Introducing Co Monaghan. - 16th Jan 2003

County Monaghan is set in 500 square miles of lush rolling hills and beautiful lakelands in the north Midlands of Ireland.

This ancient landscape of drumlins in the province of Ulster derives its name from the MacMahons, the medieval ruling clan of the county.

Monaghan was home to the renowned Irish poet, Patrick Kavanagh, giving rise to annual literary and arts festivals in the county.

The award winning Monaghan County Museum and art gallery has outstanding displays of historic and archaeological importance.

The Monaghan Jazz and Blues Festival attracts international performers and fans alike.

Visitors to County Monaghan can also enjoy fine dining at Castle Leslie and some of Ireland's finest handmade lace from Clones and Carrickmacross.

Monaghan's excellent waterways provide superb angling, highlighted by a series of annual fishing competitions and festivals.

Walks, cycling and abundant wildlife can be enjoyed in many of the county's natural forests and parklands.

For the golfing enthusiast, County Monaghan has 5 courses and some of which are world class 18 hole golf courses that offer excellent Country Club facilities.

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