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A heritage day out in County Monaghan

Everything this site lists for County Monaghan in one place: 173 entries across holy wells, pattern days, monuments, castles and the coast. Each links to the record or page it comes from. More about County Monaghan →

On this site for County Monaghan
Holy wells 8Pattern days 2Round towers 2High crosses 2Ogham stones 0Mass rocks 18Sweathouses 0Megalithic tombs 53Crannógs 84Abbeys and friaries 1Castles 3Lighthouses 0Award beaches 0National parks 0
Holy wells · 8

From: Sites and Monuments Record (Republic); Wikidata for Northern Ireland. Holy wells page →

Pattern days · 2
  • Tober Lasair, Aghavilla · 18 April · Aghavilla · “A well of the little-known female saint Lasair, whose pattern was held on 18 April.” · SMR MO028-114 ↗
  • Holy well, Mullanderg · two days around 30 August · Mullanderg · “Folk memory recalls a two-day pattern around 30 August until the well was closed in 1836.” · SMR MO003-018001 ↗

From: Sites and Monuments Record descriptions and Wikipedia. Pattern days page →

Round towers · 2
  • Crossmoyle · “The doorway and lights are completely plain with simple lintels, suggesting an early date.” · SMR MO011-010002- ↗ · map ↗
  • Inishkeen Glebe · “The round tower at Inishkeen was described as having a circumference of ‘51 feet (ext. diam. c. 4.85m) and survives to a height of 42 feet (c. 12.8m)’” · SMR MO029-031002- ↗ · map ↗

From: Sites and Monuments Record. Round towers page →

High crosses · 2
  • Crossmoyle · “The two sides are decorated with geometric designs and bosses. This is a National Monument in state ownership: No. 112 See the attached views _1 from SE; _2 from NW; _3 Christ in Glory on the S face; _4 Daniel in the …” · SMR MO011-010005- ↗ · map ↗
  • Selloo · “Portion of the decorated shaft of sandstone high cross (H 0.2m; Wth 0.18m; T 0.1m) was discovered in a drain across the children’s burial ground at the early church site in 1983.” · SMR MO008-011003- ↗ · map ↗

From: Sites and Monuments Record. High crosses page →

Ogham stones · none on our lists

From: Sites and Monuments Record. Ogham stones page →

Mass rocks · 18
  • Annaghkilly · “It is known locally as a mass-rock, and was recorded in the School’s manuscripts of the Folklore Commission (see this web-page accessed on 12/08/2016: http://www.duchas.ie/en/cbes/5162164/5160483) although there are no …” · SMR MO012-064---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Annahaia · “The lower, W and S edges are straight and a fragment (L 1.8m; Wth 0.2-0.6m; D 0.2m) is missing from the upper surface on the S, which creates a shelf that could serve as an altar (H 1.4m).” · SMR MO028-149---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Camaghy,Tonaneeve · “It is known as the Splink (Ó Gallachair 1957, 122), probably derived from the Irish splinc meaning an elevated point.” · SMR MO030-048---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Cargaghramer · “It was known as ‘Carraig an Aifrinn’, and there was a stone there that had the imprint of the priest’s knees, which may have been a bullaun stone (Ó Gallachair 1957, 125) that is no longer present.” · SMR MO019-053---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Corconnelly · “The mass-rock is a large, flat-topped stone (dims 1.7m N-S; 0.6-0.7m; E-W; H 0.7-0.9m) now covered by a wooden board and with a wooden canopy over it. (Ó Gallachair 1957, 