Monaghan Town Greenway

Coolshannagh Killyconigan

Distance

4.6km

Elevation

40m

Time

Cycling: 18m

Walking: 55m

Difficulty

Leisure

Surface Finish

Bound surface

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Amenities

Parking
Toilets
Café
Playground
EV Charging
picnic-area

Code of Conduct

To keep our greenways welcoming and safe for all users—walkers, cyclists, families, and wildlife alike—please review our Code of Conduct before you go.

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Getting There

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FAQs

Can I get to the route by rail?

There is no direct rail access to the greenway.

Can I access the route by bus?

“Yes, there are several bus routes that connect to Monaghan Town including: Bus Éireann Routes:

Route 32: Dublin to Letterkenny
Route 65: Galway – Athlone – Cavan – Monaghan
Route 182: Drogheda – Ardee – Monaghan
Getting Here – Monaghan Tourism

Ulsterbus Routes:

Route 70/70a: Armagh to Monaghan
Route 270: Belfast (Grand Central Station) to Monaghan (Goldline Express)
Route 271: Belfast to Cavan (passing through Monaghan)
Monaghan Bus Station – Bus Times

TFI Local Link Routes:
Local routes MN1, MN2, MN3 and 176 serve Monaghan Town and connect various towns and villages in the area including Ardaghy, Ballyhaise, and Ballinode”

Are there any EV charging points among the routes?

Yes, there are electric vehicle charging points available at one of the parking locations along the greenway Old Cross Square, Tirkeenan, Monaghan, H18 NX30 (coordinates: 54.247051, -6.963872).

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Maynooth–Leixlip Royal Canal Greenway Section Officially Opened by Minister O’Brien

Route Updates

26 Nov 2025

Maynooth–Leixlip Royal Canal Greenway Section Officially Opened by Minister O’Brien

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