Patrick Kavanagh Centre
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Overview
This is the birthplace of Patrick Kavanagh, one of Ireland's foremost 20th-century poets. The village grew around the ancient monastery of St Daig MacCairill, founded in 562, and its strong, 10th-century round tower still stands. The centre, housed in the former parish church, chronicles the ancient history of the region and its role in developing Kavanagh's work.
Features
- Opening Times
- Opening Times: Open Mar-Dec, Tue-Fri 11-4.30; Jun-Sep also open Sun 3-5.30
- Facilities
- Parking onsite
- Parking nearby
- Cafe
About the area
County Monaghan was once part of the old kingdom of Ulster, but since the partition in 1922 it has been part of the Republic. It is a county of pleasant though unspectacular scenery, characterised by round drumlin hills, relics of the last ice age.
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