The name of this county was derived from the Irish name meaning ‘Land of the little hills’, referring to the large density of drumlins hills throughout the county. Landlocked by three counties of the Republic and three counties of Northern Ireland, holiday rentals in Monaghan are never going to be within easy reach of the sea, but when the incredible diversity of natural environments across the county includes a large number of lakes and rivers, a holiday rental in Monaghan will still provide anyone with a passion for watersports or an enthusiasm for angling the kind of variety and convenience that means they can enjoy their favourite sporting pastime without having to travel to the sea off the east coast of Ireland. Itching to go on a vacation at County Monaghan? This can be a very promising place to visit for a vacation or a weekend break. Here are some helpful info on getting price busting accommodations. Read along for some self-catering accommodation in Monaghan. Cottage rentals in Monaghan make the ideal base for an outdoor activity vacation when the county has so much potential for other types of sport and recreation - hiking, cycling and horse-riding are popular ways to investigate the rolling hills, rugged mountains and dense forests that are dominant features of the region’s landscapes, so wherever your cottage rental in Monaghan may be situated you’ll have miles of breathtaking countryside right on your doorstep.