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Clontibret
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Clontibret is
a small village in the eastern part of Co Monaghan located close to
the border with Co Armagh. It is situated between Monaghan town
(13km) and Castleblaney (10km).
Clontibret takes its place is history as being the setting for the
first battle in the Nine Year's War (1595 - 1603). On 27 May
1595 the English forces under Sir Henry Bagenal l and Seagrave
suffered a major defeat at the hands of Hugh O’Neill.
One of Clontibret's famous sons was Colonel John O'Neill
(born 1834). He served in the federal forces in the American civil
war attaining the rank of colonel.
The Wildlife Education Centre in the nearby area provides a
unique learning environment with exhibitions which include a mounted
bird and fauna collection, an audio visual and slide show unit plus
cafeteria and picnic facilities. |
Clontibret Holiday Homes - County Monaghan, Ireland