Monaghan Town

The capital of the county is Monaghan Town situated to the North of the county. The town is the economic hub for county's furniture, poultry, and mushroom production industries. It is a lively town with some wonderful architecture that can best be appreciated on foot.
 
Monaghan County Museum is a popular visitor attraction worth a visit. The prominent St. Macartan's Cathedral is a main feature of the town and was built in 1892. It has interesting Stations of the Cross and tapestries. Other buildings of particular note around the town include the original 17th century Market House, the Courthouse, St Patrick's Church of Ireland, and the First Monaghan Presbyterian Church.
 
All of these heritage sites and several others are featured in the Monaghan Heritage Trail which is well signposted around the town.

Monaghan itself is an undulating county with many lakes and numerous gentle hills. A traditional countryside of snug farmhouses and market towns. Here is the pleasure of uncrowded waterways. For those who visit holiday memories will consist of talking to lovely people on a farm, or being alone on a hilltop surveying miles of open countryside in all directions. There is always a warm and friendly welcome for you in County Monaghan, where the amenities and attractions are as varied and splendid as its people.