County Monaghan
County Monaghan From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to navigation Jump to search Coordinates : 54°14′38″N 7°02′24″W / 54.244°N 7.040°W / 54.244; -7.040 County in the Republic of Ireland Place in Ulster, Ireland County Monaghan Contae Mhuineacháin Coat of arms Nickname(s): The Drumlin County Motto(s): Dúthracht agus Dícheall ( Irish ) "Diligence and Best Endeavour" Country Ireland Province Ulster Dáil Éireann Cavan–Monaghan EU Parliament Midlands–North-West Established 1607 [1] County town Monaghan Government • Type County Council Area • Total 1,295 km 2 (500 sq mi) Area rank 28th Highest elevation ( Slieve Beagh ) 373 m (1,224 ft) Population (2016) [2] • Total 61,386 • Rank 28th • Density 47/km 2 (120/sq mi) Time zone UTC±0 ( WE...