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  • Local Authority Waters Programme Community Water Development Fund

    The Local Authority Waters Programme Community Water Development Fund is now open. The closing date is 12th February, 2019.

    Application Form Community Water Development Fund Application.doc

     Guidelines Community Water Development Fund PDF

  • ATM UPDATE

    The ATM at the Bank of Ireland should be back in place before the end of the month. Ballybay Chamber of Commerce were delighted with the response of local businesses after the machine was disabled. The Chamber would like to place on record their thanks to the businesses for their help and support, the Ballybay Fightback Committee for their work in making sure there was plenty of money in the local economy over Christmas and Bank of Ireland who opened on the Saturday and Sunday before Christmas to facilitate customers. Until the ATM is back in action remember that Ballybay Post Office offer a banking service for AIB, Ulster and Danske customers as well as An Post Smart Account. Ballybay Credit Union opens Tuesday through to Saturday and that there is an ATM machine instore at Centra. Most retail shops and pubs will accept debit cards and offer cashback.

  • CANDLES SUCCESS

    The Ballybay Christmas Lights Committee would like to thank everyone who purchased a remembrance candle in the run up to Christmas. Thanks is also due to the shops who sold the candles. These proved a massive success and all profits from their sale will be used to alleviate the cost of putting up and taking down the lights.

  • TOWN VOUCHERS

    Ballybay Chamber of Commerce were delighted with the uptake in town vouchers in the run up to Christmas. Don’t forget to spend them and keep the money in the local community.

  • FOOTBALL INFORMATION EVENING

    There will be a Juvenile Information meeting for Parents and all those interested in underage football at The Ballybay Pearse Brothers Football Centre on Wednesday, January 16 at 8pm. It would be great to see a big turnout for this. The juveniles are the future of our club and we ask that you make a special effort to attend.

  • SENIOR CITIZEN SOCIAL DAY

    The first Ballybay Senior Citizens Social day of 2019 takes place tomorrow Friday 11th January at 11 am. A four-course meal and entertainment will be provided so why not come along and bring a friend.

  • PILATES

    Pilates has now resumed after the New Year. Classes will take place in the sports Hall on Monday evenings at 7pm and in Cuan Mhuire on Thursday mornings at 10am. Beginners are welcome.

  • TULLYCORBET CCE

    Classes recommenced yesterday (Wednesday) in Tullycorbet Hall. Continuing students can come at their usual times. New students should contact Francis on 087 2395396.

  • BANK OF IRELAND ATM ROBBED – HOWEVER MONIES AVAILABLE IN BALLYBAY

    In the early hours of last Sunday morning the Bank of Ireland ATM machine was ripped from the building and a large amount of monies were stolen. A mechanical digger was used in the robbery. Local Garda are keen to hear from anyone who may have observed anyone acting suspicious in the town in recent times. They would also like to hear from anyone who was in the vicinity of Main Street early last Sunday morning.
    As a result of the robbery local solicitor Lynda Smyth organised a meeting on Monday night. At the meeting it was confirmed that the local branch of Bank of Ireland will be open on Saturday and Sunday next from 10am until 6pm and on Monday until lunchtime. The bank will offer ATM services inside. In relation to general banking it is important to note that Ballybay Post Office offer a banking service for AIB, Ulster and Danske customers as well as An Post Smart Account. Ballybay Credit Union will be open on Saturday and that there is an ATM machine instore at Centra. Most retail shops and pubs will accept debit cards and offer cashback. A list of the shops offering cashback is available on the ‘Ballybay and its People’ FACEBOOK page. Many retailers have promised special promotions on Friday and Saturday of this week.
    Lynda’s committee have been nicknamed the BFC (Ballybay Fightback Committee). The BFC has vowed to beat the JCB!!

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!