Healthy Monaghan

21/10/2026

💚 Healthy Monaghan Funding Application NOW OPEN! 💚

📢 Monaghan LCDC, through the Healthy Ireland Fund, is seeking Expressions of Interest from project partners to deliver projects during 2027 under the following priority outcomes:

✅ Increase the percentage of adults and children meeting physical activity guidelines 🚶‍♀️🏃‍♂️🚴
✅ Decrease the number of people experiencing negative mental health 🧠💚

Does your organisation have a project that could help achieve one or both of these outcomes? If so, we'd love to hear from you!

📝 Complete the Expression of Interest Form here: 🔗 https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/s8H4BeacXL

📅 Closing Date: 28 October 2026
📍 Project Completion Deadline: 30 September 2027

ℹ️ Please see the online EOI Proposal Form for full details and eligibility information.

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19/10/2026

🌟 I was delighted to recently attend the Monaghan Older People’s Council AGM and the launch of Monaghan Social Inclusion Week.

Both events highlighted the importance of connection, participation and ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to be involved in community life 💯

The Older People’s Council plays a vital role in giving older people a voice, while Social Inclusion Week celebrates the many efforts being made across Monaghan to create a more welcoming and inclusive county for all 💯

It was wonderful to see so many people and organisations coming together to support these important initiatives and to continue building stronger, more connected communities 💯



Monaghan County Council Age Friendly Ireland

19/10/2026

🌟 It was a pleasure this morning to visit the Embroidery Programme delivered by Glaslough Development Association, funded through the Healthy Monaghan Age Friendly Grant Programme.

I was delighted to see this fantastic initiative in action and to meet participants enjoying the opportunity to develop new skills, explore their creativity, and connect with others in a welcoming and supportive environment.

Projects like this play an important role in supporting active ageing, wellbeing, and social connection within our communities. A huge thank you to Glaslough Development Association and everyone involved for making the programme such a success.

👏 Well done to all the participants for their wonderful work and enthusiasm throughout the project.



Monaghan County Council The Oakland Community Centre, Glaslough

16/10/2026

💚 Healthy Monaghan Funding Application NOW OPEN! 💚

📢 Monaghan LCDC, through the Healthy Ireland Fund, is seeking Expressions of Interest from project partners to deliver projects during 2027 under the following priority outcomes:

✅ Increase the percentage of adults and children meeting physical activity guidelines 🚶‍♀️🏃‍♂️🚴
✅ Decrease the number of people experiencing negative mental health 🧠💚

Does your organisation have a project that could help achieve one or both of these outcomes? If so, we'd love to hear from you!

📝 Complete the Expression of Interest Form here: 🔗 https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/s8H4BeacXL

📅 Closing Date: 28 October 2026

📍 Project Completion Deadline: 30 September 2027

ℹ️ Please see the online EOI Proposal Form for full details and eligibility information.

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16/10/2026

Healthy Monaghan is delighted to support Monaghan Sports Partnership in delivering these fantastic initatives across the county

15/10/2026

The first Healthy Ireland Local Government Newsletter is now available to download 💯

Please see post below with link to download 👇🏻

The first Healthy Ireland Local Government Newsletter is now available to download.

We are delighted to announce the launch of the inaugural Autumn/Winter edition of the Healthy Ireland Local Government (HILG) Newsletter, the first of two editions to be published each year.

This edition is an opportunity to reflect on the 2025/26 year: the progress made across our programmes, the achievements celebrated across the network, and the developments that continue to strengthen the role of local government in improving health and wellbeing in communities across Ireland.

It also marks a milestone moment, with a reflection from our outgoing National Lead, Vinne O’Shea, on four years of progress, including:

✔️ The Healthy Cities & Counties Programme and Sláintecare Healthy Communities Programme embedded within local government, with strong governance, national frameworks and a permanent Administrative Officer workforce providing long-term leadership and capacity
✔️ Ireland's strengthened position within the WHO European Healthy Cities Network, including our largest-ever Irish delegation at the 2026 WHO Annual Business Meeting and the continued accreditation of Irish Healthy Cities and Counties
✔️ Locally led, place-based approaches that reduce health inequalities, build community capacity and respond to local priorities

In this issue, you can explore and read more on:

→ Highlights of Healthy Ireland Local Government Activity 2025/26
→ Healthy Cities & Counties Programme in Focus
→ WHO European Healthy Cities Network
→ Sláintecare Healthy Communities Programme within Local Government

Thank you to every Healthy City & County Coordinator, Local Development Officer, local authority colleague and partner organisation for your unwavering commitment to advancing community wellbeing. Your dedication has laid strong foundations for the future.

📥 Download the newsletter 🔗 https://hilocalgov.pulse.ly/3ondayvqmq

13/10/2026

🚀 Become a Play Champion in Monaghan & Cavan!

Passionate about Play? Join this exciting initiative! Open to anyone 18+.

Benefits:

Advocate for Play across all age ranges (Birth – 14 years)

Inbuilt Peer Learning Support

Advance your career opportunities

Competitive rates of pay

Occasional play events that can be worked around your other commitments

Join us for a training day:

📍 Location: Monaghan County Childcare Committee, 17 The Grange, Plantation, Monaghan, H18 KV82
📅 Date: Thursday, 29th October 2026
🕖 Time: 9.30am – 4pm

To Book your place: https://ncn.ie/events/becoming-a-play-champion-in-monaghan-cavan/

13/10/2026

12/10/2026

The Carrickmacross Toy Library are joining us for our Halloween 👻 🎃 All inclusive Event 🎃 👻 for children with additional needs funded by Healthy Monaghan. Join us on Sunday October 25th 12-2pm for some spooktacular arts & crafts. To book DM Philomena 0872960047

12/10/2026

Join us after Buggie Buggies for a relaxed, informal chat about hormones, especially after having a baby!

Tara will talk about the changes our bodies go through, how hormones can affect our mood, energy, sleep and overall wellbeing, and why we might feel a little different after becoming a mum.
Light refreshments will be served. Baby welcome.

When: Thursday 15th October
Time: Walk at 10am
Talk at 10.30am
Where: Castleblayney Library

Express your interest by contacting:
[email protected] or 087 770 2114

Monaghan Integrated Development CLG
Monaghan CYPSC
Monaghan County Libraries