Clones Neighbourhood Guide
Monaghan
Clones is a historic market town in west County Monaghan, close to the Fermanagh border and within the H23 Eircode routing area. It sits near Lough Erne and is known for its medieval round tower and high cross, while neighbouring communities include Smithborough, Scotstown, Newbliss and Scotshouse. The town provides local services for a broad rural hinterland.
Area character
Small-town and rural in character, with a traditional town centre, established residential areas and a strong local-community feel. The surrounding landscape is agricultural and lake-rich, with the area also appealing to residents seeking access to fishing, boating and countryside activities.
Schools
- Clones National Schoolprimary
- St Tiarnach’s Primary School, Clonesprimary
- Largy College, Clonessecondary
- St Macartan’s College, Monaghan townsecondary
- Cavan Institutefurther education
Transport
- Bus Éireann services from Clonesbus
- Local Link rural bus servicesbus
- N54 towards Monaghan and Cavanroad
- N54 / A34 connection towards Enniskillen and Northern Irelandroad
- Dublin Airport, via regional road and motorway connectionsroad
Amenities
- Clones town centre shops and servicesshopping
- Clones Credit Union and local banking and professional servicesservices
- St Tiernach’s Parksport
- Clones Golf Clubleisure
- Clones Librarycommunity
- Lough Erne and nearby lakes and countrysideoutdoors