THE MONAGHAN QUEST 1. What piece of clothing is found on the Mannequin in the Carrickmacross Lace Gallery? 2. On the Kavanagh Trail in Inniskeen, what was the name of the estate which was the setting for the poem ‘Spraying the Potatoes?’ 3. What ‘novel’ use did Patrick Kavanagh make of hedgerows while farming at his home in Inniskeen? 4. How many Performing Artists are pictured on the Music Wall of Fame beside The Glencarn Hotel in Castleblayney? 5. What is written on the plaque beside "Big Tom's" statue in Market Square in Castleblayney? 6. What colours are in the very first piece of weaving that Liz Christy from Swallow Studios in Annyalla did in 1983? 7. An image of St. Peter holding the keys to heaven occupies a prominent place in the stained glass of the east window of the Tin Church in Laragh. This window is dedicated to Henry Tyndall McKean, the son of James McKean who built the Tin Church. Henry is buried in Harborne Church, Bermingham - What age was he when he died? 8. ‘Upon this rock I build my Church’. The pulpit inside St. Peter’s Tin Church sits atop a chunk of uncarved rock. The pulpit is hand carved with six panels linking Laragh’s history to the present day. One panel shows the pulpit itself, but who is hiding inside? 9. On the walls of Ballybay Market House you’ll find a commemoration, what was it for and in what year was it erected? 10. The Lady Ann Dawson Temple can be found in the grounds of Dartrey Forest near Rockcorry. Who designed it and in what year? 11. Where will you find the ‘Hive of Knowledge’ in Monaghan town and what is it made of? 12. Visit Monaghan County Museum and look out for the following. These precious golden discs were discovered in Co. Monaghan in the 1870’s – but where were they found? 13. This object from Monaghan County Museum was used in an unusual way – can you explain how it was used? 14. Follow the Glaslough Audio Heritage Trail App around the village and stop off at Glaslough Station. Shane Leslie used to find it amusing that the station apparently had two clocks – Why was this? (P.S. Remember to download the trail from the App store first!) 15. A plaque in the wall at The Diamond in Glaslough commemorates an ‘Honest’ local man. What was his name and what famous soccer club was he associated with? 16. This village in the county was sold as one lot by auction in the early 2000s. The name of a local trader who had a business in the village many years ago still adorns one of the buildings you can see there today. Name the village and the trader. 17. Travelling from Tydavnet village to Sliabh Beagh/Bragan, at the left turn for Knockatallon you’ll come across a well-known road junction – what is its name and why was it called this? 18. Who will you find on the summit of Bragan, near the Penal Cross picnic site, overlooking the surrounding landscape? 19. What type of canal boat is pictured at the entrance to the Ulster Canal Stores Visitor Centre in Clones? 20. Name 3 flora inspired motifs that were used in Clones Lace-making. .