Castle Leslie – lying north
of Monaghan near the village of Glaslough is the home of Sir
Shane Leslie. The house is filled with art treasures and in its
present form, dates back to 1878. Also known as Glaslough House,
it has been occupied by descendents of the Scottish scholar and
bishop, John Leslie, since he took over the mansion in 1665.
An historical tour of the house covers the history of the family
and provides access to many fascinating antiques.
Clones High Cross – situated
in the market town of Clones, this cross dates back to the 10th
century and has sculpted scenes from the Old Testament on one
side and from the New Testament on the other. An early round tower
and 12th century stone sarcophagus can also been seen here.
Lough Muckno Leisure Park –
located just outside Castleblayney Town, this 900-acre park, set
around a beautiful lake, offers beautiful woodland walks and the
opportunity to enjoy a range of sports from angling and trekking
to canoeing and water-skiing.
Monaghan County Museum – located
in the town of Monaghan, the county museum houses the 15th century
Cross of Clogher, along with a permanent collection of archaeological
exhibits and mediaeval artifacts, as well as more recent local
crafts, paintings and prints from the 18th century onwards.
Old Cross Square – situated
in Monaghan Town, Old Cross Square contains a Presbyterian Church
built in 1903, a sundial and the home of Charles Gavin Duffy,
founder of the Irish Tenant League and co-founder with Thomas
Davis of the "Nation" republican newspaper. Duffy eventually
immigrated to Australia and became Prime Minister of Victoria
in 1871.
Patrick Kavanagh Rural and Literary Resource
Centre – situated in Iniskeen village, five miles
from Carrickmacross, the centre was created in honour of Patrick
Kavanagh, the legendary Irish poet. The centre is situated in
the historic St. Mary’s Church, next to the cemetery where
Kavanagh is buried.
Rossmore Forest Park – situated
just over two miles from Monaghan on the road to Newbliss, an
18th century linen village, Rossmore Forest Park is a low-lying
beauty spot with small lakes and numerous woodland walks.
St. Joseph’s Church –
situated in Carrickmacross, a thriving market town with an excellent
reputation for its hand-worked lace, this church was built between
1861 and 1897 and contains no less than ten impressive Harry Clarke
stained-glass windows.
St. Louis Covent Heritage Centre – situated by a lake close
to Monaghan Town, the heritage centre in this convent provides
information on the history of the religious order throughout the
world and is well worth a visit.
St. Macartan’s Cathedral – located
high on a hill outside the town of Monaghan, this impressive
hard gray limestone cathedral was built between 1861 and 1892
in the French Gothic style. Following the Second Vatican Council,
three tapestries evoking different scenes in the life of St.
Mac Cáirthinn were placed on the east wall of the building.
