- My Native Monaghan: A nostalgic emigration song expressing longing for Monaghan’s landscapes and towns like Macarten, Scotstown, Clones, and Clontibret. It highlights historical figures like St. Patrick’s disciple and rebel James Connolly, evoking pride in Monaghan’s heritage. Written by Maurice Morgan.
- The Patriot Game: A resistance ballad about Fergal O’Hanlon from Monaghan, an IRA volunteer killed in a 1957 border campaign. Set in Monaghan’s borderlands, it reflects the county’s history of resistance and the personal cost of conflict. Written by Dominic Behan, popularised by The Dubliners.
- The Town of Ballybay: A humorous folk song about a fair in Ballybay, Monaghan, detailing a romantic encounter with a “lass with a laughing eye.” It celebrates the town’s lively community and fair-day culture. Traditional, no specific author.
- The Road to Ballybay: A lighthearted song about traveling to Ballybay, Monaghan, capturing the rural charm and community spirit of the town. It reflects Monaghan’s small-town life and humor. Traditional, no known author.
- Farewell to Old Monaghan: An emigration song lamenting the departure from Monaghan, focusing on the emotional pull of its landscapes and communities. It evokes nostalgia and loss for the county’s rural beauty. Traditional.
- Man from the North Country: A folk song about a wanderer from Monaghan’s northern borderlands, highlighting the county’s rural identity and the resilience of its people. Traditional, no documented author.
- Paddy at the Theatre: A humorous narrative about a Monaghan man’s comical experience at a theatre, reflecting the county’s wit and rural perspective on urban life. Traditional, no known author.
- On Raglan Road: A poignant love song based on Patrick Kavanagh’s poem about unrequited love, written by the Monaghan poet in 1944. Though set in Dublin, its Monaghan connection through Kavanagh ties it to the county’s cultural legacy. Written by Patrick Kavanagh (lyrics), set to music by Luke Kelly.
- The Felons of Our Land: A patriotic ballad celebrating Irish resistance veterans, written by a Monaghan native. It references the county’s revolutionary history, including figures like James Connolly from Clones. Written by Arthur Forrester, Monaghan poet.
- The Monaghan Jig: An instrumental tune, often adapted with lyrics, celebrating Monaghan’s traditional music heritage. It evokes the lively spirit of the county’s dance and community gatherings. Traditional.
Songs
Antrim – Armagh – Carlow – Cavan – Clare – Cork – Derry – Donegal – Down – Dublin – Fermanagh – Galway – Kerry – Kildare – Kilkenny – Laois – Leitrim – Limerick – Longford – Louth – Mayo – Meath – Monaghan – Offaly – Roscommon – Sligo – Tipperary – Tyrone – Waterford – Westmeath – Wexford – Wicklow
County Anthem
Antrim – Armagh – Carlow – Cavan – Clare – Cork – Derry – Donegal – Down – Dublin – Fermanagh – Galway – Kerry – Kildare – Kilkenny – Laois – Leitrim – Limerick – Longford – Louth – Mayo – Meath – Monaghan – Offaly – Roscommon – Sligo – Tipperary – Tyrone – Waterford – Westmeath – Wexford – WicklowCounty 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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