Destination introduction
County Monaghan lies on the border with Northern Ireland, about 120km from Dublin. With beautiful countryside there is plenty to explore; including several mountains in the county: Mullyash Mountain, Slieve Beagh and Coolberrin Hill.
There are also a large number of lakes, including Lough Egish, Lough Fea, Muckno Lough, Lough Avaghon, Inner Lough (in Dartrey Forest), Drumlona Lough, White Lough and Emy Lough.
Rivers in County Monaghan include the River Fane along the Louth border, the River Glyde along the Louth and Meath borders, the River Blackwater along the border with County Tyrone, and Dromore River along the border of County Cavan, linking Cootehill to Ballybay.
County Monaghan also has a number of forests, including Rossmore Forest, Dartrey Forest and Dún na Rí Forest Park.
Events
County Monaghan is host to a number of quirky festivals including Carrickmacross Festival, Kingspan Muckno Mania Festival, Clones Film Festival, Ballinode Heritage Festival, Clones Festival, Harvest Time Blues Festival – all nearby to Old Stable Mews, and The Village Houses.