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19/04/2023

Castleblayney Residents To Shape Local Regeneration Project

Members of the public have been invited to help inform the Castleblayney Market House & Market Square regeneration project.

Monaghan County Council is hosting a public information event later this month.

The Council has commissioned dhb Architects Ltd to prepare design proposals for the refurbishment of the Market House and public realm enhancements to Market Square.

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Monaghan County Council and dhb Architects Ltd are providing members of the public with an opportunity to view the design developments for the project at an upcoming public information event. Interested parties are invited to drop in to a public exhibition event that will take place at the Gate Lodge No.1, Market Square, Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan, A75 KP73 on the 25 April 2023 from 12pm to 6pm.

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