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Monaghan’s first ever Comic Con touches down at the Peace Campus on 26^th October from 11am-4pm.

Brought to you by Monaghan Libraries, Cavan Monaghan LCYP and Mini-Con Ireland, it is a free entry event boasting very familiar attractions for seasoned convention-goers, and a superb introduction for anyone who has never been to a comic con before.

Everyone will be welcome at this very exciting all-inclusive event which will include amazing workshops covering creature sculpting and comic art, along with lots of artists and traders selling everything from collectibles to Lego, comics and Pokemon trading cards.

Special guests will include Toby Philpott, most known for Puppeteering Jabba the Hutt in Return of the Jedi, along with puppet work on Labyrinth, Little Shop of Horrors, The Dark Crystal and Who Framed Roger Rabbit?

Hugh Spight, another Star Wars performer, will be joining Toby for a chat about their time working together on Return of the Jedi and The Dark Crystal, along with his own experiences on DR Who operating a Dalek, The Great Muppet Caper and also his cameo appearance in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.

Miltos Yerolemou, best known for his role as Syrio Forel in Game of Thrones will be hosting a sword fighting workshop, mimicking his character’s training of Arya Stark on the show. An unmissable experience for fans of the series.

PJ Holden, a well known Northern Irish comic artist, will be holding a sketch workshop for anyone who is interested in a career in comic art. PJ is most well known for artwork on Judge Dredd, 2000ad and Warhammer Monthly.

Marvel/DC accredited artist Stephen Mooney will also be appearing to answer your questions about his illustrious career on titles such as Half Past Danger, The Web of Black Widow, The World According to Wolverine, The Rocketeer and many more.

Expect high quality costumes from the movies and anime for the cosplay competition and attendees are encouraged to throw on their own costumes to add to the exhilarating atmosphere.

Connect with Monaghan Comic Con on Facebook for updates and workshop sign-ups and make sure you don’t miss Monaghan’s 1^st ever comic con.

We want to alert you to a recent scam involving individuals falsely claiming to represent NBI. These scammers are contacting people, pretending to work with NBI, and asking them to install software on their computer or phone. This software is designed to access your device without permission and could be used for harmful purposes.   Here’s what you should know: 1. NBI will never ask you to install any software on your device to manage your fibre broadband or for any other reason. 2. If you receive an unexpected call from someone claiming to be from NBI, do not share any personal information with them. 3. If they ask you to install software, end the call immediately and do not follow their instructions.   What to do if you receive such a call: 1. Do not engage with the caller. Report the incident to your broadband service provider. 2. Run security checks on your devices to ensure they are safe. It’s also a good idea to update your antivirus and security software. 3. Always be cautious of unsolicited calls or messages asking for personal details or access to your devices. Your security and trust are our top priorities. If you have any concerns or need help, please contact your broadband service provider for support.

14^th – 18^th October

Climate Action Week is about raising awareness on actions and measures we can all do at a personal and local level and to showcase some of the projects and initiatives underway across our County.
The week serves as a platform to inspire action and drive positive change at local level. Attendance to the Climate Action Week events is free, with booking required for some events.

We look forward to seeing you at the wide range of events on offer.

For a full list of events taking place each day click links below:

Monday 14th of October 2024

Tuesday 15th of October 2024

Wednesday 16th of October 2024

Thursday 17th of October 2024

Friday 18th of October 2024

 

CycleConnects PLAN

 

The CycleConnects Plan which aims to improve sustainable travel by providing the potential for more trips on a safe, accessible and convenient cycling network, connecting more people to more places. Proposals for cycling links in key cities and towns in each county are included in the plan, in addition to connections between towns, villages and settlements. The plan also incorporates cycle routes such as greenways;

 

In September 2022, the draft CycleConnects network went out to public consultation. Since then, the network has been refined, based on:

• – Integration with the TII National Cycle Network (NCN)
• – Continued engagement with stakeholders (Dept. Of Transport, TII, local authorities)
• – Submissions from the public consultation

 

The updated network has now gone through an environmental assessment (SEA, AA and EqIA), and is out for its statutory public consultation period from 27^th September  to 25^th October 2024 –

 

• Observations, queries, suggestions to:​ activetravel@nationaltransport.ie​
• Consultation portal: https://consult.nationaltransport.ie/en/consultation/cycleconnects-environmental-assessment-and-updated-network ​

 

Legislative Procedure for Traffic Calming Procedures under the Road Traffic Act 1994

Under the Road Traffic Act 1994 (As Amended) A road authority may, in the interest of the safety and convenience of road users, provide such traffic calming measures as they consider desirable in respect of public roads in their charge.

 

Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 38 of the Road Traffic Act 1994 (As Amended) of the following scheme:

 

N2 Monaghan Active Travel Section 2 Emyvale.

