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Things to know about Monaghan
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Welcome to work live play visit Monaghan is a small county with a whole lot going on. Arts, entertainment, good food, clean living and much more besides. Ireland’s fifth smallest county makes a big impression when it comes to vibrancy, quality of life and community spirit.
population
Monaghan has a population of 60,423.
In the 5 years from 2006 – 2011 Monaghan’s population
grew by 8%. This is in line with national growth over the 5 years
and is representative of 1.3% of the national population.
Population
Towns
2011
Monaghan 9000
Carrickmacross 5000
Castleblayney 3500
Clones 2000
distances BELFAST
MONAGHAN
Getting here has
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Co. Monaghan is located in
the Republic of Ireland, in
the province of Ulster. DUBLIN
It borders Northern Ireland
and thus provides strategic
access to UK markets.
Distances from Main Towns
in Kilometres:
Monaghan Carrickmacross Castleblayney Clones
to to to to
DERRY 107 144 129 116
DUBLIN 130 95 109 131
BELFAST 94 105 94 129
DUNDALK 52 23 28 72
GALWAY 215 222 217 194
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Travel Distances
access
Road Network – National & Regional
There are four key road transport linkages in Co. Monaghan
which provide easy access to the county. This transportation
network plays an important part in providing access to
ferry ports, airports and markets.
Public Transport
Bus Éireann
Travellers can access Monaghan via bus 365
days a year. Towns and villages along the N2
primary route are well served by national bus
routes operating the Dublin to Letterkenny/
Derry route and private operators operating the
Monaghan to Dublin route.
www.buseireann.ie
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How to Get Here
age friendly county
Monaghan promotes itself as an age friendly county which aims to make
Monaghan a better place in which to grow old. The Age Friendly programme
delivers a range of initiatives in the county for older people.
The towns in Monaghan have committed Find out more:
to the Age Friendly business programme,
where businesses take the extra step to www.monaghanagefriendly.ie
make it easier and more attractive for older
people to avail of their services. www.hse.ie
connectivity
Project Kelvin
Monaghan benefits from extensive and reliable
broadband networks with many programmes
extending connectivity all the time.
Metropolitan Area
Networks Scheme (MANS) MONAGHAN
Project Kelvin – an extensive submarine and
terrestrial cable deployment - is available
in Monaghan Town. This offers dedicated
MONAGHAN
Ethernet at all speeds, including 10G LanPhy,
CLONES which allows for 10.3215 gigabits of capacity.
The cable has the ability to directly and
CASTLEBLAYNEY securely connect to Canada, US, UK and
mainland Europe.
The M:TEK buildings located along the
All major telecommunication providers are
Armagh Road in Monaghan Town are part of
available in the county. Metropolitan Area
the Armagh Monaghan Digital Corridor with
Networks Scheme (MANS) are in place in
a broadband 1 Gb link between the A:TEK
Monaghan Town, Carrickmacross, CARRICKMACROSS (Armagh) and M:TEK.
Castleblayney and Clones.
Telecommunications services are provided
to remote rural communities and residents
through the following schemes:
The areas served can be viewed at • National Broadband Scheme (NBS)
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www.enet.ie/coverage.html Telecommunications Infrastructure • Rural Broadband Scheme (RBS)
entrepreneurship
The strong work ethic and entrepreneurial flair
of Monaghan people has led to the establishment
of several key indigenous exporting businesses
CASTLECOOL, CASTLEBLAYNEY
throughout the county.
This high level of entrepreneurship is evident in the
percentage of people registered as employers (as
compared to neighbouring counties).
Census 2011
Employer or own
Persons at Work % WORK AT COMBILIFT
account worker
Monaghan 23,005 4,907 21.33%
State 1,807,360 306,278 16.95%
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Monaghan Success Stories
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commercial
With a spirit and history of entrepreneurship, Co. Monaghan is a great click here for more info on
place to locate your business or to set up a new business. Business Costs
There is a wide selection of commercial properties registered in
Monaghan for retail, industry and commercial office use.
