000 (As Amended)
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS 2001 (As Amended)
Notice is hereby given pursuant to Article 81(2) of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as
amended) for development works at the townlands of Drumillard, Tooa, Crossduff, Dooraa, Tullyglass,
Tullyrain, Shantonagh Bellatrain DED, Lisirril, Fairtahy, Carrickadooey, Corlat,
Corhelshinagh,Lisinisky, Corracharra, Lisnadarragh, Corgreagh, Co Monaghan.

The proposed development will consist of:
• Widening of the R181 regional road and an upgrade to the horizontal and vertical alignment on the
R181 and adjoining Junctions.
• Upgrade to the horizontal and vertical alignment on the R181 and adjoining Junctions. The upgrades
will include provision for a widened verge, regraded batters, crash barriers and drainage works where
required.
• Upgrade to the visibility splays on all road junctions where they meet the R181.
• Relocation of all affected 3rd party utilities where required along the R-181 to facilitate the new
alignment.
• The Junction between the L7130-0 and the R181 is within the curtilage of a protected structures.
• All associated site works

For more information click here: R181. Regional Road Development

Monaghan County Council Compulsory Purchase Order No. [1] 2022

FORM OF NOTICE OF A COMPULSORY PURCHASE ORDER UNDER SECTION 76 OF AND THE THIRD SCHEDULE TO THE HOUSING ACT, 1966, AS EXTENDED BY SECTION 10 OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT (NO. 2) ACT, 1960, TO BE PUBLISHED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 4 (a) OF THE THIRD SCHEDULE TO THE HOUSING ACT, 1966, AS AMENDED BY THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT ACT, 2000.

COMPULSORY ACQUISITION OF LAND

Monaghan County Council Compulsory Purchase Order No. [1] 2022.

 

Monaghan County Council (hereinafter referred to as “the local authority”) in exercise of the powers conferred upon them by section 76 of the Housing Act, 1966, and the Third Schedule thereto, as extended by section 10 of the Local Government (No. 2) Act, 1960 as substituted by section 86 of the Housing Act, 1966 as amended by section 6  and the second schedule to the Roads Act 1993 and as amended by the Planning and Development Act, 2000, have made an order entitled as above which is about to be submitted to An Bord Pleanála for confirmation.  If confirmed, the order will authorise the local authority to acquire compulsorily the land described in the CPO Listing hereto for the purposes of developing a Business Hub in the  townland of Crossmoyle, Clones in the County of Monaghan together with all ancillary works associated therewith, which lands  are shown grey on the map, and marked “Monaghan County Council Compulsory Purchase Order No [1]  2022 sealed with the seal of the local authority and deposited at the offices of the local authority hereinafter referred to as “the deposited map”.

Owners, lessees and occupiers of the land described in the Schedule will receive individual written notice.

Any objection to the said Compulsory Purchase Order should be made in writing to An Bord Pleanála, 64 Marlborough St, Dublin 1 on or before 14th April 2022.

The Board cannot confirm a Compulsory Purchase Order in respect of the land if an objection is made in respect of the acquisition by an owner, lessee or occupier of the land, and not withdrawn, until it has caused to be held an oral hearing into the matter and until it has considered any objection and the report of the person who held the oral hearing.

A copy of the order and of the map referred to in it may be seen at all reasonable hours at the offices of Monaghan County Council, Ballybay/Clones Municipal District Offices, The Diamond, Clones, Co. Monaghan.

Dated this 24th day of March 2022.

Kevin McNally, Ballybay/Clones Municipal District Co-Ordinator

Monaghan County Council

CPO Plot Listing

CPO Plot Listing

Seeking Large Private Rented Accommodation

Monaghan County Council is seeking expressions of interest from Landlords with 4 bedroom properties for let for inclusion in the Rental Accommodation Schemes in the following towns:

Monaghan                    Carrickmacross

Houses to be considered must be close to services in above towns, ideally within one mile (1.6km) from shops, school etc.

