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For Peat’s Sake – An infographic on the importance of blanket bogs, threats to these bogs from the drying out of peat and what we can do to protect and restore the bog.
#YourCouncil
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What a weekend ahead with a
@monaghangaa
All Ireland semi final double header on Sunday in
@CrokePark
! The Seniors will take on Tyrone & the Minors will go up against Kerry. Good luck & safe travels to all.
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Monaghan County Council is delighted to announce that it has been successful in its application for Peace IV funding from the Special EU Programmes Body to deliver the ambitious Peace Campus project. For more information please see:
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Today we remember the victims who lost their lives 50 years ago in the Monaghan bombing, and all those that were injured. Ar dheis dé go raibh a n-anamacha.
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Today we celebrate the official opening of
#Castleblayney
Library at the Gate Lodge.
This was part of a regeneration project where the derelict Gate Lodge building was brought back into use as a public library, community, cultural and creative space. 🏛️ 📚
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Patrick Kavanagh Centre Wins European Cultural Heritage Award.
The recently opened Patrick Kavanagh Centre in Monaghan has triumphed in the Film and Video category at the Heritage in Motion Awards 2020.
Further information:
@kavanaghcentre
#YourCouncil
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Great to see that there have been no road fatalities in Monaghan to date in 2018. To all road users & those involved in road safety, keep up the good work.
Pls continue to be vigilant whenever you take to the road.
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Thanks to all the members of
@ScotstownGAA
Club who picked litter within 2km of their homes. A great community effort
#GAA
Green Club initiative
#AnBhothAb
ú
Any clubs interested in doing something similar contact
#YourCouncil
via litter
@monaghancoco
.ie
#COVID19
@monaghangaa
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Situated an hour from Belfast and Dublin, County Monaghan is being dubbed as the perfect ‘post-Brexit’ base for investors. Great to see today’s write-up in the Belfast Telegraph on the economic investment potential of Monaghan:
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First in the series of 5 podcasts on Monaghan Heritage places & people is Sliabh Beagh. A protected European site, this blanket bog plateau is a special place for nature, hosting many rare species. In this podcast we hear why Sliabh Beagh matters. Listen:
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In Loving Memory of our Friend and Colleague Paul Mulligan, Ganger, Carrickmacross-Castleblayney Municipal District
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A new Defibrillator has been installed at the main entrance to Rossmore Park, it is monitored both electronically and by CCTV. This Defibrillator has been very kindly donated by a member of the public.
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Monaghan County Council is delighted to welcome An Taoiseach, ministers and visitors this week, as local business
@Combilift
opens its state-of-the-art, manufacturing facility on the outskirts on Monaghan town. Well done to all involved!
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Help celebrate the life and times of
#PatrickKavanagh
with the live streaming of the official graveside tribute on 30th November. The event features recitals by poets and writers from across county
#Monaghan
and beyond. Commences at 12pm :
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Success for
@MonaghanCoCo
at 2020
@LAMAAwards
held in Croke Park on Sat 15 Feb.
#YourCouncil
took home the Silver Award in the Best Public Park Category for Rossmore Forest Park. Congrats to our winners & a huge well done to all shortlisted.
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Defibrillator at Monaghan Motor Tax Office is now back in place and operational.
To the person or persons involved in the vandalising of this life saving equipment just remember it may be your family member or friend that needs to use some day.
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We are delighted to say that another section of the greenway which was closed for upgrade works opens today just in time for Christmas! 🎅🎄
The final section to be completed (Horseshoe Bridge to Glen Road) will be reopened in early January. 🚶♂️
#YourCouncil
#Monaghan
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#YourCouncil
takes the lead in joining together local organisations to assist citizens during
#COVID19
with a dedicated community support helpline to be available from Tuesday 31 March.
Details:
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Clones is going Green for St. Patrick's Day! ☘️☘️
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Great profile piece in the Irish Times highlighting the benefits of investing in
#Monaghan
following the Combilift job creation announcement and new factory opening:
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This afternoon saw the official opening of the Playpark in Rossmore Forest Park in Monaghan Town.
#YourCouncil
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Wishing the
#Monaghan
Team the very best of luck for tomorrow in Croke Park from all the staff here at Monaghan County Council 🔵💙
#LiveWorkVisitMonaghan
#ComeOnMonaghan
#FarneyArmy
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Come to Monaghan and enjoy the sunrise with us.
