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Discover food as fresh as the air in the picturesque South of Ireland. Famed for its relaxed pace of life and outstanding natural beauty, the South offers endless opportunities for exceptional landscapes and mouthwatering gourmet delights.

Dunbrody Famine Ship
Kilkenny Castle and Gardens
Beara Peninsula
Cottage Garden in Stradbally

From left to right: Dunbrody Famine Ship, Kilkenny Castle and Gardens, Beara Peninsula, Cottage Garden in Stradbally

The picturesque South of Ireland is famed for its relaxed pace of life and outstanding natural beauty. Encompassing the counties of Carlow, Cork, Kerry, Kilkenny, Tipperary, Waterford and Wexford, the South promises a wealth of variety whether you want to chow down on delectable local dishes, tee off on a lush coastal links or take some precious pampering time in a world-renowned spa.

The south is fast gaining a reputation as Ireland’s top gourmet spot. And with Farmers’ Markets  popping up all over the area, you should keep your eyes peeled for foods that have a well-deserved reputation for excellence, such as soda breads, smokehouse specialities, mouthwatering cheeses and an abundance of fresh fish and seafood! 

Each county offers up its own special magic. For pure indulgence, Kerry boasts a wealth of incredible spas; Cork replenishes the body with a plethora of critically acclaimed restaurants; while Waterford and Wexford are celebrated for their sun-warmed beaches and adorable coastal villages. 

Inland lie the vibrant counties of Kilkenny, Tipperary and Carlow with their ancient heritage, endless festivals, cracking pubs and peaceful riverways. Tipperary, in particular, rings out the land of the horse, as this is the soil where many of our racing thoroughbreds first found their feet! 

Ridiculously easy to get to by air or sea, throughout the South, you’ll be thrilled with endless opportunities for sightseeing, exceptional landscapes, great shopping, and some real gourmet delights, of course!
 

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The Shindig Traditional Music and Set Dance Festival Weekend

22 Jan 2010 - 24 Jan 2010

The 'Shindig' is a fun packed weekend of great Irish music, dancing singing, story telling and the occasional pint of Guinness. It...

Snowdrop Week at Altamont Gardens

08 Feb 2010 - 14 Feb 2010

Spring is in the air and what better place to witness it first hand than at Altamont Gardens who celebrate their eagerly awaited...

Scoil Cheoil an Earraigh

17 Feb 2010 - 21 Feb 2010

Scoil Cheoil an Earraigh is a traditional music school held in the Corca Dhuibhne Gaeltacht over 5 days, concentrating on teaching...

The Gathering Festival

24 Feb 2010 - 28 Feb 2010

A weekend of traditional music & dance with workshops, sessions, live shows and much more. Concerts and sessions will feature acts...

Enniscorthy 1500 Celebrations

06 Mar 2010 - 06 Mar 2010

During 2010, Enniscorthy Town Council plans to mark the 1,500th anniversary of the existence of Enniscorthy since it was founded...

Waterford Festival of Food

16 Apr 2010 - 18 Apr 2010

The Waterford Festival of Food is to take place in Dungarvan, Co. Waterford The Tempting aroma of the very best of locally...

Ballyhoura International Walking Festival

30 Apr 2010 - 03 May 2010

Ballyhoura’s International Walking Festival takes place annually over the May Bank Holiday weekend. Straddling parts of counties...

Heineken Kinsale Rugby Sevens by the Sea

01 May 2010 - 02 May 2010

International rugby seven a side competition. The Heineken Kinsale Sevens is the largest seven a side rugby competition in Europe....

Cork City Marathon

07 Jun 2010 - 07 Jun 2010

26.2 mile road race for individuals and for teams of up to 5 runners, making the event the marathon for everyone. Runners, joggers...

Cork Midsummer Festival

12 Jun 2010 - 27 Jun 2010

The 2010 Cork Midsummer Festival will explode into the city in June with 16 days and nights of music and mayhem. Running from 12th...

Wexford Strawberry Festival

25 Jun 2010 - 27 Jun 2010

The Strawberry Festival . Expect music, theatre, street entertainment, markets and many of the events traditionally associated...

Clipper 09-10 Round the World Yacht Race

01 Jul 2010 - 09 Jul 2010

Ten months, 35,000 miles of ocean racing and around 400 people facing the challenge of a lifetime. Setting off from the Humber on...

Kinsale Arts Week

10 Jul 2010 - 18 Jul 2010

The festival features a vibrant programme that includes visual art, music, dance, comedy, literature, film, theatre, children’s...

