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

 

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

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

 

Enjoy an inclusive midweek family break at the 4 star Ballygarry House Hotel including 2 nights Bed & Full Irish Breakfast with...

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

St Anthonys Lodge - 2 nights B and B

 

Enjoy a two night stay at Saint Anthony's Lodge, Killarney. Offer includes two nights accommodation and breakfast on each morning...

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...

The Inish Beg Estate The Garden Retreat - 2 nights Self-Catering

 

2 nights stay at Inish Beg Estate plus 2 rounds of golf Enjoy 2 nights stay in a self-catering cottage on the private island...

Longueville House Hotel - Midweek 3 Nights B&B + 2 Dinners

 

Check in any night between Wednesday and Friday, enjoy afternoon tea on arrival, stay for three nights & dine two nights, checking...

19th Green (The) - Tee up for an Irish Treat

 

The 19th Green is as you may expect dedicated to Golfers. While visiting our wonderful country there is no better place to enjoy a...

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

 

2 nights stay at Inish Beg Estate plus 2 rounds of golf Enjoy 2 nights stay in a self-catering cottage on the private island...

DARBY O GILLS COUNTRY HOUSE HOTEL - Weekend 2 nights B and B + 1 dinner

 

Enjoy a weekend break, two nights bed and breakfast and one evening meal in this charming country house hotel within five minutes...

Sheen Falls Lodge

 

This package includes overnight bed and breakfast in a luxurious Deluxe room with full Irish breakfast with a complimentary 30...

FELS POINT - Weekend 2 nights B and B + 1 dinner

 

Enjoy two nights accommodation with full Irish breakfast and a four-course table d'hote dinner on one evening of your choice in...

Glebe Farmhouse - 3 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...

FELS POINT

 

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

Vienna Woods Hotel - 2 Nights Bed & Breakfast & 1 Evening Meal

 

Enjoy a relaxing break at Fitzgeralds Vienna Woods Hotel and an Evening Meal on any night of your choice

THE FITZWILTON - Mid-Week 2 nights B and B + 1 dinner

 

LEISURE CITY/MIDWEEK SPECIAL: €119pps, 2 nights B&B + 1D at the 4* Fitzwilton Hotel and get the 3rd night FREE.Enjoy 2 nights of...

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 Inish Beg Estate - The Boat 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...

KILLARNEY TOWERS HOTEL LEISURE CENTRE - Mid-Week 2 nights B and B + 1 dinner

 

Town centre location.Inclusive of two nights Bed and Full Irish Breakfast with 1 evening dinner. Live nightly entertainment in...

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 /...

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

 

Treat yourself to a midweek break. Relax and take time out, explore the beautiful sights of County Tipperary or visit the variety...

Garryvoe Hotel - TV3 Deal of the Day Tuesday 6th October

 

OFFER: Garryvoe Hotel are offering an incredible price of EUR29 per person (based on 2 people sharing). To book, call Irish...

Channel View - 2 nights B and B

 

Enjoy 2 nights mid week break bed & breakfast in ensuite room overlooking the bay and take a 50 minute boat trip to Ireland's...

CASEYS HOTEL - 3 nights B and B

 

Autumn special. 3 nights B&B €90 pp. Subject to availability. Excluding October Bank Holiday weekend.

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

 

MIDWEEK LEISURE: €99 pps for 2 night midweek including B&B+1Dinner. (Sunday -Monday)Enjoy a midweek break in the centre of...

Harkaway Cottages - 2 nights Self-Catering

 

From: €230. Two-night weekend self-catering break in one of the traditional cottages in a courtyard setting. One-day mountain bike...

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...

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

 

200 ALL IN: €200 - 2 nights breakfast in bed, 1 evening meal & 1 bottle of wine for 2 people. Enjoy complimentary use of the...

St Anthonys Lodge - 3 nights B and B

 

Enjoy a three night stay at Saint Anthony's Lodge, Killarney. Offer includes three nights accommodation and breakfast on each...

CAHERNANE HOUSE HOTEL - Weekend 2 nights B and B + 1 dinner

 

Our special weekend break includes two nights accommodation in a spacious room, full Irish breakfast and dinner in The Herbert...

