Monaghan is a county of glassy lakes and gentle undulating landscape dotted with drumlins and the charming market towns of Monaghan, Carrickmacross and Castleblayney. An easy 1.5 hours drive from Dublin makes it accessible for wedding parties and with the likes of Castle Leslie Estate, an idyllic country castle venue set on a lake in ancient woodlands, nearby stately manor house Hilton Park and the more traditional Nuremore Hotel plus a range of four star boutique options, couples have a good choice of venues and plenty of unspoilt scenery as their backdrop.