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Monaghan County Museum
Monaghan County Museum was established by Monaghan County Council in 1974. Its brief is to provide an education and leisure service for County Monaghan and to collect, preserve and display the heritage of the County.
North Road, Kilnacloy Monaghan Town, Co Monaghan, H18 RP20
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Castleblayney Outdoor Adventure Centre
Castleblayney Outdoor Adventure Centre is located in the beautiful surroundings of Muckno Lake and wooded parklands.
The Centre is ideally located to suit the many water sports and outdoor activities programmes on offer. Under the guidance of experienced professional instructors, tuition is provided in water-sports such as Sailing, Stand Up Paddling, Wind-surfing, Kayaking/Canoeing, as well as a variety of other outdoor activities including Orienteering, Rope-assisted tree-climbing, Cycling and Team-Building.
The aim of Castleblayney OAC is to welcome people of all ages and abilities and encourage all to experience the thirll and challenge of high-quality outdoor learning in a safe, friendly and relaxed atmosphere.
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Iontas Castleblayney
Íontas Arts & Community Resource Centre is a one stop shop centre of excellence – accessible to all regardless of background, race, religion, gender and age.
The aim of Iontas is to provide, promote and foster the vision and the space for initiative and innovation in personal and community development. This happens through all kinds of educational, creative and artistic endeavours.
Íontas offers the space to host a whole range of courses which benefit the individual both personally and socially, to ensure that no person need feel excluded and marginalized by society – every single person who steps through the door of this Íontas is made to feel important and special and everyone who works in this building strives to ensure that we have something to offer everyone.
Lough Muckno Leisure Park
Lough Muckno Leisure Park in Castleblayney was originally part of the estate of the Blayney family from whom the town of Castleblayney takes its name. The twelfth Lord Blayney, the last to hold the title, sold the estate in 1853 to Henry Thomas Hope, after whom Hope Castle is named.
Hope gave his name to the internationally known Hope Diamond, which had been cut from the Tavernier, the largest blue diamond in the world. The diamond had formed part of the French Crown Jewels but was stolen during the French Revolution. It later turned up at an auction in London and was bought by Henry Thomas. It was reputed to be unlucky however and Henry Thomas disposed of it in 1867.
The Hope family had fallen on lean times by 1916 and sold out to return to England. The grounds of Hope Castle estate now form the wonderfully scenic Lough Muckno Leisure Park.
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Follow the forest trails or enjoy the spectacular views over the lake.
Facilities
Walking Trails, Fishing, Nature Walks and Picnic area.
Location
Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan
Opening Times
Open all year
Admission Charges
No admission fee
Places to Stay
There are many things to do around Concra Wood Golf Club and in County Monaghan, apart from golf so if your taking a break in and around this area here are some recommended accommodations.
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The Shirley Arms
Experience the most stylish hotel in Carrickmacross. 4* Hotel in Monaghan is located in the heart of the market town of Carrickmacross. This 4* Hotel in Monaghan is just an hour’s drive from Dublin and Belfast. Just a short distance from Concra Wood Golf Course and Mannan Castle Golf Course.
This 4* Boutique Hotel in Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan is the perfect base to explore Ireland’s Ancient East. “5000 years of Irish Heritage, set in lush green landscapes and with lots of stores told by the storytellers in the world. Learn stories about the rags to riches story of Carrickmacross Lace, Patrick Kavanagh Centre and Carrickmacross Workhouse”
All 4* rooms at this Monaghan Hotel are modern and elegant in design. These rooms are spacious, featuring a queen size bed, and coffee table area ensuring an atmosphere of complete relaxation.
Each room at this Monaghan Hotel consists of:
- Deluxe Ensuite Bathroom with Luxury Toiletries
- 24 Hour Room Service
- Direct Dial Telephone
- Broadband/Wi-Fi Access
- Tea/Coffee Making Facilities
- Hairdryer, Iron & Ironing Board, Personal Safe
- Babysitting on Request (24 Hour Notice)
For more on stay and play packages with The Shirley Arms please get in touch with them via their website.
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The Nuremore Hotel
A Family owned Hotel located only one hour from Dublin and 90mins from Belfast, the perfect location for your next leisure or business break in Ireland. With beautifully appointed accommodation, unrivalled cuisine, leisure, health & beauty facilities, Tennis Courts, 18 hole Golf Course, elegant reception areas and landscaped gardens, the Nuremore Hotel has something for everyone.
The Nuremore Hotel and Country Club offers golfers and non-golfers alike the chance to relax, unwind and enjoy a relaxing countryside retreat.
As one of the most renowned family owned hotels in Ireland, accommodation at the Nuremore Hotel is designed to ensure restfulness and comfort in the picturesque surroundings of Carrickmacross.
Their standard rooms can cater for single, double, twin or triple occupancy. Guests can also choose from a range of executive suites and demi suites. These are larger spacious rooms, each with a king size or super king size bed.
They also have a variety of family accommodation choices available, with family rooms capable of catering for up to two adults sharing and four children sharing.
- Wi-Fi available thoughout
- 24 hour reception
- Room Service
- Multi Channel TV
- Direct dial telephones
- Hair dryer
- Tea & coffee making facilities
- Ironing Boards/Trouser Press
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The Four Seasons Hotel
The “Simply Elegant” Four Seasons Hotel Monaghan offers 59 luxurious Bedrooms, providing everything you need for a comfortable and relaxing stay. Choose from their newly refurbished Standard Rooms, Family Rooms or their extravagant Superior Suite. Looking for Hotels in Monaghan look no further than the Four Seasons Monaghan they have something for everyone.
With a range of facilities on offer such as their White Flag Award winning Leisure & Pool, Banqueting Facilities, Range Restaurant, Still Bar, Carvery and Conferencing Facilities they have the ideal break away for you.
Only 4 minutes by car into Monaghan Town Centre or a short 15-minute walk along the Ulster Canal Greenway means you are staying in an ideal location just in town but also just out!! Set among the picturesque private gardens offering a quaint private getaway.
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The Hillgrove Hotel
Whether you’re an old friend or a first-timer, a business person or a busy parent, everyone is welcome at The Hillgrove Hotel & Spa. From escaping couples and exploring families, to wedding guests and corporate groups, they have the facilities, the people and the 4* service to take care of all kinds of business and leisure.
Set amongst private grounds on the outskirts of Monaghan town, their award-winning hotel is just over an hour’s drive from Dublin, less from Belfast and a mere 5-minutes walk from the beautiful town centre. Featuring 87 stunning bedrooms, conference facilities that can cater for over 1,500 delegates, a leisure club with a 20-metre heated swimming pool, a rejuvenating spa, banqueting suites to make any wedding day extra special and lots to keep little ones entertained, whatever you’re here for, they’re here for you.
For golf breaks at The Hillgrove Hotel please visit their website.