Top Things to do in County Monaghan
The 7 Best Free Things to do in County Monaghan, County Monaghan
Discover the best top things to do in County Monaghan, Ireland including Liptons Clones, St. Peter's Church, Monaghan County Museum, Lough Muckno Leisure Park, Carrickmacross workhouse, Rossmore Forest Park, Monaghan, The High Cross.
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1. Liptons Clones
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By rhonad287
From a bar of soap to a lump hammer. A little treasure trove, everything you need in one little shop. At Halloween and Christmas it is well worth a visit to see the displays. My children love to visit Lipton’s Clones.
2. St. Peter's Church
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
St. Peter's Tin Church Laragh village is literally built on a rock, in a beautiful woodland setting among the ferns and ivy. Constructed of tin, it is one of a kind and unique on the island for its Swiss Gothic architecture, quirky design and carefully considered features. Enjoy the peace and quiet in the picturesque village of Laragh in Co. Monaghan. Take a walk along the reinstated Mill Race, stand on the site of the once famous Laragh Woolen and Tweed Mill or just sit back and take it all in whilst enjoying the sights and sounds of the River Owenagh as it winds its way through Laragh Village day by day.
Reviewed By markeywilliams1000 - Killarney, Ireland
A beautiful church lovely structure peaceful went with my brother I was on a little break always visit when in monaghan, lit some candles for family and friends
3. Monaghan County Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 75 reviews
Reviewed By johnire01 - Sligo, Ireland
If you’re in Monaghan be sure to drop into this wonderful museum. It’s free admission and consists of very very interesting displays of Co Monaghans history. The current War of Independence exhibition is very well put together and is a credit to whoever put organised it. Lastly the lady on the front desk is so friendly and helpful. It was an absolute pleasure to visit this museum.
4. Lough Muckno Leisure Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 29 reviews
Reviewed By CRRG_Dublin - Dublin, Ireland
Beautiful park with woodland and lake. And FREE in too ! Well worth a visit. Ideal spot to take the family or just for a stroll.
5. Carrickmacross workhouse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By Pippadude - Pekin, United States
The town is very attractive with Georgian buildings, and an interesting history. We stopped to visit the Lace Gallery and met a lace maker who showed us how lace was made. The gift shop had many beautiful pieces of old and new lace on display with the ability to purchase lace related gifts. There was a nearby tea shop and across a hallway from the Lace Gallery was another shop that sold items made by local artists - woven items, etc. This town is well worth a stop if you are anywhere in the area; we stopped on the way from Dublin to Northern Ireland.
6. Rossmore Forest Park, Monaghan
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By Jane13
Visited Rossmore Forest Park last week and overall was very impressed with their lovely walking trails... but I have to say there were a couple of things that I wished I had been aware of prior to our visit! Firstly when you drive through the main gates there is a small parking area on the right....this is NOT the main car park. Keep driving straight and you will arrive at a very well maintained car park with picnic tables and an excellent play area for children. Also, don't be fooled (as we were) by some bizarre signage! One particular direction sign says ACCESS FOR ALL ROUTES and points to the left. This is NOT directing you to the different walking trails, the majority of which are accessed from the OPPOSITE side of the car park. We were totally fooled and followed this sign and spent the next hour wandering around muttering to ourselves 'this can't be right'! Apparently this sign is directing you to a particular route that is ACCESSIBLE FOR ALL ie. walkers and cyclists!! Get it....'Access-For-All' routes!! (Note to Monaghan County Council....remove this crazy sign immediately!). The Castle Trail is gorgeous and has a real magical quality. When you enter it, turn LEFT (ignore the over large sign with arrow pointing right....this is a sign for Coillte: Forestry Department) following the BROWN arrows and it leads to a fantastic walk by the river, past the walled garden ending up at the site of Rossmore Castle....which must have been magnificent (Google old photos) in its day. Follow the steps down to the lake and keep an eye out for the amazing Giant's Head! We'll definitely return!
7. The High Cross
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