Carrickmacross
Ireland · UlsterIE
Town in County Monaghan, Ireland
Carrickmacross is a town in County Monaghan, Ireland. The population was 5,745 at the 2022 census, making it the second-largest town in the county. Carrickmacross is a market town which developed around a castle built by the Earl of Essex in 1630. The town is 20km west of Dundalk and 75km north-north-west of Dublin city centre and 106km south west of Belfast. Carrickmacross won the European Entente Florale Silver Medal Award in 1998.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Coordinates
- 53.973, -6.719
- Timezone
- Europe/Dublin
- Elevation
- 44 m
Overview of Carrickmacross
Carrickmacross belongs to Ulster, Ireland and has the feel of a spot. Plan around nightlife and you will not run out of ideas. Seasons here follow the northern hemisphere.
Things to do in Carrickmacross
Nightlife in Carrickmacross
(1)Our data lists Festival as nightlife options here. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Carrickmacross.
Getting there & around
Carrickmacross rewards a slow approach — a hub in Ulster, then a short road or trail. Set your clock to Europe/Dublin on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Carrickmacross that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Carrickmacross known for?
- Travellers associate Carrickmacross with nightlife. It sits in Ulster, Ireland.
- What can you do in Carrickmacross?
- Carrickmacross is tagged with Festival, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- Where is Carrickmacross located?
- Carrickmacross belongs to Ulster, Ireland, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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