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About Monaghan

With a population of 52,000, Monaghan has five main towns - the principal town being Monaghan itself. The earliest traces of civilisation in the area dates back to before the Bronze Age. Throughout the early middle ages the county was controlled by a variety of Gaelic Clans and septs. These included the O'Carrolls, McKennas and McMahons, who despite being enemies of the O'Neills of Armagh, put aside their differences and fought side by side in the Nine Years War against the English.

Unlike the majority of Ulster, Monaghan was relatively untouched during the Ulster Plantation. It wasn't until after the Cromwellian wars that the county actually transferred to the hands of the English. Much of the land was granted to soldiers, or was bought from the local chieftains for a fraction of what they were worth. Firmly making a mark on their newfound communities, these settlers levelled the local forests, building new towns and villages as they went. Looking unfavourably upon Irish pastoral farming methods, the settlers introduced arable farming, which come the eighteenth century saw a subsequent boom in the linen industry.

In Monaghan town, three central squares are linked by a chain of lanes, at the centre of which is the Diamond (the name given to all of Ulster's squares.) An impressive drinking fountain, reminiscent of those seen in many industrial nineteenth century British cities, grandly stands in the middle of the square. Church Square stands alongside the Diamond. With a classical courthouse, Victorian bank and a wonderful Regency Gothic Church, a strong presence of civic dignity abounds. Commemorating the town's importance as a former British Garrison, a large obelisk pays homage to a colonel killed during the Crimean War.

Built in 1792, Market House stands just beyond Church Square - a solid building of well cut limestone, the house boasts some wonderful carved decorations. Leading down to Old Cross Square is the birthplace of a famous Monaghan character; Charles Gavan Duffy. Duffy was a Nationalist who was instrumental in founding the founding of the Irish Tenant League and was co-founder of The Nation, a paper which disseminated politically sensitive ideas.

Some other attractions to look out for in Monaghan include:

Patrick Kavanagh Rural and Literary Resource Centre
Housed in the old parish church frequented by Kavanagh, this centre recounts the colourful past of this corner of Ireland and provides a backdrop to the life and works of one of the country's greatest poets.

Carrickmacross Lace
Since the 1820s lace has been made in the countryside of Carrickmacross. The tradition has passed through many hands to the present accomplished lace makers, who now display their work in the gallery. The Carrickmacross Lace Co-operative run the gallery and ensure that only the best quality lace is displayed.

Monaghan County Museum
Monaghan County Museum contains national and European award winning archaeological and historical displays, portraying the heritage of the County from early times to the present. The art gallery has in house and visiting exhibitions.

Saint Joseph's Church
Saint Joseph's Catholic Church was designed by J.J. McCarthy, one of the foremost architects of the second half of the nineteenth Century in Ireland.

Lough Muckno
Lough Muckno is situated in a 364 hectare area of lake and forest. Activities on offer include waterskiing, golf, fishing, tennis, windsurfing, canoeing and horse riding. Groups are catered for specifically and residential accommodation is available in the adjoining hostel. The Leisure Park is open all year round.

Saint Louis
This Centre attempts to preserve the rich historical, educational and cultural heritage of the Sisters of St. Louis in Ireland and overseas. The story begins in Turkenstein in 1797.