👉 Cloyne is a town in the town of Cloyne, County Monaghan, Northern Ireland. It was once a part of the ancient county of Monaghan, but it was removed from that administrative region and became a separate town in 1972. The town is located on the River Liffey, about 40 miles (64 kilometers) west of Dublin, and is known for its historic castle, Cloyne Castle, which dates back to the early