Southeast Ireland

Travel Guide

Irish Agricultural Museum showing heritage elements, a castle and a fountain
Hook Lighthouse showing heritage elements and interior views
New Ross featuring a small town or village, street scenes and heritage architecture
New Ross which includes interior views
Ireland which includes a lighthouse and heritage architecture

Southeast Ireland Travel Guide Video

Where to stay in Southeast Ireland

Kilkenny City Centre which includes a river or creek, a bridge and a small town or village

Kilkenny City Centre

5/5(135 area reviews)

Kilkenny City Centre is popular for its lively bars, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Smithwick's Brewery Tour or St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum.

Kilkenny City Centre
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Newpark

When in Newpark, you can plan a visit to Nowlan Park and Smithwick's Brewery Tour, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Newpark
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Lyrath

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Lyrath and surrounding area, you can visit The Hub and The Watershed.

Lyrath
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Walkinslough

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Walkinslough and surrounding area, you can visit Kilkenny Golf Club and Butler House.

Walkinslough
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Deansground

While Deansground might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Butler House and Kilkenny Golf Club.

Deansground
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Smithsland

Though Smithsland might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Kilkenny Golf Club and Butler House.

Smithsland
Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel
Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel
4 out of 5
Ormonde Street, Kilkenny, Kilkenny
The price is AED 506 per night from Mar 2 to Mar 3
AED 506
AED 574 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
Stay at this 4-star golf hotel in Kilkenny. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (999 reviews)
"Radiators in the room were antiquated"

Reviewed on 27 January 2025

Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel
Mount Juliet Estate, Autograph Collection
Mount Juliet Estate, Autograph Collection
5 out of 5
Mount Juliet, Thomastown, Kilkenny
The price is AED 621 per night from Feb 25 to Feb 26
AED 621
AED 704 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Feb - 26 Feb
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Thomastown. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9/10 Wonderful! (401 reviews)
"Beautiful property with fabulous 8 course tasting menur"

Reviewed on 12 January 2025

Mount Juliet Estate, Autograph Collection
Waterford Marina Hotel
Waterford Marina Hotel
4 out of 5
Canada Street, Waterford, Waterford
The price is AED 387 per night from Mar 10 to Mar 11
AED 387
AED 439 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Mar - 11 Mar
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Waterford. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Lovely hotel and great staff
"Really lovely hotel a little way off the main hustle and bustle of the centre. The staff were lovely and the hotel bar/restaurant was so good we ended up eating there every night rather than walking out to find somewhere else!"

Reviewed on 10 February 2025

Waterford Marina Hotel
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Mattys Pub & Apartments
Mattys Pub & Apartments
3 out of 5
Royal oak, bagenalstown, Muine Bheag, Carlow
Stay at this 3-star spa apartment in Muine Bheag. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Royal Oak Distillery and Ballyloughan ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
Great place to stay in SE Ireland.
"Great place to stay. Great location. Shop and pub on your doorstep. Takeaway food in Bagnelstown."

Reviewed on 13 February 2025

Mattys Pub & Apartments
The Forest at Mount Congreve Gardens
The Forest at Mount Congreve Gardens
3.5 out of 5
Kilmeaden, Waterford, Waterford
Stay at this 3.5-star cabin in Waterford. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and free bicycles on site. Popular attractions Mount Congreve Gardens and Waterford ...
The Forest at Mount Congreve Gardens
Forth Mountain Glamping
Forth Mountain Glamping
2 out of 5
Forth Mountain Stud, The Cools, Barnstown, Murrintown, Wexford
Stay at this vacation home in Murrintown. Enjoy free parking, a garden, and a picnic area. Popular attractions Irish National Heritage Park and Irish Agricultural ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (5 reviews)
Great stay
"Great location, very very beautiful. The pod was smaller than expected, but most of it was there. For the money you pay, I would expect a bit more small things like a candle on the table, place to cook. The coffee machine was not working and it was not super clean, there were coffee marks next to ..."

Reviewed on 7 January 2024

Forth Mountain Glamping
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Popular places to visit

Kilkenny Castle which includes flowers, a river or creek and a small town or village

Kilkenny Castle

4.5/5(116 reviews)

After visiting Kilkenny Castle, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kilkenny. While you're here, you can savor the lively bars.

Kilkenny Castle
Waterford Crystal Factory

Waterford Crystal Factory

5/5(3 reviews)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Waterford Crystal Factory during your trip to Waterford. Amble around this family-friendly area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Waterford Crystal Factory
Getting a peek at the unfinished Waterford Crystal helmet of the Super Bowl Champions, the New England Patriots.

House of Waterford Crystal

4.5/5(86 reviews)

You can enjoy retail therapy at House of Waterford Crystal during your visit to Viking Triangle. Amble around this family-friendly area's riverfront and enjoy its lively bars.

House of Waterford Crystal
Hook Lighthouse showing a lighthouse

Hook Lighthouse

4.5/5(15 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Slade with a visit to Hook Lighthouse. Stroll along the riverfront in this relaxing area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

Hook Lighthouse
Mount Congreve Gardens featuring a garden

Mount Congreve Gardens

Explore the great outdoors at Mount Congreve Gardens, a lovely green space in Waterford. Wander the area's riverfront or simply enjoy one of its lively bars.

Mount Congreve Gardens
Irish National Heritage Park showing a small town or village and heritage elements

Irish National Heritage Park

4/5(9 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Irish National Heritage Park during your travels in Wexford. Stroll along the riverfront in this relaxing area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

Irish National Heritage Park