Lisnalong

In Lisnalong, fishing at Ballynascarva Bridge and Lisnalong Lake, as well as a guided canoe trip starting in the village, are featured. This gives you a choice of different water-based activities when planning your trip. The wider destination of County Monaghan offers more, from walking trails and watersports to museums and cultural heritage in various parts of the county.

Fishing at the bridge and lake

A fishing notice published in 2018 mentions adjacent fishing areas at Ballynascarva Bridge that can be accessed, as well as bank fishing. Upstream of the bridge, on the River Dromore, there is a feeding ground for bream, roach, hybrids, perch and pike. As the information dates from 2018 and conditions may change, check current access and local conditions before fishing.

Lisnalong Lake is home to tench, bream, roach, hybrids, perch and pike; parking is available along the main road. The species lists overlap, with bream, roach, hybrids, perch and pike found at both locations. Tench are specifically mentioned for the lake. Fishing conditions and access at Lisnalong Lake may also change.

Canoeing from Lisnalong

A canoe trip starting in Lisnalong follows the River Dromore along the border between County Cavan and County Monaghan for its first half. Guided canoe trips last around three hours, start at Ballinascarva Bridge in Lisnalong, County Monaghan, and finish at Haltons Park in Cootehill. The approximate duration and stated start and end points can help with planning your schedule. Check the tour details before travelling.

More to explore in the wider destination of County Monaghan

In Castleblayney, Lough Muckno Leisure Park offers fishing, walking trails, watersports and picnic areas across 900 acres of woodland. National and international waterskiing and fishing competitions are also held at Lough Muckno. The availability of individual activities and competition dates may change.

Another way to explore County Monaghan on foot or by bike is the Monaghan Way. It follows quiet country roads, cross-country tracks, riverside paths and sections along lake shores. Stretching for almost 18 kilometres from Inniskeen to Lough Muckno, it includes three loop walks. This provides a choice of different route sections as well as an approximate total distance for planning your route.

Cultural attractions are also spread across different parts of County Monaghan. Monaghan County Museum, in the Peace Campus in Monaghan Town, offers an exhibition and events programme about the county’s history. In Inniskeen, the Patrick Kavanagh Experience explores the poet’s life through artefacts, multimedia, texts and films. The tour includes the main exhibition, a visit to Patrick Kavanagh’s grave, a short walk around Inniskeen and the Poetry Jukebox on the River Fane. Booking conditions may change; check in advance.

Carrickmacross Workhouse has been restored as a visitor and community centre. Tours explain life, death and emigration during the Great Famine of the 1840s. At the Carrickmacross Lace Gallery, you can view and buy Carrickmacross lace; demonstrations are available on request.

Discover more destinations: Clontibret, Doohamlat, Monaghan, Clones, Tedavnet, Ballybay, Carrickmacross, Castleblayney.

Return to the wider travel guide: County Monaghan.