120) See the attaché image taken from the SW …” · SMR MO017-071---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Creeve (Cremorne By., Aghnamullen Par.) · “It was known as ‘The Altar Rock’ (Ó Gallachair 1957, 108) and in the cliff-face there is a ledge (L 1m; Wth 0.2-0.3m; H 1m) that could serve as an altar.” · SMR MO024-042---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Cremoyle · “There is a SE-NW section of a stream c. 5m to the NE, and it is known as Carraig an Aifrinn – the rock of the Mass.” · SMR MO018-055---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Drumgoosat · “A commemorative Mass was celebrated here c. 1980, and it is well known locally, although not mentioned by the sources (Ó Gallachair 1957).” · SMR MO030-049---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Dunaree · “At the N angle there is an indentation (dims 2.3m NW-SE; 0.9m NE-SW) with a shelf (L 0.6m; Wth 0.2m; H 0.6m) in the angle that could serve as an altar.” · SMR MO028-147---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Greaghlatacapple · “This is a subrectangular piece of rock outcrop (dims 6m N-S; 5m E-W at N; 2.5m E-W at S; H 0.5-1m) that is highest the SW corner where there is an indentation (dims 1.2m N-S; 0.7m) with a small shelf (H 0.7m) that …” · SMR MO027-116---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Knocks West · “In the 1960s the landowner and a local priest built a concrete wall around the mass-rock, which is still present creating a bay (dims 1.05m NE-SW; 0.7m NW-SE; H 0.7m) open to the SE and with the stump of an iron cross …” · SMR MO021-013---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Lemgare · “A W-facing rock face is the traditional location of a venue where Mass was celebrated in Penal times. (Ó Gallachair 1957, 113).” · SMR MO015-008---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Lisdoonan · present location of a moved object · “Situated on a steep NE-facing slope and just SE of the Roman Catholic church of Lisdoonan.” · SMR MO028-148---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Lisglassan · “The mass-rock was in a small mass-garden, which was a small rectangular field (dims c. 65m NE-SW; c. 35m NW-SE) described as a Mass Garden o the 1834 ed. of the OS 6-inch map but it is now occupied by houses.” · SMR MO014-046---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Lisnamoyle Otra · “The rock (dims 0.8-1.35m NW-SE; 0.8m NE-SW) which is known as Carraig an Aifrinn – the rock of the Mass - faces SW (H 0.45-0.8m), but the top now slopes down to the NE where it is engulfed by a whitethorn tree. (Ó …” · SMR MO028-150---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Mullanacross (Monaghan By.) · “A mass-rock under its canopy or bothóg has been established to one side of the entrance gate of Drumsnat graveyard since c. 1800, and an area of exposed bedrock beside it is where coffins were rested before entering the …” · SMR MO013-002005- ↗ · map ↗
  • Tullynageer · “A N-S rib of rock outcrop (max. H c. 10m) has a low knob or bedrock (dims of top x. 0.5m x 0.5m; H 1m) at its base that served as the altar. (Ó Gallachair 1957, 124).” · SMR MO015-009---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Unknown,Eshcloghfin · “The location is known as Poll an Aifrinn – the hollow of the Mass, and the fragments of the mass rock were reconstituted in 2000 after damage by forestry works.” · SMR MO005-001---- ↗ · map ↗

