Monaghan

County Monaghan came into being in 1585, when Lord Deputy Sir John Perrot met local Irish chieftains who asked for their lands in the old kingdom of Airgíalla to be formally apportioned to them. The new county was divid…

County Museum in Monaghan is a good introduction to the area's natural and human history. Literary history: the best known local bard was Patrick Kavanagh. The centre at Iniskeen near Carrickmacross depicts his life and…

Monaghan has a number of ancient burial sites (court cairns, dolmens and wedge tombs) spread across the county. In 1585, the English Lord Deputy of Ireland, Sir John Perrot, visited the area and met the Irish chieftains…

County Monaghan ( MON-ə-hən; Irish: Contae Mhuineacháin) is a county in the Republic of Ireland. It is in the province of Ulster and is part of Border strategic planning area of the Northern and Western Region. It is na…

Not every kind of help needs tools or a car. Sometimes a walk, a phone call or a coffee together is exactly what someone is missing, especially people who live alone. Would you like to give some time for a chat in Count…

Almost every neighbourhood is home to people with many different first languages. In a language exchange two people learn from each other: half an hour in one language, half an hour in the other. Real friendships often …

Where do you actually meet up when you don't want to stay at home all the time? Youth centre, skate park, library or the meadow by the river: every place has its spots. Which hangouts in County Monaghan can you recommen…

Your first own money disappears fast if you're not careful. A simple trick: write down everything you spend for one month, and you'll see where it goes. Put a small amount aside at the start of each month before buying …

The weekend is coming and the question is the same as always: what shall we do? Got an idea for a day trip, a concert or simply a lovely afternoon in County Monaghan? Drop your tips in the comments!

A good walk clears the head and shows your home from a new angle. Which route do you love most in County Monaghan, and roughly how long does it take? Share your favourite loop with us!

Lots of things in town only work because people give their time for free. Where do you volunteer in County Monaghan, and where could more helping hands be useful? Tell us about it and inspire others to join in!

Moving somewhere new often means not knowing anyone yet, and that's exactly when a neighbourhood can show how welcoming it is. Just arrived in Long Island, Bahamas? Tell us where you're from and what you're looking for.…

Some words only make sense if you grew up here. Which local expression from Long Island, Bahamas do you love, and what does it mean? Post it in the comments, ideally with a short explanation for everyone who moved here!