Monaghan, County town in County Monaghan, Ireland.
Description
Monaghan is the county town of County Monaghan and displays a mix of architectural styles along its streets. The town center features Victorian buildings and Gothic Revival monuments that have shaped its appearance across several periods.
History
The Westenra family took control of Monaghan in 1801 and influenced the town for over a century. This period shaped the development and structure of the place significantly.
Culture
The town serves as a gathering point for traditional Irish music, particularly during the Fiddler of Oriel Competition in May. Musicians and music lovers come together to celebrate this local artistic tradition.
Practical
The Monaghan County Museum on Hill Street displays regional artifacts and historical exhibitions in a well-preserved stone building from the mid-1800s. A visit provides an overview of local history and culture in a manageable setting.
Did you know?
A tragic attack occurred in Monaghan in May 1974 that claimed several lives and stands as a rare occurrence in Ireland. This event forms an important but often overlooked part of local memory and remembrance.
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Castle Leslie
9.5 km
Rossmore Castle
3.2 km
Caledon House
12.5 km
St Macartan's Cathedral, Monaghan
828 m
Tehallan
5 km
Monaghan County Museum
250 m
Tullycorrbet
10.2 km
Market House, Monaghan
254 m
Monaghan Courthouse
133 m
Drumsnat Church
6.9 km
Church of the plain of the two slopes
7.8 km
Dawson Monument
142 m
Crowey Bridge
3.9 km
St Joseph's Church
346 m
Monaghan First Presbyterian Church
230 m
St Coleman's Church
9.8 km
St Patrick's Church
68 m
St Sillian's Church
4.7 km
Rossmore Memorial
9 m
Bellanode Bridge
4.8 km
Monaghan Methodist Church
190 m
Bank of Ireland
117 m
St Coleman's Church Hall
9.8 km
Rossmore Forest Park Steps
3.1 km
Rossmore Mausoleum
3.8 km
Monaghan Market House
248 m
Johnston and Madden Memorial Orange Hall
201 m
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