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Those interested in this fine Irish craft should visit the Carrickmacross INNISKEEN
Lace Gallery. Tel: (042) 966 2506. The area is a good base for fishing Inniskeen is home to the Patrick Kavanagh Rural and Literary
in Loughs Capragh, Monalty, Fea and Spring. It’s also worth visiting Resource Centre. It recounts the colourful past of this ancient corner
the ruins of the huge mote and bailey fort of Mannan Castle, 5km of Ireland and provides a backdrop to the life and work of one of
north west at Donaghmoyne. Ireland’s greatest poets. Tel: (042) 937 8560. There are many
historical aspects to this town from the surviving round tower thought
CASTLEBLANEY to be from the 6th century, a Norman mote and bailey to Deerpark,
With a population of 3,000, Castleblaney is ideally situated beside where a lot of ancient rock art examples have been discovered.
Lough Muckno, Monaghan’s most picturesque lake. The Georgian
courthouse in the town was built by Sir Edward Blaney, the Planter MONAGHAN TOWN
landlord around whose castle the town grew. In the demesne of the Just 8km from the Northern Ireland border, Monaghan is the only
castle, now called Hope Castle, is Lough Muckno Leisure Park with its large town in the county. Its streets form an arc connecting the three
woodland treks, golf and sailing. It is a town closely linked with main squares of the Diamond, Old Cross Square and Market Square.
country and western music and many of Ireland’s leading musicians. Monaghan County Museum is one of the best of its kind in Ireland
Its infamous lake, Lough Muckno, is the largest in the county, and includes artefacts from the Stone Age to modern times, as well as
covering over 900 acres. the medieval bronze Cross of Clogher, in addition to housing an art
gallery. The Tourist Information Office is open April to October. Tel:
CLONES (047) 81122. A town steeped in history, torn from Irish rule, re-
Clones, originally a monastic settlement around 500 AD, features captured by the Irish in 1688, it was lost again to the English soon
many sites of historical interest, including a High Cross, ruins of John after and remained this way for two centuries.
Wesley’s Methodist Church, Clones Round Tower, and the ruins of an Three kilometres south west of Monaghan town on the Newbliss
earlier motte and bailey fort. The Ulster Canal Store provides tourist Road, Rossmore Forest Park was originally the site of Rossmore
information, a Clones lace exhibition and bicycle hire. Castle, of which only the buttresses and stairway remain. As well as
picnic areas and walks, visitors can see Rossmore’s pet cemetery, the
GLASLOUGH Iron Age court and the nearby wedge tombs.
Glaslough originated as the location of haunted Castle Leslie,
originally home to the Leslie family since 1665. The castle is now a publicbuilding places of interest
hotel, but visitors are welcome to explore its gardens. Set in 1,000 Monaghan County Museum, 1-2 Hill Street, Co. Monaghan. Tel: (047)
acres of stunning parkland, ancient woodlands and lakes, Castle Leslie 82928; Fax: (047) 71189; Email:
comuseum@monaghancoco.ie;
is set to join the ranks of Europe’s finest equestrian destinations with Web:
www.monaghan.ie. Monaghan County Museum is one of the best
the opening of the ultimate Equestrian Playground in May 2007, of its kind in Ireland and includes artefacts from the Stone Age to
together with the newly restored 35 bedroom Hunting Lodge and modern times, as well as the medieval bronze Cross of Clogher. The
Victorian Spa. The Donagh Graveyard is also worth a visit as it Museum offers a unique experience to its visitors as they explore the
contains the ruins of an early Christian church and high cross. history of the county in the permanent exhibition galleries.
Established in 1974 and celebrating over 30 years serving the people
hain
and visitors of the county, Monaghan County Museum has the
distinction of being the first full-time local authority-funded Museum
in the Republic of Ireland.
Over this long and illustrious award-winning past, the Museum has
amassed a collection of over 50,000 artefacts reflecting the cultural and
historical richness of County Monaghan. A large number of wonderful
objects are on display in the permanent display areas, which have been
enhanced by new touch screen displays.
Músaem Chontae Mhuineac
The Museum Gallery hosts an array of exciting temporary
exhibitions each year. Monaghan County Museum is truly a museum
Monaghan County Museum
for all ages and interests.
Awards
European Museum of the Year Prize 1980
Gulbenkian-Norwich Union Award for Best Collections Care 1993
Museum of the Year Award for Best Collections Care 2004 (Commendation)
1 -2 Hill Street Tel: (047) 82928
Monaghan Fax: (047) 71189
Ireland Email:
comuseum@monaghancoco.ie
Web:
www.monaghan.ie
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