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Walking Tours Coming Back!
After a long break the popular The Free Walking Tours of Carrickmacross are back on June 4th! In conjunction with Carrickmacross Street Festival we are starting our weekly walking tour of Carrickmacross as part of the June Festival. Come along and enjoy the story of our town. It is less
Inver College fund raising on Sports Day
Inver College will be fund raising on the end of year Sports Day for past pupil Stephen Kirk. Stephen has stage 4 Glioma a type of tumour that occurs in the brain & spinal cord and he is currently in Texas at the Burzynski Clinic getting treatment. Sports Day is
Workhouse Visitor Experience Launched By Minister Heather Humphreys
Minister Heather Humphreys officially launched the ‘Carrickmacross Workhouse Visitor Experience’ on Thursday, 14th April. The Workhouse Visitor Experience tells the story of life, death and emigration during the 1840s Great Famine. History is brought to life using an Animated Film, Interpretative Artworks, Information Panels, and Architectural Features. Visitors see an
Carrickmacross First Ever Lip Sync Battle – In Aid of Stephen Kirk
This is the first ever Lip Sync battle to be held in Carrickmacross. The night is in aid of Stephen Kirk. Stephen has stage 4 Glioma a type of tumour that occurs in the brain & spinal cord. The treatment he needs is only available in Texas costing €300,000. This
Corduff Woman – Joan McNally 100k Ambassador
Local woman, Joan McNally from Corduff is one of 14 Ambassadors from around the country for this years 100k raising funds for Breast Cancer research. Read Joan’s story below: After finding a lump in my breast I was referred for a mammogram and got an appointment 12 days later.
‘Rebels to Reels’ charts life of Carrick man who filmed Hiroshima and Nagasaki aftermaths
‘Rebels to Reels – A biography of Combat Cameraman Daniel A. McGovern USAF’ is the fascinating true-life story of the Carrickmacross man who filmed the immediate aftermath footage of the atomic bombs in the ruins of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The son of a sergeant of the Royal Irish Constabulary, Dan
Festivals & Events Funding
Festivals & Events funding now available to community/voluntary groups and organisations via the Monaghan County Council Community Development Section for your information: – https://monaghan.ie/communitydevelopment/2022/03/24/monaghan-festivals-and-events-grant-scheme-2022/ Certainly please do feel free to submit an application if eligible and/or share and circulate amongst your contacts if it may be of interest to them
Volunteers Wanted – Vincent’s Shop Carrickmacross
We are looking for volunteers for Saturdays. We have 2 shifts, 10am – 2pm or 1pm to 5pm. No experience necessary full training will be provided. #volunteer #jointheteam #volunteering #svp #vincents #communityorganizations #meetnewpeople #learnnewskills #carrickmacross #monaghan
Smart Village Training for Carrickmacross Town
Are you a member of Club, Community Group, Charity or Business in Carrickmacross? If Yes then you need to get involved in Smart Village Training for Carrickmacross Town. What is a Smart Village? Smart Villages are communities in rural areas that use innovative solutions to improve their resilience, building on
Féile Patrick Byrne 2022
Since 2007 the Carrickmacross Branch of Comhaltas have organised a traditional music festival in honour of the 19th century harper Patrick Byrne. The festival is held each year on the Palm Sunday weekend and takes place in and around the town of Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan. We are very excited about
Carrickmacross-Castleblayney MD Minutes of Meeting January 2022
Minutes of proceedings of MD Monthly meeting held virtually on Monday 24th January 2022 at 10.00am. Click here to download PDF >>
Notification of Works – Carrickmacross Town Parking Control Scheme 2021
Subsequent to the adoption of the Carrickmacross Town Parking Control Scheme 2021, Monaghan County Council wishes to notify the public of upcoming delineation works to facilitate the implementation of the Parking Control Scheme. The proposed schedule of works is as outlined below. Monday 21st March Time 8am – 6pm Double
Carrickmacross St. Patrick’s Day Winners
