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

Date & Time:  Between Monday 21st of March 2022 and Friday 7th of October 2022

To facilitate:     Road Improvement Works

Roads closed:

• LS8910, LS8911 and LS8912 in the Townlands of Cornalaragh, Greaghawilin, Alts, Corlea, Carrickmaclim and Rakeeragh
• LS8020 in the Townland of Bocks Lower
• LT77011 in the Townland of Dromore
• LT81011 in the Townlands of Cullentraghduff, Beagh and Monalia
• LP4814 in the Townlands of Rahans and Descart
• R180-6 Carrickmacross-Ballybay Road in the Townlands of Cloghvally Lower and Nafarty
• R182-2 Oram Village in the Townlands of Oram and Lisdonny

 

All Detours will be signposted in order to direct the Traffic. (Local Access and Emergency Vehicles will be catered for at all times). Each Road may be closed for a maximum of 2 weeks within the Closure Period

Any interested person may lodge an objection to the closing of the above-mentioned roads with the A/Senior Engineer, Monaghan County Council, MTEK II Building, Knockaconny, Monaghan not later than Tuesday 8th March 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

Gareth McMahon

A/Senior Engineer

Roads and Transportation

3rd March 2022

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

Date of Closure:     14/03/2022 to 16/03/2022

Times:     19:00pm to 05:00am

To Facilitate:     Laying of ESB ducting

Road Closed:     Rowantree road (LS5514) at Junction of the North Road (N54) & Rope Walk (LT55141)

 

Diversion Routes:        Westbound traffic diverted via N54, R867 & LP1632

Eastbound traffic diverted via LP1632, LS5515 & N54

Northbound traffic diverted via N54 and LT55142

 

Any interested person may lodge an objection to the closing of the above-mentioned roads with the Head of Roads, Monaghan County Council, MTEK II Building, Knockaconny, Monaghan not later than Tuesday 1st March 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 Monaghan Municipal District, Glen Road Monaghan at 047 73777 or email monaghan@monaghancoco.ie

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

 

Gareth McMahon

A/Senior Engineer

Roads and Transportation

24th February 2022

Monaghan County Council gives notice to close the following road in the Municipal District of Monaghan in County Monaghan.

Dates:  Between Monday 28th of February 2022 and Friday 7th October 2022 

To facilitate: Road Improvement Works

Roads Closed: 

• R-186-2 Bragan Cross-Coyles Bridge: For a distance of 1400m between its junction with the LT-11352 and LP-1135(Bragan, Drumfurrer)
• R-213: For a distance of 2900m from its junction with the LP-1402 & LP-1403 to its junction with the N2 (Killyneill-Castleshane Demesne).
• LP-3421:  For a distance of 1793m between its junction with the R-184 (Scotch Corner) and the junction with the LP-3401/LS-7442 (Cremartin Crossroads).
• LP-1412: For a distance of 567m between its junction with the R-937/N54 (Old Cross Square) and its junction with the R162 Glen Road. (Tirkeenan)
• LP-3330: For a distance of 2470m between its junction with the LP-3300 (Braddocks) and its junction with LP-1510 (Legnacreeve).
• LT-14302: For a distance of 1043m between its junction with the R-214 (Greenmount) and its junction with LT-14301 (Tirmacmoe).
• LT-11133: For a distance of 1043m, In the townlands of Tavanagh- Killyhoman.
• LT-10311: For a distance of 884m, between its junction with the LP-1031 (Killycarran North) and its junction with LS-6040 (Agherakeltan).
  

All Detours will be signposted in order to direct the Traffic. (Local Access and Emergency Vehicles will be catered for at all times). Each Road may be closed for a maximum of 2 weeks within the Closure Period

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

 

Gareth McMahon

A/Senior Engineer

Roads and Transportation

24th February 2022

Monaghan County Council gives notice to close the following roads in the Municipal District of Monaghan in County Monaghan:

Date:        Thursday 17th of March 2022 

Time:         12.30 pm to 6pm

To Facilitate:    St Patrick’s Day Parade

Roads Closed

• • R867 – Church Square/The Diamond, Monaghan – from Rossmore Monument to Church Square

• LS5515 – Lower Mill Street

 

Alternative Routes

Diversions from Emyvale to Ballybay, Clones, Cootehill will be via the N2 bypass to the Dublin Road and R937 Macartan Road

Local access to the town centre and the Courthouse car park will be via Glaslough Street, Macartan Road and Castle Road.

 

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 

24th February 2022

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

Date:        Saturday 19th of March 2022 

Time:         2pm to 6pm

To Facilitate:    St Patrick’s Day Parade    

Roads Closed in the Municipal District of Ballybay/Clones:

R189-7 from Martin’s Shop to Scotshouse Road in Newbliss village

Diversion Routes

Local diversions will be in place

Any interested person may lodge an objection to the closing of the above-mentioned road with the Head of Roads, Monaghan County Council, MTEK II Building, Knockaconny, Monaghan not later than Tuesday 1st March 2022. Any objections must be clearly marked on envelope “Objection To Road Closure”. If you have any queries concerning the proposed road closure, please contact Ballybay/Clones Municipal District Office on (047) 51018 or email clones@monaghancoco.ie   

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

 

Gareth McMahon

A/Senior Engineer

Roads and Transportation

24th February 2022

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

Date:        Thursday 17th of March 2022 

Time:         2pm to 6pm

To Facilitate:    St Patrick’s Day Parade

Roads Closed in the Municipal District of Carrickmacross-Castleblayney;

Carrickmacross from the Dundalk Road Roundabout to the junction of the Dundalk / Donaghmoyne Roads at the entrance to the Stedfast Industrial Complex, through Farney Street, onto Main Street as far as Monaghan Street.

