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Monaghan Gospel Choir
Monaghan Gospel Choir will make their traditional guest appearance in Monaghan Shopping Centre on Sunday, 18th December 2011 between 3pm and 5pm. For more information, you can visit the Monaghan Gospel Choir web site at: www.monaghangospelchoir.com
Upcoming Events at The Garage Theatre
5th & 6th December 2011: Centre Stage Theatre Co present 'Little Miss Muffet's Christmas Adventure'
22nd December 2011: Monaghan Gospel Choir present 'A Christmas Evening'
Full event details are available from www.garagetheatre.com.
FREE Car Parking
Monaghan Town Council wish to inform the Public that there will be FREE Car Parking from 12noon to 6pm each day
in Monaghan town with effect from Saturday, 17th December 2011 to Wednesday, 28th December 2011 (inclusive).
This will apply to all on-street car parking and public car parks in the town.
Full details here >>
Taste of Monaghan Festival
The Taste of Monaghan Festival takes place from 6th - 9th October 2011.
A Celebration of Quality Food and Local Produce in Monaghan town.
Includes cookery demonstrations by Neven Maguire, Donal Skeehan and Liz Moore.
Wine appreciation and tastings by Jean Smullen and whiskey masterclass by Michael Morris of Cooley Distillery.
The Teddy Bears’ Picnic. Exhibits of over 60 local producers at Festival Marquee and Monaghan Farmers' Market.
For more information, you can visit the Taste of Monaghan web site at: www.tasteofmonaghan.com
Clones Film Festival
Running from the 27th - 31st October 2011.
View the festival full 5-day programme here >> (File opens in PDF format)
For more information go to www.clonesfilmfestival.com.
Harvest Blues Festival
The line-up has been completed for Monaghan
Harvest Blues Festival
so place these dates in your diary
2nd, 3rd and 4th September 2011. For more information go to www.harvestblues.com.
Tydavnet Agricultural Show
The annual Tydavnet Agricultural Show takes place on Saturday, 20th August 2011. For more information go to www.tydavnetshow.ie.
Upcoming Events at The Garage Theatre
23rd - 28th August 2011: Monaghan Dramatic Society present 'Jesus Christ Superstar'. Full event details are available from www.garagetheatre.com.
Monaghan County Museum - Heritage Day
Monaghan County Museum is hosting its very own Heritage Day on Wednesday, 24th August from 11am to 4pm in Gavan Duffy Park, Monaghan. There will be plenty of attractions for all the family.
Download event poster here >>
National Bike Week 2011
Commencing on Friday, 17th June 2011.
To view the programme of events for Monaghan, visit www.bikeweek.ie or www.monaghan.ie.
International Artist Blacksmiths Forge In Festival
International Artist Blacksmiths Forge In Festival is taking place in Monaghan Town from the 23rd - 26th June 2011. During this event a monument “The Hive of Knowledge” will be forged for Monaghan Town. There will also be
exhibitions, restoration demonstrations, kids forging, master classes and much more taking place.
For more information go to www.irishblacksmiths.com.
The Flat Lake Festival
The Flat Lakes Festival will again be run on the 3rd - 5th June bank holiday weekend and hopefully it will be another lovely sunny festival. For more information go to www.theflatlakefestival.com.
Blackwater 10K Run
Time to dust off the trainers and get yourself ready for the big run….
Keep Sunday, 15th May free in your diary to make this event the biggest yet! The Blackwater run is proving a popular event with all ages held throughout the majestic grounds of Rossmore Park on the outskirts of Monaghan Town. An astounding 1000 people are likely to turn out to support this large scale community event. For more information go to www.monaghansports.ie.
Rural Broadband Scheme Announced by Minister Rabbitte
(9th May 2011)
Communications Minister Pat Rabbitte today announced a new Rural Broadband Scheme which aims to identify the remaining individual premises in rural Ireland that are unable to obtain a broadband service and to provide a service to those premises where requested. This Scheme will be carried out in cooperation with the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food under the Rural Development Programme co-funded by the European Agriculture Fund for Rural Development. Full details here >>
Upcoming Events at The Garage Theatre
Ryan Sheridan on Tour
LBW Promotions presents Ryan Sheridan on Tour.
