County Monaghan
Monaghan ( Monaghan Irish ) is a county ( county ) in the Republic of Ireland.
Geography
In the north part of the Slieve Beagh is ( highest elevation 373 meters) in the area of the county, a plateau of limestone; in the middle of a valley extends to the south by hills ( drumlin region ) is limited. Here, there are many lakes and swamps.
History
In ancient times, the area belonged to the kingdom of Ulster and came 332 to the newly formed Kingdom of Oriel. Between the 14th century and in 1589 it was owned by the Irish dynasty MacMahon. In the 17th century the area came under British rule.
Policy
The distribution of seats in the County Council after the local elections of June 5, 2009:
Economy
Agriculture is limited in the main to cattle and pigs. In Monaghan, Castleblayney, Carrickmacross and Clones there is textile, furniture and cement industries.
Cities
- Monaghan
- Carrickmacross
- Clones
Attractions
- Calliagh Wedge tomb
- Carn Court tomb
- Court tomb of Edergole
- County Monaghan Heritage Centre
- Leslie Castle
- Lisnadarragh Wedge tomb
- Mannan Castle
- Monaghan Cathedral
Personalities
- Ros Drinkwater ( born 1944 ), British actress, dancer and photojournalist
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- County in Ireland
- County Monaghan
- County in Ulster