#OurCouncilDay
enjoy the walk way around the lake we made
@TInordics
@Paddywagontour
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Monaghan County Museum lights up pink and purple to mark Baby Loss Awareness Week as part of a Council wide initiative.
#BLAW2020
#YourCouncil
#BabyLossAwarenessWeek
@monaghangaa
@Monaghan_LGFA
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Monaghan County Council’s Housing Section have revived this derelict site in the heart of Ballybay town. 🏚️ 🏡
This fire damaged and derelict property was acquired and refurbished to become needed homes while enhancing the area under the town centre regeneration scheme. 💙
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Church Square in Monaghan Town looking splendid and ready for the 50th Anniversary of the Dublin Monaghan bombings.
President Higgins will lay a wreath at the memorial in Church Square on Friday 17th May at 6.45pm
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Watch this Space! The photos below shows the finishing touches being put on the new Rossmore Playpark-Opening Soon.
@MonaghanTourism
#YourCouncilDay
Credit:
@mksculpture
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Today we launched Monaghan Peace Campus, this unique civic enterprise, specifically designed to create social interaction, encourage cross community engagement, and enable cross-border activities across the spectrum of our society.
@SEUPB
@DeptRCD
#LiveWorkVisitMonaghan
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Phase 1 of the upgrade of MonaghanTown Greenway is complete & open to the public again from today. Improvements included drainage, lighting, fencing, resurfacing and lining from the stretch of the greenway at the Coolshannagh Roundabout to the Rooksey/Harps entrance. 🚴♀️☀️
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WATCH: The Castleblayney Market Square Regeneration project comprises of the development of a high quality public space and bringing the derelict Gate Lodge 2 building back into use as a public library, community cultural and creative space. 🏛️ 📚
#YourCouncilDay
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Congrats to the Monaghan winners at the National
#StudentEnterprise
Programme Final!
Sean Kerley,
@OLSSBlayney
for My Entrepreneurial Journey National Winner & Matthew McVicar from
@stmacartans
, Monaghan won Senior 1st Prize for his Coppercase Mask Holder.
@StudentEntProg
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Thank you to The Northern Standard for highlighting the extensive work being done by Library Staff behind their closed doors.
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Seachtain na Gaeilge 2020
#YourCouncil
’s Coiste na Gaeilge is proposing to distribute a small amount of funding to community groups in the County to host an event as Gaeilge during Seachtain na Gaeilge. Full details:
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Monaghan Age Friendly Cocooning Activity Pack- A special delivery for Professor Sam Mc Conkey’s Mammy.
Details:
@gardainfo
@AgeFriendlyIrl
@monaghangaa
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Some heroes wear headsets. Our
#Covid19
Community Response helpline is open now on 1 800 804 158 and although our public offices are closed,
#YourCouncil
staff remain on hand to help you
#InThisTogether
#ItsInOurHands
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Since 2016
#YourCouncil
has developed various recreational facilities in Rossmore Park, including new Adventure Playpark, upgraded trails & signage, & popular ‘Giants’ sculpture trail. Recent works include enhancements to the park entrance & car park/visitor hub
#YourCouncilDay
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The Cathaoirleach of Co Monaghan, Cllr Cathy Bennett on behalf of
@MonaghanCoCo
extends sincere sympathy to the family of Big Tom McBride & Oram community. Big Tom brought great joy to many people across Ireland & internationally through his country music. May he rest in peace.
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It wouldn't be
#ourcouncilday
if there wasn't a picture of our old friend. Technology is advancing but we still need a shovel now and again
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Lá Fhéile Pádraig Shona Daoibh Go Léir.
Happy St. Patrick's Day.
@stpatricksfest
#SPF2021
#SPFTV
#stpatricksfestival
#AwakenIreland
#YourCouncil
#SnaG2021
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In advance of the General Election 2020, Monaghan County Council delivered training on all aspects of voting to 600 adults with an intellectual disability, using our Easy to Read guide to voting.
#YourCouncil
#YourCouncilDay
#DoL
ásaChomhairle
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As the evenings start to draw in, please take care on the roads and ensure the number of road fatalities in Monaghan in 2018 remains at ZERO
@RSAIreland
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Huge congratulations to the
@monaghangaa
senior team on their Super 8s victory at the weekend. Next up, an All-Ulster semi-final!!