11th February 2011Shakespeare in Rehearsal
Guna Nua Theatre Company presents 'Shakespeare in Rehearsal'.
16th February 2011After Miss Julie
London Classic Theatre Company presents 'After Miss Julie' by Patrick Marber.
22nd February 2011Women on the Verge of HRT
The Artswell Theatre Company presents 'Women on the Verge of HRT' by Marie Jones.
21st & 22nd January 2011
Cinderella
Monaghan Dramatic Society presents 'Cinderella' by Dave Jeanes.
28th - 30th January 2011 & 4th - 6th February 2011
Full event details are available from www.garagetheatre.com
Monaghan Way Walk
The Monaghan Way Walk is closed annually from 12 midnight on December 24th to 12 midnight on December 25th.
Taste of Monaghan Festival
Running from Wednesday, 6th - Sunday 10th October
Web: www.tasteofmonaghan.com
Email: info@tasteofmonaghan.com
Clones Film Festival
Running from Wednesday, 20th - Sunday, 24th October
Web: www.clonesfilmfestival.com
Email: info@clonesfilmfestival.com
September Events At The Garage Theatre, Monaghan
Tel: 047 81597
Email: garagetheatre@eircom.net
Web: www.garagetheatre.com
Mend & Make Do Theatre Company Present: Breathless
By John MacKenna
Date: Wednesday, 15th September
Time: 8pm
Comedian Conal Gallen
Date: Friday 17th September
Time: 8pm
Joanna Higgins in Concert
Date: Saturday 25th September
Time: 8pm
Monaghan Harvest-Time R&B Festival
Running from Friday, 3rd - Sunday 5th September
Contact: Arts Office
Tel: 047 38162
Web: www.harvestblues.ie
Canal Capers Festival 2010
Running from Friday, 10th - Sunday, 12th September
Tel: 047 52700
Web: www.clonescanalfestival.com
Irish Bog Snorkelling 2010
Saturday, 11th September 2010
Tel: 042 974 6544
Web: www.irishbogsnorkelling.com
April Spring Clean Month
Monaghan County Council Spring Clean is taking place in April. Nation wide communities are taking part in the spring clean of their local area. For more information please contact Monaghan Co. Co. or visit http://www.nationalspringclean.org/
Feile Oriel - Traditional Music Festival takes place in Monaghan Town
May Bank Holiday weekend 29th April - 2nd May 2010. Click here to find out more >>
House Prices in Co. Monaghan Continue to Fall
House prices in Co. Monaghan are continuing to fall according to the latest report from property website Myhome.ie. In the first 3 months of 2010 house prices fell by by 3.8%.
Halifax to close branch in Monaghan town
The planned closure is due to take place in late May, resulting in 5 job losses.
Current accounts, variable rate savings and credit card customers with Halifax will be able to make transactions on thier accounts until the end of May 2010. These accounts will then be closed, customers are advised to make alternative arrangements for these services.
Further information can be obtained at www.halifax.ie, by calling into your local branch or by calling 1890 818181
Monaghan entries sought for Rural Awards
Community groups across Co Monaghan are asked to log on to www.irishrurallink.ie and complete the entry form for the 2010 Rural Awards, organised by the Irish Rural Link. Prizes include a commemorative crystal and tailored leadership mentoring to the value of €2000 for category one winners.
Monaghan Tang Soo Do Korean Karate club
Members of the Monaghan Tang Soo Do Karate Club will be attending the World tang soo do karate championships which are being held in Dublin for the first time. The tournament will be held in June.
For information contact Suresh Nar, Tel: 0876969215
New Design
Monaghan Tourism has launched its newly designed web site.
Please click here to visit it >>
Eirgrid Submits Planning Application for Interconnector
Eirgrid has formally submitted a planning application to Bord Pleanála for the North/South Interconnector project.
Public consultation on the high voltage power line begins on January 4th, comments can be made on the application until Friday the 12th of March. For more information on this project click here >>
Chamber of Commerce AGM
Annual General Meeting - Tuesday 23rd February 2010. All welcome.
Teagasc Safety Course
Teagasc will be running a course on the completion of the Safety Risk Assessment Document on Tuesday 23rd Feb 2010.
