Féile Patrick Byrne-Traditional Music Festival
Féile Patrick Byrne, a traditional music festival takes place on 10th – 15th April 2025 in Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan. The festival will have traditional music, dance and singing workshops plus concerts, sessions, a sets céilí, historical walk and a lecture. The event honours Patrick Byrne (c.1794-1863), the last noted exponent of the historical Gaelic […]
Monaghan County Council Affordable Purchase Scheme Portal – Open
Monaghan County Council is excited to announce the launch of the online application portal for the eagerly awaited Affordable Purchase Scheme at Station View, Kilnacloy, Monaghan. Starting on April 10th at 10am eligible individuals and families will be able to apply through the portal. This is the first scheme of its kind in County […]
Monaghan County Council adopts new Corporate Plan 2024-2029
Elected Members in Monaghan County Council have adopted the new Corporate Plan for 2024-2029 at the April Council meeting. VISION: A thriving, entrepreneurial, and vibrant community supported by a prosperous economy and a sustainable environment. Monaghan County Council has launched a new five-year Corporate Plan, setting out a progressive roadmap for a vibrant, […]
Forest Fire Danger Rating – Condition Orange – High Fire Risk
Fire Danger Notice 04 of 2025 Issue date: 07 April 2025 @ 1200 hrs Forest Fire Danger Rating Condition Orange – High Fire Risk Warning Effective From 1200hrs 07/04/2025 Effective Period Expires 1200hrs 14/04/2025 Arising from current weather patterns a high fire risk is deemed to exist in all areas where hazardous fuels such as […]
Monaghan County Council – Site Notice part XI Planning and Development Act 2000
SITE NOTICE Part XI Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) Part 8, Article 81 Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as amended) Monaghan County Council hereby gives notice that it proposes to carry out development at; the former grounds of Sisters of St. Louis at Mullaghmonaghan, Mullaghcroghery and Tully, Monaghan, Co. Monaghan. The […]
Monaghan County Council Delegation Visit New York from 19th to 24th March
Overview Leas Cathaoirleach Cllr. Peter Conlon, Olga McConnon, Director of Finance, Housing and Culture and Darren McCreesh, Manager of the Patrick Kavanagh Centre formed the delegation that travelled to New York as part of the St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. The trip provided a great opportunity for the delegation to meet with Enterprise Ireland and various […]
Monaghan County Council Affordable Purchase Scheme Online Application Portal Opening on April 10th at 10:00 AM
Monaghan County Council is excited to announce the launch of the online application portal for the eagerly awaited Affordable Purchase Scheme at Station View, Kilnacloy, Monaghan. Starting on April 10th at 10am eligible individuals and families will be able to apply through the portal. This is the first scheme of its kind in County Monaghan. […]
Forest Fire Danger Rating – Condition Orange – High Fire Risk
Fire Danger Notice 03of 2025 Issue date: 01 April 2025 @ 1200 hrs Forest Fire Danger Rating Condition Orange – High Fire Risk Warning Effective From 1200hrs 01/04/2025 Effective Period Expires 1200hrs 07/04/2025 Arising from current weather patterns a high fire risk is deemed to exist in all areas where hazardous fuels such as dead […]
Monaghan Delegation Visit to Tennessee
Cathaoirleach, Cllr Paul Gibbons, Robert Burns, Chief Executive of Monaghan County Council, and Pamela Kerr, Head of Enterprise and Economic Development formed County Monaghan delegation team’s visit to Tennessee (TN) from March 11th – 17th, 2025. This visit provided Monaghan County Council with a valuable opportunity to explore the potential for alliances and cooperation […]
Monaghan Peace Campus to Extend Opening Hours
From Monday, 31st March 2025, Monaghan Peace Campus will open to the public with extended evening hours and all-day Saturday for bookings and events to offer greater flexibility and access to hire spaces. Event bookings and hire are managed by the appointed Facilities Management Services Company Apleona Ireland. The extended opening hours will be Monday […]
Part 8 Application – Saint Louis Convent, Clones Road, Mullaghmonaghan, Monaghan, Co. Monaghan