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Innovation Officer, Carmel O'Hare and Chief Executive of Monaghan County Council, Eamonn O'Sullivan opening
#InnovationWeek
in Monaghan this morning.
#YourCouncil
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Helping these dogs find a new home
#ourcouncilday
Would you like a new family member
@DogsTrust
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We all have a responsibility to avoid putting even more strain on the emergency services. Please always use the roads safely and for essential travel only in these unprecedented times.
#COVID19
#YourCouncil
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Congratulations to
@MonaghanCoCo
for their project ‘The Monaghan Spitfire – Life on the Border with a World at War’ for winning the Heritage & Built Environment Award, sponsored by
@AIBIreland
!
#ELGAwards2019
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There is a great attendance in
@HillgroveHotel
as Monaghan marks the start of
#Bioeconomy
Ireland Week w/ food focused session on Sustainability & The Future of Protein which was opened by Minister
@HHumphreysFG
TD & chaired by Patrick Barrett from
@agriculture_ie
#YourCouncil
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New outdoor gym equipment was installed by Monaghan County Council at Barry McGuigan Park, Clones recently. For more information see:
@ClonesCyclone
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What a champion! Caleb completed his first 5k with
@SanctuaryRunMon
in Rossmore Park
@ParkRunMonaghan
last Saturday. He is pictured with his mum Sandra & sister Grace. Join us in the morning at 9.30am.
#IntegrationInAction
@theNSMonaghan
@dcediy
@parkrunIE
@SanctuaryRunner
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Happy
#WorldDownSyndromeDay
2019! Today we celebrate equality, inclusion and all abilities in our county, it's a global awareness day, officially observed by UN since 2012. Each person w/ Down Syndrome is an individual, with a unique appearance, personality & abilities
#WDSD2019
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Castleblayney Market House & Market Square Public Engagement Report.
The Vision presented in the report for a regenerated Market House & Market Square is one to sustain the building’s significance for centuries to come. More details & report:
#YourCouncil
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Enhancement works recently completed at the Big Tom Statue, Muckno Street, Castleblayney.
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Congratulations to Latton and Bawn who have been crowned ‘Best Community in Ireland’ 2017.
Latton and Bawn, Co. Monaghan took centre stage at the IPB Pride of Place awards in Letterkenny on Saturday 25th November as they won the top prize in their population category.
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#YourCouncil
wish to congratulate Blayney Blades on 25 years of supporting and empowering women in Monaghan. We also remember Sr. Celene Mc Ardle RIP who had the vision and the drive to establish such an important organisation for the women of Monaghan.
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Online Public Meeting to present the findings from the Castleblayney Market House & Market Square Public Engagement Report. Wednesday 7th April @ 6:30 p.m.
Details:
#YourCouncil
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Planning underway to launch Monaghan Women’s Assembly – A voice in local government for local women
#YourCouncil
awarded funding to establish this platform for women to come together w/ local County Councillors to discuss & highlight issues impacting on women.
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County Monaghan Heritage Office: Welcome to Heritage Happenings, a daily series of snippets to stimulate curiosity for your local place during this time of social distancing & cocooning. Further details & today's snippet on Flat-bar gates see:
#YourCouncil
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Monaghan Together AMIF project celebrated
#worldrefugeeday2021
with integrated crafts and sports events in collaboration with
@NCCWN
Dochás for Women
@SanctuaryRunMon
@TNDFRC
and
@MentalHealthIrl
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Clones Renewal Scheme involves 10 properties have been derelict for up to 15 years were acquired initially to address dereliction, their redevelopment will provide 19 new apartments & 2 new town houses, under the
@RebuildingIRL
Initiative.
#HousingWeek
#HousingFocus
@LAsIreland
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Monaghan County Council will be marking World Down Syndrome Day 2021 on Sunday March 21st by lighting up some Council Buildings yellow and blue to support the Down Syndrome Centre North East.
#WorldDownSyndromeDay
#YourCouncil
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There are now 8 defibrillators installed in external locations in the county. Pictured are Monaghan Co. Co. employees recently trained in defibrillator use. For more information & locations of defibrillators see:
@theNSMonaghan
@monaghangaa
#YourCouncil
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The church and graveyard in Magheross, Carrickmacross features in a documentary tonight on RTE1 at 9.30pm, the documentary is called ‘The Last Priests in Ireland’ and the segment features Ardal O'Hanlon and his childhood friend Fr Martin Donnelly.