 

The proposed scheme will consist of:

• Provision of kerbing, build outs, and Toucan pedestrian crossings along the N2
• Provision of new cycle track
• Provision of additional traffic calming signage
• Provision of new seating & bike racks
• Provision of shared surface
• Improvements to existing drainage network where
• All associated site

 

In accordance with Section 38 of the above-mentioned legislation, Monaghan County Council, as the competent roads authority has concluded that the above scheme complies with the relevant section of the legislation, based on the nature, size, and location of the proposed scheme.

Plans and particulars of the proposed scheme are available for inspection on the Monaghan County Council website and at the offices of the Road Section, MTEK II Building, Knockaconny, Armagh Road, Monaghan

(047) 30597 and also at Monaghan MD Office, Glen Road, Monaghan Town during office hours from the 3^rd October 2024.

Submissions and observations in relation to the proposed works may be made in writing to the Roads Section, Monaghan County Council, MTEK II Building, Knockaconny, Armagh Road, Monaghan, and Monaghan MD Offices Glen Road Monaghan up to 5pm on Thursday 31^st October 2024

 

 Signed:                 Kevin West,

A/Senior Engineer – Roads Section, Monaghan County Council,

3^rd October 2024

 

Monaghan County Council

Notice of Passing of Resolution To Vary Basic Rate of Local Property Tax

The Finance (Local Property Tax) Act 2012 (as amended), makes specific provision that the 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. Article 10 of the Local Property Tax (Local Adjustment Factor) Regulations 2014 requires a local authority that has decided to vary the basic rate of the local property tax within its administrative area to give public notice of that decision.

In pursuance of the provisions of section 20 of the FINANCE (LOCAL PROPERTY TAX) ACT 2012 (as amended), I the undersigned hereby notify the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage of the passing of a resolution at a meeting of Monaghan County Council on 2nd September 2024 to the effect that the basic rate of local property tax should be varied upwards by fifteen percent (15%) for the year 2025 in respect of relevant residential properties situated in the local authority’s administrative area.

 

Signed: Robert Burns

Chief Executive

 

Dated: 19th September 2024

 

Queens University have been engaged by Monaghan County Council to carry out Town centre health checks for the individuals towns of Clones/Monaghan/Castleblayney. This is being funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development under the Town Centre First Policy.

Town Centre Health Checks provide a baseline, to help monitor and drive the development of town centres going forward. It will build on previous studies previously carried out in individual towns. The work of the Town Centre Health Check will include

• Land Use surveys to establish the overall vacancy rates in the town.
• Retailer surveys to establish current levels of commercial activity and outlook.
• Pedestrian counts to establish actual town centre visitor numbers.
• Shoppers surveys to rate visitor experience and satisfaction.

Members of the public and business owners are encouraged to participate and give their views on their experiences in the town centre. It is an opportunity to shape town centres and strengthen it into the future, to make it an attractive place to work, live and visit.

You are informed that the survey work will commence week commencing 09/09/24 and the surveyors will be in Monaghan town on Wednesday and Clones and Castleblayney on Friday. This will be supplemented by additional fieldwork on 20th September in all towns.

CLONES TOWN CENTRE HEALTH CHECK QUESTIONNAIRE

CASTLEBLAYNEY TOWN CENTRE HEALTH CHECK QUESTIONNAIRE

Funding opportunity to support organisations to communicate about climate actions undertaken in the community

 

What is the aim of this fund?:

This fund is to support organisations to communicate about climate actions undertaken in the community.

This fund will support groups to work with audiences who have not previously talked about climate change or the local actions they can take.

 

Key dates:

Closing date – 4:00pm 4^th October 2024

Delivery to start – Jan 2025

Report due – 30^th Jan 2026

 

Applications should fall under one of the following three strands:

1.) Community Awareness – support groups to be able to talk about climate actions and encourage others in your community to join (upto €2500)

e.g. administrative, social media, or video related activities, hosting events.

 

2.) Community Engagement – support groups to join up and work together (upto €5,000)

e.g. developing strategies,. establishing community hubs that support climate action, collaborations that raise awareness of climate action.

 

3.) Community Activation – support groups to activate their communities around climate action (upto €10,000)

e.g. starting a new local environmental initiative, scaling up a current initiative or awareness-raising or community engagement, environmental projects that bring new people or groups in.

 

Who is eligible?

1. Applications can be made by a registered charity or a local community / voluntary group.

2. Applicants must have an annual income of less than €1,000,000.

3. Applicants must have up to date and sufficient governing documents, accounts, and a dedicated bank account.

4. Applicants can be non-profit sports clubs or religious groups. 

 

 

More information can be found in the Press Release here: gov – Minister Ryan launches new campaign and funding programme for community climate engagement (www.gov.ie).

A link to the grant website can be found here: https://www.communityfoundation.ie/apply-for-funding/”