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Inniskeen is a
small village and parish in County Monaghan, close to the County
Louth and County Armagh borders. It is located between
Carrickmacross (12km) and Dundalk (17km).
Inniskeen was the birthplace of the renowned poet and novelist,
Patrick Kavanagh. Places such as 'Shancoduff Farm' or 'My Black
Shanco' and 'Kednaminsha School', which are associated with the
poet's work, are all clearly signposted in the locality.
The Patrick Kavanagh Rural and Literary Resource Centre is
located in the former St. Mary's Catholic Church in whose adjoining
graveyard Kavanagh and his wife are buried. The centre was set up to
commemorate the poets work and also to interpret the area's geology,
mythology and history.
The Centre has an
audio-visual room and a library and guided tours are available for
groups of 8 or more. Visitors can also access the adjacent graveyard
where the poet is buried. Those seeking refreshment may pause at The
Poets Rest coffee shop.
The Mannan Castle
Golf Club is located 8km from Inishkeen. |
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