From: Sites and Monuments Record. Mass rocks page →

Sweathouses · none on our lists

From: Sites and Monuments Record. Sweathouses page →

Megalithic tombs · 53
  • Aghnafarcan · “A single gallery (L 4.5m; Wth c. 1.7m) is aligned E-W with two jamb stones surviving at the E end.” · SMR MO025-027---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Annaghbrack · “This is a long and overgrown wedge shaped mound (L 18m N-S; Wth at SE 17m; Wth at NW 9m), much of which appears to be the result of rock outcropping.” · SMR MO013-047---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Annagleve · “Date of upload/revision: 17 July 2007 Remains of court-tomb consisting of mound (L 30m; Wth 14.5m) aligned NW-SE and narrowing to SE.” · SMR MO025-005---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Annahaia · “Dual court-tomb, now destroyed.” · SMR MO028-140---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Annayalla · “Situated on the W-facing slope of a small N-S ridge.” · SMR MO019-010---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Calliagh · “Located just S of the summit of a drumlin with rock outcrop.” · SMR MO013-031---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Calliagh · “A gallery (L 4.8m; average Wth 0.8m) consisting of a short portico at the W end and a longer main chamber is incorporated in a mound (L 18m; Wth 12m).” · SMR MO013-032---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Carn (Monaghan, By.) · “A grass-covered trapezoidal cairn (dims 35m NE-SW; 22m NW-SE at NE) incorporates a deep U-shaped court (Wth 6.5m; D 6.5m) at the broader NE end.” · SMR MO013-029---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Carnbane · “Located on a shelf towards the bottom of a SE-facing slope.” · SMR MO013-013---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Carnbane · “This is a cairn (L 23m; Wth 11m) orientated NE-SW, incorporating at the NE end the fairly full remains of a three-quarter court (Wth 5.5m NW-SE; D 6m NE-SW).” · SMR MO013-014---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Carnroe · “Three stones, representing two sides of chamber are situated on the E side of a N-S field bank and drain at the edge of wood.” · SMR MO017-050---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Carrickinare · “Situated on an E-facing slope.” · SMR MO024-001---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Cashlan · “From the descriptions available there is little doubt that this was a megalithic tomb of the court-tomb class.” · SMR MO012-080---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Cloghernagh (Dartree By) · “This is the remains of a back-to-back dual court-tomb, orientated approximately NE-SW, which is incorporated in a field bank.” · SMR MO012-028---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Cloghvally Lower · “It is described in gothic lettering as ‘Fin McCool’s Table’ on the 1834 edition of the OS 6-inch map, and the OS Memoirs record that 'it is said that there once was a cromlech and the pieces of rock of which it was …” · SMR MO031-010---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Coraghy · “Situated on a broad, low hill.” · SMR MO027-049---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Corgreagh · “A cairn (L c. 21m; Wth 11m) is aligned NNW-SSE.” · SMR MO026-009---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Corlealackagh · “A cairn (L 16m; Wth 13m) is aligned NW-SE with a court at the SE end represented by two stones and entry jambs which give access to gallery (L 6.5m; Wth 1.5m) divided by two pairs of jambs into three chambers.” · SMR MO019-030---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Corleanamaddy · “Tempest made in 1936 (SMR file) it appears to be a cairn (L 28m; Wth 12m) aligned NNE-SSW incorporating a portal-tomb opening to the NNE at the N end.” · SMR MO019-027---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Cornamucklagh South · “It is probably a court-tomb with a roughly trapezoidal cairn (L 29m N-S; Wth 18m) incorporating at the N end a deep U-shaped court (L 6.5m; Wth 3.6m).” · SMR MO019-037---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Cornasoo (Monaghan By., Drumsnat Par.) · “It is very ruined and consists of two overlapping stones that are incorporated in the S face of a WNW-ESE field bank and probably represent one side of a gallery.” · SMR MO013-021---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Croaghan · “The monument consists of seven separate chambers in an area (dims c. 30m NW-SE; c. 12m NE-SW).” · SMR MO014-037---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Drumguillew Lower · “This is a court-tomb with a slightly curved gallery (L c. 5m; Wth 1.4m) aligned roughly NW-SE.” · SMR MO024-003---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Dunmaurice · “Two orthostats support a lintel, which could be interpreted as the entrance to a court tomb (de Valera 1960, 131).” · SMR MO019-021---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Edergole · “At ENE, two jambs surmounted by a large lintel give access to gallery (L 7.5m; Wth 1.8m). Revised by: Michael Moore.” · SMR MO018-043---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Garran (Dartree By; Aghabog Par.) · “A chamber (L 2m; Wth 1m), opening to the NNW, is represented by two portal stones, two side stones on either side, and a back stone.” · SMR MO012-081---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Garran (Dartree By; Aghabog Par.) · “This was a dual court tomb that was removed between 1857 and 1907.” · SMR MO012-083---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Genagh · “According to local tradition 'six big stones arranged two in length and three in breadth' are said to be located beside a lone bush in a large five-cornered field on the mountain in Genagh (IFC School's MSS 950, 368), …” · SMR MO017-072---- ↗
