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Castles in Monaghan

Castle Leslie

Rating: 4 Star

Castle Leslie

Address: Glaslough, County Monaghan

Sleeps up to 28 people

The Leslie family can trace its family history back as far as Atila the Hun with the family taking charge of the eventual Castle Leslie in 1671.

Price Range: Summer and winter rates

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Town of Glaslough

It is a village 7 miles (11 km) north-east of Monaghan, with the beautiful timbered demesne of Glaslough House near by which is also an equestrian centre. A few miles west of Emyvale, in the heart of a picturesque, well-wooded district. Lough Emy, near the village, is noted for the number of its fowl and swans.

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Town of Castleblayney

Castleblayney is situated to the east of the county close to the Armagh border. The population of this town is around 3000. The town was founded on the site of an early Christian Church and the local Hanratty chieftains originally controlled the area. The town was built by Blayney family. The Courthouse, Market House and Church of Ireland church too included in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Hope Castle was named after Henry Hope, owner of one of the largest uncut diamonds in the world. He bought the estate in 1870 and it is now part of Lough Muckno Leisure Park that incorporates a Water-ski Centre, group activities, conference facilities, restaurant and bar. The leisure complex also has a splendid 9-hole golf course and forest trails with lakeside picnic areas. This town encourages the Western music. The town has musical links with Big Tom and Paddy Cole. Musical nights are arranged in many pubs.

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Town of Ballybay

Ballybay is situated in the south of county with a population of 1,052. It is the smallest town of the principal towns. This town is located beside the Lough Major, which was founded on the linen industry. But now it is a prominent angling centre with several excellent waters. The Billy Fox Memorial Park is located 5 km along the Cootehill to Ballybay route. Its pleasant forest trails are highly recommended.

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Monaghan County Facts

Land Area: 500 sq. miles

County Capital: Monaghan Town

Main Towns: Castleblaney, Carrickmacross, Clones, Monaghan

Main Industries: Agriculture, animal feed manufacturing, audio speaker manufacturing, beer/spirit/ wine importing and wholesaling, chicken processing, cold storage distribution, dairy produce manufacturing, duck processing, egg production, food production, frozen ready meals manufacturing, furniture manu- facturing, meat deboning and vacuum packaging, mushroom processing and marketing, poultry processing, provender milling, PVC tiles and floor covering, retailing, tank container manufacturing, timber frame house manufacturing, tourism, towel manuf- acturing, truck mounted fork life manufacturing

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