Autumn Staycations
Autumn Breaks in Monaghan
Perfect autumn staycations in Monaghan. Hotel offers and events.
Enjoy a getaway in Monaghan this autumn, with tempting hotel offers and a choice of Halloween and autumn events taking place throughout the County!
Autumn is an especially lovely time to visit Castle Leslie, and explore the Estate’s expansive grounds by foot or on horseback. The hotel goes all-out with its seasonal decorations, too. Rates for an overnight stay at The Lodge, with a decadent breakfast served at the award-winning Snaffles restaurant start from €215 per room per night. Browse Castle Leslie autumn offers here >>
Monaghan Town, meanwhile, has a thriving food scene, with the Friday farmers market continuing throughout autumn, while Monaghan County Museum has a state-of-the-art new home at the Peace Campus. Observe and enjoy the change of season out at Rossmore Forest Park, the most-visited Coillte Park in the Country, or in the unspoilt wilds of Sliabh Beagh.
Set on the outskirts of Monaghan Town beside the iconic St. Macartan’s Cathedral, the 4* Hillgrove Hotel is a brilliant choice for both couples and families. The family offering includes free access to the Explorer’s Kids Club during the mid-term holiday, as well as an activity pack, on-site play park and, of course, the always popular swimming pool! There is also a cinema room and spacious family rooms (including a sensory room option), making this a great base for a family mid-term staycation.
Also in Monaghan Town, the 4 Seasons Hotel is enticing visitors with a 2-night stay with daily breakfast and dinner on one night from just €240 per stay, based on two sharing. This includes use of the hotel’s leisure facilities and complimentary parking.
South Monaghan has plenty to offer at this time of year, too. Visits to the award-winning Patrick Kavanagh Centre, Carrickmacross Lace, Carrickmacross Lace and Carrickmacross Workhouse are not weather dependent, so rain needn’t spoil your plans! St Peter’s Tin Church in the idyllic village of Laragh is particularly beautiful nestled against a backdrop of golden leaves, and the newly upgraded Monaghan Way can be enjoyed in manageable stages, to suit.
The Shirley Arms Hotel in Carrickmacross affords easy access to this part of Monaghan, with a special rate currently for Sunday stays, from just €138 per room per night, B&B.
Browse our Autumn event guide to see what’s on in Monaghan this October – from traditional musical fun for all the family at the Tradoodle Festival, to the Clones Film Festival and more.
For details of all upcoming Monaghan events and festivals, visit: