Glaslough
Glaslough (/ɡlæsˈlɒx/ glas-LOKH; Irish: Glasloch, meaning "green lake") is a village and townland in the north of County Monaghan, Ireland, on the R185 regional road 3 km (2 mi) south of the border with Northern Ireland and 10 km (6 mi) northeast of Monaghan Town. Glaslough won the Irish Tidy Towns Competition in 1978. Castle Leslie, the large Victorian country house and luxury hotel, is located on the edge of the village.
Glaslough
Castle Leslie
The Village
Castle Leslie is located on the edge of the village. The lodges of the village are owned by Castle Leslie, and can be rented by holidaymakers. There is a playground and tennis court located on the main village green. There is also has a shop and café in the village.
Castle Leslie
People
- John McKenna, first manager and later chairman of Liverpool F.C.
- Charlene McKenna, Irish actress
- Clan Leslie
See also
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Coordinates: 54°19′N 6°54′W / 54.317°N 6.900°W
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