A morning near Monaghan town
Rossmore Forest Park offers an outdoor starting point for a county visit. Use the managed route information and current notices to choose the walk you want. Leave enough time afterwards for lunch in Monaghan town, especially if you would rather spend the afternoon browsing than take on a second substantial outing.
Follow the writing to Inniskeen
Patrick Kavanagh’s connection with Monaghan gives a literary visit another direction. The county guide includes Inniskeen among its places to explore. Check the relevant visitor programme before travelling, and bring a little of your own reading if you would like to follow the connection between the writing and the place.
Pick another town for next time
Glaslough, Carrickmacross and Clones offer other possible beginnings for a Monaghan trip. Choose according to your interests and transport rather than trying to make them all stops on the same afternoon. A town stay, a woodland outing and a literary visit can each give the county a different character when you return.
Useful links
Before you go
Check forest notices and the current opening or event programme for any literary venue you plan to visit.
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