Monaghan Hotels & Information
Monaghan is situated in the northeast of Ireland, bordered to the south by Louth, Meath and Cavan and to the north by Fermanagh, Tyrone and Armagh. The countryside is quite like its neighbour, Cavan, with rolling hills and lakes, making it the perfect destination for angling, hiking and golfing.
Monaghan has a great artistic and cultural heritage. The renowned Irish poet, Patrick Kavanagh was born in the village of Iniskeen and he drew much of his inspiration from the Monaghan countryside. There are many Bronze Age megalithic sites and pre-historic remains such as the Tullyrain Ring Fort near Shantonagh in the south of the county. Monaghan is the traditional centre for lace-making, with Clones and Carrickmacross being well-known for this and other traditional crafts.
Local Attractions/Activities
Drumbanagher Hill - The first significant hill outside Glaslough on the Emyvale road, right, is Drumbanagher Hill, site of a 10th century Viking fort.
Monastery of St Daig - The only surviving feature of this early Christian monastery is a Round Tower, which can be seen in the village.
Carnagh Forest, located near Keady on the Castleblaney Road, is a small forest of mixed conifers and broadleaves, nature reserve and lakes.
Tanagh Outdoor Education Centre is situated on the border of Counties Monaghan and Cavan, at the heart of the Dromore Water System, adjoining Dartrey Forest. Some of the activities available are: Kayaking, Banana Boating, Night Hike, Aerial Slide, Canoeing, Abseiling. Hill Walking, Orienteering, Camping, Assault Course and Archery.
Castleblayney Golf Club, Onomy, Castleblayney is located on the N2 at Hope Castle Estate on the shores of Lough Mucknoo. This is a scenic parkland course with lakes and forest.
Carrickmacross School of Equitation, Drumconrath Road, Carrickmacross, lies on 243 hectares of woodland and parkland and caters for beginners to the advanced rider.
Hope Castle and Lough Muckno Leisure Park in Castleblayney offers attractive lakeside and woodland trails as well as tennis, canoeing, sailing, water-skiing, windsurfing, golf and horse-riding.
Angling - The numerous lakes and rivers have super stocks of bream, roach, pike eel, tench and hybrids. Trout and salmon fishing is also available on many lakes and rivers throughout the county. Local anglers are always on hand to provide the visitor with expert advice and assistance.
With the many quiet country roads and lovely peaceful scenery, cycling is a popular activity enjoyed in the area.
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