The South

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!
 

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Free Spirit Music Festival

14 Mar 2012 - 18 Mar 2012

A weekend of fun, music and general frivolity to welcome the Spring and start the season off with a bang! Trad, contemporary,...

Dingle International Film Festival

15 Mar 2012 - 18 Mar 2012

Ranking as one of the best film festivals for content, atmosphere, location & attention to detail, DIFF offers unique screening...

Tipperary Drama Festival

16 Mar 2012 - 24 Mar 2012

Tipperary Drama Festival is 9 great nights of theatre by groups from all over Ireland. The festival will present some great nights...

St. Patrick's Day Experience

16 Mar 2012 - 17 Mar 2012

The Cobh St. Patrick's Day festivities showcase the talents, spirit and colour of the townspeople. The parade commences at 3.30pm...

St. Patrick's Celebrations

16 Mar 2012 - 17 Mar 2012

The St. Patrick's Celebrations in Ballybunion is the first festival of the New Year. On Friday there is a fashion show at the...

Cork St. Patrick's Festival

17 Mar 2012 - 19 Mar 2012

Kick starting with the Cork St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday 17th, with the theme Going for Gold: Cork Games 2012 celebrating...

Saint Patrick's Day Parade

17 Mar 2012 - 17 Mar 2012

Waterford City's annual St. Patrick's Day Parade will celebrate the city's great history which is captured in the City's motto...

St. Patrick's Day Parade

17 Mar 2012 - 17 Mar 2012

Residents and visitors are invited to come and celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Blarney, where they will have a wide variety of...

Beara St. Patrick's Day Parade

17 Mar 2012 - 17 Mar 2012

This annual event incorporates the whole of the Beara Peninsula. With schools, clubs, organisations and businesses participating,...

Global Tralee

17 Mar 2012 - 17 Mar 2012

An inter cultural celebration of music and dance from Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America and the Middle East. It is an occasion...

Saint Patrick's Day Festival

17 Mar 2012 - 17 Mar 2012

Parade through Wexford town, celebrating our national holiday. Wexford Town's St. Patrick's Day Parade is the oldest parade in the...

North Kerry Harriers Point to Point

18 Mar 2012 - 18 Mar 2012

A one day national hunt racing event (point to point). Horses that win a point to point may become very valuable and many go on to...

Daffodil Week

19 Mar 2012 - 25 Mar 2012

Daffodil Week in the Delta Sensory Gardens is a delightful opportunity for the green-fingered and general gardening enthusiast to...

Racing Home for Easter Races

22 Mar 2012 - 22 Mar 2012

Bringing the best of North Cork into the spotlight, Racing Home for Easter Festival is all about family fun as Mallow town comes...

Angling Show and Marine Weekend

23 Mar 2012 - 25 Mar 2012

Ballybunion offers a venue where anglers can come to the show, stay and take in some of the best angling in Ireland, from beach...

Annual Cork Chess Congress

23 Mar 2012 - 25 Mar 2012

An international chess tournament.

Waterford Writers Weekend Festival

23 Mar 2012 - 25 Mar 2012

Running over three days, Waterford Writers Weekend is a lively and engaging festival celebrating the craft of writing. Aspiring...

Let's French... Again!

24 Mar 2012 - 31 Mar 2012

This spring, 'Let's French... Again!' Festival invites everyone to plunge into a bubble of French atmosphere right in the heart of...

Comeragh Mountains Annual Bogtrot

24 Mar 2012 - 24 Mar 2012

The Comeragh Mountains Annual Bogtrot begins at 8am with a bus trip from your base at Ballymacarbry Village to the Mahon Falls car...

Cork Lifelong Learning Festival

26 Mar 2012 - 01 Apr 2012

The festival's motto is 'Investigate, Participate, Celebrate!' and during the week people of all ages can discover the huge range...

Ballydehob Trad Festival

30 Mar 2012 - 01 Apr 2012

The 6th annual Ballydehob Trad Festival will be held in the village of Ballydehob, Co. Cork and promises to be a feast of...