THE GLENEAGLE HOTEL - 3 nights B and B + 1 dinner

 

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Cedar Lodge - 3 nights b&b + 1 dinner

 

3 nights bed & full Irish breakfast and 1 evening meal in our award winning restaurant

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...

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

 

Enjoy a relaxing break in the 5 star Killarney Park Hotel, located in the heart of Killarney town. This offer includes two nights...

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

 

Enjoy a romantic Valentines Weekend break at O’ Shea's Hotel, ideally located in Tramore, Co. Waterford. This offer includes two...

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...

Seafield Golf and Spa Hotel - Weekend 2 nights B and B + 1 dinner

 

Girl Meets Joy: €199. 2 nights Bed & Breakfast, Dinner & a Signature Spa Treatment. Escape and unwind with the Girls in luxury at...

Lyrath Estate - General Offer

 

HAVE IT ALL AT LYRATH: €139 pps,1 B&B, 1 D & one 30 min Spa treatment each, also includes a €20 Lunch Food Voucher per person.Rate...

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...

Lyrath Estate - 2 nights B and B

 

ROMANTIC WEEKEND GETAWAY: €230 pps 2 nights weekend including B&B, champagne breakfast served to your room on Saturday.Begin your...

CLONMEL PARK HOTEL - Weekend 2 nights B and B + 1 dinner

 

€99.00 per Adult sharing Two Nights Bed & Breakfast and One Evening Dinner................€149.00 per Adult sharing: Three Nights...

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

 

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...

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...

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...

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...

Hotel Kilkenny - 2 nights B and B + 1 dinner

 

FAMILY 2 NIGHT BREAKS: €145pps for 2 nights B&B and 1 Dinner.Children under 12 sharing - €20 per child per night. but dine FREE...

Pines Country House Hotel - 3 Night Midweek Break

 

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

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...

Europe Hotel and Resort - 2 nights B and B

 

Stay 2 Nights on a Bed & Breakfast basis and enjoy 1 delicious evening meal in our stunning Panorama Restaurant, with the closest...

WEST CORK HOTEL - Weekend 2 nights B and B + 1 dinner

 

WEST CORK GETAWAY BREAK: €94pps for 2 nights B&B + 1 dinner. Escape to West Cork and enjoy two nights B&B in one of the uniquely...

Ballyhass Lakes - 2 nights Self-Catering

 

2 nights accommodation at Ballyhass Lakes, in four star self catering accommodation, plus 4 admission tickets to the Cork...

Athenaeum House Hotel - Romance Package

 

Something special for that someone special. Enjoy one night in one of our luxurious guest bedrooms with champagne and housemade...

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...

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...

Walter Raleigh Hotel - Free Bottle of Wine

 

Enjoy a well deserved Family Break to East Cork. This offer includes a Complimentary Bottle of House Wine with your Evening

Riverside Hotel Killarney - Mid-Week 2 nights B and B + 1 dinner

 

Enjoy a relaxing break at the Riverside Hotel. This offer includes two nights accommodation, breakfast on each morning of your...

BLARNEY GOLF RESORT HOTEL - Mid-Week 2 nights B and B + 1 dinner

 

2 Nights Bed & Full Irish BreakfastDinner on 1 Evening of your Choice in our AA Rosette Inniscarra Restaurant Choice of Full Body...

Hawthorn Cottage - 2 nights Self-Catering

 

€160 two-night weekend self-catering break. Guided walking tour of Killavullen Loop and maps for two self-guided walks in...

Seafield Golf and Spa Hotel - General Offer

 

SEAFIELD GOLFERS TONIC: €130.00 per person sharing; 1 B&B, 1 dinner, round of golf.1 night's bed & full Irish Breakfast; a...

Manor West Hotel Spa & Leisure Club - Weekend 2 nights B and B + 1 dinner

 

Enjoy a relaxing weekend break at the 4 Star Manor West Hotel Spa & Leisure Club. Ideally located on the outskirts of Tralee town...

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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.