Diversion Routes

Local diversions will be in place

Any interested person may lodge an objection to the closing of the above-mentioned road with the Head of Roads, Monaghan County Council, MTEK II Building, Knockaconny, Monaghan not later than Tuesday 1st March 2022. Any objections must be clearly marked on envelope “Objection To Road Closure”. If you have any queries concerning the proposed road closure, please contact Carrickmacross/Castleblayney Municipal District Office on (042) 9661236 or email carrickmacross@monaghancoco.ie   

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

 

Gareth McMahon

A/Senior Engineer

Roads and Transportation

24th February 2022

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

Date:        Wednesday 16th of March 2022 

Time:         6pm to 9pm

To Facilitate:    St Patrick’s Day Parade    

Roads Closed in the Municipal District of Ballybay/Clones:

• • McCurtain Street (R212) between N54 and Ball Alley Street
  • Analore Street between McCurtain Street (R212) and Abbey Street
  • Fermanagh Street between N54 and Jubilee Road (R183)
  • Cara Street (N54) between Ball Alley Street and the Diamond

• Monaghan Street (N54) between O’Duffy Street (R183) and the Diamond

Diversion Routes

Local diversions will be in place

Any interested person may lodge an objection to the closing of the above-mentioned road with the Head of Roads, Monaghan County Council, MTEK II Building, Knockaconny, Monaghan not later than Tuesday 1st March 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 Ballybay Clones, Co. Monaghan at 047 51018 or email clones@monaghancoco.ie

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

Gareth McMahon

A/Senior Engineer

Roads and Transportation

24th February 2022

Options Selection for Phase 3 of the Ulster Canal Greenway between Smithborough and Clones 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 preferred route drawings, and to discuss with the project team.  The drop-in sessions will be held in;

1. The Courthouse, Clones, Monday 14^th March 6-8pm
2. Smithborough Community Hall, Wednesday 23^rd March  6-8pm

After two years with no Parade, we are all ready to celebrate St Patrick’s Day.

Following the cancellation of the St. Patrick’s Day Parades in 2020 and 2021, this year’s festival will make a long-awaited return to the streets of Monaghan with a Parade and family entertainment, so let the celebrations begin with our St Patrick’s Day Parade in Monaghan Town on Thursday, 17^th March at 3pm.

Starting point for entrants is the Lower Courthouse Car Park.

The theme this year is “Brighter Days Together” and participants are asked to incorporate this theme into their entry. Get your entries in as soon as possible to Monaghan Municipal District.

Come and join the parade and be in with a chance of winning a prize for:

• Best Float/Display (Community),
• Best Float/Display (Commercial),
• Best Float/Display incorporating the Irish language
• Best Window Display,
• Best Window Display incorporating the Irish language,
• Best Band.

 

Come along and make this a day for all, to come together and celebrate St Patrick’s Day.

Application Form To Participate In Parade

Or email monaghan@monaghancoco.ie

Enquiries: Monaghan St Patrick’s Day Festival Committee, C/o Monaghan Municipal District, The Glen, Monaghan.  Tel: 047 73777 or email monaghan@monaghancoco.ie

Photographs/Video will be taken at this event

Details of the collection, processing and sharing of images by Monaghan County Council including your right to withdraw consent are outlined in the Council’s Photography and Video policy on the website www.monaghan.ie

In order to facilitate the Monaghan Town St. Patricks Day Parade, Monaghan County Council in the Municipal District of Monaghan hereby gives notice of its intention to close the following roads:

Roads Closed

R867 – Church Square/The Diamond, Monaghan – from Rossmore Monument to Church Square

LS5515 – Lower Mill Street

From 12.30 p.m. to 6.00 p.m. on Thursday 17th March 2022

 

Alternative Routes

Diversions from Emyvale to Ballybay, Clones, Cootehill will be via the N2 bypass to the Dublin Road and R937 Macartan Road

Local access to the town centre and the Courthouse car park will be via Glaslough Street, Macartan Road and Castle Road.

Any interested person may lodge an objection to the proposed closure in writing to the A/Head of Roads & Transportation, Monaghan Co. Council, MTEK II Building, Knockaconny, Monaghan not later than Wednesday 23rd February 2022. Objections must be clearly marked on envelope “Objection to Road Closure”.

This Notice complies with the Roads Act 1993 (section 75)

If you have any queries concerning the proposed road closure, please contact The Monaghan Municipal District Office, The Glen, Monaghan. Tel. No. 047 73777.

 

Gareth McMahon

A/Senior Engineer, Roads 

Operational Control

17th February 2022