Commercial Properties
Lough Egish Food Park Enterprise and Industrial units for SMEs
Lough Egish, a village in the south of the Workspace is available at the following centres:
county has developed as an industrial nucleus
• Ballybay Enterprise Centre
with particular regard for food processing and
distribution. There is a 62 acre Food Park which • Clones Business & Technology Centre
now is home to a number of national and • C:Tek Enterprise Centre
international brands.
• Emyvale Enterprise Centre
Zoned Lands
• M:Tek I Enterprise Centre
A number of land banks have been identified
within each town to accommodate their future • M:Tek II Enterprise Centre
industry, enterprise and employment needs.
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Commercial Rates
The main costs of doing business that are charged by local authorities are in respect of commercial
rates, water charges and planning contributions. Co Monaghan is a low cost business location and
compares favourably with other counties with regard to these rates.
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C:Tek Enterprise Centre
employment
Top 10 Employers in Monaghan:
1 Manor Farm (Carton Bros)
KERRY FOODS, CARRICKMACROSS
2 Monaghan Mushrooms
3 Kerry Foods (Rye Valley)
4 Combi Lift Ltd
5 AIBP Beef
6 Silver Hill Foods
MONAGHAN MUSHROOMS
7 Kepak Ltd
8 Mallon Foods
9 LacPatrick Ltd
10 Tiernaneill Mushrooms
AIPB Beef, Clonesutilities Energy Supply Natural Gas Water / Wastewater Services click here for more info on click here for a map of the click here for further details on Existing Energy Networks Gas Pipeline Water Charges Monaghan’s electricity supply is backboned Natural Gas is currently piped to Co Monaghan has ample provision by the existing 110kV network which is fed Carrickmacross and Lough Egish. for water supply and treatment. from 220kV bulk supply points at Flagford 220kV station and Louth 220kV station (located near Louth village).
business
resources MONAGHAN COUNTY COUNCIL OFFICES
Government agencies provide a variety of employment supports to
aid job creation through the Industrial Development Authority (IDA),
Enterprise Ireland (EI), Local Enterprise Offices (LEO) etc.
Monaghan Local Enterprise Ireland The Industrial Monaghan County Council
Enterprise Office Development Authority
Enterprise Ireland supports In addition, Monaghan County
Monaghan Local Enterprise companies involved The Industrial Development Council provides advice and
Office (LEO) serves as a first in manufacturing and Authority (IDA) is responsible support to businesses and
stop shop to provide support internationally traded for the attraction and promotes the county as a
and services to those seeking services. development of foreign location for investment.
to expand an existing business investment in Ireland.
or develop a new business in
Co Monaghan.
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www.localenterprise.ie/monaghan www.enterprise-ireland.com www.idaireland.com www.monaghan.ie
click here for more info on Business Supportsfarm to table
Agriculture is a dominant economic activity in Co. Monaghan,
providing substantial employment at 12.5% in 2011, a much
higher percentage than the national figures of 5.06%.
Agriculture and food production accounts for over 60% of
Monaghan’s employment and 90% of foods produced
in the county are exported.
14 of the Top 100 food producing companies in Ireland
are based in Co Monaghan
The different food sectors are well-represented
and include the following:
• Dairy & infant formula • Value Added
& Convenience Food
• Poultry and eggs
• Meal Feedstuffs
• Red meat
• Food laboratories
• Mushrooms
• Food Services – transport,
• Fish
distribution and temperature
• Water controlled ware-housing
With great cafes and restaurants, Monaghan has a wide variety of places to eat and drink.
The choice ranges from award-winning gourmet restaurants to pubs with bar food menus where
the ‘craic’ is as good as it gets and there are places to suit every palate and pocket.places to live
Co. Monaghan has a traditional pattern of dispersed settlement in rural areas together with a network
of towns and villages distributed throughout the county. The county’s population is dispersed
throughout these rural areas with less than 30% of the population living in the urban areas.
