Towns in Co Monaghan.

Inniskeen County Monaghan.

 


Inniskeen County Monaghan.
 

(Beautiful island.)

One of Ireland's most famous literary figures was born in Inniskeen in 1904. the Patrick Kavanagh Rural and Literary Resource Centre is located in the church which he attended as a boy. Kavanagh died in 1967 and is buried in the church yard beside the centre. In the center is the Poet's rest coffee shop and a 1920's style kitchen. Click for more information about Patrick Kavanagh.

The river Fane wends its way through Inniskeen, along this are pleasant walks and many opportunities for a spot of fishing. The pitch and putt course is situated close to the river. In the locality is a round tower and motte and bailey.

In an area known as the Deerpark is an interesting geological feature where over one hundred different specimens of rock have been identified.