  • Glasdrummond · “The OS Revision Name Book (1857, sheet 12, p. 51) records that in the S end of Glendrummond townland 'There had been in this place one of those Druidical Monuments called in other parts of Ireland Crumlagh or Tamlagh …” · SMR MO012-089---- ↗
  • Gortakeeghan · “The remains consist of four deeply set orthostats, aligned E-W, and a large boulder-like capstone 0.2m to the N.” · SMR MO009-063---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Gragarnagh,Greagh (Cremorne By.) · “There are many traditions of megalithic tombs or standing stones in the area of Gragarnagh and Greagh.” · SMR MO024-041---- ↗
  • Greagh (Monaghan By., Drumsnat Par.) · “A large upright stone (L 2.5m; T 0.1m at W to 0.3m at E; H 1-1.1m) oriented NE-SW forms the SE side of a chamber only represented by two small earthfast stones (dims 0.6m NW-SE; 0.4m NE-SW; H 0.7m: 0.8m NE-SW; x 0.1m; …” · SMR MO013-025---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Killina · “This is a grass and scrub-covered trapezoidal cairn (L 40m; Wth 23m at E) orientated ENE-WSW.” · SMR MO012-030---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Killydrutan · “There is a shallow court at E consisting of two stones, one on either side of the entry jambs.” · SMR MO013-007---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Killygorman · “This is a court-tomb comprising a long cairn (L 30m; max. Wth 9m) aligned WNW-ESE.” · SMR MO012-048---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Lackafin · “Situated on a low-lying NW-SE spur.” · SMR MO025-022---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Lagan · “A series of displaced flags at the NE end may represent the shallow court.” · SMR MO024-027---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Latnamard · “Located on top of a small drumlin.” · SMR MO013-030---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Lemgare · “This is an overgrown subrectangular cairn (dims 24m NW-SE; 18m NE-SW) with the remains of a broad court (Wth 6.5m; D 5m) at the SE end.” · SMR MO014-022---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Lennan · “Located on the SE-facing spine of a small NW-SE drumlin ridge.” · SMR MO019-016---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Lislanly · “The OS Name Book (1835, Clontibret Parish, No. 143, p. 16) describes this monument as 'oblong stones set upright similar to the Cashel described in page 15' (the court-tomb: MO019-037----).” · SMR MO019-041---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Lisnadarragh · “This monument consists of a narrow gallery (L c. 4.5m; Wth 1.9m) aligned NE-SW and facing SW, but the back-stone is missing.” · SMR MO027-057---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Listellan · “This tomb, discovered in 2011 (pers. comm.” · SMR MO012-094---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Maghernakill · “Located towards the bottom of a W-facing slope and c. 2m out from a NW-SE field bank on the NE side.” · SMR MO025-021---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Mullyash,Tavanskeagh · “Folklore associates it with a princess who unfortunately died in a battle between her husband and her father (IFC: Schools Manuscripts (942) 353-4: https://www.duchas.ie/en/cbes ), and the cairn was also a centre for …” · SMR MO015-007---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Radeery · “A small chamber (L 1.9m; Wth 0.9m) defined by three side stones and a transversely set stone, perhaps indicating a portico, is aligned E-W.” · SMR MO012-078---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Rakean · “It consists of an overgrown chamber aligned NW-SW with a large capstone but there is no visible evidence of a cairn.” · SMR MO018-012---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Rausker · “Tempest made in 1936 (SMR file) this appears to be a wedge-tomb consisting of gallery aligned NE-SW, flanked by two buttresses and a single outer walling stone on the NW side.” · SMR MO019-025---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Skeagarvey · “This is a gallery (L 2.5m) orientated NNW-SSE with two E side stones and a large S back stone.” · SMR MO009-051---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Tiragarvan · “Shirley (1879, 533) records that there was a 'cromlech, or giant's grave, now destroyed… in which bones were found when it was dug up.' at Tiragarvan.” · SMR MO031-114---- ↗
  • Tiredigan · “It is marked only on the 1907 edition of the OS 6-inch map where it is described in gothic lettering as ‘Cairnbaine Giant’s Grave’” · SMR MO012-041---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Tullynagrow · “Located at the summit of a NNW-SSE drumlin ridge.” · SMR MO015-006---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Unknown · “This site is recorded in the 'Statistical survey of County Monaghan' as follows: 'Near Carrickmacross, is one of these great Druidical temples, which are seen in some parts of Ireland.” · SMR MO031-115---- ↗

