- Saint Mary’s Churchyard, Inniskeen. Patrick Kavanagh (1904–1967), Ireland’s premier poet and novelist in literature, renowned for works like “The Great Hunger” and “Tarry Flynn” which vividly portrayed rural Irish life and critiqued parochial society; born in Inniskeen, his grave features a ploughshare memorial symbolising his farming roots and poetic legacy.
- Saint Patrick’s Church, Oram. Big Tom McBride (1936–2018), a musician in country music, known as “Ireland’s King of Country” with hits like “Four Country Roads” and “Back to Castleblayney”; he sold millions of records and influenced Irish country genre, drawing massive crowds to his funeral.
- Errigal Truagh Graveyard, Errigal Truagh. Fergal O’Hanlon (1936–1957), a political activist in politics, an IRA member killed during the 1950s Border Campaign raid on Brookeborough RUC barracks; he became a martyr figure in republican circles, inspiring songs and memorials.
- Errigal Truagh Graveyard, Errigal Truagh. Eighneachán Ó hAnnluain (1930–1985), a politician, brother of Fergal and Sinn Féin TD for Monaghan in the 1950s; he was involved in republican politics and later community activis
- St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Carrickmacross, Eileen O’Higgins Veteran Cumann na mBan member and prominent political activist. She was a close associate of Michael Collins and served as a Fianna Fáil senator for many years, deeply involved in the foundation of the Irish state.
List of Graveyards in Monaghan
Aghabog Church of Ireland Graveyard, Aghabog (St. Mary’s RC Cemetery), Aghnamullen (Bawn Chapel, St. Patrick’s RC Graveyard), Aghnamullen (Christ Church of Ireland Graveyard), Annyalla (St. Michael’s Old Graveyard), Ballybay (First Presbyterian Churchyard), Ballybay (St. Patrick’s Church of Ireland Graveyard), Ballybay RC Cemetery, Bellinode (St. Joseph’s RC Churchyard), Broomfield (Old St. Patrick’s RC Cemetery), Cahans Presbyterian Meeting House (Ballybay), Carrickmacross (St. Joseph’s RC Cemetery), Carrickmacross (St. Molua’s Church of Ireland Graveyard), Castleblayney (Muckno, St. Mary’s Churchyard), Castleblayney (St. Maeldoid’s Church of Ireland Graveyard), Clones (Crossmoyle Monastic Graveyard), Clones (St. Tighernach’s Church of Ireland Graveyard), Clones (Sacred Heart RC Cemetery), Clontibret (St. Michael’s RC Churchyard), Clontibret (St. Coleman’s Church of Ireland Graveyard), Connon’s RC Church (Templetate), Corlea Presbyterian Graveyard, Corlealackagh (St. Michael’s RC Graveyard), Cortober Graveyard, Currin RC Graveyard (Scotshouse), Dartrey (St. John’s Church of Ireland Graveyard), Derryvalley Presbyterian Church (Ballybay), Donagh Old Graveyard (Glaslough), Donaghmoyne (St. Patrick’s Churchyard), Drum Churchyard, Drumate RC Graveyard (Aghabog), Drumdesco Graveyard, Drumkeen Graveyard, Drumsnatt (Old Monastic Site), Ematris (St. John’s Churchyard), Errigal Truagh (St. Muadhan’s Church of Ireland Graveyard), Glaslough (St. Salvator’s Church of Ireland Graveyard), Inishkeen (St. Mary’s RC Churchyard), Kilahear Graveyard (Lough Egish), Killeevan Abbey Graveyard, Killeevan (Church of Ireland Graveyard), Killanny (Old Cemetery, St. Enda’s), Kilmore (Church of Ireland Graveyard), Latnamard (St. Mary’s RC Graveyard), Latton RC Chapel Graveyard, Lisinisky Graveyard (Aghnamullen), Magheracloone (St. Molua’s Church of Ireland Graveyard), Magheross (St. Molaise’s Churchyard), Monaghan (Coolshannagh Cemetery), Monaghan (St. Patrick’s Church of Ireland Graveyard), Mullandoy Graveyard, Newbliss (St. Thomas’ Churchyard), Oram Graveyard, Rockcorry (St. James’ Church of Ireland Graveyard), Scotshouse (St. Andrew’s Church of Ireland Graveyard), Stonebridge Presbyterian Church (Magheracloone), Tedavnet (Old Graveyard), Tydavnet (St. Dympna’s RC Churchyard), Tyholland (St. Sillian’s Church of Ireland Graveyard)
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County Monaghan:
Ireland’s county Monaghan offers a serene blend of rolling hills and cultural heritage, with the Monaghan County Museum showcasing local history through artefacts and exhibits. The scenic Rossmore Forest Park provides walking trails amidst lakes and woodlands, while Castle Leslie’s historic estate offers a glimpse into aristocratic life. Other attractions include the county’s traditional lace-making heritage and quiet countryside. Monaghan is Ireland’s sixth smallest county by size (1,291 square km) and fifth smallest by population (65,288). Population peaked at 200,442 in 1841 and reached its lowest point, 45,732 in 1966. In terms of hospitality, Monaghan is Ireland’s 25th most visited tourist county with around 58,000 international visitors per year.
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