The Border Region derives its name from its location in relation to Northern Ireland. It is the necklace of six counties of Cavan, Donegal, Leitrim, Louth, Monaghan, and Sligo, along the Southern side of the Border.

With a total population in excess of 432,500 persons which is approximately 11.03% of the state, it is a unique region with Counties in each of the three provinces of Connaught, Ulster and Leinster. It is an Objective 1 Region in the European Context.

It encompasses an area from the Atlantic Ocean on the West Coast to the Irish Sea on the East Coast. A region of outstanding natural beauty. It has the advantage of being endowned with very many strengteople are warm and friendly and the workforce is well educated and willing. The area is uncrowned and unspoilt with highlands, drumlins and spectacular views over the wild Atlantic Ocean and the Irish Sea.