Towns and Villages in County Monaghan - Carrickmacross

 

Carrickmacross, winner of a prestigious European Entente Florale Silver Medal Award, is a pretty market town which developed around a Castle built by the Earl of Essex in 1630. The Convent of the St. Louis Nuns now stands on the original castle site. The Nuns were largely responsible for the revival of lace-making skills in the region and the Carrickmacross Lace Co-operative has been instrumental in keeping the tradition alive today. This lace may be purchased at The Lace Gallery, Market Square where demonstrations of this skill can be given by prior request.

One of the most imposing buildings in the town is the Roman Catholic Church which was completed in 1866. Of particular significance in the church are the ten beautiful stained-glass windows which were designed by the renowned artist Harry Clarke in 1925.

Other buildings of note include the 18thc St Finbarr's Protestant Church with its magnificent steeple, the Courthouse and the historic Magheross Church.
All of these buildings and several others are featured in the Carrickmacross Heritage Trail which is well signposted around the town. There are Interpretative panels at relevant sites.

Carrickmacross Equestrian Centre is just 1km from the town and offers lessons or hacks over some of Monaghan's most exceptional woodland and countryside.
Nuremore Golf and Country Club, a championship 18-hole course, is well worth a stop-over for the golfing enthusiasts.

For more information on Carrickmacross visit www.carrickmacross.ie

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