People
Celebrated Monaghan residents have included:
- The Rt. Hon. Sir Charles Gavan Duffy (1816–1903) - Politician and writer. Born and raised in Dublin Street (formerly Ballywollen Street), co-founder of The Nation. Subsequently became the eighth Premier of Victoria in Australia and member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom.
- Juan MacKenna (1771–1814) - Military hero of the Chilean War of Independence and co-liberator of Chile. Raised at Willville House, Monaghan town.
- William Whitla (1851–1953) - Politician and physician.
- Thomas John "Tommy" Bowe - Rugby player for Ulster, Ospreys and Ireland. Born in Monaghan town in 1984.
- Charlene McKenna, actress
- Alexander Williams RHA (1846-1930) - Artist, born in Monaghan town.
- Mary McCleary - Author, has lived most of her adult life in Monaghan.
- Caitriona Balfe - Irish model.
- Eoin O'Duffy - Garda Commissioner, first leader of Fine Gael.
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