Easter Fun Train at Rathwood

31 Mar 2012 - 09 Apr 2012

Fun Egg hunt with the Easter Bunny and friends. Suitable for all the family. Includes a train ride, hunt and games. Rathwoods...

Easter Trail

05 Apr 2012 - 09 Apr 2012

This Easter the Discovery Park will be hosting family events at Park. We will also have our annual Easter Trail which this year...

Easter Music Festival Ballybunion

06 Apr 2012 - 09 Apr 2012

Annual Easter Music Festival held in Ballybunion from Good Friday to Easter Monday. 2012 will feature an Easter egg hunt, The All...

Tír na nÓg Family Festival Tralee

06 Apr 2012 - 09 Apr 2012

Tír Na Nóg Festival is a series of events for all the family including a Mad Hatters' tea party, teddy bears' picnic, Easter egg...

Racing Home for Easter

07 Apr 2012 - 09 Apr 2012

Bringing the best of North Cork into the spotlight, Racing Home for Easter Festival is all about family fun as Mallow town comes...

Arty Bits Easter Craft Fair

08 Apr 2012 - 08 Apr 2012

The event is free to enter and starts at 12 noon. The easter bunny will be arriving at 2 for the children's easter egg hunt and...

The International Pan Celtic Festival

10 Apr 2012 - 15 Apr 2012

The 41st International Pan Celtic Festival will be held in Carlow on the 10th – 15th April 2012. It's aim is to install,...

Kerry Fashion Weekend

12 Apr 2012 - 14 Apr 2012

The weekend aims to celebrate and promote designers, and those working in the Kerry Fashion industry, locally, nationally and...

Waterford Festival of Food

12 Apr 2012 - 15 Apr 2012

"The award winning Waterford Festival of Food Dungarvan has become a meeting point for Michelin star chefs, artisan food producers...

Cork Tango Festival

13 Apr 2012 - 15 Apr 2012

The Festival offers you a warm and friendly atmosphere in the company of tango dancers from Ireland and all over the world. A big...

Racing at Tipperary

19 Apr 2012 - 19 Apr 2012

Afternoon racing at Tipperary on the Sunday 7th at 2.15 and Tuesay 9th at 2.55 October 2012. Home to the world famous Coolemore...

Racing at Tipperary -

19 Apr 2012 - 19 Apr 2012

For a great evenings racing at Tipperary on the 28th June 2012. First race at 4.25. Home to the world famous Coolemore Stud,...

Racing at Tipperary -

19 Apr 2012 - 19 Apr 2012

19th April 2012 -Feature Race: 5f Maiden for two-year-olds Type of Race Meeting: All Flat Race Meeting. Racing at Tipperary...

Racing at Tipperary

19 Apr 2012 - 19 Apr 2012

Evening racing at Tipperary on the 23rd August 2012. First race at 5.15pm Home to the world famous Coolemore Stud, responsible for...

Cork World Book Festival

19 Apr 2012 - 23 Apr 2012

Cork World Book Fest combines readings by world class writers in a variety of settings – Claire Keegan, Alistair MacLeod, John...

Racing at Tipperary -

19 Apr 2012 - 19 Apr 2012

Racing at Tipperary on the 3rd May 2012. First race at 4.25. Make sure to have those notebooks at the ready! Home to the world...

Racing at Tipperary -

19 Apr 2012 - 19 Apr 2012

For a great evenings racing at Tipperary on the 24 May 2012. First race at 4.25. Home to the world famous Coolemore Stud,...

Racing at Tipperary -

19 Apr 2012 - 19 Apr 2012

For a great evenings racing at Tipperary on the 7th June 2012. First race at 4.25. Home to the world famous Coolemore Stud,...

Racing at Tipperary -

19 Apr 2012 - 19 Apr 2012

For a great afternoons racing at Tipperary on the 14th July 2012. First race at 2.10. Home to the world famous Coolemore Stud,...

