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(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

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 21^st 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

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 7^th 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

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

We 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. 

The Local Government Management Agency (LGMA), with support from the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage and the County and City Management Association (CCMA), has developed a new website called services.localgov.ie.

The website contains a catalogue of the services provided by the local government sector in Ireland. Information on over 1,000 services is presented in a user-friendly and accessible manner all in one place and is available in both English and Irish. Users can browse the catalogue in a number of ways and can link directly to their local authority to access a service. The project delivers on Actions 3 and 4 of Our Public Service 2020 to improve communication with the public and to make services more accessible. Services.localgov.ie will also support the development of digital services across the local government sector. The project is contributed to and supported by all 31 local authorities.

There is a Virtual Consultation Room which can facilitate online submissions on the Draft Plan that you can access at any time by clicking here: https://drbmp-vcr.ie/

There is a Virtual Consultation Room which can facilitate online submissions on the Draft Plan that you can access at any time by clicking here: https://drbmp-vcr.ie/

There is a Virtual Consultation Room which can facilitate online submissions on the Draft Plan that you can access at any time by clicking here: https://drbmp-vcr.ie/

Lambing time has now begun.

Every year in Monaghan, there are many attacks on sheep by dogs, particularly around lambing time. These attacks cause great cruelty to sheep and lambs. These attacks result in serious losses for the farmer.

Any dog, large or small, may become involved in attacking sheep – MAKE SURE YOUR DOG DOESN’T GET THE CHANCE!

If you own a dog or dogs, you are required to:

• Keep your dog under control at all times. This means not allowing your dog off your property unaccompanied.
• Have a microchip certificate of registration which proves that your dog is microchipped and registered to you. (Required since 2016)
• Ensure that every dog under your control wears a collar bearing the name and address of the owner at all times and that the name and address are legible.
• Have a current licence for each dog in your possession or a general dog licence to cover all dogs in your possession.  YOU CAN NOW BUY YOUR DOG LICENCE ONLINE AT www.monaghan.ie   

PLEASE KEEP YOUR DOG LICENCED, TAGGED, MICROCHIPPED AND UNDER CONTROL.

Brendan Smyth

County Veterinary Officer

3rd March 2022