Family Day Out
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All ages · up to 30 min · any budget
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Why it matchesTanagh Outdoor Education & Training Centre provides a range of water based and land based adventure activities that will challenge your group both mentally and physically.
Why it matchesThe Ulster Canal Stores Visitor Centre in County Monaghan is operated by the Clones Development Society.
Why it matchesCoral Leisure Monaghan, on the Clones Road in County Monaghan, is one of the largest health and fitness centres in the area.
Why it matchesAt the heart of Town Park, Ballybay, is Lough Major, providing a picturesque backdrop for all activities.
Why it matchesHollywood Forest Park is located between Scotstown and Ballinode villages approximately 7 kilometres north west of Monaghan Town.
Why it matchesConair an Chaisleáin Chaillte - Lost Castle Trail is a 2.6 km loop walking trail graded Moderate.
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Why it matchesDeerpark Loop is a 5.5 km loop walking trail graded Easy.
Why it matchesDromore Trail is a 2.7 km linear walking trail graded Moderate.
Why it matchesThere are some 26 lakes within 10 miles of the Cootehill with some of these near the neighbouring town of Shercock and in adjoining Co. Monaghan.
Why it matchesCorravahan House was built to the design of architect William Farrell in Georgian style, and constructed around 1840 by Reverend Marcus Gervais Beresford.
Why it matchesExplore local heritage and the dedicated Clones Lace Museum at this restored waterside visitor centre.
Why it matchesClones Town began as a monastic settlement c.500, when St Tiernach founded his monastery there and this was the most important site in Monaghan for centuries afterwards.
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