From: Sites and Monuments Record. Megalithic tombs page →

Crannógs · 84
  • Annagheane · “Situated on a low-lying landscape between drumlins with a small SE-NW steam from Curragh Lough c. 50m to the NE.” · SMR MO016-016---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Annaghraw · “Situated in a small pot-lake (diam. c. 100m) on the boundary with Co. Fermanagh which lies to the E.” · SMR MO016-008---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Annagose · “Located just off the SW shore of the subrectangular Annagose Lough (dims c. 500-750m NW-SE; c. 240m NE-SW) at the NW end.” · SMR MO012-077---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Annyalty · “Located against the NE shore of the sub-triangular Annyalty Lough (dims c. 150m NW-SE; c. 100m NE-SW at NW) with the apex at SE.” · SMR MO009-033---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Avalreagh · “Situated close to the NW shore of a small subrectangular lake (max. dims c. 230m NE-SW; c. 110-160m NW-SE) that was unnamed and has now dried up completely.” · SMR MO014-026---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Ballygreany,Bryanlitter · “The townlands of Ballygreary and Bryanlitter were separated by a small oval lake now represented by a rush-covered marshy bog (max. dims c. 370m NE-SW; c. 120m NW-SE).” · SMR MO014-042---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Beagh (Cremorne By.) · “Located in Bocks Lough, a subrectangular lake (max. dims 560m NNW-SSE; c. 340-490m ENE-WSW), now much reduced in size.” · SMR MO027-034---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Black Island (Dartree By; Ematris Par.) · “Located towards the SW end of Inner Lough, c. 430m from the SW end and c. 130m and c. 100m from the nearest points of the NW and SE shores of the lake.” · SMR MO023-003---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Carrickatee · “Situated in Creeve Lake Upper, an oval lake (max. dims c. 550m ENE-WSW; c. 220m N-S) which was once attached to Creeve Lake Lower, a subrectangular lake (dims c. 700m NW-SE; c. 17-380m NE-SW), the S end of which is c. …” · SMR MO024-008---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Carrickatee · “Situated in Creeve Lake Upper, an oval lake (max. dims c. 550m ENE-WSW; c. 220m N-S) which was once attached to Creeve Lake Lower, a subrectangular lake (dims c. 700m NW-SE; c. 17-380m NE-SW), the S end of which is c. …” · SMR MO024-009---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Carrickmore · “Depicted as an island (diam. c. 10m) in the small pot lake (diam. c. 100m) on the 1834 edition of the OS 6-inch map, but the lake was probably larger (diam. c. 200m) originally.” · SMR MO012-004---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Cladowen · “Depicted as an island close to the NE shore of Glear Lough or Bishop’s Lough, an oval lake (max. dims c. 440m WNW-ESE; c. 200m NNE-SSW) on the 1834 edition of the OS 6-inch map, but it is now incorporated in the tip of …” · SMR MO012-059---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Clenlough · “Lough Clean is depicted on the 1834 edition of the OS 6-inch map as a rectangular feature (dims c. 420m NW-SE; c. 180m NE-SW; with an arm (dims c. 500m x c. 60-120m) extending E from its S end.” · SMR MO008-026---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Clonkeen (Cole) · “Situated in a low-lying landscape in a N-S valley, and at what might have been the S end of Ramages Lough that is now a small oval area of open water c. 250m to the N but its marshy surround indicates an larger oval …” · SMR MO011-004---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Clossagh More · “Situated c. 30m from the S shore of Drumlona Lough close to its E end.” · SMR MO023-040---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Coaghen · “Located in Coaghen Lough which is depicted as a sub-triangular lough (dims c. 200m N-S; c. 200m E-W) on the 1834 edition of the OS 6-inch map, but the lake is now reduced to an L-shaped feature with the crannog in a …” · SMR MO012-027---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Coohey · “Attached to the SE shore of Cordoo Lough, a sub-rectangular lake (dims c. 410-530m NE-SW; c. 180-270m NW-SE) amongst drumlins.” · SMR MO019-003---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Coohey · “Situated at the centre of a basin that was Corfin Lough.” · SMR MO019-015---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Coolnalong,Lisabuck · “Situated at the E angle of a small subrectangular lake (max. dims c. 190m NE-SW; c. 100m NW-SE), c. 25m from the original N and E shores.” · SMR MO016-013---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Cordevlis (Cremorne By., Aghamullen Par.) · “This crannog is not depicted on any OS map.” · SMR MO018-054---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Corhelshinagh · “Located in the S subrectangular part (max. dims c. 360 - c. 500m E-W; c. 360m N-S) of Lough Bawn close to the S shore.” · SMR MO027-022---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Corhelshinagh · “Located in Lisnakillewbane Lough, a subrectangular lake (max. dims c. 670m E-W; c. 350m N-S).” · SMR MO027-024---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Corhelshinagh · “Located in a marshy bog