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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

Public Alert: 

Mains Flushing to Emyvale Public Water Supply

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 Tuesday 22nd February 2022 to Thursday 3rd March 2022, on the Emyvale Public Water Supply.

The following areas will be affected: Main Street Emyvale, Drummully, Sruth An Mhuillinn, Scarna Court, Market House Lane, Lake View, Ferndale Heights, Oriel Park, Gort An Chaibleara, Corlattallan, Scarnageeragh, Cornacreeve, Carrigans, Creevelea, Coracrinn and Derryhallagh.

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.

We regret any inconvenience caused.

Signed:    

Peadar Mc Guinness

Head of Water Services

17th February 2022

The Register of Electors for the year 2022-2023 has been published and came into force on 15th February 2022.  Any elections / referenda held during 2022 will be based on this Register. If your name has been omitted from the register (which is printed on white paper) although you were eligible for inclusion in it, you can apply now to be included in the supplement to the Register.

Conditions for inclusion to the Supplement are:

1. be 18 years of age;
2. be ordinarily resident at the address at which you wish to be registered;
3. not already registered as an elector except in the case of change of address – if you are not on the register of electors and have moved residence from one constituency to another or within a constituency (different local electoral area) you may also apply for entry to the supplement.  A separate form is available for this purpose.

 

Check the register at your local Post Office, Public Library, Garda Station, Municipal Districts or County Council Office and on line at www.checktheregister.ie

If you are not already on the register, you can apply to be included in the supplement by filling out the green form (RFA2) available from the locations above or can be downloaded from www.monaghan.ie and posting or delivering it to:

Monaghan County Council, Corporate Services, County Offices, The Glen, Monaghan.

Signed: Cathal Flynn

A/Director of Services

17th February 2022

COMHAIRLE CHONTAE MHUINEACHAIN
MONAGHAN COUNTY COUNCIL

Planning & Development Act 2000 (as amended)

Planning & Development Regulations 2001 (as amended)

Monaghan County Council hereby gives notice in pursuant to Article 81 (1) of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as amended) of the following proposed development at Corrybrannan, Ballybay, Co. Monaghan.

The proposed development consists of the construction of a 2-bay fire station (including a training tower) and ancillary accommodation and site works.  The site works include a vehicular access from R162, pedestrian access from eastern laneway, large hardstanding area for training and turning circles, 10 number carparking spaces including disabled space(s), fuel tanks and gas tanks, all service connections and boundary treatments at the site at Corrybrannan, Ballybay, Co. Monaghan.

In accordance with Article 81(2)(ca) and 120(1B)(b)(i) of the above-mentioned regulations, Monaghan County Council, as the competent authority, has concluded from a Screening Determination which is based on an examination of the nature, size and location of the proposed development that there is no real likelihood of significant effects on the environment arising from the proposed development and as such has determined that an EIA is not required.  This screening determination is available for inspection, and at any time before the expiration of 4 weeks from the date of publication of this notice, any person may apply to An Bord Pleanála for a screening determination as to whether the proposed development would be likely to have significant effects on the environment.

Plans and particulars of the proposed development will be available for inspection or purchase at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, during public opening hours of Monaghan County Council, Planning Section, No. 1 Dublin Street, Monaghan Co. Monaghan (H18 X982) up to and including 21^st March 2022. The plans are also available for inspection at Monaghan Fire Station, Annahagh, Co. Monaghan H18 YW81.

Submissions or observations with respect to the proposed development, dealing with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area in which the development will be situated, may be made by email to planning@monaghancoco.ie or in writing to Monaghan County Council, Planning Section, No. 1 Dublin Street, Monaghan Co. Monaghan H18 X982 up to 5pm on 4^th April 2022.

Signed:          

Dermot Brannigan

Chief Fire Officer

Monaghan County Council             

Date:               17.02.2022

Road Works Speed Limit Order

Notice is hereby given pursuant to the Road Traffic Act 2004 Section 10 (1) of the Council’s intention to put in place Special Speed Limits for Road Works on the roads listed below in the Municipal District of Monaghan. The speed limits are being put in place in the interest of road safety to facilitate roadworks.      

                        

50km/h speed limit signs will be in place at the following locations in the Municipal District of Monaghan	Townland Name	Start Date	End Date
R-186-2 Bragan Cross-Coyles Bridge: For a distance of 1400m between its junction with the LT-11352 and LP-1135	Bragan -Drumfurrer	28/02/2022	30/11/2022
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	28/02/2022	30/11/2022
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).	Scotch Corner-Cremartin	28/02/2022	30/11/2022
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	28/02/2022	30/11/2022
LP-3330: For a distance of 2470m between its junction with the LP-3300 (Braddocks) and its junction with LP-1510 (Legnacreeve).	Braddocks- Legnacreeve	28/02/2022	30/11/2022
LT-14302: For a distance of 1043m between its junction with the R-214(Greenmount) and its junction with LT-14301 (Tirmacmoe).	Greenmount- Tirmacmoe	28/02/2022	30/11/2022
LT-11133: For a distance of 1043m, In the townlands of Tavanagh- Killyhoman.	Tavanagh- Killyhoman.	28/02/2022	30/11/2022
LT-10311: For a distance of 884m, between its junction with the LP-1031(Killycarran North) and its junction with LS-6040 (Agherakeltan).	Killycarran North -Agherakeltan	28/02/2022	30/11/2022

