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Monaghan

American  
[mon-uh-guhn, -han] / ˈmɒn ə gən, -ˌhæn /

noun

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


Monaghan British  
/ ˈmɒnəhən /

noun

  1. 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)

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Ethan Annet a student from Castleblayney in County Monaghan was at a pub in Belfast during the Europa League final between Aston Villa and Freiburg and agreed with Pestacore's analysis.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

Additionally, Respawn expanded its lineup with the story-driven “Star Wars” titles “Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order” and “Star Wars Jedi: Survivor,” starring Cameron Monaghan.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 22, 2025

She comes from a Protestant background and is from Monaghan.

From BBC • Oct. 24, 2025

"They are good neighbours and an integral part of their local community in Drumgowna and wider area of Louth and Monaghan," he said.

From BBC • Sep. 30, 2025

In four cases they have been found in pairs—one pair at Ballina, County Mayo, another pair at Tydavnet, County Monaghan, a third at Cloyne, Co.

From The Bronze Age in Ireland by Coffey, George

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