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 The National Reptile Zoo, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Newpark
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Talbotsinch

While Talbotsinch isn't home to many top sights, Kilkenny Golf Course and St. Canice's Cathedral are some notable places to visit nearby.

Talbotsinch
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Kilmacshane

While there might not be top attractions in Kilmacshane, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Woodstock House and Gardens and Mount Juliet Golf Course.

Kilmacshane
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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 National Reptile Zoo.

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
Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel
Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel
4 out of 5
Ormonde Street, Kilkenny, Kilkenny
The price is ￥22,740 per night from May 5 to May 6
￥22,740
￥25,810 total
includes taxes & fees
May 5 - May 6
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)
"Shower in room did not work and there were areas of the room that required a deeper clean. We also had an intoxicated customer arrive at our room door during the night and trying to break the door open. Staff however were excellent and made our stay."

Reviewed on Apr 21, 2025

Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel
Waterford Marina Hotel
Waterford Marina Hotel
4 out of 5
Canada Street, Waterford, Waterford
The price is ￥18,010 per night from May 25 to May 26
￥18,010
￥20,441 total
includes taxes & fees
May 25 - May 26
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
"Great hotel with very friendly staff. Good-sized double bedroom over looking the river. Good variety of breakfast choices and staff ran the operation efficiently. Good food available in the evening in the bar. Eady access to parking. Short distance to walk to shops and museums. Would recommend and ..."

Reviewed on Apr 24, 2025

Waterford Marina Hotel
Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel
Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel
4 out of 5
1 Ormonde Street, Kilkenny, County Kilkenny
The price is ￥18,091 per night from May 19 to May 20
￥18,091
￥20,534 total
includes taxes & fees
May 19 - May 20
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Kilkenny. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
"Great location and service."

Reviewed on Apr 22, 2025

Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel
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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 ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
"Variety of accomodation.. from Pods & glamping tents to private suites in the Courtyard and gate lodge suitable for 4..all to high standard of decor in unmatched surroundings. Greenway, Waterford and Dungarvan close by..but this is a special place to retreat from all the action and allow the senses ..."

Reviewed on Apr 25, 2025

The Forest at Mount Congreve Gardens
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (8 reviews)
Great owners
"The owner was fantastic. Answered all our questions and was very helpful. Went above and beyond to get us what we needed."

Reviewed on Apr 28, 2025

Mattys Pub & Apartments
Ewings Bar & Self-Catering Accommodation
Ewings Bar & Self-Catering Accommodation
3 out of 5
Hay Market, Carlow, Carlow
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly apartment in Carlow. Enjoy free WiFi and free parking. Popular attractions Carlow Town Park and Gold Rush Casino are located ...
Ewings Bar & Self-Catering Accommodation
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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
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 top-notch restaurants.

House of Waterford Crystal
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 lively bars.

Waterford Crystal Factory
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
Johnstown Castle & Gardens featuring a lake or waterhole, heritage architecture and a castle

Johnstown Castle & Gardens

After visiting Johnstown Castle & Gardens, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Wexford. Amble around this family-friendly area's waterfront and enjoy its lively bars.

Johnstown Castle & Gardens
Hook Lighthouse showing a lighthouse

Hook Lighthouse

4.5/5(15 reviews)

Enjoy magnificent sea views from the top of one of the oldest operational lighthouses in the world.

Hook Lighthouse

Cities near Southeast Ireland

Viking Triangle featuring heritage elements, heritage architecture and a statue or sculpture

Waterford

Ireland featuring landscape views, a small town or village and forests

Kilkenny

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Thomastown

Wexford which includes a bay or harbor and a sunset

Wexford