County Monaghan, Ireland
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County Monaghan Contae Mhuineacháin
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| Motto: Dúthracht agus Dícheall (Irish) "Diligence and Best Endeavour" |
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| Country | Ireland | |
| Province | Ulster | |
| Dáil Éireann | Cavan–Monaghan | |
| EU Parliament | Midlands–North-West | |
| County town | Monaghan | |
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| • Type | County Council | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 1,295 km2 (500 sq mi) | |
| Area rank | 28th | |
| Population (2011) | 60,483 | |
| • Rank | 29th | |
| Vehicle index mark code |
MN | |
| Website | www |
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Coordinates: 54°14′38″N 7°02′24″W / 54.244°N 7.040°W
County Monaghan (/ˈmʌnəhən/ MUN-ə-hən; Irish: Contae Mhuineacháin) is a county in Ireland. It is part of the Border Region and is in the province of Ulster. It is named after the town of Monaghan. Monaghan County Council is the local authority for the county. The population of the county is 60,483 according to the 2011 census. The county has existed since 1585, when the Mac Mathghamhna rulers of Airgíalla agreed to join the Kingdom of Ireland. Following the Irish War of Independence and the signing of the Anglo-Irish Treaty, Monaghan was one of three Ulster counties to join the Irish Free State rather than Northern Ireland.
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