Ireland's Ancient East

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.

[1][2] Unlike the Wild Atlantic Way, the region's tourism trail doesn't have a set driving route, and instead seeks to connect various sights throughout seventeen counties in two provinces.

[3][4] The concept is built around four "pillars": Ancient Ireland, Early Christian Ireland, Medieval Ireland and Anglo Ireland.

[5] Bus Éireann promotes various routes that pass through, or near, landmarks on the trail.

[6] The "Historic Heartland" includes a number of sites in counties Offaly, Laois, Kildare, Tipperary, Limerick, Carlow, and Kilkenny, including: The "Land of 5000 Dawns" includes a number of sites in counties Cavan, Longford, Louth, Meath, Monaghan, and Westmeath, including: The "Celtic Coast" includes parts of counties Wicklow, Wexford, Waterford, and Eastern County Cork, including: