Skip Navigation

South

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!
 

What's On

Previous Next

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...

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...

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...

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.

  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
View all events for this location

Travel Offers

Previous Next

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...

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 &...

Ring Of Kerry Hotel - Midweek 2 Nights & 1 Dinner

 

Enjoy 2 Nights at the Ring Of Kerry Hotel, a 23 bedroom boutique style property. Your rate includes Full Irish Breakfast with...

COMMODORE HOTEL - 3 nights B and B + 1 dinner

 

WEEKEND LEISURE BREAK: €129pps for 3 nights bed and breakfast + 1 dinner. Enjoy 3 nights bed and breakfast (until 11am...

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

 

CHRISTMAS RESIDENTIAL OFFERS: €349 pps. This 2 night package includes 2 nights B&B, dinner on the 24th and Christmas Day dinner on...

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

KENMARE BAY HOTEL - Weekend 2 nights B and B + 1 dinner

 

WEEKEND LEISURE: €109pps for 2 nights' B&B + 1 evening meal. Take advantage of the leisure centre with 20m swimming pool,...

Muskerry Arms - 1 B&B + 1 Dinner Midweek

 

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

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...

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...

Kilcoran Lodge Hotel - Midweek 3 Nights B&B + 2 Dinners

 

Enjoy a weekend 3 bed and breakfast and two evening meal break. Kilcoran Lodge approximately 1 hour from Cork, Kilkenny, Limerick...

KENMARE BAY HOTEL - 2 nights B and B + 1 dinner

 

FAMILY BREAK: €218 per family - 2 adults + 2 children (under 12) sharing for 2 nights' B&B + 1 evening meal. €218 per family for 2...

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

 

GOLF WEEKEND BREAK: €144pps for 2 nights bed and breakfast + 1 dinner + 1 golf. Enjoy 2 nights bed and breakfast (until 11am...

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

 

Enjoy a Midweek 2-night bed and breakfast break with 1 evening meal , in the award winning Bianconi Restaurant, on an evening of...

Pines Country House Hotel - FAMILY ROOMS

 

OUR SPECIAL FAMILY ROOMS WE HAVE A TWIN ROOM SENARIO DOUBLE FOR PARENTS AND A JOINING DOOR LEADING TO A ROOM WITH 3 SINGLE BEDS TV...

Parknasilla Resort - Mid-Week 2 nights B and B + 1 dinner

 

Midweek Offer Only!2 night B&B, one Dinner, One hour spa treatment Free access to the thermal suiteValid until the end of 2009...

Pines Country House Hotel - 3 Night Midweek Break

 

3 Nights Bed and Full Irish Breakfast with Dinner Included on 2 Evenings of Your Choice.

Irish Farmhouse Holidays in Kerry

 

Take advantage of the great value breaks on offer with Irish Farmhouse Holidays. Book online now and avail of a 10% discount at...

Irish Farmhouse Holidays in Kerry

 

Take advantage of the great value breaks on offer with Irish Farmhouse Holidays. Book online now and avail of a 10% discount at...

Irish Farmhouse Holidays in Kerry

 

Take advantage of the great value breaks on offer with Irish Farmhouse Holidays. Book online now and avail of a 10% discount at...

Pines Country House Hotel - Fun break

 

2 NIGHTS B&B FULL WITH FULL USE OF SAUNA STEAM GYM AND KIDS PLAY AREA WITH TRAMPOLINES BOUNCY CASTLES INCLUDEDIN PRICE THERE ARE...

Irish Farmhouse Holidays in Wexford

 

Take advantage of the great value breaks on offer with Irish Farmhouse Holidays. Book online now and avail of a 10% discount at...

Aer Arann Hotels in Waterford

 

The Belfry offers guest great accommodation, chapter house bar and Egan's pub. Click on the book now link for further booking...

Irish Farmhouse Holidays in Waterford

 

Take advantage of the great value breaks on offer with Irish Farmhouse Holidays. Book online now and avail of a 10% discount at...

Europe Hotel and Resort

 

ESPA Experience - Introductory Spa Enjoy an overnight stay in a luxurious Lakeview room with breakfast for two. The package also...

Town and Country Homes- Great Value Ireland offers

 

With Ireland on your doorstep why not go where Ireland takes you and stay along the way with Town and Country Homes. Choose from...

Aer Arann Hotels in Cork City

 

The Isaacs Hotel is perfect for visiting Cork City. Click on the book now link for further booking information. The offer is valid...

Europe Hotel and Resort

 

Enjoy a luxurious overnight stay with dinner and breakfast and the following morning. Includes a complimentary upgrade to Lakeview...

Pines Country House Hotel - F I health & wellness

 

2 nights B&B 1 X 4 COURSE MEAL AND A COUPLE OF SESSIONS WITH OUR FITTNESS INSTRUCTER IN THE GYM WHERE YOU HAVE UNLIMITED ACCESS...

CARRIG COUNTRY HOUSE

 

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

The Kingsley Hotel

 

Set majestically along the banks of the River Lee in Cork city, the five-star luxury Kingsley Hotel welcomes you to Cork and...

