Bragan Penal Cross - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting

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Attractions Near Bragan Penal Cross

Sliabh Beagh

9.57 km away from here

Slieve Beagh is a mountainous area straddling the border between County Monaghan in the Republic of Ireland and County Fermanagh and County Tyrone in Northern Ireland. A point just east of its summit is the highest point in Monaghan; however the true summit is on the Fermanagh-Tyrone border. The point where the three counties meet, is referred to as the "Three County Hollow". The area is mainly blanket bog, with many small lakes and streams throughout.

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Emy Lough

11.66 km away from here

Emy Lough is a lake in County Monaghan and has an elevation of 47 metres. Emy Lough is situated southwest of Killycooly Lough, and northeast of Tully Lough. It offers a variety of recreational amenities for visitors to enjoy, including swimming, newly developed beach/play area for children, fishing facilities, picnic area and 4km looped lakeside nature walk.

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Peter's lake, Monaghan

13.44 km away from here

This lake, in the centre of Monaghan town, is a beautiful amenity area with walks, seating areas, angling stands and a waterfall feature in the lake. It is one of the iconic picnic location and also there are so many htngs to see and do here.

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Monaghan County Museum

13.5 km away from here

Monaghan County Museum is a museum which documents the history of County Monaghan. The museum’s extensive collection covers the history of the county from the end of the last Ice Age over 10,000 years ago all the way to modern day. It also document the history of County Monaghan over the course of human history. The Museum also maintains a large collection of archival material, which include early estate records (rentals, maps and wages books) and local authority records.

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Round Lake

14.05 km away from here

This is a tranquil lakeside destination set in the heart of the lush Clogher Valley. Ideal as a base to tour the Fermanagh Lakelands, or as a stop-over on your way to the West, the park is 15 minutes’ drive from the main town of Enniskillen, and a short walk from the village of Fivemiletown.

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Rossmore Forest Park

14.65 km away from here

This is a national forest park located in County Monaghan in Ireland run by the Irish States forestry organisation, Coillte. It has several forest walks, a Nature Trail and a Yew walk. The walks range from 2 - 4 miles and are mainly in the forested area and are well sign posted. The park was the site of Rossmore Castle which was demolished in the 1970s. It was the home of Lord Rossmore and the Rossmore family who were the local landlords of the area during the 18th and 19th centuries.

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Discover More Attractions in Monaghan, Home of Bragan Penal Cross

Monaghan

County Monaghan is a county in Ireland. It is part of the Border Region and is in the province of Ulster. It’s home to Lough Muckno, a world-class centre for angling and wakeboarding; Clones Lace and Carrickmacross Lace, an exquisite technique used in royal wedding dresses over many centuries; round towers, historic houses and the drumlin-dotted landscape which inspired the poems of Patrick Kavanagh.

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Location of Bragan Penal Cross

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