Tassan (Irish: An tEasán) is a townland in the parish of Clontibret, about two miles north-east of Annyalla, close to the border with Northern Ireland. The landscape is dominated by two lakes — Lough Nahinch (The Island Lough) and Tassan Lough Natural Heritage Area — both used by anglers for pike and perch fishing.
The area has geological history. The Tassan Mining Company was established in the late 1840s and operated until 1865–1866, extracting 742 tonnes of ore, including 546 tonnes of lead and 37.478 grams of silver. The mine provided work locally in the aftermath of the Great Famine.
It is one of the smallest named places on the Monaghan list — more townland than village. The water and the fishing are the draws, nothing more.
The reason to come back. The things every local will eventually tell you about, usually after the second pint.
Wear waterproofs. Bring a sandwich. Tell someone where you're going if it's the mountain.
There is no bad time. There are different times.
The landscape greens. Good for fishing.
Settled weather. Fishing season.
Good fishing. The light is particular.
The lakes are grey. The paths are muddy.
Annyalla is 2 km. Monaghan is 30 minutes.
Limited local services.