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. 

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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

    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.

    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.

    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.

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Use the Ireland’s Ancient East brand

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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

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