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Monaghan

Monaghan is the county town of County Monaghan, Ireland. It also provides the name of its civil parish and Monaghan barony.

Type City

Why go

  • Town in County Monaghan, Ireland.
  • Served by Altamuskin.

History

Monaghan is the county town of County Monaghan, Ireland. It also provides the name of its civil parish and Monaghan barony.

Restaurants & places to go

Pizza Max
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Su-Th 16:00-01:00; Fr-Sa 16:00-03:00 Features: takeaway · 8, Monaghan, H18 T973 · pizzamax.ie
Indoor
Insomnia
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:30-18:00, Su,PH 11:00-18:00 Features: takeaway · Dawson Street, Monaghan, H18 XN83 · insomnia.ie
Indoor
McDonald's
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · Unit 31/32 Dawson Street, Monaghan, H18 CX26 · mcdonalds.com
Indoor
Subway
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-We 09:00-20:00; Th-Sa 09:00-21:00; Su 10:00-19:00 Features: takeaway · Unit 1 Dawson Street, Monaghan, H18 TH68 · subway.com
Indoor
Eastern Balti
Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 17:00-23:00 Features: vegan options · 31-32 Market Street, Monaghan · easternbalti.ie
Indoor
MAG Chinese Restaurant & Take Away
Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 16:00-23:30; Fr-Sa 16:00-00:30; Su 16:00-00:00 · 61, Monaghan, H18 Y891 · magmonaghan.ie
Indoor
The Hive
Irish, Pancake, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Irish/Pancake cafe · 84 Glaslough Street, Monaghan, H18 KR83 · facebook.com
Indoor
The Batch Loaf
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo 17:00-21:00; Tu off; We-Th 17:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 17:00-22:00; Su 15:00-21:00 · 1,2,3 North Road, Monaghan · thebatchloaf.com
Indoor

21 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →

Airports

The Moy Airstrip 28 km to the centre
Charlemont, Co Armagh, NIR, GB
Outdoor
Altamuskin 32 km to the centre
NIR, GB
Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

Monaghan
Monaghan
credit: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons · See source page

When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Altamuskin; 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Monaghan. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

Irish Rail
National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Bus Éireann Expressway
Intercity coach