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A new Eircode fridge magnet which also provides space to include emergency numbers was launched recently by members of the Healthy Monaghan committee.
The magnets are easily read, can be written on & will provide peace of mind to older people & their families.
#YourCouncil
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@MonaghanCoCo
wish to congratulate Glaslough on being named both Ireland’s Tidiest Town & Ireland’s Tidiest Village 2019. Congratulations also to the other award winners in the county, Carrickmacross, Killeevan & Monaghan Town.
Further info:
#YourCouncil
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Monaghan County Council have launched a dedicated Out of Hours Emergency phone line to help customers report emergency road issues that they encounter. The new Road Emergency Line- 1800 121 121 -phone line is operational 24/7.
#YourCouncil
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'Rossmore Forest Park has seen a surge in visitor numbers since last year. The importance of getting out and taking fresh air as part of a healthy lifestyle cannot be overstated enough. Remember to stay within your 5km limit &
#StaySafe
'
@MonaghanTourism
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Every picture tells a story
Jinny hugs her Granny Mary. Mark is delighted to have his booster shot. Timi is so proud of his Dad completing his first Park Run with
@SanctuaryRunMon
#IDPWD2021
#PurpleLights21
@ParkRunMonaghan
@theNSMonaghan
@SanctuaryRunner
@DisabilityFed
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Thank you to all who participated in today's Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Industry, in
#Monaghan
. For more information on
#ArtificialIntelligence
email ai
@monaghancoco
.ie
@Entirl
,
@EnterMonaghan
@ichec
@Combilift
#DeepLearning
#YourCouncil
#LeadingInnovation
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The stretch of Greenway recently upgraded from the Coolshannagh Roundabout to Old Cross Square was lit for the first time at the weekend. ✅🚴♂️
The provision of lighting on the greenway will enhance user safety during the long winter months. ❄️
#YourCouncil
#ActiveTravel
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Some heroes wear headsets!
#YourCouncil
Community Call Helpline is open from 8am to 8pm on 1800 804 158 and although our public offices are closed, our staff remain on hand to help you
#InThisTogether
#ItsInOurHands
#Covid19
@theNSMonaghan
@monaghangaa
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Vacancy and dereliction "Phase 2 of Clones Renewal is almost complete. The scheme has seen 11 derelict properties in Clones turned into 8 new properties comprising 22 apartments and 2 town houses.
🏘️ 🧑🤝🧑
#housingforall
#yourcouncil
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#YourCouncil
today for the first time raised the Rainbow flag over the Council Offices to mark the start of Pride Week 2020 7 in solidarity with the LGBTQI + community in Co. Monaghan. Cathoirleach of Monaghan County Council Cllr
@colmcarthy
raised the flag.
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Here we meet Karen who works in our libraries. Karen tells us a little bit about her role, and about the services and resources available in our libraries. 🖥📚
#YourCouncilDay
#LiveWorkVisitMonaghan
@LocalGovIre
@MonaghanCounty
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As a mark of respect to our very dear Colleague Roger McQuaid, Monaghan County Council offices will be closed to the public from 1.00pm, Friday 27th November 2020.
Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílís
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Monaghan
#CommunityCall
here to help. Call free on 1800 804 158, email covidsupport
@monaghancoco
.ie or text HELP to 50555 followed by your name.
#YourCouncil
is here to support you at this time. We have the volunteers willing to help out.
#Covid19
Info:
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Patrick
@kavanaghcentre
: The state of the art visitor centre celebrating the life and work of beloved poet and writer Patrick Kavanagh to open in Inniskeen 20th July.
Our brand new website will go live in July, see:
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The Official opening of 43 newly constructed houses at Plás Lorcáin, Latlorcan, Monaghan took place today.
The finance for the purchase & construction of these houses by Monaghan County Council was provided by
@HousingPress
under the
@RebuildingIRL
Programme.
#YourCouncil
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.