Venue: Teagasc Office,
Coolshabbagh,
Monaghan
Time: 2.00pm - 4.30pm
Beech Hill College Invests in IT
Beech Hill College will soon benefit from a 100MB internet connection as part of the Department of Communications Marine and Natural Resources upgrade of broadband infrastructure into schools. Beech Hill was the only school in Monaghan to be selected for the first phase of the roll out. A 100MB connection will connect the schools local area network at high speed to the internet, enabling fast access to video, multimedia, audio and real time computing.
Fall in Crime Rates in 2009
The figures provided by Superintendednt Michael Clancy to the Monaghan Joint Policing Committee, showed that in all major areas of crime figures have fallen since 2008. Public order offences were down from 331 to 252, drug crime from 62 to 42, theft from 222 to 182 and criminal damage from 150 to 131. The reduction in crime was welcomed and the Gardai were commended for their contribution to the fall
Monaghan's New Fire Station Tender Dealdine
Tenders deadline for the next phase of the new fire station in Monaghan are due on the 14th of January 2010.
A shortlist of 10 suitable candidates has been assembled and these ten firms have been issued with tender documents.
The first phase of the tender process for the development has been completed. The facility will be located on the town bypass.
Monaghan Town Rates Remain Unchanged for 2010
Rate payers in Monaghan Town will not be faced with a hike in commercial or water rates for next year. The members of the Local Authority were informed that there will be a reduction of 6.65% in the Local Government Fund on the 2008 figure. This represents a drop of over €78,000. However, the council is allowed to retain 65% of the wage cuts which were outlined in last week’s budget for 2010. The political representatives approved the estimates for next year and adopted a number of amendments.
The Former Army Barracks in Monaghan Town to be VEC Educational Centre.
An Taoiseach, Brian Cowen announced that the former Army barracks in Monaghan town is to be converted into an educational campus. The €20m development will accommodate Monaghan Institute of Further Education & Training and Coláiste Oiriall as well as a gaelscoil. This is a unique initiative and CEO, Martin O'Brien and Committee are delighted that Co Monaghan VEC has been asked to manage the project.
Christmas in Monaghan
Monaghan Chamber of Commerce have a fun filled weekend for the start of the Christmas Season. X Factor finalist Eoghan Quigg performed at the Church Square on Sunday November 30th and the guest of honour was Santa Claus who was greeted by local bands and choirs. The night was a great success and fun was had by all.
Swine Flu Clinic Opens
The HSE operated Swine Flu clinic opened on Monday November 2nd in Teach na nDaoine, Oriel Road, Cortolvin, Monaghan. The clinic will be open on 16th, 17th and 18th of November and will move to St. Mary's Castleblayney on 25th and 26th of November. The clinic is offering the Swine Flu vaccine to people in the "at risk" categories. For more information please contact the HSE Flu line on 1800 94 11 00.
Monaghan Town prepares for Congolese Families
66 refugees from The Democratic Republic of The Congo are coming to live in Carrickmacross and Monaghan Town. These refugees have been affected by conflict in their home country and have been living in refugee camps in Tanzania. Monaghan Integrated Development are assisting the local community to support and welcome the new residents when they arrive at the end of November.
Success for Monaghan Harps
Monaghan Harps Gaa Team win the Hugh Brady Cup (RFL Division 2) when they defeated Donaghmoyne. The score was 1-07 to 0-07.
Fine Gael Leader Visits Monaghan
Enda Kenny, Fine Gael leader visited Monaghan Town on Friday 23rd of October. He visited local businesses and retailers, and the Chamber of Commerce and heard about the difficulties that they are experiencing at the moment.
Monaghan Mushrooms Development
Local company Monaghan Mushrooms have announced the purchase of a mushroom production facility in Ontario, Canada. The Canadian company employs approximately 300 people and has a projected annual turnover of $35 million.
Halloween Celebrations in Monaghan
Foroige Monaghan Neighborhood Youth Project promise a very exciting Halloween celebration for all ages this weekend. With the support of Monaghan County Council and the Shopping Centre a range of activities are planned including a a Kids Disco, Fancy Dress competition, Halloween Drama, Samba Drumming and a Fireworks display.
Canadian Ambassador to Address Monaghan County Council
The Canadian Ambassador to Ireland Mr Pat Binns, will deliver an address to the members and executive of Monaghan Co. Council as part of a series of engagements in the Monahan area.
