Monaghan Mapped Out

From the best views to the best pints, here are our top picks of places to visit in Co. Monaghan.

Nestled on 1,000 acres of undulating Irish countryside, Castle Leslie Estate offers an idyllic setting for outdoor activity and adventure. When visiting Monaghan, stay here to make the most of this land. From the Equestrian Centre and working farm, to the unique flora and fauna and historical sites that you can see during your walks. These include building ruins, a Gothic Lodge, Walled Garden originating from 1850, the Pinetum, St. Salvator’s Church, an Integrated Wetlands project and lake. The Leslie family have been the custodians of the stunning ‘Glaslough’ or Green Lake for generations. The lake is brimming with monster pike, and fishermen widely consider it to be one of Ireland’s best preserved loughs. In fact, in 1991 a fisherman reeled in a catch weighing 38lb 9oz (17.5kg) and broke Ireland’s 18 year record.

Read more in the June issue…