Tipperary Racecourse

19 Apr 2012 - 19 Apr 2012

Home to the world famous Coolemore Stud, responsible for producing some of the finest thoroughbreds ever to race, Tipperary is a...

Racing at Tipperary -

19 Apr 2012 - 19 Apr 2012

For a great Sunday afternoons racing at Tipperary on the 27th July 2012. First race at 2.30pm Home to the world famous Coolemore...

Racing at Tipperary -

19 Apr 2012 - 19 Apr 2012

Evening racing at Tipperary on the 10th August 2012. First race at 5.15pm Home to the world famous Coolemore Stud, responsible for...

The Shindig Traditional Music and Set Dance Festival Weekend

20 Apr 2012 - 22 Apr 2012

The Shindig Festival is a fun packed weekend of great Irish music, set dancing, sean-nós dancing, singing, storytelling and the...

Fota House Plant and Garden Fair

22 Apr 2012 - 22 Apr 2012

Attention all gardeners! Fota House Plant & Garden Fair will see a large selection of specialist nurseries from all over Ireland...

Cork Races

23 Apr 2012 - 23 Apr 2012

Evening national hunt meeting.

Monster MAC (Munster Adventure Challenge)

28 Apr 2012 - 28 Apr 2012

The Monster MAC (Munster Adventure Challenge) is a running, biking and short kayak event which was held with great success for the...

Dunmore East Golf Classic 2012

29 Apr 2012 - 03 May 2012

The Dunmore East Golf Classic celebrates its 20th birthday this Spring 2012, having hosted visitors from as far as the USA and...

Blue Geranium Café at Hosford's Garden Centre

01 May 2012 - 31 May 2012

John Hosford has always been a motivated man. He has put West Cork on the map when it comes to supplying the best of everything a...

Cork International Choral Festival

02 May 2012 - 06 May 2012

Experience the best in vocal music with a jam packed programme ranging from world class gala concerts and a diverse fringe...

Cork International Choral Festival

02 May 2012 - 06 May 2012

Experience the best in vocal music with a jam packed programme ranging from world class gala concerts and a diverse fringe...

Féile na Bealtaine Arts Festival

03 May 2012 - 07 May 2012

Féile na Bealtaine Arts Festival will see five days packed with events such as music (featuring a host of Irish & International...

Rally of the Lakes

04 May 2012 - 06 May 2012

This 2 day tarmac rally sees competitors from home & abroad flocking to Killarney every May Bank Holiday weekend.

The Cuckoo Walking Festival

04 May 2012 - 07 May 2012

If you want to relax and unwind and hear the cuckoo sing come walking in Tarbert. You can enjoy wonderful cross country walks...

Portmagee Set Dancing and Music Weekend

04 May 2012 - 06 May 2012

The Portmagee Set Dancing and Music Weekend begins on Friday, 4 May with an evening of traditional music, set dancing & singing in...

The O Suilleabháin Bere Historical Walking Challenge

04 May 2012 - 07 May 2012

The extraordinary flight from their rugged lands of the Beara Peninsula by the chieftain, Donal Cam O’Suilleabhain Bere and his...

Kilkenny Rhythm and Roots Festival

04 May 2012 - 07 May 2012

Kilkenny Rhythm and Roots Festival, now in its 15th year, represents all forms of what we like to call Americana. From midday to...

Ballydehob Jazz Festival

04 May 2012 - 07 May 2012

Started in 2007, the Ballydehob Jazz Festival has developed a strong commitment to excellence by showcasing the best jazz artists...

Cape Clear Island Walking Talking Weekend

04 May 2012 - 07 May 2012

Cape Clear Island Walking Talking Festival provides a series of walks by local guides covering areas such as ornithology, whale...

Heineken Kinsale Rugby Sevens by the Sea

04 May 2012 - 06 May 2012

7 aside rugby event played across 5 pitches. The main pitch is central to all facilities & there is a main marquee where music and...

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