National Biodiversity Priorities – Opportunities for public submission of views

National Biodiversity Plan The draft NBAP sets out a vision for an Ireland in 2050 in which biodiversity is valued, conserved, restored, and sustainably used maintaining ecosystem services, sustaining a healthy planet and delivering benefits essential for all people. https://www.gov.ie/en/consultation/1566c-public-consultation-on-irelands-4th-national-biodiversity-action-plan/?referrer=http://www.gov.ie/biodiversityplan/ There are 3 ways to get involved: fill in the online survey. Send any comments by […]

Your Village … Your Views … Our Future We want to hear from YOU! Rockcorry Vision Plan

Monaghan County Council has identified the need for a Vision Plan for Rockcorry. The Plan will outline the priorities for development in terms of village regeneration, enhancement, community facilities and developing the local economy. As part of this process the Council has engaged the services of  Sheridan Woods Architects and Urban Planners and Venture International […]

Draft IAE Regional Tourism Strategy

The draft Ireland’s Ancient East Regional Tourism Development Strategy is now nearing completion and it, along with the draft Strategic Environmental Assessment, has been published and is open for public consultation on the Fáilte Ireland website. Please see link to the documents below. IAE: https://www.failteireland.ie/Regional-experience-brands/regional-development-strategies/IAE-Regional-Development-Strategy.aspx Submissions to be made directly via the www.failteireland.ie website.  

N2 Ardee to Castleblayney Road Scheme – Initial design to be made available on Project Website

N2 Ardee to Castleblayney Road Scheme – Initial design to be made available on Project Website Monaghan County Council, in association with Louth County Council, and in partnership with Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) are currently developing a road scheme to upgrade the existing N2 between Ardee and Castleblayney. Monaghan County Council appointed Jacobs Consulting Engineers […]

Book of Condolence for Creeslough Victims – Monaghan County Council

The Cathaoirleach of Monaghan County Council Cllr. Sean Conlon has opened a book of condolences to allow the people of Monaghan to express their sympathy and solidarity with the people of Creeslough, in the aftermath of the tragic incident in the Donegal village. Opening the Book of Condolences, the Cathaoirleach said “We are shocked and […]

HSE issues Public Health advice following bacterial meningitis notifications

Wednesday, 5th October 2022 HSE issues Public Health advice following bacterial meningitis notifications Meningococcal notifications – week ending 1st October 2022 The HSE has confirmed that it is investigating four cases of meningococcal meningitis/septicaemia reported in the last week of September; 3 cases are confirmed and one is possible. Three of the cases are reported […]

 LOUGH MUCKNO PUBLIC CONSULTATION EVENT – Strategic Planning and Environmental Appraisal of Concept Development Proposals at Lough Muckno, Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan

Monaghan County Council, in conjunction with Failte Ireland, is undertaking a feasibility study on a potential tourism and recreation proposal for the Muckno Estate, Castleblayney, Co Monaghan. As part of this it has prepared two Concept Options which are outlined in the Vision for Muckno document which can be viewed on www.monaghan.ie The ‘Muckno Adventure […]

HSE’s Winter Vaccination Programme – Older people and at-risk groups urged to protect themselves against both flu and COVID-19 by getting their vaccines

Wednesday, 5th October 2021 HSE’s Winter Vaccination Programme Older people and at-risk groups urged to protect themselves against both flu and COVID-19 by getting their vaccines The HSE’s winter vaccination programme has gotten underway with the roll out of the free flu vaccine to recommended groups while those aged over 65 and all aged 12 […]

Reminder Closing tomorrow – 30th Sept – Conservation Advice Pilot Programme Grants

The Department of Housing, Local Government, and Heritage has announced a pilot scheme to provide grants of €3,000 (ex. VAT) for expert conservation advice on protected structures in private ownership.  Applications must be received by the Department by 30th September. Further information available at https://monaghan.ie/planning/built-heritage/  

Castleblaney: Irish Water’s next stop on leakage reduction journey

Issued Tuesday, 27 September 2022 – Securing the water supply across County Monaghan remains a top priority for Irish Water as the intensive campaign to drive down leakage and improve the water supply to homes and businesses continues.    Working in partnership with Monaghan County Council, Irish Water will replace over 200m of old water mains […]

Visioning Report for Lough Muckno Estate, Castleblayney – CONSULTATION EVENT NOTICE

Monaghan County Council, in conjunction with Fáilte Ireland, is undertaking a feasibility study on a potential tourism and recreation proposal for the Muckno Estate, Castleblayney, Co Monaghan. As part of this it has prepared two Concept Options which are outlined in the Vision for Muckno document which can be viewed here:  THE VISION FOR LOUGH […]

Temporary Closing Of Roads – R193 Rockcorry to Ballybay Road: From its junction with the R190 Ballybay / Cootehill road to its junction with the R188 Monaghan / Cootehill road in Rockcorry Village.

Monaghan County Council wishes to advise of the following road closure in the Municipal District Ballybay – Clones in County Monaghan: Date:     For 1 Day only on a date between Monday 12th September 2022 and Friday 16th September 2022. (This date will be weather dependent)  To Facilitate:      Surface dressing Works Road Closed:     R193 […]

Closure Notice Car Park at Civic Offices, Carrickmacross

Monaghan County Council wish to notify the public that the car park at the Civic Offices, Carrickmacross shall be closed to vehicular access, from 6pm on Saturday the 10th September until 7pm on Sunday the 11th of September 2022, to facilitate the Cavan Monaghan Garda Divisional Centenary Event. The public may wish to avail of […]

Public Alert: Drinking Water Restriction – Three Mile House & Togan

Public Alert: Drinking Water Restriction Irish Water and Monaghan County Council Three Mile House & Togan PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY SCHEME Date of Drinking Water Restriction Notice: 2nd of September 2022 Due to elevated levels of manganese in the Three Mile House & Togan network. The public drinking water quality is considerably compromised and an immediate […]