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  • Superior Retailing Programme 2020/21

    Is a programme for SME Owners & Managers of Retail and Service Businesses to assist recovery from the impacts of BREXIT and COVID-19 and to improve the performance of their business over the coming years. With a number of highly valuable strands, this well-established programme is designed for busy business managers and will run over 16 weeks.
    Free of Charge for approved businesses but places strictly limited, and registration as soon as possible is advised
    Please request a programme brochure from This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call Optimum Results on 042 9333033

    See Superior Retailing Programme 2020/21 PDF here >>

    www.localenterprise.ie/Monaghan

  • CHRISTMAS LIGHTS

    The turning on of the Christmas Lights will take place on Friday 27th November. This year owing to the COVID-19 pandemic the lights switch on will be different. The committee must act responsibly and for that reason there will be no big switch on and Santa will not be in the Square to give presents to the local children. The lights will be turned on Friday evening and will remain in place until the new year.

  • ST. VINCENT DE PAUL

    As winter settles in around us and Christmas draws near, our local SVP Conference is concerned about families who will face impossible choices this year. They will struggle with the decision of heating the house or having Christmas dinner.
    SVP will be able to help alleviate the struggle families facing these impossible choices, thanks to the generosity of people in parishes who continue to support the SVP Collections throughout the year.
    As many are aware, owing to parishes not able to have people gathering for Sunday Masses, the monthly SVP Collection has been missed and this has resulted in a drop in finds. That said, the introduction of the SVP Envelope in August has resulted in many parishioners forwarding generous donations to SVP and for this we are most grateful.
    SVP Nationally will shortly launch its Annual Christmas Appeal, titled ‘Impossible Choices’, with the SVP Collection Sunday, fixed for 13th December. Even though Covid-19 restrictions are expected to ease in the lead into Christmas, numbers gathering for masses will be much reduced as people continue adhering to social distancing guidelines – and so the local branch of SVP are once again encouraging parishioners to make further use of the SVP Envelope (available in church porches) by way of facilitating the generous Christmas donations that people are in the habit of making at this time of year.
    If you are in need of assistance you can contact us by writing to SVP C/O Confraternity Rooms, St. Patrick Street, Ballybay of Freephone 180077777, at latest by Thursday 10th December. In either case our SVP volunteers will follow up with a short visit to see how best we may assist.
    While SVP always wants to be able to respond to calls for help, it is important that nobody seeks help unless they are genuinely in need of it.

  • LIBRARY HOME DELIVERY SERVICE

    During the current level 5 lockdown the local library service is offering a home delivery service. If you are interested in availing of this then check out: https://monaghan.ie/library/

  • MASS CELEBRATED ONLINE

    In view of the decision by Government to move the country to level 5, the celebration of all masses is now restricted to online only. Thanks to the recently installed webcam at St. Patrick’s, Ballybay the following seven masses are available using the following link: https://www.churchservices.tv/tullycorbet
    Monday, St. Patrick’s, 7-30pm
    Tuesday, St. Patrick’s, 9-30am
    Wednesday, St. Patrick’s, 9-30am
    Thursday, St. Patrick’s, 9-30am
    Friday, St. Patrick’s, 7-30pm
    Saturday, St. Patrick’s, Vigil 6-30pm
    Sunday, St. Patrick’s, 12-15pm
    There will be no Sunday masses in Ballintra and Tullycorbet until further notice. St. Patrick’s will remain open for private prayer and confessions will be heard on Saturdays at 12noon.

  • CALENDARS FOR SALE

    Latton Bawn Historical Group Calendars are now on sale at just €5. They available in McElroy’s Shop (Latton), Smyths Newsagents (Ballybay) and The Corner Shop (Ballybay). You can also Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Calendars can be posted worldwide.

  • PLEASE SHOP LOCAL

    With Christmas just 5 weeks away the local Chamber of Commerce are appealing to everyone to shop local and support local business at this difficult time. The level 5 restrictions have been tough on businesses and if everyone could consider buying their Christmas presents locally this would have a very positive effect on the community and economy. Remember that local vouchers are also available and would make great presents for anyone.

  • PEARSE BROTHERS AGM

    The Pearse Brothers Club AGM will be held on Saturday 28th November at 6pm. The meeting will be held using Microsoft Teams. This will be first time the club’s AGM is held remotely.

  • POP UP SHOP TO AID CANCER SOCIETY

    On the weekend of 23rd and 24th October Double Dees pop up shop will be selling nearly new quality ladies, mens and children’s clothes in aid of the Ballybay Cancer Society. The shop will be located at 16 Main Street, Ballybay and your support would be very much appreciated.

Welcome to the Ballybay website, a site lo provide both locals and visitors with current and update information about the town of Ballybay and the local community, including local directories, sport and tourism and coverage of all local events.

Ballybay is strategically located in the centre of County Monaghan, being less than twenty kilometres from all the main towns within the county. The town has become much more accessible with the improvement of transport links through the opening of the Castleblayney By-pass.

The town traditionally acted as a market town which served a large rural hinterland. In the 1800s the linen industry was the main form of employment in the area based on the abundance of flax grown locally. Subsequently the town developed an increasing dependence on the agricultural sector with the mart being the central focal feature which brought farmers and rural dwellers to the town. Following the downturn in the agricultural sector, Ballybay suffered a loss of trade that affected all sectors in the town. The town has been in decline for approximately 30 years, a fact clearly reflected in the number of derelict properties sited along the Main Street.

The town is dominated by Lough Major located to the east of the town centre. The Dromore River also forms an important part of the town’s physical structure and it is these water features and local drumlins that have helped to dictate how the town has developed and evolved over the years.

So if you're not lucky enough to live here already, come and visit and explore the selections that Ballybay has to offer!