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Monaghan

Monaghan is the county town of County Monaghan, Ireland. It also provides the name of its civil parish and Monaghan barony.

Type City

Why go

  • Town in County Monaghan, Ireland.
  • Served by Altamuskin.

History

Monaghan is the county town of County Monaghan, Ireland. It also provides the name of its civil parish and Monaghan barony.

Where to stay

Coolshannagh, Monaghan, H18 Y220, Ireland · 4seasonshotel.ie
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Lisnanore, Monaghan, Ireland · facebook.com
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Corlat, Monaghan, Ireland · glendalehouse.net
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5, 5, Tirkeenan, Monaghan, H18 RD29, Ireland · meadows.tripcombined.com
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37 Dublin St, Roosky, Monaghan, H18 NY72, Ireland · ashleighhousemonaghan.com
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Milltown, Co. Monaghan, H18 RK33, Ireland · lynsterhouse.com
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Latlurcan, Old Armagh Rd, Latlorcan, Monaghan, Ireland · grovelodge-bnb.com
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The Diamond, Roosky, Monaghan, Ireland · westenrahotel.com
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Old Armagh Rd, Latlorcan, Monaghan, H18 RK15, Ireland · hillgrovehotel.com
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74 Glaslough St, Roosky, Monaghan, H18 X4P9, Ireland
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Tullybryan House B&B, Clones Rd, Tullybryan, Monaghan, Ireland
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Restaurants & places to go

Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Su-Th 16:00-01:00; Fr-Sa 16:00-03:00 Features: takeaway · 8, Monaghan, H18 T973 · pizzamax.ie
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:30-18:00, Su,PH 11:00-18:00 Features: takeaway · Dawson Street, Monaghan, H18 XN83 · insomnia.ie
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Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · Unit 31/32 Dawson Street, Monaghan, H18 CX26 · mcdonalds.com
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Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-We 09:00-20:00; Th-Sa 09:00-21:00; Su 10:00-19:00 Features: takeaway · Unit 1 Dawson Street, Monaghan, H18 TH68 · subway.com
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Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 17:00-23:00 Features: vegan options · 31-32 Market Street, Monaghan · easternbalti.ie
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Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 16:00-23:30; Fr-Sa 16:00-00:30; Su 16:00-00:00 · 61, Monaghan, H18 Y891 · magmonaghan.ie
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Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 16:00-22:30; Fr-Sa 16:00-23:00; Su,PH 16:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · Unit 2, Monaghan, H18 FK46
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Coffee Shop, Sandwich, Tea, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-19:00
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Coffee Shop, Sandwich, Pastry, Cake, Dessert, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:30-18:00; Su 11:00-18:00 Features: outdoor seating · Unit 9/10 Monaghan Shopping…
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Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-We off; Th,Su 16:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 16:00-22:00 · 11/12, Monaghan, H18 T289
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Irish, Pancake, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Irish/Pancake cafe · 84 Glaslough Street, Monaghan, H18 KR83 · facebook.com
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Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo 17:00-21:00; Tu off; We-Th 17:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 17:00-22:00; Su 15:00-21:00 · 1,2,3 North Road, Monaghan · thebatchloaf.com
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Coffee Shop, Ice Cream, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-17:00 Features: outdoor seating
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:30-17:00; Su, PH off · Monaghan, H18 A314
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Pizza, Fast Food · Pizza fast food · Monaghan
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Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant · Monaghan · 4seasonshotel.ie
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Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:30-17:00; Su off · Monaghan, H18 WK60
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Chinese, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · Main Street, Emyvale
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Pizza, Kebab, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · Monaghan Road, Smithborough
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating · Monaghan
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Coffee Shop cafe · Armagh Road, Monaghan
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Tapas, Restaurant · Tapas restaurant · Market Road, Monaghan
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Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-16:00; Su 09:00-14:00; PH unknown Features: outdoor seating · 19-20 Park Street, Monaghan, H18 TN88
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Restaurant · restaurant · andysrestaurant.ie
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Fast Food · Features: takeaway
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Restaurant · Features: takeaway · Main Street, Emyvale
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Cafe · cafe · Church Square, Monaghan
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Restaurant · restaurant
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Cafe · cafe · Clones Road, Monaghan
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Airports

The Moy Airstrip 28 km to the centre
Charlemont, Co Armagh, NIR, GB
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Altamuskin 32 km to the centre
NIR, GB
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Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Altamuskin; 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Monaghan. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach