Brehon Brewhouse is set amongst the grassy rolling drumlins outside Carrickmacross, County Monaghan, just a few miles from the birthplace of Irish poet Patrick Kavanagh. This modern craft ale brewhouse is steeped in 10 generations of history at the family's dairy farm and its old stone cottages. Join the tasting tour, sample the award-winning brews and be entertained by the stories.

Hollywood Forest Park is a picturesque scenic area. The free activities include swimming, fishing, boating, nature walks, children's playground, picnic area with access for the disabled, car park and toilet.

Rossmore Forest Park is located 3.5km south west of Monaghan Town on the R189 to Newbliss. 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 most scenic walk is the 'Priestfield' walk which is approximately 3 miles in length and leads past the Rossmore family crypt.

Hilton Park has been in the Madden family for nearly 300 years. The mansion house is set in 18th Century landscaped parklands, which feature a Victorian kitchen garden, tall oaks and two mighty beeches.

The park is set on 900 acres of wooded country with many activities including fishing, walking trails, water sports and picnic areas.

It is said that the beautiful Tin Church in Laragh (c1890) was a gift from the mill owner James McKean to his wife after their honeymoon in Switzerland. The church is designed in a Swiss gothic hybrid style.