@Combilift
, who have just opened their state-of-the-art manufacturing facility on the outskirts on Monaghan town, is just one example of many
#Monaghan
business success stories. To find out more about the benefits of doing business in Monaghan – visit
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Catch up on Heritage Happenings,
#YourCouncil
Heritage Office's daily snippets to stimulate curiosity for your local place during this time of social distancing & cocooning. Day 13-15 looked at; graveyard symbolism, bluebells & mossy carpets. See:
#COVID19
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#SanctuarySaturdays
in Rossmore Park with
@SanctuaryRunMon
#HealthyActiveCommunities
,
#CaringForOurLocalEnvironment
,
#IntegrationInAction
In collaboration with
@MonaghanCoCo
#MonaghanTogetherUniqueandUnited
AMIF project, funded by the European Commission and supported by
@dcediy
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County Monaghan Heritage Office: Welcome to Heritage Happenings, a daily series of snippets to stimulate curiosity for your local place during this time of social distancing & cocooning. Further details & today's snippet on Spy Windows:
#YourCouncil
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6 Monaghan County Council Projects Shortlisted for Excellence in Local Government Awards 2020.
This year's awards ceremony will be held online & will be hosted by Mary Kennedy on Thursday, 26 November 2020. Further details:
#YourCouncil
#ELGAwards2020
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Outdoor Seating & Accessories for Tourism & Hospitality Business Scheme is delivered in partnership between
@Failte_Ireland
&
@LAsIreland
& will provide funding for individual businesses to develop/increase outdoor seating. Closing date: 30/9/21.
Details:
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Monaghan County Council were delighted that the National Women's Council of Ireland chose Monaghan County Museum as their venue for the Celebration of 120 years of Women in Local Government last night with key note speaker Minister Heather Humphreys.
#YourCouncil
@NCCWN
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A celebration of diversity at
@StLouisMonaghan
and
@stmacartans
. Supported by
@MonaghanCoCo
AMIF project, Monaghan Together Unique & United. A special mention to Luciano Ferreira Gungo, Chemine Ferreira, DJ Marty Conor & Lietuvos vaikai School Community.
@theNSMonaghan
@DCEDIY1
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Bernie Bradley, Social Inclusion Officer gave a briefing to the Oireachtas yesterday to highlight the need for policy change to support those providing unpaid care to family members & launched a report published by
@_IHREC
on “Caring & Unpaid Work”. Info:
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Monaghan Women’s Assembly is a new platform that will bring the voice of women living in Monaghan to local politicians. On March 8th at 7:30pm we invite women to join us for the exciting initiative launch.
See: Event on eventbrite :
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SanctuarySaturdays in Rossmore Park with
@SanctuaryRunMon
In collaboration with
@MonaghanCoCo
#MonaghanTogetherUniqueandUnited
AMIF project, funded by the European Commission and supported by
@dcediy
@SanctuaryRunner
@theNSMonaghan
#IntegrationInAction
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Our Award winning Inclusive Playground Policy-Everybody Plays has been used to develop new & upgraded playgrounds incl. Rossmore Forest Park & Ballybay Townpark that incl. equipment that provides play opportunities for children w/physical, sensory & intellectual disabilities 1/ 2
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A selection of decorations lovingly crafted by women & children from various cultures & communities on the way to nursing homes in Monaghan. This activity was organised by MCC AMIF project ‘Monaghan Together’ with NCCWN Dochas for Women. Thank you to all who took part.
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Monaghan Co. Museum's fascinating new exhibition 'Monaghan's War of Independence 1919-1921' launches Feb 20. Produced in collab. w/ Prof Terence Dooley,
@MaynoothUni
& charts story of a national conflict that touched all communities. Details:
#YourCouncil
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See what the new €14.3 million PEACE Campus project will bring to Monaghan. Incl. a youth facility, youth cafe social support & training opportunities, community space, cultural heritage centre, museum & library all under 1 roof. Details:
#YourCouncilDay
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On Monday March 8, Minister for Housing, Local Government & Heritage Mr. Darragh O’Brien announced €13.11 million has been awarded to the Dublin Street Regeneration Project under the Urban Regeneration Development Fund.
See: 📷Rory Geary
@theNSMonaghan
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Proud to be named Local Authority of the Year at the
@ChambersIreland
Excellence in Local Government Awards last night. Big congrats to all involved!
Cathaoirleach Cathy Bennett accepted the award on behalf the Council and thanked staff for their part in the success
#monaghan
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The new Fire Station for Castleblayney
@monaghan_fire
is now complete. This will replace the old fire station which was home to Castleblayney Fire Brigade since 1965. For more details:
#YourCouncil
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Some heroes wear headsets!
#YourCouncil
#CommunityCall
here to help. Call free on 1800 804 158, email covidsupport
@monaghancoco
.ie or text HELP to 50555 followed by your name. We have the volunteers willing to help out.
#Covid19
Info:
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