Submissions Sought from the Public on Local Adjustment Factor for Property Tax

The Finance (Local Property Tax) Act 2012 (as amended), makes specific provision that elected members of a local authority may pass a formal resolution to vary the basic rate of the Local Property Tax for their administrative area by a percentage known as the local adjustment factor. At the meeting set by Monaghan County Council […]

Bike Week events for Monaghan

National Bike Week takes place this June from Saturday, 22nd June to Sunday, 30th June with many events taking place nationally. Bike Week provides some fun-filled family events, as well as catering for cycling enthusiasts. There is quite literally something for all ages and ability, from fun cycles, lunchtime bike rides, school cycling and much […]

National Stop Food Waste Week 12th-19th June 2019

National Stop Food Waste Week runs from 12th to 19th June and the EPA is reaching out through media campaigns and into workplaces with hints and tips to prevent food waste. This year is all about “Working to Reduce Food Waste” and throughout the week the EPA’s Stop Food Waste campaign will be sharing information […]

One day Sofa and Arm Chair Amnesty

This Saturday 15th June as part of Monaghan County Council’s Anti-Dumping Initiative 2019 there will be a one day Sofa and Arm Chair Amnesty at Scotch Corner Recycling Facility between 9 am and 1 pm. There will be a similar event in Carrickmacross Recycling Centre on 20th July.

2019 Local Elections County Monaghan Final Results

2019 Local Elections County Monaghan Final Results The 2019 Local Elections concluded in County Monaghan last night, 26th May 2019. Returning Officer, Carmel Thornton has declared the following candidates formally elected (listed below). Congratulations to all candidates.   The elected candidates in each Electoral Area are as follows: COMHAIRLE CONTAE MHUINEACHÁIN – MONAGHAN COUNTY COUNCIL […]

Ballybay Public Realm and Economic Plan

Ballybay Public Realm and Economic Plan Publication of Ballybay Public Realm and Economic Plan Ballybay Public Realm and Economic Plan (PDF) The overarching purpose of the Plan is to: Aims to address the future sustainable development of Ballybay through: • Establishment of a viable and growing population, sufficient to support a wide variety of employment and […]

Don’t Worry If Your Polling Card Hasn’t Arrived For The Local Elections 2019

Don’t Worry If Your Polling Card Hasn’t Arrived For The Local Elections 2019   Don’t worry if your polling card hasn’t arrived! Check you are on the Register at http://checktheregister.ie As long as you are registered you do not need a polling card to vote, just bring photo ID to the polling station. Polling stations […]

Monaghan County Council Notices 22nd May 2019

 Monaghan County Council Draft Climate Change Adaptation Strategy Notice is hereby given that Monaghan County Council has prepared a draft Local Authority Climate Change Adaptation Strategy in accordance with the provisions of The Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Act 2015 and the National Adaptation Framework (NAF), 2018. Climate change is recognised as a global […]

Carrickmacross Variety Market Expressions of Interest

The Municipal District of Carrickmacross –Castleblayney are seeking Expressions of Interest for a brand new “Variety Market Experience” in Carrickmacross. Carrickmacross has always been a destination Market town and together with the long-established traders we want to add a variety and mix to widen the visitor experience. Do you operate your own Cottage Industry? Do […]

Exhibition to Commemorate the 120th Anniversary of the first Local Elections

An Exhibition to commemorate the 120th Anniversary of the first Local Elections is coming to Monaghan. The exhibition will be on display in Carrickmacross Civic Offices from 22nd-28th May 2019 and in Clones Library Headquarters from 29th May to 5th June 2019.   Find out about topics including; When did women 1st get the vote? […]

N2 Blackwater Bridge Replacement

The new  temporary bailey bridge at Coolshannagh has opened today (15/5/2019) and will be in place for the next 12 months in order to facilitate the replacement of the Blackwater Bridge. A 30km speed limit is in operation over the bridge which allows two way traffic movement while works are ongoing.

Rotary Bike Collection Event

We will be collecting unwanted bicycles in McNally’s Car Park between 10am & 4 pm on Saturday 25th May. These will be taken to Loughan House Prison for refurbishment before being sent to Kenya for distribution by Rotary International to children who would otherwise need to walk as far as 10km to and from school […]

Gortakeegan Halting Site, Gortakeeghan, Monaghan, Co. Monaghan: Part 8 Planning Advertisement

SITE NOTICE PART 8 Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as amended) Notice is hereby given pursuant to Article 81(1) of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as amended) for development at ‘Gortakeegan Halting Site’, Gortakeeghan, Monaghan, Co. Monaghan. The proposed development will consist of works to existing 20 […]

‘The Big Hello’ National Community Weekend Events in Monaghan

It is great to see that County Monaghan has the third highest number of events per county in the country for ‘The Big Hello / Heileo Mór’ National Community Weekend which is taking place over the May Bank Holiday. This scheme was co-ordinated through the Local Community Development Committee with funding from the Department of […]

Monaghan County Council Launch ‘The Peace Campus’ Project

Monaghan County Council launched ‘The Peace Campus’ project on Monday 29th April 2019.  ‘The Peace Campus’ will bring much needed neutral shared space to Monaghan. This €14.5 million project is supported by the European Union’s PEACE IV Programme, managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB) which awarded €9.5 million to Monaghan County Council to […]

Monaghan County Council Postal Voters List

Monaghan County Council Postal Voters List   YOU CAN VOTE BY POST IF YOU HAVE A PHYSICAL ILLNESS OR A PHYSICAL DISABILITY, ARE LIVING AT HOME AND ARE UNABLE TO GO TO A POLLING STATION   You may apply for entry on the POSTAL voters list if you are unable to go in person to […]

European and Local Elections And Referendum on the Thirty-Eighth Amendment of the Constitution (Dissolution of Marriage) Bill 2016. Friday 24 May 2019

European and Local Elections And Referendum on the Thirty-Eighth Amendment of the Constitution (Dissolution of Marriage) Bill 2016 FRIDAY 24 MAY 2019 Polling Stations Open 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.   Are you on the Register of Electors? You can check at your City, County or City and County Council’s offices and on-line at www.checktheregister.ie. If […]

National Workers’ Memorial Day Ireland April 28th 2019

National Workers’ Memorial Day Ireland April 28th 2019 April 28th is an important date. It’s the date every year when trade union and employer groups worldwide, as well as individual organisations, remember those who have been killed or injured in work-related accidents. In Ireland the figures are staggering.  In the 10-year period between 2009 and […]