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.
Ancient Destination and Experience Development Plan
A programme based on developing the rich and authentic heritage of the region, and designed to empower local businesses to create compelling visitor experiences rooted in place and story.
Highlighted projects
See the projects driving progress and helping to deliver the Ancient Destination and Experience Development Plan, from historic towns and castle experiences to maritime heritage and coastal storytelling.
Re-Imagined Boyne Valley Drive
The reimagined Boyne Valley Drive becomes a 5,000-year immersive journey, encouraging visitors to explore towns on foot, boosting dwell time, spend and local experience.
Visitor proposition and orientation plan for the Millmount quarter in Drogheda
This project will look at the development of a visitor & value proposition for Millmount tower, its surrounding buildings and urban area.
The Development of ‘Reimagined Táin Trail across Counties Louth and Meath
The reimagined Táin Trail will connect the story and characters to the place and it's people and bring them to life.
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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
Martina O'Dwyer
Officer – Meath (East) and Louth (South)
Marie McCormack
Officer – Meath (West)
Shane Raftery
Officer – Monaghan and Louth (North)
Resources
Access the Ancient Destination and Experience Development Plan and related documents.
Industry & CommunityAncient Destination Experience Development Plan
Access the full five-year plan for visitor experience development in the Boyne Valley.
- Industry & Community
Ancient destination plan summary
Read the summary plan for developing visitor experiences across the Boyne Valley.
- Responsible Tourism
Ancient destination Appropriate Assessment
Review the Natura Impact Statement prepared for the Ancient destination plan.
- Responsible Tourism
Ancient plan SEA monitoring report
Review environmental monitoring for the Ancient Destination Experience Development Plan.
Responsible TourismAncient Destination SEA environmental report
Review the environmental assessment prepared for the Ancient destination plan.
Responsible TourismAncient destination plan SEA summary
Read a clear summary of the environmental assessment for the Ancient destination plan.
- Responsible Tourism
SEA statement for Ancient Visitor Experience Plan
Review how environmental considerations shaped the Ancient visitor experience plan.
