Monaghan County Council (Ireland)

🏠 Exciting news! This year, we're on track to deliver 100 new homes, with the same target set for next year! Plus, two major developments are commencing soon in Monaghan Town, bringing over 70 new homes in the next two years! Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage #Housingforall #Monaghan #LiveWorkVisitMonaghan #YourCouncil 

The Government announced the Power Up grant as part of Budget 25 for businesses in the Retail and Hospitality sector. The Power Up grant has a budget of €170 million and the grant to eligible businesses will be €4,000. There are two types of qualifying business: •             A business that received the second payment of ICOB and continues to meet the ICOB criteria •             Businesses in the hospitality and retail sector that did not have a rates bill in 2023 may qualify if they meet the criteria. Those businesses should email icob@monaghancoco.ie to check eligibility. Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment #MyCoCo #Funding #BuildingBetterBusiness

We are delighted to announce that 1,161 small and medium sized businesses in the County have received €3,165,021.46 in grant funding under the Government’s Increased Cost of Business scheme. https://lnkd.in/e4Quh83Q Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment #LiveWorkVisitMonaghan #buildingbetterbusiness #MyCoCo

Great turnout last night to hear all about Monaghan County Council’s Lough Muckno Road to Recovery Project . Fantastic presentation from Patrick McCabe from Hydrec Environmental on the findings from the project and great discussions after. #MucknoRoadtoRecovery #climateactionmonaghan #weretakingclimateaction

Monaghan County Council is committed to addressing dereliction in our towns and villages. This is just one of the many ongoing projects, currently the housing section are finalising designs, and work will commence in 2025. #housing #restoration #regeneration #MyMonaghan

“Climate Action Week welcomes Carrickmacross Toy Library ’Toy Hospital’: 🌍🌳   Bring your broken toys in, and Carrickmacross Toy Library will do their best to fix them.   If the Toy Library cannot mend them there and then, their friends at Carrickmacross Men’s Shed will be called in to see if they can work their magic!” #climateactionmonaghan #WeretakingClimateAction

Our new road signs on the N12 are designed to raise awareness of the numerous cyclists who use this road.   When you encounter cyclists, please slow down to a safe speed and pass with care.   #SpeedKills

“Findings of Lough Muckno: Road to Recovery Project” 🌳🌍 Join Monaghan County Councils Environment section along with Patrick McCabe from Hydrec Environmental Consulting who will present the findings from the Lough Muckno Road to Recovery Project The project aimed to improve the understanding of the unique characteristics of Lough Muckno, and to inform the development of catchment management plans. Booking required: climateaction@monaghancoco.ie 🌍💪 #ClimateActionMonaghan #WereTakingClimateAction”

“Climate Conversations with former UN diplomat Jacinta Barrins” 🌳🌍 Join us for a cup of tea and a climate chat with Jacinta aimed for (but not restricted to) over 60s. The talk will look at the main causes of climate change, what we can do to reduce climate change and much more. Lunch provided Booking through: climateaction@monaghancoco.ie 🌍💪 #ClimateActionMonaghan #WereTakingClimateAction”

📚 Monaghan County Libraries are thrilled with the significant increase in community engagement at the two new library buildings in the county. Since opening in September 2023, Castleblayney library has recorded a massive 280% increase in visitor numbers. The Monaghan town library recorded a 195% increase in visitor numbers in its first five months at the Peace Campus. The state-of-the-art buildings have become vibrant hubs for learning, creativity, and social interaction. #LiveWorkVisitMonaghan #MoretoMonaghan #MyMonaghan #libraries