If you have any such houses available for renting, or that may become available shortly, please write in with the details, including size of house, number of bedrooms/bathrooms, ownership, date available, location map & BER(if available) and monthly rent price.

Submissions should be marked, sealed and addressed as follows

“Expression of Interest in Large Private Rented Accommodation – March 2022” RAS/Social Housing  Section, Housing Department, Monaghan County Council, The Glen, Monaghan or

Expression of Interest form for landlords RAS 2022

John Murray

Head of Finance & Housing

Notification of Works – Carrickmacross Town Parking Control Scheme 2021

Subsequent to the adoption of the Carrickmacross Town Parking Control Scheme 2021, Monaghan County Council wishes to notify the public of upcoming delineation works to facilitate the implementation of the Parking Control Scheme. The proposed schedule of works is as outlined below.

Monday 21st March

Time 8am – 6pm

Double yellow lines along West side of Kingscourt Rd & Patrician road
Tues Night 22nd March

Time 7pm – 2am

Parking bays on Main St. Loading Bay / Taxi Rank on O’Neill St and Farney St.
Wed Night 23rd March

Time 7pm – 2am

Parking bays on Castle Rd, Parnell St, & Bridewell Lane.
Thurs Night 24th March

Time 7pm – 2am

Main St. Parking bays in Courthouse Sq. Carpark and on Monaghan Street.

Monaghan County Council wish to thank you in advance for your cooperation and apologise for any inconvenience or disruption the delineation works may cause.

If you have any queries in relation to these works please contact the Municipal District Office at 042 9661236 or alternatively email us at carrickmacross@monaghancoco.ie

Carrickmacross St. Patrick’s Day Winners

Best Float

3rd Monaghan Scouts, CMX

1st Prize sponsored by Tobin Estate Agents – 3RD MONAGHAN SCOUTS GROUP, CARRICKMACROSS

 

6th Monaghan Scouts Killanny Inniskeen1

2nd Prize sponsored by Birdy’s Newsagents – 6TH MONAGHAN SCOUTS GROUP, KILLANNY / INNISKEEN

 

 

Best Band

St. Mary's Brass & Reed, Kingscourt

1st Prize sponsored by Nuremore Hotel – ST. MARY’S BRASS AND REED BAND, KINGSCOURT

 

Stedfast Shoes

2nd Prize sponsored by Killarue Interiors – STEADFAST SHOES BRASS BAND

 

 

The winners of the window competition sponsored by Environment Section, as voted for by the public were:

1st St. Vincent De Paul Charity Shop

2nd Farney Antiques

3rd JD’s Pets

TRANSBOUNDARY NOTIFICATION PUBLIC NOTICE.

(In accordance with Article 132 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as amended))

Further Environmental Information has been received by Monaghan County Council from the Department for Infrastructure, Northern Ireland in relation to the following proposed development:

A5 Western Transport Corridor (A5WTC) comprising the construction of 85 kilometres of new trunk road from just south of Derry at New Buildings, passing through Strabane and close to Newtownstewart, Omagh, Ballygawley and Aughnacloy, Northern Ireland which is subject to environmental impact assessment and appropriate assessment and has potential Transboundary effects.  The Further Environmental Information received consists of:

  • An Environmental Statement Addendum (ESA 2022) and accompanying Non-Technical Summary (NTS) Revision C, and
  • Reports of Information to Inform an Appropriate Assessment Special Area of Conservation (SAC) Watercourses covering: River Foyle & Tributaries SAC, Owenkillew River SAC and River Finn SAC,
  • Report of Information to Inform an Appropriate Assessment covering Tully Bog SAC,
  • Reports of Information to Inform an Appropriate Assessment Special Protection Areas (SPAs) covering: Lough Foyle SPA, Lough Swilly SPA, and Lough Neagh & Lough Beg SPA, and
  • Reports of Information to Inform an Appropriate Assessment Ramsar Sites covering: Lough Foyle Ramsar Site and Lough Neagh & Lough Beg Ramsar site.