Cork Week

10 Jul 2010 - 16 Jul 2010

The amazingly competitive racing in the challenging waters, in, around and outside Cork Harbour is a magnet for sailors, while...

Beast of Ballyhoura

30 Jul 2010 - 02 Aug 2010

The Beast of Ballyhoura is a 28+ hour non stop adventure race designed to challenge top adventure racers and provide teams new to...

Cahersiveen Celtic Music Festival

31 Jul 2010 - 02 Aug 2010

This festival offers musical entertainment, art exhibitions, workshops in Irish music, dance and language, children's...

Kilkenny Arts Festival

06 Aug 2010 - 15 Aug 2010

Kilkenny Arts Festival - 6 to 15 August 2010. Kilkenny Arts Festival, is ten days of the best in music, art, theatre, craft, dance...

A Taste of West Cork Food Festival

13 Sep 2010 - 20 Sep 2010

Highlighting all that is good in West Cork food.

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Travel Offers

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Sneem Hotel - Mid-Week 2 nights B and B + 1 dinner

 

2-Night Midweek Stay in a Double or Twin Room for 2 people with En suite facilities.Internet Access,Tea and Coffee making...

River Valley Farmhouse - 3 nights B and B

 

Enjoy a relaxing break at River Valley Farmhouse, based in the scenic town of Killarney, County Kerry. Guests can enjoy three...

THE GLENEAGLE HOTEL - General Offer

 

CHRISTMAS AT THE GLENEAGLE: €495pps / €199 per child (4-15 yrs) sharing for all-inclusive 3 day Christmas programme. Enjoy the...

KENMARE BAY HOTEL - 3 nights B and B + 1 dinner

 

MIDWEEK LEISURE: €109pps for 3 nights' B&B + 1 evening meal. Take advantage of the leisure centre with 20m swimming pool,...

The Inish Beg Estate - The Courtyard Cottages - General Offer

 

2 nights stay at Inish Beg Estate plus sea kayaking Enjoy 2 nights stay in one of the properties at Inish Beg plus half day sea...

BolandTownhouse - General Offer

 

3 night weekend (Friday - Monday) or 4 night midweek (Monday - Friday). Everything included plus bottle of wine and box of Irish...

The Inish Beg Estate - The Courtyard Cottages - 2 nights Self-Catering

 

2 nights stay at Inish Beg Estate plus visit to Heritage Centre & Escorted Heritage Tour* Enjoy 2 nights stay in a self catering...

Europe Hotel and Resort

 

Enjoy 3 Nights of Luxury in a Superior Lakeview Room, Full Breakfast Buffet each morning and 1 A La Carte Evening Meal during your...

Trident - 3 nights B and B + 1 dinner

 

Enjoy 3 nights accommodation in one of the sea view guest rooms. Indulge in an extensive breakfast each morning including a cold...

Garryvoe Hotel - Dinner, bed and breakfast

 

This 1 night special getaway includes dinner in our contemporary designed restaurant overlooking the Ocean

The Malton - Mid-Week 2 nights B and B + 1 dinner

 

2 Nights Bed&Breakfast & 1 dinner midweek offer only!

RAHEEN HOUSE HOTEL - Mid-Week 2 nights B and B + 1 dinner

 

MIDWEEK SPECIAL: €45.00 pps - Bed & Breakfast.: €105.00 pps - 2 Nights B&B + 1 Dinner. Children under 12 sharing, Meal Charge...

Walter Raleigh Hotel - Golf in East Cork

 

Enjoy top class golf in abundance in East Cork. Staying at The Walter Raleigh Hotel, with top class golf courses within a short...

Parknasilla Hotel - Spring into Summer

 

Package includes 2 nights Dinner, Bed & Breakfast for only Euro 245.00 per person sharing. Rate includes all service charge &...

WESTLODGE HOTEL - Mid-Week 2 nights B and B + 1 dinner

 

Enjoy 2 Nights at the Westlodge Hotel & Leisure Centre, your rate includes Full Irish Breakfast with dinner on an evening of your...

Athenaeum House Hotel - 2BB1D Relaxing Getaway

 

Enjoy a two night break at Athenaeum House Hotel with breakfast on both mornings and dinner in Zaks award winning restaurant on...

Glebe Farmhouse - 2 nights B and B

 

Glebe Farmhouse is a comfortable farmhouse in a quiet scenic area, situated 1km off Killarney-Tralee Rd, route N22, 5kms from...

Mount Brandon Cottages - No.1 - 2 nights Self-Catering

 

GET AWAY FROM IT ALL: €290. 2-Night Weekend Break Incl. Free Bottle Of Wine On Arrival!!. WHEN BOOKING QUOTE: RECESSION BUSTER...