Hotelsireland.com 3rd night free Tipperary Special offer

 

Enjoy a 3 night stay at the Ballykisteen Hotel in Tipperary for the price of 2 nights. The Ballykisteen Hotel is a relaxing golf...

Hotelsireland.com 3rd night free Co Cork Special offer

 

Enjoy a 3 night stay at the Charleville Park Hotel in Cork for the price of 2 nights. The Charleville Park Hotel is a brand new...

Irish Farmhouse Holidays in Cork

 

Take advantage of the great value breaks on offer with Irish Farmhouse Holidays. Book online now and avail of a 10% discount at...

BRANDON HOTEL CONFERENCE & LEISURE CENTRE - 2 nights B and B

 

2 Nights Bed & Breakfast & one 4 course evening meal. Use of our state of the art Leisure Centre including 17m pool, sauna, steam...

Hotelsireland.com- Cork special offer

 

The West Cork Hotel offers the best of both worlds – tranquillity and location. Situated in the town centre of Skibbereen the...

Stena Line- Kids go FREE at hotels all over Ireland with Stena Line

 

Why not take off to Ireland with our incredible deals? Take in the sights, shop 'til you drop or just enjoy the nightlife in the...

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

 

WINTER WEEKEND BREAK: From €145pps for 2BB1D. Enjoy a winter weekend break for 2 nights B&B and one evening meal in a woodland...

Aer Arann Hotels in County Waterford

 

The Ramada Viking Hotel offers comfort, value for money, complimentary offsite leisure centre, free parking and an efficient...

Hotelsireland.com 3rd Night free Cork Special offer

 

Enjoy a 3 night stay at the luxurious 4 Star Carlton Hotel in Kinsale and pay only for 2 nights! The newest of Ireland's Carlton...

Irish Farmhouse Holidays in Cork

 

Take advantage of the great value breaks on offer with Irish Farmhouse Holidays. Book online now and avail of a 10% discount at...

Hotelsireland.com Tipperary Special offer

 

Enjoy a 3 night stay at the Abbey Court Hotel in Tipperary for the price of 2 nights. This hotel is nestled in the unspoiled...

Vienna Woods Hotel - Enjoy 1 Nights Bed & Full Irish Breakfast & 1 Evening Meal

 

Enjoy a relaxing stay in Fitzgeralds Vienna Woods Hotel, allowing you to truly soak up the tranuil ambiance of both the warm and...

Aer Arann Hotels in Waterford

 

The Tower Hotel offers comfort, value for money,and a great location for visitors wishing to tour Waterford City and the sunny...

Pines Country House Hotel - 1 Night Midweek Break

 

1 Nights Bed and Full Irish Breakfast with Dinner Included FOR EVERYBODY fulluse of sauna steam gym and kids play area

Hotelsireland.com Clare Special offer

 

Enjoy a 3 night stay at the Burren Coast Hotel in Clare for the price of 2 nights. This brand new hotel and holiday complex...

Irish Farmhouse Holidays in Kerry

 

Take advantage of the great value breaks on offer with Irish Farmhouse Holidays. Book online now and avail of a 10% discount at...

Hotelsireland.com- Waterford Special offer

 

The 3 Star Viking Hotel, Waterford.Ideally located on the main Cork to Rosslare Road (N25), the hotel is the ideal gateway to all...

Blarney Golf Resort- Great Value Offers !

 

Relax and unwind with a week in a Self Catering Golf Lodge at Blarney Golf Resort . The offer includes 1 week in our 2 Bedroomed...

Shannon Developement- Strand Hotel

 

Treat yourself and someone special to 2 night’s luxurious accommodation in our superior guest rooms, dinner on 1 night in our AA...

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....

GLEANN FIA COUNTRY HOUSE - 3 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....

WESTLODGE HOTEL - Weekend 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...

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

 

2 Nights Deluxe Accommodation with Full Irish Breakfast each day plus Dinner on an Evening of Your Choice.Full use of the...

Hotelsireland.com Blarney Golf offer

 

Enjoy a 3 night stay at the Blarney Golf Resort Hotel in Cork for the price of 2 nights. The Blarney Golf Resort is situated just...

Irish Farmhouse Holidays in Kerry

 

Take advantage of the great value breaks on offer with Irish Farmhouse Holidays. Book online now and avail of a 10% discount at...

Aer Arann Hotels in Cork City

 

The Victoria Hotel can offer guests an historic stay in a family run hotel which was frequented by royalty and great political...

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

 

A Deluxe Double Room for 2 people. Included in each booking: Dinner for Two on 1 evening. Breakfast included each morning. Minimum...

Irish Farmhouse Holidays in Cork

 

Take advantage of the great value breaks on offer with Irish Farmhouse Holidays. Book online now and avail of a 10% discount at...

Hotelsireland.com- Special Dinner Packages Waterford

 

The 3 Star Grand Hotel Tramore, Tramore - Probably the most enchanting and the most popular of the Atlantic resorts - 1 Night Bed...

  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  

What Else to Explore

Finder

Find somewhere to stay, eat or find activities and events

Places to go

Click on the map to find out more about an area

Explore larger map view

Special offer

ROSS HOTEL - General Offer

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...

Did you know?

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.