Use the Ireland’s Ancient East brand
Use approved Ireland’s Ancient East assets and guidelines to align your business with a clear, recognisable regional brand.
Monaghan Destination and Experience Development Plan
A programme focusing on enhancing Monaghan’s unique heritage, landscapes, and arts to transform the county into a premier "slow tourism" destination while providing economic growth.
Highlighted projects
See the projects supporting delivery of the Monaghan Destination and Experience Development Plan through lakeside recreation, slow tourism and town-based storytelling.
Lough Muckno and Castleblayney tourism hub development
Masterplan for Lough Muckno, Hope Castle and surrounding lakeside assets, enhancing recreation, trails and visitor facilities to position Castleblayney as a tourism hub.
Develop a destination and placemaking plan for Patrick Kavanagh Country
Enhance the visitor experience and tourism infrastructure across Patrick Kavanagh Country, strengthening Inniskeen and the wider region as a cultural tourism destination.
Development of the Glaslough Destination Hub visitor proposition
Support the development of the Walled Garden and ‘Green Box’ attraction at Castle Leslie Estate Glaslough as a ‘Hero Attraction for North Monaghan’ connected to a place making plan for Glaslough Village.
Get involved
Get involved in Find Yourself on a Short Break
Use Fáilte Ireland’s Find Yourself on a Short Break campaign tools and materials to position your business and attract more domestic short-break visitors
Your local representatives
Shane Raftery
Officer – Monaghan and Louth (North)
Resources
Access the Monaghan Destination and Experience Development Plan and related resources.
Industry & CommunityMonaghan Destination and Experience Development Plan
Access the five-year plan for tourism development and visitor experiences across Monaghan.
July 2026
Partners working with local community and tourism businesses
Supporting your business in Ireland’s Ancient East
View regional overview
Discover how a five year strategy is shaping sustainable tourism across Ireland’s Ancient East, supporting local destinations, communities and visitor experiences.
View Destination and Experience Development Plans
Access Destination and Experience Development Plans for locations across Ireland’s Ancient East.
Contact the local team
Connect with the local team for guidance and support in your destination.
Access resources
Use brand tools, research and funding updates to support your business.