Monaghan Has It

31/08/2026

Congratulations to Monaghan native Conor Curley on the Fontaines D.C. epic headline performance at Electric Picnic last night and their announcement that the band will be headlining at Slane Castle next summer! 🤯👏👏👏

Slane.

We will be playing Slane Castle on 26th June 2027 with special guests hayley, DAMIEN DEMPSEY and Madra Salach. For access to pre-sale tickets register at the link below by 9pm BST today.

Pre-sale starts 10am BST Tues 01 Sept.
General sale starts 10am BST Thurs 03 Sept.

https://fontaines-dc.ffm.to/slane2026

31/08/2026

The Harvest Time Blues Festival is back this weekend. Did you know Monaghan has the longest running Blues festival in Ireland?

It has been 35 years since the first festival here in 1991. Coincidentally it has also been 35 years since the release of the 'The Commitments', the film based on the Roddy Doyle book. Strong of The Commitments is one of the headliners this weekend, along with young virtuoso Muireann Bradley who has featured on the Jools Holland New Years Hootenany.

We can also expect fan favourites such as Johnny Gallagher & The Boxty band, The Revolutionaires official, Ronnie Greer, the Monaghan Blues Jam, and so much more.

Tickets still available at:
https://www.eventbrite.ie/o/64683103283

The Monaghan Record Fair also takes place on Saturday, September 5, 2026, from 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM at St. Patrick's Church Hall on The Diamond in Monaghan town centre.

And don't forget the Monaghan Town Tours leaving from the front of the Westenra Arms Hotel at 11am every Saturday.

🎟️ TICKETS ON SALE NOW 🎟️

The Harvest Time Blues Festival returns from 3rd–7th September with a stacked lineup of blues talent from Ireland and beyond.

The first artists have been announced, with many more still to come.

Secure your tickets now 👉 https://www.harvestblues.ie/

18/08/2026

Business Spotlight 🔦

We visited the lovely folks at O'Hanrahan Travel to catch up with them and get the lowdown on the world of travel agency ✈️

Can you believe the O'Hanrahan business has been here in Monaghan for over 100 years? 🤯

Find out what managing director, Mark Clifford's, number 1 holiday destination is and get lots more great advice for going on your holidays 🗺️ Let us know your dream destination in the comments👇🏼

We would also love to thank O'Hanrahan Travel for their generous sponsorship on Monaghan Has It Day 🙏🏽

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13/08/2026

📢 Important Event Update

To support traffic and event management arrangements in Monaghan Town on Thursday evening, the start time of the McKenna Brothers Civic Reception & Homecoming Celebration has been adjusted.

🕖 New Start Time: 7.00pm
📅 Thursday 13 August
📍 Church Square, Monaghan Town

Monaghan County Council is looking forward to welcoming home Aaron "The Silencer" McKenna and Stevie "The Hitman" McKenna as we celebrate their outstanding achievements in professional boxing.

Further information on parking, road closures and traffic management arrangements will be shared shortly.

We look forward to welcoming everyone for what promises to be a memorable evening for the McKenna family and for County
Monaghan.



Aaron 'The Silencer' McKenna Stevie ‘The Hitman’ McKenna

12/08/2026

🥊 Monaghan Welcomes Home the McKenna Brothers

Join us on Thursday evening as Monaghan County Council hosts a special Civic Reception and Homecoming Celebration for Aaron and Stevie McKenna following their remarkable achievements in professional boxing.

📍 Church Square, Monaghan Town
🗓 Thursday 13 August
🕖 From 6.30pm

Come along and show your support as we celebrate two outstanding Monaghan sportsmen who have made their county proud.



Aaron 'The Silencer' McKenna Stevie ‘The Hitman’ McKenna Clones Notice Boards Castleblayney-Love Our Town

📸 Zuffa Boxing

30/07/2026

🍄🍽️ The Monaghan Mushrooms Long Table Dinner is back, and tickets are on sale now!

Following the fantastic success of last year's inaugural Long Table Dinner, we're delighted to bring this special evening back as part of the Monaghan Street Food Fest.

Join us for an unforgettable night of great food, great company and plenty of fun, with a specially curated menu celebrating the very best of local food. Enjoy live music throughout the evening, sample craft beers from Brehon Brewhouse, and savour Andy's famous gin creations as you dine under the open sky.

This is a unique opportunity to experience the warmth, flavour and hospitality that make Monaghan's food scene so special.

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now, but places are limited, so book early to avoid disappointment! https://buytickets.at/tasteofmonaghan/2315805

A huge thank you to our proud sponsors, Monaghan Mushrooms, Fáilte Ireland, and Monaghan Tourism for helping make this memorable evening possible.

📍 Monaghan Street Food Fest
🗓️ Friday, 14th August

25/07/2026