Monaghan

The magic of County Monaghan lies in its beautiful rolling hills, little lakes, meandering rivers and ever-changing vistas. Beauty they say is in the eye of the beholder and in Monaghan it changes as you look over your sholder.

The tourist to County Monaghan will find an interesting landscape, a friendly atmosphere and activities to suit most interests. Good fishing for the angler, beautiful countryside for horse-riding, walking and cycling, glorious greens for golfing and pitch and putt, entertainment to suit every taste and tempo, plenty of resources for the amateur genealogist tracing their roots, a host of watersports and outdoor pursuits and many fabulous forest parks.

The virtues of being off the beaten track mean that visitors can enjoy their stay in Monaghan being looked after by and in the company of Monaghan people. Pursuing their interests in the company of the locals, enables tourists to get a true flavour of the county. The accommodation available leaves nothing to be desired and there are cafés and restaurants to suit every palate and pocket.

The good humour, wit and inquisitive friendliness of Monaghan people makes visitors to the county feel wanted and welcome, while the natural beauty of the area makes them want to linger for longer. Many tourists are inclined to extend their stay and most return year after year to enjoy the Magic of Monaghan.

Visitor Attractions

County Monaghan has many unique visitor attractions. They range from literary and wildlife centres celebrating the county’s cultural and physical environment ot centres which focus on the wonderful County Monaghan tradition of lace-making. This handiwork is a joy to behold, where theintricate designs of lace seem to reflect the intricate tapestry of life. County Monaghan also has ancestral homes which provide accommodation with all the refinery and regal charm of yesteryear, with dining delight a gourmet and set in parklands that is a gardener’s dream.
Heritage centres and museums in the county have a host of interesting artefacts on display. They range from grandfather clocks, guns and glassware to tractors and ploughs, pottery and paintings – the list goes on and on. There are many familiar artefacts in the collections, reminding the visitor that the TV’s and telephones of today are the museum pieces of tomorrow.

Patrick Kavanagh Rural & Literary Resource Centre Tel: (042) 9378560
Widlife Educational Centre Tel: (047) 80632/80987
Ulster Canal Stores Tel: (047) 52125/51718
The Heritage Centre – St Louis Convent Tel: (047) 83529
Hilton Park Tel: (047) 56007
Monaghan County Museum Tel: (047) 82928
Monaghan Veteran & Vintage Club Tel: (047) 57249
Carrickmacross Lace Gallery Tel: (042) 9662506 (087) 2426321 (Mobile)
Clones Lace Guild (Cassandra Hand Summer School of Clones Lace) Tel: (047) 51729