Monaghan Tourism

01/09/2026

⚡️ The sensational World Choir Carrickmacross is coming to Church Square this coming Thursday at 1pm. You won't want to miss it! ⚡️

Scenic Sessions is brought to you by Monaghan Tourism, together with Creative Monaghan and Ireland's Ancient East. Supported by the Cultural Programme for Ireland's Presidency of the Council of the European Union 🇪🇺

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28/08/2026

Wishing our wonderful Monaghan makers the very best of luck in the Irish Country Magazine Irish Made Awards! 🤩

Vote for Dorinda Mc Cormack and Tara Gartlan Chocolate here ➡️ https://irishcountrymagazine.ie/irish-made-awards-2026/

27/08/2026

A gorgeous performance from Caitríona Sherlock Music enjoyed by all ages in beautiful Glaslough 🥰

View the full-length video here ➡️ https://youtu.be/ATiGBBBvaew

Scenic Sessions is a joyful and inclusive collaboration supporting local artists and showcasing Monaghan's scenic beauty. Supported by Creative Monaghan, Ireland's Ancient East and the Cultural Programme for Ireland's Presidency of the Council of the European Union.



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26/08/2026

A colourful weekend in store here in County Monaghan!

🎨 Meet the makers, including .handwoveninireland and at the 'Open Family Craft Day' at Hillgrove Monaghan this coming Sunday, 30th August 12-4pm. The event is taking place as part of August Craft Month ✨

💐 Enjoy the stunning floral displays of Carrickmacross (👏 Carrickmacross Tidy Towns) and take in the historic gems of this beautiful market town on a guided walking tour - one of the last of the season - departing 11am outside Shirley Arms Hotel

🛍 Browse and shop an eclectic selection of stalls Glaslough Market, 10am-4pm, Saturday 29th.

Browse our events and festivals listings and plan your adventures here ➡️ https://monaghantourism.com/festivals-events/

23/08/2026

⚡️ Tuesday, 11.30am at the bandstand Erica's Fairy Forest Official sees pianist Nedya Ivanova take to the stage for ! This FREE 20-minute concert is open to all, with no tickets required ⚡️🎹

Scenic Sessions is brought you by Creative Monaghan and Ireland's Ancient East, with support from the Cultural Programme for Ireland's Presidency of the Council of the European Union ✨

Perfect for those enjoying the beautiful park amenities or having their morning Walkabout Coffee Cootehill ☕️😜

20/08/2026

Were you lucky enough to catch Jamie Duffy Music and friends performing at the Patrick Kavanagh Centre as part of the summer's Scenic Sessions? If not, here's a little look at what you missed 🤩

View the full-length version here ➡️ https://youtu.be/vvIVTHmnwaQ

Keep an eye on our socials for details of the next gig, coming up in the next few days ;)

Scenic Session is supported by Creative Monaghan, Ireland's Ancient East and the Cultural Programme for Ireland's Presidency of the Council of the EU 🙏



Monaghan County Council

20/08/2026

A Scenic Sessions gig planned for later on today at Billy Fox Memorial Park has been postponed as a mark of respect for Cllr Seamus Coyle. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam 🙏

Details of the rescheduled event will be published in due course.

SCENIC SESSIONS! Have you caught any of the pop-up performances in Monaghan? Check out Monaghan Tourism to find out who to expect next or where would you like to see a pop-up gig performed?

19/08/2026

⚡️ Three things to do in Monaghan this weekend ⚡️

⏳ National Heritage Week runs until Sunday 23rd August, and there is something for everyone - from a children's heritage hunt run by Monaghan Town Library to a bi-lingual tour of Castleshane Forest & Estate (cover 📷 Reportage Creative). See heritageweek.ie for information and booking details, where applicable, and be sure to follow our colleagues, County Monaghan Heritage Office.

🌿 A brand-new festival for Castleblayney, A Nurture in Nature, takes place in and around Lough Muckno and runs 21-23 August. Nature walks, yoga, music and more, with all events free, though pre-booking is required for some. See https://castleblayney.ie/a-nurture-in-nature-festival/

🍫 Form an orderly queue for Tara Gartlan Chocolate pop-up event at her kitchen in Lisdoonan, Saturday 22nd, 12-4pm!



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For a full list of events taking place throughout the County, visit https://monaghantourism.com/festivals-events/

17/08/2026

The rain didn’t dampen spirits at Clones Marina, where Grainne Duffy and Paul Sherry played to a captivated crowd at our recently! 🎸☔️

Click on the link here to enjoy the performance in full 🔗 https://youtu.be/oMFILV6g8us

With thanks to Ireland's Ancient East, Creative Monaghan and the Cultural Programme for Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union ✨



Monaghan County Council