Independent editorial guide
Best things to do in Monaghan
Best things to do in Monaghan brings together eight independently selected places using official tourism records and venue information. The collection is designed as a practical starting point rather than a numbered ranking, so travellers can choose according to location, interests and accessibility needs.
By Patrick Cunningham · Reviewed 30 June 2026 · 2 min read · Curated, unpaid and unranked
In this guide
Activity,Experience,Learning,Attraction,Historic · Houses · Castle,Museums
Carrickmacross Workhouse
Carrickmacross, County Monaghan
Carrickmacross Workhouse is a distinctive County Monaghan stop for visitors interested in activity,experience,learning,attraction,historic, houses, castle,museums. It earns a place in this guide for the variety it adds to a county itinerary; confirm current opening arrangements and access details before travelling.
Activity,Experience,Attraction,Historic · Houses · Castle,Church
St Joseph's Church Carrickmacross
Carrickmacross, County Monaghan
St Joseph's Church Carrickmacross is a distinctive County Monaghan stop for visitors interested in activity,experience,attraction,historic, houses, castle,church. It earns a place in this guide for the variety it adds to a county itinerary; confirm current opening arrangements and access details before travelling.
Activity,Experience,Attraction,Historic · Houses · Castle,Church
St Peter's Tin Church Laragh
Monaghan, County Monaghan
St Peter's Tin Church Laragh is a distinctive County Monaghan stop for visitors interested in activity,experience,attraction,historic, houses, castle,church. It earns a place in this guide for the variety it adds to a county itinerary; confirm current opening arrangements and access details before travelling.
Activity,Experience,Kayaking,Activity · Operator,Walking · ,Walking
AWOL Outdoor Adventure
Derrylevick, County Monaghan
AWOL Outdoor Adventure is a distinctive County Monaghan stop for visitors interested in activity,experience,kayaking,activity, operator,walking, ,walking. It earns a place in this guide for the variety it adds to a county itinerary; confirm current opening arrangements and access details before travelling.
Activity,Walking · ,Walking
Clones Town Heritage Trail
Clones, County Monaghan
Clones Town Heritage Trail is a distinctive County Monaghan stop for visitors interested in activity,walking, ,walking. It earns a place in this guide for the variety it adds to a county itinerary; confirm current opening arrangements and access details before travelling.
Activity,Walking · ,Walking
Glaslough Village Heritage Trail
Glaslough, County Monaghan
Glaslough Village Heritage Trail is a distinctive County Monaghan stop for visitors interested in activity,walking, ,walking. It earns a place in this guide for the variety it adds to a county itinerary; confirm current opening arrangements and access details before travelling.
Activity,Experience,Learning,Attraction,Museums · Attraction
Monaghan County Museum
Monaghan, County Monaghan
Monaghan County Museum is a distinctive County Monaghan stop for visitors interested in activity,experience,learning,attraction,museums, attraction. It earns a place in this guide for the variety it adds to a county itinerary; confirm current opening arrangements and access details before travelling.
Activity,Walking · ,Walking
Monaghan Town Heritage Trail
Monaghan Town, County Monaghan
Monaghan Town Heritage Trail is a distinctive County Monaghan stop for visitors interested in activity,walking, ,walking. It earns a place in this guide for the variety it adds to a county itinerary; confirm current opening arrangements and access details before travelling.
Sources and review
Last reviewed 30 June 2026.
Selection methodology
Selections were reviewed against official tourism and venue sources on 2026-06-30. Inclusion is editorial, unpaid and unranked; availability, opening arrangements and facilities can change, so follow the official links before travelling.
- Fáilte Ireland activities and attractions (Fáilte Ireland) · Accessed 30 June 2026
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