Connolly's Guesthouse |
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There's lots to do in Monaghan. For the more energetic, there are the outdoor pursuits like, walking, cycling, trekking, fishing and golf. There is excellent shopping in nearby Castleblayney, Ballybay and Monaghan Town and if it's culture you are after there are a number of heritage sites to visit. When you've filled your day, visit one of the many excellent hostelries in the area. |
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| Íontas Centre |
Íontas Arts & Community Resource Centre is a one stop shop centre of excellence - accessible to all regardless of background, race, religion, gender and age | |
| Conabury, Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan |
tel: 00353 42 975 3400 e: info@iontascastleblayney.ie w: www.iontascastleblayney.ie |
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| Carrickmacross Lace Gallery | At
the Lace Gallery one can view and buy the very famous Carrickmacross
Lace. A demonstration can be provided on request. Workshops
can also be arranged if booked in advance. |
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| Carrickmacross
Lace Gallery Market Square Carrickmacross Co. Monaghan |
Contact: Martha Hughes |
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| Clones Lace Guild | Weekend courses
held by arrangement. The Cassandra Hand Summer School of Clones
lace is held in the Canal Stores in Clones in the last week
of June each year. There are 5 hours of tuition each day,
Monday to Friday. |
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| Clones
Lace Guild 10 Fermanagh Terrace Clones Co. Monaghan |
Contact: Maire Treanor Tel:(047) 51729 |
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| Hand-woven by Liz Christy | Contemporary
Craft Workshop |
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| Hand-woven
by Liz Christy Annyalla Castleblayney Co. Monaghan |
Contact:
Liz Christy Tel:(042) 9746614: email: liz@handwoven.ie Web: www.handwoven.ie |
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| Hilton
Park |
Ancestral home with restored gardens and pleasure grounds in a landscaped park. Open to residents for B&B and gardens to groups by appointment | |
| Hilton
Park Clones Co. Monaghan |
Contact:
Johnny Madden Tel:(047) 56007 Fax:(047) 56033 Email:jm@hiltonpark.ie Web: www.hiltonpark.ie |
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| Monaghan County Museum | Monaghan
County Museum Address: 1-2 Hill Street Monaghan Town Co. Monaghan |
Contact:Roisin
Doherty Tel:(047) 82928 Fax: (047) 71189 email:comuseum@monaghancoco.ie |
| Monaghan Tourist Office | Tourist information |
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| Monaghan
Tourist Office Castle Meadow Court Monaghan Town Co. Monaghan |
Telephone: (047) 81122 (Seasonal) |
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| Monaghan Veteran and Vintage Club | The museum illustrates changes in the way of life of country people in the twentieth century. Exhibits include steam and oil driven engines, early tractors, ancient kitchen utensils, old farmhouse furniture, public house artefacts & etc. | |
| Monaghan
Veteran and Vintage Club Ballinode Co. Monaghan |
Contact:Mary McCabe Tel: (047) 57249 |
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| Patrick Kavanagh Rural and Literary Resource Centre | The Centre houses exhibitions on local history and on Kavanagh, a 60 seat Audio-Visual Theatre and a Research Library. Also on view are 12 specially commissioned paintings illustrating Kavanagh’s epic poem “The Great Hunger | |
| Patrick
Kavanagh Rural and Literary Resource Centre Inniskeen Inniskeen Co. Monaghan |
Contact::
Rosaleen Kearney Tel: (042) 9378560 Fax: (042) 9378560 Email: infoatpkc@eircom.ie Website:www.patrickkavanaghcountry.com |
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The Heritage Centre, St Louis Convent
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St Louis Heritage Centre tells the story of the Sisters worldwide through artefacts, memorabilia, models, pictures and records. On display is some beautiful Carrickmacross Lace. | |
| The Heritage
Centre, St Louis Convent St Louis Convent Monaghan Town Co. Monaghan |
Contact::
Sr Mona Lally Tel: (047) 83529 Fax: (047) 84907 Email: stlouisheritage@eircom.net |
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Tyrone Guthrie Centre
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Workplace/Retreat for Artists | |
| Tyrone
Guthrie Centre Annaghmakerrig Newbliss Co. Monaghan |
Contact:: Sheila Pratschke |
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Ulster Canal StoresThe
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Stores incorporate Clones Lace exhibition and sales; Tea-shop for snacks & guided Heritage Tours available locally. | |
| Ulster Canal Store Cara Street Clones Co. Monaghan |
Contact:: Jim Kerr/Chrissie McManus |
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Wildlife Educational Centre
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This Wildlife Educational Centre is unique in Ireland. It contains some 200 birds and mammals (mounted specimens) found in Ireland. Adjacent to the centre is a release pen where injured birds are treated. | |
| Wildlife Educational
Centre Listinny Castleblayney Co. Monaghan |
Contact: Peader Morgan Tel: (047) 80632/ 80987 Email: lornam83@hotmail.com Website: www.monaghanwildlife.cjb.net |
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