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Monaghan Tourism

County Monaghan is Ireland’s best-kept secret. It’s home to Lough Muckno, a world-class centre for angling and wakeboarding; Clones Lace and Carrickmacross Lace, an exquisite technique used in royal wedding dresses over many centuries; round towers, historic houses and the drumlin-dotted landscape which inspired the poems of Patrick Kavanagh.

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FULL OF GENTLE HILLS AND NORTHERN CHARM.
A COUNTY OF RUGGED BEAUTY AND FRIENDLY BANTER, WHERE QUIET CULTURE EMBRACES GOOD CONVERSATION AND NEW DISCOVERIES!

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A quiet county with a sense of awaiting discovery… a palpable feeling of genuine surprise. However, there’s a side to Monaghan that packs a little more punch than that. Here you will find a friendly atmosphere and activities to suit more interests with glorious greens for golfing, a host of watersports and outdoor pursuits and al a wealth of heritage sites to whet your appetite for adventure and discovery.

SUMMER PONY CAMPS & HORSE-RIDING AT MULLAGHMORE EQUESTRIAN CENTRE

Mullaghmore North
2020-07-31 00:00:00

CONCRA WOOD GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB - CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2020

Castleblayney
2020-07-01 12:00:00

WALKING TOURS OF MONAGHAN TOWN

The Diamond / Westenra Arms Hotel
2020-08-01 11:00:00

MONAGHAN COUNTY MUSEUM PRESENTS - 'MONAGHAN'S WAR OF INDEPENDENCE 1919-1921'

Monaghan County Museum
2020-02-20 19:30:00

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Now is the perfect time to discover the gems on yo

Now is the perfect time to discover the gems on your own doorstep, and Monaghan Tourism is giving you the incentive to do just that with the Monaghan Quest. Answer questions covering heritage sites, outdoor spaces and attractions throughout the county and win prizes in the form of Town Vouchers for the town of your choice. The answers to most of the questions can be found by visiting the places themselves and the competition will run throughout the month of August, giving plenty of time for participants to explore within safe social distancing parameters. 1st prize €300; 2nd prize €200; 3rd prize €100, with an additional €100 of vouchers up for grabs via ‘Spot Challenges’ which will be released via Monaghan Tourism social media channels over the course of the month. Kids are encouraged to get involved, too: the Monaghan Mini Quest is a series of 10 questions with a €50 voucher prize offered. To download entry sheets and view terms and conditions, visit www.monaghantourism.com/complete-the-monaghan-quest @discoverireland.ie @irelandsancienteast #monaghan #mymonaghan #visitmonaghan #visitireland #tourismireland #irelandsancienteast #failteireland #discoverireland #makeabreakforit

If you’re interested in history, be sure to chec

If you’re interested in history, be sure to check out this secret spot which not many people know about. In the quiet leafy surrounds of St. Molua’s Church of Ireland, Drumsnat just off the main road towards the historic town of Clones, you’ll find the unassuming resting place for the siblings of one of Ireland’s most flamboyant and celebrated creatives, the poet and playwright Oscar Wilde. In November 1871, his two young sisters, then in their early twenties, attended a ball in the nearby Drumaconnor House. The story goes that the two girls had danced late into the night and as their host took one of them out for one last waltz, her dress caught fire as they passed the fireplace. Her sister ran to her rescue and quite tragically also succumbed to the same fate. Have a Secret Spot suggestion of your own? Be sure to tag @Monaghantourism and use the #MyMonaghan hashtag so we can locate and share our favourites. @discoverireland.ie @irelandsancienteast #monaghan #mymonaghan #visitmonaghan #visitclones #visitireland #tourismireland #irelandsancienteast #failteireland #discoverireland #makeabreakforit #oscarwilde #irishwriters #literaryheritage #literarytourism #irishgraveyards

Why not take advantage of a rare opportunity to vi

Why not take advantage of a rare opportunity to visit Lough Fea Estate in Carrickmacross this weekend? The estate, home of the Shirley family of Carrickmacross, will be opening its doors to the public this Sunday 26th July. Bring a picnic and enjoy the chance to visit the Great Hall, Private Church, Lake and take a ramble through the estate grounds. Entry is from 12pm-6pm and admission is €10 – further details available at the Carrickmacross Lions events page here - https://www.facebook.com/events/329482751549393/ @discoverireland.ie @irelandsancienteast @irishgeorgiansociety @ulster_ahs #monaghan #mymonaghan #visitmonaghan #carrickmacross #loughfea #irishcountryhouse #visitireland #tourismireland #irelandsancienteast #failteireland #discoverireland #makeabreakforit

We think Monaghan is Ireland’s best-kept secret!

We think Monaghan is Ireland’s best-kept secret! Our ’Secret Spots’ series showcases some of the county’s best-loved - though not necessarily well-known - things to see and do, as recommended by local experts. Look out for contributions from some well-known names, too ;) Have a gem of a spot of your own? Be sure to tag @Monaghantourism and use the #MyMonaghan hashtag so we can locate and share our favourites. @discoverireland.ie @irelandsancienteast #monaghan #mymonaghan #visitmonaghan #visitireland #tourismireland #irelandsancienteast #failteireland #discoverireland #makeabreakforit

As travel restrictions ease and we look forward to

As travel restrictions ease and we look forward to reconnecting, why not discover your sense of adventure and explore the gems on your very own doorstep? Visit monaghantourism.com to see a full list of attractions and activities, with the latest opening dates, safety procedures and special offers available to visitors from both near and further afield. Monaghan is open for business and we look forward to welcoming you. @discoverireland.ie @irelandsancienteast #monaghan #mymonaghan #visitmonaghan #visitireland #tourismireland #irelandsancienteast #failteireland #discoverireland #makeabreakforit

#MyMonaghan Photo Competition Winners 2019 This

#MyMonaghan Photo Competition Winners 2019 This year’s #MyMonaghan Photo Competition has now come to an end and we’ve been delighted to receive such a high standard of outstanding entries from across the county. Thank you to everyone who submitted images and shared what makes Monaghan so unique and special to them. Check out the 3 winning images. 1st – Hilda Dickson “That moment when you smell fresh first cut hay” @hilda_d1 2nd – Ann McKenna 'Tranquil view across Emy Lough' @craftyweeann_ 3rd - Conor Finnegan 'Killeevan Abbey, County Monaghan' @conorfinneganphotography #monaghan #mymonaghan #photography

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