An electronic version of the Further Environmental Information is available for viewing at

http://www.a5wtc.com.

 

The Further Environmental Information is also available for inspection or purchase at a fee not exceeding the reasonable costs of making a copy from 16th March 2022 to 6th May 2022 (both dates inclusive) during public opening hours (excluding Bank/Public Holidays) at the following location:

The Planning Office, 1 Dublin Street, Monaghan Town, Co Monaghan H18 X982

Submissions or Observations in relation to the above mentioned development may be made in writing to the Planning Authority, Monaghan County Council, Planning Office, 1 Dublin Street, Monaghan Town, Co Monaghan on or before 5.00pm on the 6th May 2022.

Please note there is no fee applicable.

 

Paul Clifford

Director of Services

Update – Public Realm Enhancement Works at Entrance to Lough Muckno Park

Monaghan County Council wish to remind the public that the on-going works to the main entrance area at Lough Muckno Park in Castleblayney shall necessitate the closure of the main entrance to vehicular traffic, for a 5-week period commencing on Monday the 21st of March 2022. Park patrons may wish to avail of the public carparks located off Thomas Street during this period. Pedestrian access to the Park shall be maintained throughout the duration of the works. Monaghan County Council wish to again thank the public for their continued support and cooperation in the delivery of the Gate Lodge No. 2 refurbishment project.

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 Information Event – Inniskeen Village Public Realm Spatial Plan

Following extensive consultation with community partners and the wider public, Monaghan County Council, in conjunction with The Paul Hogarth Company, has developed a Public Realm Spatial Plan for the village of Inniskeen. Monaghan County Council would like to thank everyone that participated in the consultation process. It is through your feedback and continued support that the Public Realm Spatial Plan has reached fruition.

Monaghan County Council now wish to invite you to a Public Information Event to view details of the developed Public Realm Spatial Plan. The event will provide an opportunity to engage with representatives from Monaghan County Council and The Paul Hogarth Company, to discuss the proposals outlined in the Plan and consider public realm enhancements not already included.

 

Event Details

Date: Thursday the 7th April 2022

Time: 2pm – 8pm

Venue: Inniskeen Community Centre

The Glebe,

Inniskeen

A91 Y188

 

 

Signed:

Mr. Damien Thornton,

A/Municipal District Co-Ordinator,

Carrickmacross Civic Offices, Riverside Road, Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan,  A81 RY22

Carrickmacross St. Patrick’s Day Parade

The town of Carrickmacross expects a large attendance at this year’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade which takes place on Thursday, 17th March at 3pm.

The day kicks off at 11.15am with the raising of the flag at the Courthouse, Carrickmacross which will be accompanied by music from the Stedfast Shoes Brass Band – all are welcome to attend. Carrickmacross Comhaltas Branch are performing live traditional music from the reviewing stand on Main Street at 2.15pm which is sure to warm up the crowd!

The Parade will take its usual route, commencing at the junction of the Donaghmoyne and Dundalk Roads, up through Farney Street, down Main Street and finishing at the bottom of the town at the Courthouse. Parade participants are asked to assemble on the Dundalk Road from 2:30pm.

The Carrickmacross St. Patrick’s Day Parade is one of the best Parade’s around with many colourful floats and fantastic marching bands.  There are prizes awarded to the winners and runners-up of the “Best Float” and the “Best Band” on the day, and this year it could be you!

Plenty of entertainment on the day for the whole family including Hudson’s Funfair which will be in the Drummond Etra Carpark. We also have stalls selling a variety of treats such as crepes, sweets, snacks and hot/cold drinks as well as a “Hook a Duck” stall.

Carrickmacross St. Patricks Day Parade PhotoWe are still taking names of any organisations, businesses, bands etc. who wish to take part in this year’s fun, so if you’re interested don’t delay in getting your name in!!  If you wish to take part, please contact the Carrickmacross – Castleblayney Municipal District on 042 9661236 or alternatively email us on carrickmacross@monaghancoco.ie as soon as possible.