Nano Nagle Cottages- Cottage A - 5 + Nights

 

The Nano Nagle Centre is offering a five night stay including continental breakfast for €100 per adult (normal cost €150). This...

The Brehon - General Offer

 

CHRISTMAS AT THE BREHON: €649pps / Child under 15 €249pps Christmas escape with a three night inclusive Christmas package. Add...

KATHLEENS COUNTRY HOUSE - 2 nights B and B

 

Golf Offer - 2 nights B&B + Golfing in Killarney from €150.Our 4 star Residence is truly A Golfer’s paradise Ideally located at...

THE HEIGHTS HOTEL KILLARNEY - Weekend 2 nights B and B + 1 dinner

 

WEEKEND BREAK: €75pps for 2 night weekend including B&B and one evening meal. 2 nights bed and breakfast and one evening meal on...

The Farm Cottages - Sand Cottage - 2 nights Self-Catering

 

From €230. Two-night weekend self-catering break in one of the 3 bed detached cottages. One day mountain bike hire at Ballyhoura...

Stanville Lodge Hotel - Midweek 2BB1D

 

Two Nights Bed & Breakfast with Dinner on One Evening in O Nuaills Bar or Bistro Offer does not include Evening Meal for...

ASHFIELD - 3 nights Self-Catering

 

€180. Three-night midweek self-catering break. Maps for self-guided walks in the Fermoy area of Blackwater Valley. Based on four...

Park Hotel Kenmare - 2 nights B and B

 

Escape to the wilds of Kerry and enjoy a short break at Park Hotel Kenmare. Two nights luxurious accommodation including breakfast...

GLEANN FIA COUNTRY HOUSE - 2 nights B and B

 

Why not take a relaxing break at Gleann Fia Country House, located only two kilometres from Killarney. Ideal base for sightseeing....

The Inish Beg Estate - The Foresters House - 2 nights Self-Catering

 

2 nights stay at Inish Beg Estate plus ferry trips to both Cape Clear and Sherkin islands Enjoy 2 nights stay in one of the...

WHITFORD HOUSE HOTEL HEALTH & LEISURE CLUB - Weekend 2 nights B and B + 1 dinner

 

WEEKEND LEISURE: €129pps for 2 night weekend B&B +1Dinner.Enjoy full Irish breakfast and gourmet dinner on one night of your...

Muskerry Arms - 1 B&B + 1 Dinner Midweek

 

1 Nights Bed & Full Irish Breakfast with dinner on an evening of your choice.

ROSS HOTEL - General Offer

 

MIDWEEK B&B BREAK: From €70pps for 1 night B&B midweek. One night bed and full Irish breakfast from only €70pps. Offer available...

KILKENNY RIVER COURT - Mid-Week 2 nights B and B + 1 dinner

 

MIDWEEK LEISURE: €109 pps for 2 night midweek including B&B+1Dinner (Monday - Thursday)Enjoy a midweek break in the centre of...

FELS POINT

 

3 Nights accommodation with full Irish breakfast and four course table d'hote dinner on one evening of your choice in Morels...

Channel View - General Offer

 

Enjoy 2 nights midweek break. Bed & breakfast in ensuite room for 2 or 3 people overlooking the bay. Enjoy complimentary tea /...

1 - 8 ROSSLARE BEACH VILLAS - General Offer

 

SPECIAL AUTUMN MIDWEEK: €200 per villa for 4 nights.1 night €80 per villa.2 nights €140 per villa.3 nights €180 per villa.4 nights...

CLONMEL PARK HOTEL - Mid-Week 2 nights B and B + 1 dinner

 

€99.00 Per Adult Sharing: Two Nights Bed & Breakfast And One Evening Dinner..............................€99.00 Per Adult Sharing:...

Ballygarry House Hotel and Spa - Mid-Week 2 nights B and B + 1 dinner

 

A Deluxe Double Room for 2 people. Included in each booking: 4-course Dinner for Two, on 1 evening. Breakfast included each...

Europe Hotel and Resort - 2 nights B and B

 

Enjoy 2 Nights of Luxury in a Superior Lakeview Room, Full Breakfast Buffet each morning and 1 A La Carte Evening Meal during your...

Channel View - 2 nights B and B

 

Enjoy 2 nights mid week break bed & breakfast in ensuite room overlooking the bay and take a boat trip to magical, enchanting...

Caseys of Baltimore - Caseys of Baltimore Leisure break

 

Relax in our small hotel for 2 nights B&B and an evening meal, get a complimentary trip to Sherkin Island.This island offers...

