Southeast Ireland

Region

Ireland's sunniest corner. Kilkenny has a castle and medieval lanes, Waterford is the oldest city with its crystal factory, the Rock of Cashel rises above Tipperary, and the Copper Coast and Hook Peninsula have cliffs and lighthouses. It is good from spring to autumn.

Southeast Ireland Rock of CashelCahir CastleComeragh MountainsCarnsore PointGaltee MountainsGaltymoreMount LeinsterSaltee IslandsSlievenamonBallymoon CastleKnockmealdown MountainsLismore CastleReginald's TowerDevil's BitRedwood CastleJerpoint AbbeyJohn F. Kennedy ArboretumGeneva BarracksKilkennyWexfordRosslare StrandWaterfordKilkenny CastleHook HeadCarlowClonmelNenaghTipperaryEnniscorthyTramoreCashel, County TipperaryThurlesDungarvanGoreyNew RossCarrick-on-SuirRoscreaCahirBagenalstown

Southeast Ireland essentials

Country: Ireland
Driest months: Apr-Jun
Pay in: Euro (€)
Language: English

Where to Go in Southeast Ireland

City Kilkenny KilkennyHistoric city in Ireland City Waterford WaterfordIreland's oldest city, home of Waterford Crystal City Wexford WexfordCity in Leinster, Ireland Island Carnsore Point Carnsore PointProminent headland in Leinster, exposed coastal point Island Hook Head Hook HeadAncient headland in Wexford with historic lighthouse Island Saltee Islands Saltee IslandsTwo islands off Ireland's southeast coast, bird sanctuary History Rock of Cashel Rock of CashelAncient hilltop complex of medieval ecclesiastical buildings History Cahir Castle Cahir CastleLarge riverside medieval castle with intact keep History Ballymoon Castle Ballymoon CastleMedieval castle ruins in Leinster province Nature Comeragh Mountains Comeragh MountainsMountain range in Munster with glacial valleys Nature Galtee Mountains Galtee MountainsRange of sandstone hills, popular hiking destination Nature Galtymore GaltymoreHighest peak of Galtee Mountains, rugged summit
Regions & Cities
Kilkenny Explore Kilkenny A compact medieval centre crowns a hill: Kilkenny Castle, the cobbled Medieval Mile, craft workshops, and traditional pubs; visitors tour the castle, watch pottery, and sample ale at brewery tours. Wexford Explore Wexford Wexford’s harbour and low sandy coast host seafood stalls, the Irish National Heritage Park, and Hook Head lighthouse; visitors come for coastal walks, historical reconstructions, and the town’s longstanding opera and arts festivals. Rosslare Strand Explore Rosslare Strand On Wexford’s southeast coast, Rosslare Strand offers sandy beaches, windsurfing, a busy ferry port to Britain and France, and seafood cafés; golfers and day-trippers use it as a low-key seaside base. Waterford Explore Waterford Ireland’s oldest city, Waterford puts its Viking Triangle, Reginald’s Tower, and crystal workshops and museum on display; visitors come for maritime history exhibits, riverfront walks, and a taste of Munster seafood. Explore Kilkenny Castle At the heart of Kilkenny city, Kilkenny Castle overlooks the River Nore; its restored rooms, formal gardens and guided tours trace centuries of Norman and later Irish history. Hook Head Explore Hook Head A limestone headland at County Wexford’s southeast tip, Hook Head hosts Hook Lighthouse-one of the world’s oldest working lighthouses. Carlow Explore Carlow Carlow’s river walks along the Barrow and the silhouette of Brownshill Dolmen anchor the town. Clonmel Explore Clonmel Squeezed along the River Suir with a medieval core and Georgian streets, Clonmel offers river walks, the Main Guard tower, seasonal farmers’ markets, and hikes into the Comeragh Mountains with their blanket bogs and waterfalls.

Southeast Ireland at a Glance

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