- Lough Muckno 10-Year Master Plan Implementation: Launched in late 2025, this ambitious Monaghan County Council-led initiative will see initial phases progressing in 2026, including pathway upgrades, new signage, seating, viewing points on Black Island, and consultant-guided sustainable developments to transform the leisure park into a major regional attraction with enhanced outdoor recreation and visitor amenities around this scenic lake.
- Nuremore Hotel & Country Club Reopening Enhancements: Following its reopening, visitors in 2026 will benefit from refreshed facilities and services at this Carrickmacross hotel, providing improved luxury accommodation, golf, and leisure options to support increased tourism in the southern part of the county.
- Sliabh Beagh Eco-Tourism Projects Progress: As part of the multi-year €6 million+ Shared Island Fund investment, 2026 will feature ongoing developments such as new cross-border trails, interpretation, wayfinding, and facilities in the Sliabh Beagh area, enriching walking, cycling, and nature-based experiences in this upland landscape shared with neighbouring counties.
- Carrickmacross Market Square Phase II Project: Subject to final approvals, construction is anticipated to commence in early 2026 on public realm improvements, including enhancements to the Market House, boosting the town’s heritage appeal and visitor flow in this lace-famous medieval settlement.
- Carrickmacross Workhouse Transformation: Advancing towards detailed design and costings in early 2026, this project will convert the historic site into a new community, tourism, and arts hub, offering future enriched cultural and interpretive experiences for visitors exploring Monaghan’s built heritage.
- Monaghan County Council Tourism Festival Funding Programme 2026: This scheme will support multiple small-scale tourism-focused festivals and events throughout the year, driving visitor numbers with grants up to €2,000 each for local organisers to deliver enhanced cultural, musical, and community experiences.
- Fáilte Ireland Regional Festivals & Participative Events Funding: Larger-scale regional festivals in Monaghan receiving support in 2026 will aim to attract domestic and international visitors, increase overnight stays, and promote the county through participative events celebrating local heritage and arts.
- Harvest Time Blues Festival: Returning in early September 2026 to Monaghan Town, this established blues music festival will continue to draw enthusiasts from Ireland and beyond with live performances, enhancing the county’s reputation for vibrant musical tourism.
- Ongoing Tourism Strategy 2023-2028 Deliverables: Through the county’s Tourism & Recreation Forum and sustained council investment, 2026 will see continued partnership-driven enhancements to outdoor pursuits, heritage sites, and promotional activities, building on priorities like Rossmore Forest Park and literary trails to grow sustainable visitor experiences.
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