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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)

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Michael Monaghan, a portfolio manager at Founder ETFs, said in emailed comments that Monday’s action reflects how “memory stocks are volatile.”

From MarketWatch Jul. 6, 2026

Last month a pair of curlews were located in the Sliabh Beagh area, which straddles the border between Counties Tyrone and Fermanagh in Northern Ireland, and County Monaghan in the Republic of Ireland.

From BBC May 31, 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

The vigils are taking place at three gaelic football grounds in Louth, Meath and Monaghan on Tuesday evening, with people gathering for prayers and remembrance.

From BBC Nov. 18, 2025

Father Monaghan is aware of her terrible secret—that she suffers from leprosy—and he wants to keep her as healthy as possible.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly

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