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10/06/2026
Ref No: 25/60386
TO: Cavan & Monaghan Education Training Board
C/O Kieran O'Reilly
Monaghan Road
Castleblayney
Co. Monaghan
A75 EP84
Re: Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended)
NOTIFICATION OF DECISION
Monaghan County Council has by order dated 10/06/2026 decided to GRANT permission to the above
named for development of land, in accordance with the documents submitted namely for:- permission
to extend existing GAA pitch to include excavation of in-earth material and re-use of same on site to
remodel playing pitch, new goal posts, new enclosed ball wall playing area, new generator room, new
ball stopping nets, new cowled floodlighting, a new retaining wall and demolition of old ticket box
building together with all ancillary and associated site works at Connabury/Onomy, Castleblayney
subject to the 6 condition(s) set out in the Schedule attached.
Signed on behalf of Monaghan County Council
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ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
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DATE
Provided there is no appeal against this DECISION a grant of planning permission will issue at the
end of four weeks (see footnote).
NO WORKS CAN COMMENCE ON FOOT OF A ‘NOTIFICATION OF DECISION’ ON AN APPLICATION.
THE DEVELOPMENT IS ONLY AUTHORISED WHEN A ‘NOTIFICATION OF FINAL GRANT’ IS ISSUED.
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10 / 06 / 2026
Footnote:
An appeal against a decision of a Planning Authority under the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as
amended) may be made to An Coimisiún Pleanála, 64 Marlborough Street, Dublin 1, D01 V902. (Tel.
(01) 8588100) during office hours.
1. You have four weeks beginning on the date the planning authority makes its decision which
was (10/06/2026). This is a strict time limit.
2. You must put your appeal in writing (either typed or handwritten).
3. You must clearly state your own name and address. If someone is acting for you, like a planning
agent they must clearly state their own name and address as well as your name and address.
4. You must give enough details to allow An Coimisiún Pleanála to identify the application you
wish to appeal.
5. You must provide your planning grounds of appeal (reasons and arguments) for your appeal
and any items you wish to support your grounds of appeal.
6. If you are a third party, you must include the written acknowledgement given to you by the
planning authority to confirm it received your submission at planning application stage.
7. You must pay the correct fee.
For more information on how to make an appeal see www.pleanala.ie
25/60386 Cavan & Monaghan Education Training Board, Connabury/Onomy, Castleblayney,
Co. Monaghan
1.
During the construction phase, the developer shall ensure that all public roads and footpaths
adjacent to the site are kept free from mud, debris and other materials associated with the
works. Any such material deposited on the public road shall be removed immediately.
Reason: In the interest of traffic safety and residential amenity.
2.
Ball-stop netting shall be provided behind both goal areas in accordance with the submitted
site layout plan and same shall be retained and maintained in good condition.
Reason: In the interest of public safety and residential amenity.
3.
The proposed floodlighting shall be installed and thereafter operated in accordance with the
details submitted, including the lighting report, specifications, and anti-glare measures. All
fittings shall be cowled and positioned so as to minimise light spill and glare beyond the site
boundaries. All floodlights shall cease to operate between the hours of 22:30 and 08:00.
Reason: In the interests of residential amenity and orderly development.
4.
(a) All landscaping works, including planting, boundary treatments, and the retention and
enhancement of existing hedgerows, shall be carried out in accordance with the
submitted landscaping details during the first planting season following completion of
the development.
(b) Any trees or plants which die, are removed or become seriously damaged or diseased
within a period of five years from completion of the development shall be similarly
replaced in the next planting season.
(c) Existing hedgerows and boundary vegetation along the site perimeter shall be
retained and protected during construction, except where removal is necessary to
facilitate the development hereby permitted. Any such areas shall be reinstated as part
of the landscaping scheme.
Reason: In the interest of visual amenity and appropriate design.
5.
Surface water drainage shall be provided and maintained in accordance with the submitted
drainage details. All surface water shall discharge to the existing drainage network as
proposed, and no surface water shall be permitted to discharge onto the public road.
Reason: In the interest of appropriate design and to prevent flooding or nuisance.
6.
The development shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the plans and documents
submitted on the 24/09/2025 as amended on the 19/05/2026, except as may otherwise be
required in order to comply with the above conditions.
Reason: In the interest of proper planning and sustainable development.