The County’s 5 key towns/principal settlements are:
Carrickmacross Clones
Ballybay Castleblayney
Monaghan Townresidential property Finding a new home in Monaghan has never been easier or more affordable with some of the country’s most competitive prices on top of a more than 20% reduction in rent prices since 2008. Co. Monaghan offers a range of options when it comes to choosing a place to live. From bustling market towns to rural villages and small communities, everyone will find something to suit. And compared with prices in the major urban centres, lower housing and living costs are an added bonus. To browse property choices visit: www.daft.ie
parks & outdoor spaces
The magic of Co Monaghan lies in its beautiful rolling hills, little lakes, Designated Forest Park
meandering rivers and ever-changing vistas. Rossmore Forest Park
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and in Monaghan it changes as you look Recreational Areas
over your shoulder! There are plenty of parks and scenic areas to enjoy, walk, Lough Muckno
run, cycle, play and picnic in and these are dotted around the county. Dartrey (Bellamont) Forest
Derrygorry/Favour Royal Forest
Billy Fox Memorial Park
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Ballybay Wetlandsarts, culture & heritage
Monaghan has a wealth of vibrant heritage, arts and culture.
Activities Heritage Sites
There is plenty to see, do and learn There are many wonderful opportunities to Co Monaghan has a large number of heritage
participate in the county’s ever-growing roster sites in the county ranging from Carrickmacross
at cultural hubs like Monaghan of Arts, Culture and Heritage Activities by Workhouse, Clones High Cross & Round Tower,
County Museum, The Garage engaging with the following: St Peter’s Tin Tabernacle in Laragh and the Lady
Theatre, The Patrick Kavanagh • Live Theatre
Ann Dawson Temple in Dartrey forest.
Centre and the Íontas Arts Centre • Museums
to name but a few. • Literary Resource Centres click here for more info on
• Cultural Heritage Heritage Sites in Co Monaghan
• Craft Studios
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Arts & Culture
or log on to:
www.monaghan.ie/library
www.tyroneguthrie.ievolunteer opportunities Our community in Co Monaghan has a number of volunteer opportunities and there are numerous Clubs and Committees which rely on volunteers for input on policy and service delivery. Volunteering is a great way to get involved in the community, gain experience, share your talents and meet new people. Monaghan Volunteer Centre is a primary volunteering resource for local voluntary and community organisations in Co. Monaghan. The Centre can assist with recruiting volunteers, developing policies and guidelines, vetting, volunteer management training and much more. For further information log on to: www.volunteermonaghan.ie
festivals With the selection of lively local festivals, a good time is never far away. Enjoy the Harvest Time Blues Festival, Muckno Mania, the Inniskeen Road July Evening Festival, the Monaghan Country Music Festival and many more. Events are set against a beautiful backdrop of spectacular scenery, from rolling hills to lush forests and lakes. click here to view our Calendar of Events
activities & sport
There is a great range of outdoor
pursuits and sports available in
Co. Monaghan which are suitable
for all age groups and can be
enjoyed by all.
From wakeboarding to canoeing, football to
golfing, quad-biking to angling,
Monaghan is a great place to get active.
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Full List of Activities85% of students in
Co Monaghan progress to
education
third level education
There is a wealth of educational amenities
right on the doorstep.
Schools
Co Monaghan has a network of 67 primary schools and 12 post primary schools.
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Primary Schools - www.schooldays.ie Post-Primary Schools
Third Level
Monaghan Institute Dundalk Institute of Technology
Monaghan Institute offers a wide range of Dundalk Institute of Technology is just 45
further education and training (FET) courses. minutes away with a variety of other universities
Each course is specifically designed for and third-level options close-by (on both sides
employment and the Institute has developed of the border).
close links with local employers and the
community to ensure that FET course provision
is reflective of local needs and current/future
skills shortages.
www.monaghaninstitute.ie www.dkit.iechildcare In Monaghan families can avail of public and private childcare supports and services include: Crèche Facilities Montessori Schools After Schools Services Services are competitively priced. A detailed list of all providers can be found at: www.monaghanchildcare.ie
local news
Local Newspapers National Newspapers
Traditional print newspapers are published weekly.
The Northern Standard www.northernstandard.ie The Irish Times www.theirishtimes.com
The Dundalk Democrat www.dundalkdemocrat.ie The Irish Independent www.independent.ie
The Anglo Celt www.anglocelt.ie
Local Radio National Radio
Shannonside Northern Sound www.shannonside.ie Today FM www.todayfm.com
LMFM www.lmfm.ie RTE Radio www.rte.ie
Radio 1, 2 FM, Lyric FM
iRadio www.iradio.ie & Raidio na Gaeltachta.
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