The bonds forged between Co Monaghan and Canada, in particular Prince Edward Island and the other strongholds of ex-patriate Monaghan colonisation there is likely to figure as a key theme of the Ambassador’s speech.
The Ambassador will visit the Garda Divisional HQ in Monaghan Town, and also he will address the Transition Year Students at Beech Hill College followed by lunch with members of Monaghan Rotary Club.
The ambassador will visit Monaghan United football club and conclude the official portion of his visit at the Tyrone Guthrie Centre in Newbliss.
Bye-laws to Provide for Farmers Market to be Drafted
Monaghan Town Council is to draw up bye-laws to make provision for the holding of a farmers market in the town centre. A farmers market has been taking place on a trial basis and has been a success.
The October Town Council meeting will formulate bye-laws for the market; these bye-laws will be separate to the casual trading bye-laws.
The County Manager told the September meeting that the Council was facing serious financial difficulties and improvements on roads and public lighting would be severely curtailed for the foreseeable future.
Wolves make Monaghan Ace Aaron their prey!
Aaron McCarey is to join Wolverhamption Wanders in January. The 17-year-old Republic of Ireland underage international will formally sign for the Molineaux club in the January transfer window subject to completing a medical, where he will come under the wing of former Republic of Ireland manager Mick McCarthy and swell an already sizeable Irish sub-culture within the Wolves ranks.
Taste of Monaghan Festival
“Taste of Monaghan” is an ongoing promotion and will be launched with a special Taste of Monaghan Festival from Thursday, 1st October through to Sunday, 4th October.
The Taste of Monaghan promotion is about food and fun. Kicking off with an event packed launch festival on 1st October, Taste of Monaghan is a show case for local producers and restauranteurs to display their products and to enable friends and families to enjoy good food and an excellent dining experience in Monaghan at special promotional prices.
Visit www.tasteofmonaghan.com for more details and to download the festival programme.
Monaghan Walking Week 2009
Monaghan Sports Partnership will host it’s first ever ‘Monaghan Walking Week Festival’ from Monday, 21 September - Sunday, 27 September. The aim of the festival is to promote the joys and benefits of walking as a form of physical activity while also promoting the many scenic walking routes throughout the county.
You must register in advance for all walks and a fee of €5 will apply to some of the walks, with tea/coffee being served at the end of each trek. The walks over the course of the week are varied in length, duration and activity.
For full details and registration forms please contact the Monaghan Sports Partnership office on 042 975 5126 or visit www.monaghansports.ie.
Monster Table Quiz
Monaghan Chamber of Commerce will host a Monster Table Quiz on Thursday, 24th September in The Hillgrove Hotel, Monaghan. Doors open @ 7.30pm. Table of 4 people €30. Great prizes to be won!!
Contact Anne on 047 82188 to enter a team.
New Slí na Sláinte walking route launched in Monaghan
A new Irish Heart Foundation Slí na Sláinte walking route will be launched on Monday, 21st September 2009 at
3.30pm at Teach na nDaoine Family Resource Centre, Mullaghmatt, Monaghan. The launch of the new route also
marks the start of Irish Heart Week, on Monday 21st to Sunday 27th September, for the Irish Heart Foundation’s
annual heart health campaign, which this year is encouraging people to Walk for Heart.
Slí na Sláinte (Path to Health) is a unique initiative of the Irish Heart Foundation designed to encourage people to get more active and get walking on routes marked out at 1 km intervals. Monaghan’s new route will be 2.5km in length, suitable for all levels of walker and has been developed with support from Monaghan Town Council and the Health
Service Executive.
Edel Byrne, Slí na Sláinte National Co-ordinator at the Irish Heart Foundation said: “We hope the people of Monaghan
will get great enjoyment and benefit from the new Slí na Sláinte route in Monaghan. Getting active makes such a big difference to your heart and overall health, by helping to reduce high blood pressure, maintain a healthy weight,
reduce stress and ease back pain. For heart health, adults need at least 30 minutes of physical activity, such as
brisk walking, five days a week. By having a clearly marked and safe walking route, we aim is to make it easier for
people in Monaghan to get active as part of their normal day.”