COMMODORE HOTEL - Weekend 2 nights B and B + 1 dinner

 

Enjoy a weekend break with two nights bed and breakfast with one dinner at this historic hotel overlooking Cork harbour. Indoor...

Kinsale Pottery & Arts Centre - Weekend 2 nights B and B + 1 dinner

 

Crafty Hens Weekend: Get dirty at Kinsale Pottery with a three-hour craft class, full of fun, and take away a memento of your Hen...

GRAND HOTEL - Weekend 2 nights B and B + 1 dinner

 

Enjoy a weekend break including two nights bed and breakfast and one evening meal at the Grand Hotel, ideally located overlooking...

GARRYVOE HOTEL - Mid-Week 2 nights B and B + 1 dinner

 

€199pps 2 nights bed and full Irish breakfast with 1 evening meal at the Garryvoe Hotel. Relax with refreshing walks on the...

COMMODORE HOTEL - Mid-Week 2 nights B and B + 1 dinner

 

MIDWEEK LEISURE: €109pps for 2 nights bed and breakfast + 1 dinner. Enjoy 2 nights bed and breakfast and 1 dinner on evening of...

Caseys of Baltimore - 2BB and 1 Dinner and Gardening

 

Planning your vegetable garden for the summer season. Stay 2 nights B&B and have 1 Dinner in our Restaurant and get 2 hours...

Ambassador Hotel Best Western - Weekend 2 nights B and B + 1 dinner

 

WEEKEND LEISURE BREAK: €105pps for 2 nights B&B plus 1 evening meal. Rest and relax at the 4* Ambassador Hotel. Enjoy 2 nights bed...

The Malton - Mid-Week 2 nights B and B + 1 dinner

 

Two night stay €340.00 includes: Accommodation in a deluxe bedroom, breakfast each morning and evening meal on one evening of your...

The Inish Beg Estate - The Lodge - 2 nights Self-Catering

 

2 nights stay at Inish Beg Estate plus visit to Heritage Centre & Escorted Heritage Tour* Enjoy 2 nights stay in a self catering...

FOLEYS TOWN HOUSE

 

For the month of November and December: special rate for double rooms or twin rooms or triple rooms: 50 euros per person sharing...

Park Hotel Kenmare - Mid-Week 2 nights B and B + 1 dinner

 

Escape to the wilds of Kerry and enjoy two nights superior accommodation including breakfast with dinner on one evening in our...

Ambassador Hotel Best Western - Mid-Week 2 nights B and B + 1 dinner

 

MIDWEEK LEISURE BREAK: €99pps 2 nights B&B plus 1 evening meal. Rest & relax at the 4* Ambassador Hotel. Enjoy 2 nights luxury...

DROMHALL HOTEL - Mid-Week 2 nights B and B + 1 dinner

 

Enjoy 2 Nights Deluxe Accommodation in Superior Appointed Bedrooms with Full Irish Breakfast each day plus Dinner on an Evening of...

CARRIG COUNTRY HOUSE

 

JOIN US IN CELEBRATING OUR GEORGINA CAMPBELL HIDEAWAY OF THE YEAR 2009 AWARD WITH OUR WONDERFUL AUTUMN VALUE ADDED PACKAGE YOU...

Channel View - General Offer

 

Enjoy 2 nights / 3 nights mid week break bed & breakfast in ensuite room overlooking the bay. Enjoy complimentary tea / coffee and...

Garryvoe Hotel - Midweek 3 nights B&B+2DNR

 

Enjoy a relaxing midweek break in beautiful east Cork, overlooking Ballycotton Bay, full Irish breakfast each morming and dinner...

Muckross Park Hotel and Cloisters Spa - 2 nights B and B

 

Two nights B&B in a luxurious Deluxe room with one dinner for two on the night of your choice in our Blue Pool Restaurant

THE HEIGHTS HOTEL KILLARNEY - General Offer

 

ONE NIGHT DINNER B+B: €55pps for one night dinner bed and full Irish breakfast. Offer available Friday & Saturday.

Gortonora - 7 Days Self-Catering

 

7 nights self catering together with activities organised for you. Check website for more details.

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Sneem Hotel - Mid-Week 2 nights B and B + 1 dinner

Sneem Hotel - Mid-Week 2 nights B and B + 1 dinner

2-Night Midweek Stay in a Double or Twin Room for 2 people with En suite facilities.Internet Access,Tea and Coffee making...

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The Blasket Islands are on the very edge of Europe and were inhabited until 1953 when persistent emigration of its young people meant only 22 inhabitants remained.