at the NE end of Lough Avattan, originally a sub-triangular lake (dims c. 400m NE-SW; c. 260m NW-SE at SW; c. 100m NW-SE at NE) now reduced to an oval area (dims c. 380m NE-SW; c. 160m NW-SE) of …” · SMR MO027-042---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Corlougharoe · “Corlougharoe Lough is now a sub-triangular lake (dims c. 225m E-W; c. 40-90m N-S) but it was a larger oval feature (dims c. 350m E-W; c. 190m N-S) with an island depicted in the middle of it on the 1834 edition of the …” · SMR MO017-039---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Cornacreeve (Trough By.) · “Situated in boggy ground on the shore at the NW angle of the triangular Tully Lough (dims c. 300m NNE-SSW; c. 140m WNW-ESE), although the lake is represented as larger (dims c. 375m NNE-SSW; c. 200m WNW-ESE) on the 1834 …” · SMR MO006-029---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Cortober (Cremorne By.) · “Situated in the NE corner of Derrygoony Lough, a sub-rectangular lake (dims c. 1.1knm E-W; c. 130-c. 350m N-S), with a N-S channel just to the W.” · SMR MO026-010---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Creevaghy · “It is depicted as a hachured feature described as the Island in italic script in a boggy area (diam. c. 180m) described as ‘The Curragh’ on the 1907 edition of the OS 6-inch map.” · SMR MO012-033---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Croaghan · “Situated now c. 70m from the SE shore of Tassan Lough, originally a sub-triangular lake (max. dims c. 250m N-S; c. 180m E-W) between drumlins.” · SMR MO014-034---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Dawson Grove Demesne · “Located towards the NE end of Inner Lough, c. 400m from the NE end and c. 120m and c. 160m from the nearest points of the NW and SE shores of the lake.” · SMR MO023-002---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Derrygassan Lower,Emy,Portinaghy,Tiramoan · “Located in the rectangular (dims c. 700m N-S; c. 600m E-W) Emy Lough close to the S shore.” · SMR MO006-004---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Doohatty · “Lough Fea is a subrectangular lake (dims c. 650-750m N-S; c. 370-420m E-W) at the heart of the Shirley estate.” · SMR MO031-072---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Dromore (Cremorne By., Muckno Par.) · “Located towards the bulbous N end of St Peter’s Lough, a subrectangular lake (dims c. 475m NNW-SSE; c. 100-170m ENE-WSW), the E half of which is in Co. Armagh.” · SMR MO020-022---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Drumaliss · “Located towards the W end of Muckno Mill Lough, an oval lake (dims c. 900m WNW-ESE; c. 160-300m N-S) that once had a triangular extension (dims c. 400m NE-SW; c. 180m E-W at N) extending S from the E end of the S side.” · SMR MO020-010---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Drumate · “Located in the centre of the subrectangular E part (dims c. 375m NE-SW; c. 325m NW-SE) of Freagh Lough, which has a rectangular extension (dims c. 200m NW-SE; c. 125m NE-SW) extending NW from the S end of the NW side.” · SMR MO017-041---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Drumbo · “Located in the N, bulbous (dims c. 330-c. 400m) end of Rahans Lough (L c. 1km N-S) c. 90-100m from the N and E shores.” · SMR MO034-010---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Drumbo · “Situated in the shallows on the NE shoreline of Rahans Lough (L c. 1km N-S; c. 80-160m E-W), which has a bulbous (dims c. 330-c. 400m) northern end.” · SMR MO034-011---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Drumcanon · “Situated in Black Lough, at the entry to the NW arm of a roughly X-shaped lake (max. dims c. 770m NE-SW; c. 500m NW-SE) with arms (Wth c. 120-300m) extending to the NE, SE, SW and NW.” · SMR MO026-003---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Drumcaw (Dartree By.) · “Drumcaw Lough is represented as an oval lake (max. dims c. 250m WNW-ESE; c. 110m NNE-SSW) on the 1834 edition of the OS 6-inch map with the crannog represented as an island close to the NE shore, but the lake would have …” · SMR MO012-073---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Drumcaw (Trough By.) · “Located towards the N end of the W shore of the rectangular Drumcaw Lough (dims c. 200m NNE-SSW; c. 180m WNW-ESE).” · SMR MO006-028---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Drumgoast · “Located on the NE shore of the tear-shaped Drumgoast Lough (max. dims c. 230m N-S; c. 130m E-W).” · SMR MO008-012---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Drumgole · “Located towards the W end of the sub-oval Drumgole Lough (max. dims c. 720m ENE-WSW; c. 300m NNW-SSE) which is beginning to suffer depletion and infill at the W end.” · SMR MO017-067---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Drummond Otra · “Situated at the S end of the small narrow lake of Lisanisk (dims c. 400m NNW-SSE; c. 80m E-W at S to c. 150m E-W at N) c. 15m from the old shore.” · SMR MO031-038---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Drummond Otra · “Situated at a narrow part (dim. c. 140m N-S) at the N of the small C-shaped Lough Naglach (Wth c. 140-170m) that is open to the S.” · SMR MO031-082---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Drumreask · “Located at the N shore of the subrectangular Drumreaske Lough (dims c. 200-230m N-S; c. 100m E-W at N to c. 220m E-W at S).” · SMR MO009-019---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Drumreask · “Located at the W shore of the subrectangular Drumreaske Lough (dims c. 200-230m N-S; c. 100m E-W at N to c. 220m E-W at S).” · SMR MO009-020---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Drumreask · “Located c. 40m from the E shore of the subrectangular Drumreaske Lough (dims c. 200-230m N-S; c. 100m E-W at N to c. 220m E-W at S).” · SMR MO009-021---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Drumreask · “Located c. 20m from the E shore of the subrectangular Drumreaske Lough (dims c. 200-230m N-S; c. 100m E-W at N to c. 220m E-W at S).” · SMR MO009-022---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Dunnaluck · “Located at the centre of the triangular (dims c. 370m N-S; c. 330m E-W) Drum Lough.” · SMR MO022-021---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Garran Itra,Killyneill · “This is a raised grass and scrub-covered subcircular area (dims c. 31m N-S; c. 26m E-W; H c. 1m), which may be a crannog.” · SMR MO010-018---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Glear · “Depicted as an island close to the SW shore of Glear Lough or Bishop’s Lough, an oval lake (max. dims c. 440m WNW-ESE; c. 200m NNE-SSW) on the 1834 edition of the OS 6-inch map, but it is now incorporated in the tip of …” · SMR MO012-060---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Gortnana (Monaghan By.),Ballagh,Kiltubbrid (Monaghan By.),Togan,Leck · “Situated in Ballagh Lough, a subrectangular lake (dims c. 250m NW-SE; c. 200m NE-SW) where the MacMahon assented to a Papal Bull ‘at our stronghold of Lochnalach’ in 1297.” · SMR MO013-016---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Gortnawinny · “Located at the centre of the subrectangular Gortawinny Lough (max. dims c. 370m E-W; c. 370m N-S), which is now substantially reduced.” · SMR MO012-014---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Hilton Demesne,Killyfargy · “Situated in Killyfargy Lough, an oval lake (max. dims c. 430m NE-SW; c. 100m NW-SE) with both ends curving around to the SE, although it is now reduced to two pot lakes with the crannog in the swampy ground between them.” · SMR MO016-010---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Kilcorran · “Kilcorran Lough is a subrectangular lake (dims c. 370-c. 500m NE-SW; c. 370-c. 430m NW-SE) surrounded by drumlins with a crannog c. 30m from the central part of the NW shore.” · SMR MO008-021---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Knockaturly · “Situated in Knockaturly Lough, an oval lake that is now (dims c. 420m WNW-ESE; c. 130m NNE-SSW) smaller than c. 1834 (dims c. 500m WNW-ESE; c. 180m NNE-SSW).” · SMR MO013-019---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Lackan · “Located at the NW angle at the triangular N part (max. dims c. 630m WNW-ESE; c. 460m N-S) of Bawn Lough, at a point where a stream leaves the lake.” · SMR MO027-017---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Latton · “situated in a bay (dims c. 250m NE-SW; c. 100-c. 160m NW-SE) on the NW shore of Lough Avaghon, a subrectangular lake (dims c. 850m NW-SE; c. 650m NE-SW).” · SMR MO023-034---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Lisanisk · “Situated at the N end of the small narrow lake (dims c. 400m NNW-SSE; c. 80m E-W at S to c. 150m E-W at N).” · SMR MO031-037---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Lisinisky · “Depicted as a wooded promontory (max. dims c. 50m NW-SE; c. 30m NE-SW) on the SE shore of the S oval part (dims c. 540m NE-SW; c. 220m NW-SE at NE) of Black Lough on the 1907 edition of the OS 6-inch map, and surrounded …” · SMR MO027-019---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Lisinisky · “Located in a bay (dims c. 200m NE-SW; c. 120m NW-SE) on the SE shore of the small oval S part (dims c. 540m NE-SW; c. 220m NW-SE) of Black Lough.” · SMR MO027-020---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Lisinisky,Shantony · “It is depicted as a small island feature in the N subrectangular part of Black Lough (max. dims c. 380-560m NNW-SSE; c. 370m ENE-WSW).” · SMR MO027-018---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Loughoony · “Situated close to the NE shore of Lough Oony, a rectangular lough (max. dims c. 500m NE-SW; c. 280m NW-SE) that is now shrunken a little.” · SMR MO012-006---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Loughoony · “Situated close to the tip of a promontory on the SE shore of Lough Oony, a rectangular lough (max. dims c. 500m NE-SW; c. 280m NW-SE) that is now shrunken a little.” · SMR MO012-007---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Lurganboys,Cloghoge and Tievadinna · “Located in an overgrown marsh that was once Attaduff Lough, a subrectangular lake (original dims c. 350m N-S; c. 340m E-W).” · SMR MO028-088---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Maghery · “Mullaghglassan Lough is a triangular lake (dims c. 260m NW-SE; c. 130m NE-SW) with the apex at the SE.” · SMR MO008-022---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Monaltyduff · “Situated in the oval Moynalty Lough (dims