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County Monaghan, Ireland

county monaghanMonaghan renowned for its production of linen and lace, is a county of beautiful hills, lakes and neat market towns. It is a peaceful scenic destination for the golfer, angler, keen walker or cyclist.

Monaghan comes from the Irish word Muineachán - the place of the shrubs. The celebrated Irish poet Patrick Kavanagh was a native of the village of Inniskeen in County Monaghan.


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