Explore County Monaghan: castles, holy wells, abbeys and ancient sites
Muineachán · Ulster. 1,051 heritage sites, 18 trails, 10 bathing waters and 1 upcoming events.
Photo: Errigal Truagh old church · Andreas F. Borchert · CC BY-SA 4.0
Map of County Monaghan
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Folklore and traditions recorded in County Monaghan (6 sites).
Castles and forts
Castles 10
On the map only (no named sites yet).
All castles in County Monaghan
Ringforts 929
On the map only (no named sites yet).
All ringforts in County Monaghan
Promontory Forts 1
On the map only (no named sites yet).
Prehistoric monuments
Megalithic Tombs 48
Cairnbaine court tomb
Megalithic tomb - court tomb · Carnbane
Tiredigan Court Tomb
Megalithic tomb - court tomb · Tiredigan
All megalithic tombs in County Monaghan
Standing Stones 10
On the map only (no named sites yet).
Religious heritage
Holy Wells 8
St Dympna's Well
Ritual site - holy well · Caldavnet
Tober Bridget
Ritual site - holy well · Donaghmoyne
Tober Lasair
Ritual site - holy well · Aghavilla
All holy wells in County Monaghan
Ancient Churches 33
Visitor site National MonumentAbbey Church, Clones
Church · Crossmoyle
Church of the calves
Church · Killeevan Glebe
Church of the plain of the two slopes
Church · Donagh
Errigal Truagh old church
Church · Mullanacross (Trough By.)
All ancient churches in County Monaghan
Abbeys & Friaries 1
On the map only (no named sites yet).
Monastic Sites 6
On the map only (no named sites yet).
All monastic sites in County Monaghan
Round Towers 2
Visitor site National MonumentClones Round Tower and Sarcophagus
Round tower · Crossmoyle
National MonumentInniskeen Glebe Round Tower
Round tower · Inishkeen Glebe
All round towers in County Monaghan
High Crosses 2
Caves and waterfalls
Caves 1
On the map only (no named sites yet).
Get outdoors
Trails 18
- Monaghan WayLong Distance Waymarked Way · 17.8 km
- Monaghan Way - Magoney LoopWalking Trail · 10.1 km
- Temple LoopWalking Trail · 5.7 km
- Monaghan Way - Inniskeen LoopWalking Trail · 5.5 km
- Deer Park LoopWalking Trail · 5.5 km
- Monaghan Greenway Walking TrailGreenway · 4.5 km
- Monaghan Greenway Cycling TrailGreenway · 4.5 km
- Monaghan Way - Toome LoopWalking Trail · 4.2 km
+ 10 more on the map.
Beaches 10
- Lough Muckno Bathing AreaWater quality n/d · Toilets, Parking, Accessible
- Lough Muckno Water Sports AreaWater quality n/d · Toilets, Parking
- Hollywood LakeWater quality n/d · Toilets, Parking
- Halton's River (Dromore Lake System)Water quality n/d · Parking
- Greaghlone LakeWater quality n/d · Parking
- Creevy LakeWater quality n/d · Parking
- Emy LoughWater quality n/d · Parking
- Lough Major - the beachWater quality n/d · Toilets, Parking
+ 2 more on the map.
History and things to do
Walled towns 1
- Monaghan
Excavations 24
- 03E0388 ext site 105 Monaltyduff (Holloway & Broken Bridge), County MonaghanExcavation report (TII)
- 03E0888 site 110 Monanny 1, County MonaghanExcavation report (TII)
- 03E0890 site 108 Lisanisk 2, County MonaghanExcavation report (TII)
- 03E0891 site 107 Lisanisk 1, County MonaghanExcavation report (TII)
- 03E1254 site 111 Monanny 2, County MonaghanExcavation report (TII)
- 03E1255 site 109 Cloghvally Upper 1, County MonaghanExcavation report (TII)
+ 18 more on the map.
Attractions 14
- AWOL Outdoor AdventureWalking
- Carrickmacross WorkhouseHistoric Houses and Castle
- Clones MarinaNature and Wildlife
- Clones Town Heritage TrailWalking
- Emy LoughNatural Landscape
- Monaghan County MuseumMuseums and Attraction
- Monaghan Town Heritage TrailWalking
+ 6 more on the map.
Stay and what's on
Historic stays 1
- Hilton Park
Events 1
- Monaghan Christmas Street Food Festival 20262026-11-21 · free · Church Square, Monaghan
Places to stay
26 properties in County Monaghan are on the Fáilte Ireland register of approved accommodation.
Neighbouring counties
Sources: Archaeological Survey of Ireland (NMS); Sport Ireland National Trails Register; EPA bathing waters; Coillte; NPWS; Heritage Council; Fáilte Ireland attractions, events and accommodation; TII; all CC BY 4.0, consulted 5 November 2026. Events listed for the next 120 days.