Best Float 1st Prize sponsored by Tobin Estate Agents – 3RD MONAGHAN SCOUTS GROUP, CARRICKMACROSS 2nd Prize sponsored by Birdy’s Newsagents – 6TH MONAGHAN SCOUTS GROUP, KILLANNY / INNISKEEN Best Band 1st Prize sponsored by Nuremore Hotel – ST. MARY’S BRASS AND REED BAND, KINGSCOURT 2nd
Public Information Event – Inniskeen Village Public Realm Spatial Plan
Following extensive consultation with community partners and the wider public, Monaghan County Council, in conjunction with The Paul Hogarth Company, has developed a Public Realm Spatial Plan for the village of Inniskeen. Monaghan County Council would like to thank everyone that participated in the consultation process. It is through your
Update – Public Realm Enhancement Works at Entrance to Lough Muckno Park
Monaghan County Council wish to remind the public that the on-going works to the main entrance area at Lough Muckno Park in Castleblayney shall necessitate the closure of the main entrance to vehicular traffic, for a 5-week period commencing on Monday the 21st of March 2022. Park patrons may wish
Carrickmacross St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Carrickmacross St. Patrick’s Day Parade The town of Carrickmacross expects a large attendance at this year’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade which takes place on Thursday, 17th March at 3pm. The day kicks off at 11.15am with the raising of the flag at the Courthouse, Carrickmacross which will be accompanied
Calling all Local Businesses!
Carrickmacross St. Patrick’s Day Parade Window Competition Best window promoting climate action / re-use / re-cycle To take part please submit a photograph of your window to carrickmacross@monaghancoco.ie by 3pm on Friday 11th March. All entries will be displayed on www.carrickmacross.ie. Members of the public will vote for their favourite
Carrickmacross St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2022
It’s back! St. Patrick’s Day is coming upon us once again and Carrickmacross – Castleblayney Municipal District are now taking names of any organisations, businesses and bands who wish to take part in this year’s fun! After the success of previous years parades, with so many groups, businesses and bands
FREE Part-Time Courses from March and April
During March and April, Cavan/Monaghan Education & Training Board, (CMETB), will commence a range of course modules in Carrickmacross, Castleblayney and Monaghan Town, including: * Business Administration – Level 5 * Childcare Modules (Child Development, Special Needs Assisting, etc.) – Levels 5 and 6 * Communications – Level 5 *
Environmental Services Funding Scheme 2022
Monaghan County Council is committed to supporting local communities to promote, enhance and develop their local area. This commitment is supported by the annual Environmental Funding Scheme. We are now inviting applications for the 2022 funding scheme. Please note this funding is only for Environmental related projects. Guidelines on
Public Realm Enhancement Works at Entrance to Lough Muckno Park
Monaghan County Council wish to notify the public of upcoming works to the main entrance area at Lough Muckno Park in Castleblayney. These works form part of the on-going project to refurbish the Gate Lodge No. 2 building and shall provide for the installation of utility services and pavement enhancement
Full Steam Ahead for Carrickmacross St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2022!
The Cathaoirleach of Carrickmacross – Castleblayney Municipal District, Cllr. P.J. O’Hanlon, is delighted to announce the return of the Carrickmacross St. Patrick’s Day Parade. All interested groups, individuals and businesses are invited to take part in the planning of the 2022 Parade. Should you wish to be part of the
Activator Pole Walking Programme
Activator Poles Programme is back And coming to new venues in 2022 Monaghan Sports Partnership is delighted to relaunch the growing phenomenon of Activator Poles programmes This is a fun outdoors aerobic exercise programe, which works on balance, mobility and strength It is ideal for older adults and those with
Carrickmacross CCTV Public Consultation
Monaghan County Council in conjunction with An Garda Siochana is giving consideration to the installation of CCTV cameras in Carrickmacross Town Centre. See the full Proposal here: Carrickmacross CCTV V3 Design Proposals (PDF)