 

Gareth McMahon
A/Head of Roads
10^th February 2022

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Temporary Closing of Roads

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

Date & Time:  Between Monday 28^th of February 2022 and Friday 7^th of October 2022

To facilitate: Road Improvement Works

Roads closed:             

Road closure Notices for the following locations in the Municipal District of Monaghan	Townland Name
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).	Scotch Corner-Cremartin
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).	Braddocks- Legnacreeve
LT-14302: For a distance of 1043m between its junction with the R-214(Greenmount) and its junction with LT-14301 (Tirmacmoe).	Greenmount- Tirmacmoe
LT-11133: For a distance of 1043m, In the townlands of Tavanagh- Killyhoman.	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).	Killycarran North -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

Any interested person may lodge an objection to the closing of the above-mentioned road with the A/Senior Engineer, Monaghan County Council, MTEK II Building, Knockaconny, Monaghan not later than Tuesday 15^th February 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 of Monaghan, The Glen Offices, Monaghan at (047) 73777 or email monaghan@monaghancoco.ie

Gareth McMahon
A/Senior Engineer
Roads and Transportation
Operational Control
10^th of February 2022

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Public Realm Enhancement Works at Entrance to Lough Muckno Park

Monaghan County Council wish to notify the public of upcoming works to the main entrance area at Lough Muckno Park in Castleblayney. These works form part of the on-going project to refurbish the Gate Lodge No. 2 building and shall provide for the installation of utility services and pavement enhancement works to the footways, parking bays and roadway in the immediate vicinity of the Park entrance. It is intended that the works shall be undertaken on a phased basis, over a 10-week period, commencing on Monday the 14^th of February 2022. The works 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 thank the public for their continued support and cooperation in the delivery of the Gate Lodge No. 2 refurbishment project and apologise in advance for any inconvenience or disruption the entrance enhancement works may cause.

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

____________________________________________________________________________

Scéim Ealaíon Compháirtíochta/ Arts Partnership Grant Scheme 2022

“Direct grant assistance to venues, arts organisations and festivals deemed to be of strategic importance to the Arts within the County”. 

Sprioc Lá – 3ú Márta / Closing date – 3rd March 2022

Iomlán an chiste atá ar fail ná/Total Funds under this scheme will not exceed €70K

This funding Scheme is open to Arts Organisations, Arts Groups, Arts Festivals and Arts Projects who deliver a sustainable Arts Programme in County Monaghan

Is féidir Foirmeacha Iarratais faoin Scéim seo a íoslódáil ó

Application Forms for this Scheme can be downloaded from

www.monaghan.ie/arts/funding

or requested by contacting   artsoffice@monaghancoco.ie

or 047-38162 at The Market House, Monaghan Town

 

John Murray, Director of Services
Head of Finance, Housing & Culture
8^th February 2022

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CLONES ARTISTS’ STUDIOS / STIÚIDEO EALAÍONTÓIRÍ CLUAIN EOIS

Comhairle Contae Mhuineachán/ Monaghan County Council

Notice Seeking /Fógra ag lorg

interest from Artists to/ suim ó Ealaíontóirí go dtí

The Old Post Office, The Diamond Clones, County Monaghan

An Sean Oifig an Phoist, An Diamaint, Cluain Eois, Contae Mhuineachán

To Submit / Cuir isteach ar

Tá muid ag lorg léirithe spéise ó Ealaíontóirí gairmiúla

We are seeking expressions of  interest from professional Artists

(open to various Art practices/oscailte do chleachtais Ealaíne éagsúla)

for /I gcóir IN RENTING 2 Studios / 1 flexible project space

What to include in your Submissions and more details on this call-out

can be found at https://monaghan.ie/arts/clonesartiststudios

The Deadline for SUBMISSIONS is Wednesday 30^th March 2022

send your Expression of Interest to artsoffice@monaghancoco.ie

A project supported by the European Union’s PEACE IV Programme,

managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB) 

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Monaghan County Council is committed to supporting local communities to promote, enhance and develop their local area. This commitment is supported by the annual Environmental Funding Scheme.

We are now inviting applications for the 2022 funding scheme.

Please note this funding is only for Environmental related projects.

Guidelines on criteria and application forms for the Environmental Services Funding Scheme 2022 may be obtained:

 

• By downloading the forms from monaghan.ie/environment
• By email to environmentfund@monaghancoco.ie
• By contacting Environmental Services on 042 – 9661240

 

CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS IS FRIDAY 4^th MARCH 2022

LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

 

 

 

You are invited to attend Monaghan PPNs AGM on 10th February next at 7pm.

Please register for the meeting at the link below.

You are invited to a Zoom meeting.
When: Feb 10, 2022 19:00 Dublin

Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIucemorjspEtX457YELbBhWbbyu8crXknb

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.