The new Slí na Sláinte will be launched by the unveiling of the route map board at the Family Resource Centre, Mullaghmatt, Monahgan at 3.30pm followed by a walk along part of the route. The public are invited and encouraged
to join in. Leaflets showing the route will be available in various locations in the coming week. Anyone seeking further information on Slí na Sláinte can contact Edel Byrne, at the Irish Heart Foundation, 4 Clyde Road, Dublin 4,
Tel: 01 668-5001 or e-mail: ebyrne@irishheart.ie.
The route: Start at Monaghan Leisure Complex on the Clones Road and continue on the footpath heading towards Clones. Continue on walking past Old Park Court, Oriel Way and the signpost for 'Teach na nDaoine' Family
Resource Centre. Turn left at the next road signposted Killyconnigan. Take the first left turn and follow the footpath
over the hill, continuing straight on, past Cortolvin View, Cortolvin Road and Oriel Way on your left, then carefully
cross over the Horseshoe Bridge and finish once more at Monaghan Leisure Complex.
Local Election and European Election results
The new Monaghan Town Council have been elected and the details can be found here >>
Invitation to Tender: Electrical upgrade of 30 Local Authority houses in Monaghan Town
Monaghan Town Council seeks tenders from suitably qualified Electrical Contractors for the above project.
The Works comprise of the upgrading of existing electrical installations in 30 houses, including the provision of
additional electrical sockets, ECB boards, cooker supplies, fire alarm systems and all other works as detailed in the works schedule.Copies of the Contract Documents may be obtained from The Town Clerk, Monaghan Town Council,
1 Dublin Street, Monaghan (telephone no. 047 82600) on payment of a tender deposit of €500. The deposit is
refundable upon receipt of a bona fide tender not subsequently withdrawn.
Further details can be obtained from the Irish Government public sector procurement opportunities portal www.etenders.gov.ie. Closing date for receipt of tenders by Monaghan Town Council is 12:00 hrs on Friday 4th September 2009. Closing date for the issue of tender documents to prospective tenderers is Friday 28th August 2009.
All tenders should be clearly marked “Electrical Upgrade of 30 houses.” and returned in a sealed envelope to The
Town Clerk, Monaghan Town Council, Town Hall, 1 Dublin Street, Monaghan.
Freedom of Information Act 1997
Please note that the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act 1997 shall apply to any quotation submitted.
Signed Marie Deighan
Monaghan Town Clerk
30th July 2009
Monaghan Charities Benifit from 'People in need' Grants
Eight charities from monaghan recieved grants totalling over €33,115 from the People In Need Trust from funds raised
in the 2007 RTE People In Need Telethon supported by Eircom.The People In Need Trust announced the final tally
today at an event to mark the completion of th grant distributions. In accordance with the policy of the People In Need Trust, all funds raised in Monaghan were distributed to charities based in the county. Mullaghmatt Cortolvin Local
Training Initiative, Monaghan Neighbourhood Youth Project and Dochas for Women are just some of the charities who benifited from funding. According to David Harvey, Chief Executive of the People In Need Trust, "The people of
Monaghan were extremely generous during the telethon campaign and it was thanks to their efforts that we were able
to help so many charities in the county. The funds distributed over the last few months have made a huge difference
to peoples lives."
People In Need have listed all grant allocation details on their website at www.telethon.ie. A List of organizations in Monaghan approved for grants, the contact person for each organinisation , the ammount granted, and the purpose
of the grant, is also available on request.
Youth Café proposal for Monaghan Town Supported by Outgoing Councillors
Proposals to establish a ‘Youth Café’ in Monaghan town were fully supported by the members of Monaghan Town
Council at their May monthly meeting. The case for the facility was outlined by a Comhairle na nÒg group of
students representing some of the secondary schools in the area.
It is envisaged that a Youth Café for Monaghan would be similar to the one which has been established in
Castleblayney, offering young people a safe and supervised recreational environment in which to meet up, have a cup
of tea or coffee, play games like pool or “playstation” and watch widescreen TV or access the internet. The café
would be open on certain nights of the week and for longer periods of the day at the weekends. Information on topics
like drug awareness, sex education and career options would also be available.
The young people present also made it clear that they were fully aware of problems like underage drinking, and were
keen to help out with any moves to eliminate such activities in and around the town. The councillors were unanimous
in commending the young people for taking this initiative. It was agreed that the matter would have to be dealt with
by the incoming council following the upcoming local elections.
