Monaghan

[ mon-uh-guhn, -han ]

/ ˈmɒn ə gən, -ˌhæn /

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noun

a county in the NE Republic of Ireland. 498 sq. mi. (1,290 sq. km). County seat: Monaghan.

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How to use Monaghan in a sentence

Fort Bliss was shot in just 21 days, with the crew, Monaghan says, “running and gunning, literally.”
Michelle Monaghan on ‘Fort Bliss,’ the Lack of Roles for Women, and ‘True Detective’ Hysteria|Marlow Stern|September 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST
It may surprise you a bit, then, to learn that Monaghan got her start as a model.
Michelle Monaghan on ‘Fort Bliss,’ the Lack of Roles for Women, and ‘True Detective’ Hysteria|Marlow Stern|September 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST
“It must be because we only represent one percent of the population,” says Monaghan, rolling her eyes.
Michelle Monaghan on ‘Fort Bliss,’ the Lack of Roles for Women, and ‘True Detective’ Hysteria|Marlow Stern|September 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST
According to Monaghan, this was a very regular occurrence among the female soldiers stationed there.
Michelle Monaghan on ‘Fort Bliss,’ the Lack of Roles for Women, and ‘True Detective’ Hysteria|Marlow Stern|September 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST

“All the background extras are real soldiers, and the vehicles, guns, everything are authentic,” says Monaghan.
Michelle Monaghan on ‘Fort Bliss,’ the Lack of Roles for Women, and ‘True Detective’ Hysteria|Marlow Stern|September 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST
It will be remembered that in Monaghan 60 Irish acres were allotted to each tate instead of the usual 30.
The English Village Community|Frederic Seebohm
An English tourist happening to see this case had him removed to the Monaghan Asylum.
Chapters in the History of the Insane in the British Isles|Daniel Hack Tuke
Monaghan came to us a runaway apprentice,--not, by-the-bye, the best recommendation for a servant.
Life in the Clearings versus the Bush|Susanna Moodie
It may be imagined that the picked men of Monaghan are not very pleased at playing second fiddle to an electioneering scheme.
Disturbed Ireland|Bernard H. Becker
The gaol is the most striking building, and I wandered through its deserted corridors, desolate as those of Monaghan.
Ireland as It Is|Robert John Buckley (AKA R.J.B.)

British Dictionary definitions for Monaghan

Monaghan

/ (ˈmɒnəhən) /

noun

a county of NE Republic of Ireland, in Ulster province: many small lakes. County town: Monaghan. Pop: 52 593 (2002). Area: 1292 sq km (499 sq miles)

a town in NE Republic of Ireland, county town of Co Monaghan. Pop: 5717 (2002)

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