c. 950m NW-SE; c. 150-400m) that is now reduced to two smaller lakes.” · SMR MO031-083---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Moneyvolan · “Located in the NW angle of the rectangular Larragh Lough (dims c. 400m N-S; c. 300-380m N-S), c. 30m form the N and W shores.” · SMR MO019-031---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Mullaghmonaghan · “Situated at the centre of Convent Lake, which was called Spark’s Lake.” · SMR MO009-037---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Mullaghmore (Dartree By.) · “Located at the NW angle of Annaghmakerig Lough, a subrectangular lake (dims c. 1.1km E-W; c. 425m N-s) that has hardly been diminished by drainage although a sub-triangular bay (dims c. 140m N-S; c. 140m NE-SW) …” · SMR MO017-044---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Mullaghmore North · “Situated towards the NE end of the oval Mullaghmore Lake (dims c. 380m NE-SW; c. 200m NW-SE) that has shrunk somewhat from its representation on the 1834 edition of the OS 6-inch map (dims c. 500m NE-SW; c. 300m NW-SE).” · SMR MO006-020---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Mullananallog · “Located at the centre of Astrish Lough, a small oval lake (dims c. 170m NW-SE; c. 120m NE-SW).” · SMR MO003-027---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Mullatigorry · “Located towards the broader E end of the subrectangular Mount Louise Lake (dims c. 400m E-W; c. 150-250m N-S).” · SMR MO008-014---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Mullatishaughlin · “Situated in the N part of Hollywood Lake, in a shallow part of the oval lake (max. dims c. 470m N-S; c. 350m E-W), c. 75m from the shore at NE.” · SMR MO009-014---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Nook · “Situated in a low-lying area between drumlins with a canalised NE-SW stream c. 60m to the SE.” · SMR MO012-020---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Rakeeragh (Dartree By., Ematris Par.) · “Situated on the SW shore of Lismagonway Lough, now a small oval lake (dims c. 225m N-S; c. 175m E-W) but which could have filled a larger sub-triangular basin (dims c. 410m E-W; c. 350m N-S) represented now by its …” · SMR MO018-010---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Roosky (Dartree By., Killeevan Par.) · “Located in Roosky Lough, which is a rectangular lake (max. dims c. 370m WNW-ESE; c. 160m NNE-SSW) with a rectangular extension (max. dims c. 350m NNE-SSW; c. 110m WNW-ESE) extending S from its W end.” · SMR MO012-050---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Roosky (Dartree By., Killeevan Par.) · “Located in Roosky Lough, which is a rectangular lake (max. dims c. 370m WNW-ESE; c. 160m NNE-SSW) with a rectangular extension (max. dims c. 350m NNE-SSW; c. 110m WNW-ESE) extending S from its W end.” · SMR MO012-051---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Roosky (Dartree By., Killeevan Par.) · “Located at the E end of Roosky Lough, which is a rectangular lake (max. dims c. 370m WNW-ESE; c. 160m NNE-SSW) with a rectangular extension (max. dims c. 350m NNE-SSW; c. 110m WNW-ESE) extending S from its W end.” · SMR MO012-052---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Shantonagh (Cremorne By; Aghnamullen Par. · “Situated in deep water in a bay (dims c. 240m N-S; c. 170m NE-SW) at the NE angle of the subrectangular Shantonagh Lough (max. dims c. 600m E-W; 530m N-S).” · SMR MO027-027---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Tirnahinch Far · “Located in Tirnahinch Lough, a sub-triangular lake (dims c. 220m NW-SE; c. 180m NE-SW at SE).” · SMR MO011-002---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Tonyhamigan · “There are local traditions of a crannog in Glaslough Lake.” · SMR MO007-012---- ↗
  • Toome (Cremorne By., Clontibret Par.) · “Situated in Toome Lough, now a sub-rectangular lake (dims c. 450m NW-SE; c. 200-300m NE-SW) but it would have extended off to the SE (max. dims c. 600m NW-SE; c. 200-300m NE-SW) into what is now a marshy area.” · SMR MO019-040---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Tullyallen · “Located near the NE angle of Tullallen Lough, a small C-shaped lake (dims c. 300m N-S; c. 225m E-W) that is open to the E, c. 45m from the N shore and c. 75m from the NE shore.” · SMR MO034-006---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Tullynanegish · “Lough Egish is a large subrectangular lake (dims c. 2km NW-SE; c. 700m NE-SW) with a large promontory occupying much of the NE side, and it has numerous small islands and bays.” · SMR MO024-035---- ↗ · map ↗

From: Sites and Monuments Record. Crannógs page →

Abbeys and friaries · 1
  • Roosky (Monaghan By., Monaghan Par.) · “A Franciscan friary was founded in 1462 by Phelim McMahon, but suggestions by Archdall that it may have been on an older church site can be discounted.” · SMR MO009-060002- ↗ · map ↗

From: Sites and Monuments Record. Abbeys and friaries page →

Castles · 3

From: Wikipedia's castle categories. Castles page →

Lighthouses · none on our lists

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Award beaches · none on our lists

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National parks · none on our lists

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