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Monaghan

Drumlin hills, market towns and quiet lakes close to the border.

ExploreMonaghan Town
Best timeApril to October
Time needed2–4 days
Perfect forCulture, scenery, outdoor adventures and short breaks

Plan your visit

Why visit Monaghan?

Drumlin hills, market towns and quiet lakes close to the border.

Don’t miss

Top 20 landmarks and attractions

A curated starting point for planning your time in the county.

  1. 01Castle Leslie Estate
  2. 02Monaghan County Museum
  3. 03Rossmore Forest Park
  4. 04Patrick Kavanagh Centre
  5. 05Lough Muckno
  6. 06Carrickmacross Lace Gallery
  7. 07St Macartan’s Cathedral
  8. 08Clones Round Tower
  9. 09Rally School Ireland
  10. 10Emy Lough
  11. 11Muckno Adventure Centre
  12. 12Mannan Castle Golf Club
  13. 13Hilton Park
  14. 14Market House Monaghan
  15. 15Inniskeen Road July Evening Walk
  16. 16Clones High Cross
  17. 17Lough Avaghon
  18. 18Blackwater Valley
  19. 19Carrickmacross Workhouse
  20. 20Dartrey Forest

Suggested route

A simple three-day itinerary

1

Day 1 — Begin with Castle Leslie Estate, then continue to Monaghan County Museum and spend the evening exploring the nearest town.

2

Day 2 — Visit Rossmore Forest Park before an afternoon at Patrick Kavanagh Centre.

3

Day 3 — Combine Lough Muckno with Carrickmacross Lace Gallery, allowing extra time for local food, viewpoints and unplanned stops.

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