Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan

Carrickmacross (Irish: Carraig Mhacaire Rois) is an attractive town in County Monaghan, whose translated name means "The Rock of the Wooded Plain". It is a market town which developed around a Castle built by the Earl of Essex in 1630. The Convent of the St. Louis Nuns now stands on the original castle site.

One of the most imposing buildings in the town is the Roman Catholic Church which was completed in 1866. Of particular significance in the church are the ten beautiful stained-glass windows which were designed by the renowned artist Harry Clarke in 1925. Carrickmacross was the birthplace of poet Patrick Kavanagh.

There is coarse fishing in the lakes near by. The exquisite Carrickmacross lace, which gained the town a great reputation, is still for sale at a local convent.
 

Gardens

Listoke Gardens - Drogheda County Louth Ireland
Listoke Gardens
Drogheda, Co. Louth
Listoke is that happy combination of a mature but still evolving garden covering 6 acres. Twenty five years ago landscape gardener Patricia Barrow decided that she would put the Edwardian garden back to its original state and, as she says, it&rsq ...

Golf

The Hotel and 18th Green
Nuremore Hotel & Country Club
Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan
Course Type: Parkland
Originally established in 1991, the 18-hole championship golf course at the 4 Star Nuremore Hotel & Country club has been described as one of the most picturesque parkland courses in the country and acknowledged as one of the finest amenities ...

Self Catering

Clonabreany House - Self Catering Accommodation County Meath - Bedroom
Clonabreany House
Kells, Co. Meath
The cottages surround a large car-free courtyard, with ample parking at the back of the courtyard including a cosy private country bar and restaurant suitable for groups of up to 60 people. All cottages provide luxury and comfort with modern fac ...

What's On

Dundalk Farmers Market - County Louth - Fridays
Dundalk Farmers Market

The Square, Dundalk, County Louth - Fridays 10am-2pm.

Contact: Peter Thomas - 087 277 8538

Tourist Attractions

Funtasia Waterpark - Drogheda County Louth Ireland
Funtasia Waterpark
Drogheda, Co. Louth
This Egyptian themed entertainment center includes pirates cove interactive waterpark with over 200 water gushing activities including the adrenalin pumping super bowl speed slide and the Boomerang. Other attractions include the Atlantis Cove ...

Wedding Venues

Narrow Water Castle - Warrenpoint Wedding Venue - Warrenpoint County Down Northern Ireland
Narrow Water Castle
Warrenpoint, Co. Down
Scenically situated overlooking Carlingford Lough, and only 4 miles from Newry, Narrow Water Castle makes an atmospheric and conveniently located setting for weddings. Built in the early 1800’s from local granite, this historic building is ...
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