Ireland's Ancient East (Irish: Sean-Oirthear na hÉireann) is a destination marketing brand representing the east coast, and parts of the midlands and south coasts, of Ireland.

View and download Ireland's Ancient East's strategic documents and the 2023 project update. Find out more information on our Destination Experience Development Plans. View our resources to help your tourism business make the most of Ireland's Ancient East.

The purpose of the project is to offer visitors a compelling motivation to visit the east and south regions of Ireland, so Failte Ireland have developed a new umbrella destination brand called ‘Ireland’s Ancient East’.

At first sight, Ireland's Ancient East is a tranquil and beautiful land of rolling green hills, charming towns and quiet waters, all framed by the River Shannon and the Irish Sea. But dig a little deeper and you'll discover a region that ripples with over 5,000 years of history.

Ireland’s Ancient East and includes top tips on using stories in your business, at your attraction, or on your website. Here is how to get involved with Ireland’s Ancient East: Sign up to our Brand Charter so you can use the Ireland’s Ancient East logo and brand guidelines in your own business. Email [email protected] for the

It’s a place where stories of monks, castles, magnificent manor houses and ancient sites live side by side with stories of conflict, famine, triumph and tragedy. Visitors can climb the steps to the top of the world’s oldest operating lighthouse or board a replica Famine ship.

Ireland’s Ancient East driving tour routes are easy to follow and well signposted – simply look out for the distinctive orange logo. With many hundreds of miles of early Christian, medieval and Anglo Irish history to uncover, it’s no surprise that this road trip takes in an almost overwhelming number of archaeological, cultural and historic sites.

Dec 2, 2024 · Ireland’s Ancient East covers much of Ireland’s eastern and southeastern regions. It’s not defined by one single boundary but rather a collection of sites and counties that form a rich tapestry of history. If the Wild Atlantic Way takes you to …

Take your Ireland’s Ancient East adventure to Kilkenny and explore sites such as the Dunmore Caves, Medieval Mile, Kilkenny Castle, Jerpoint Abbey and Kells Priory.

“Ireland’s Ancient East” refers to a whole series of historical monuments and landscapes between the Shannon River and the Irish Sea. The first Stone Age settlers, the Celts, the arrival of Christianity, Vikings or Normans – every epoch in Ireland’s history has left its mark here.