County Monaghan (Irish: Contae Mhuineacháin) is a county in Northwest Ireland and Lakelands.
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- 1 Monaghan (Muineachán) – is the county town in the north of the county; it has a beautiful lake in the centre and a fine diamond square in the centre too, so typical of Ulster towns. It’s an interesting and charming town with a lot to offer, including the County Museum.
- 1 Castleblaney (Baile na Lorgan) – is a town in the middle of the county. It has a good selection of bars restaurants and facilities. It’s also very close to the county’s largest lake: Lough Muckno.
- 1 Clones (Cluain Eois) – is a town in the west of the county close to the border with County Fermanagh. It has a 9th-century round tower and high cross.
- 1 Ballybay (Béal Átha Beithe, “mouth of the ford of the birch”) – is a small town in the centre of the county, close to several small lakes.
- 1 Carrickmacross (Carraig Mhachaire Rois, “rock of the wooded plain”) – is a town in the south of the county. It is a well-known centre for lace-making.
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