COMHAIRLE CHONTAE MHUINEACHAIN MONAGHAN COUNTY COUNCIL Part XI Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) Part 8, Article 81 Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as amended) Monaghan County Council hereby gives notice that it proposes to carry out development at the former Saint Louis Convent Chapel, (a Protected Structure in the Monaghan County […]
St Patrick’s Day Road Safety
Go dté tú slán this St Patrick’s Bank Holiday weekend As the country prepares to celebrate the festival of our patron saint on Monday March 17, Monaghan County Council Chief Executive, Robert Burns, is encouraging all road users to ensure they Go dté tú slán’ (Arrive alive) this upcoming Saint Patrick’s Bank Holiday […]
Notice of consideration of a scheme for the waiver of Rates
Section 15 of the Local Government Rates and Other Matters Act 2019 makes specific provision that Elected Members of a local authority may make a scheme providing for the waiver of rates, and that such a scheme shall be approved at the local authority budget meeting, concerning the local financial year to which the scheme […]
Notice of consideration of a scheme for the abatement of rates in respect of Vacant Properties
Section 9 of the Local Government Rates and Other Matters Act 2019 makes specific provision that Elected Members of a local authority may make a scheme providing for the abatement of rates in respect of vacant properties, and that such a scheme shall be approved at the local authority budget meeting, concerning the local financial […]
Monaghan Tourism – Festivals & Events Funding 2025
Monaghan County Council is pleased to announce two strands of funding to support festivals and events which will attract visitors to Co. Monaghan in 2025. The festival grants will be administered under two schemes. Scheme 1: Delivery of small tourism focused festivals and events under the Monaghan County Council Tourism Festival Funding Programme 2025. The […]
Ballybay CCTV Public Consultation
Ballybay – Clones Municipal District in conjunction with An Garda Síochána are proposing that CCTV cameras are installed in a number of locations in Ballybay Town. Monaghan County Council installs and operates Community CCTV cameras with the sole or primary purpose of securing public order and safety in a public place by deterring, […]
Transboundary Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Public Consultation – Morgan and Morecambe Offshore Windfarms Transmission Assets development, located in the Irish Sea
Summary On 20 September 2023, the Minister for Housing, Local Government & Heritage, received a transboundary EIA screening statement in relation to the proposed Morgan and Morecambe Offshore Windfarms Transmission Assets development, which was conducted on behalf of the United Kingdom’s Secretary of State at the pre-application stage. The transboundary screening process identified potential transboundary […]
Dalradian Gold Mine Project
Transboundary Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Public Consultation – Dalradian Gold Mine Project development, located in County Tyrone on the southern edge of the Sperrin Mountains Summary On 30 January 2025, the Minister for Housing, Local Government & Heritage, received notification from the Northern Ireland Department for Infrastructure (DfI) in relation to development consent applications concerning […]
€6M Funding Announced for Sustainable Tourism Developments on Sliabh Beagh
Taoiseach Micheál Martin today announced that the Government has made allocations from the Shared Island Fund of over €6 million over the next 5 years to develop Sliabh Beagh as an eco-tourism destination. The project was included in a package of interventions totalling €23 million into shared tourism destinations. Making today’s announcements, Taoiseach […]
Ballybay Town Centre First Plan
Have your say on the Ballybay Town Centre First Plan! The public is invited to join us for the second public consultation for the draft Ballybay Town Centre First Plan. This consultation will aim to get your thoughts and ideas on the draft plan and projects, building on from the first consultation findings. And join […]
Ireland Reads 2025: Monaghan County Libraries launch reading challenge for adults.
Spring into reading and put your feet up while a robot vacuum cleaner does your housework! Monaghan County Libraries are excited to announce a new reading initiative designed to help busy adults reconnect with their love of reading. The “Spring Into Reading” challenge is to read at least four library books before 23 April […]