The South

South

Get set for stunning vistas and superlative scenery in the awe-inspiring South of Ireland

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 tee off on a lush coastal links or take some precious pampering time in a world-renowned spa. 

With an exquisite coastline that ranges from rolling green hills in the South East to the craggy, mountainous peninsulas of West Cork and Kerry, the sea is central to the identity of this region with a range of excellent watersports, delicious seafood and romantic stretches of deserted beach. 

West Cork is fast gaining a reputation as Ireland’s top gourmet spot; Kerry boasts an abundance of incredible spas, while Waterford and Wexford are well-known for their pretty, sun-warmed beaches and lovely coastal villages.

Inland lie the vibrant counties of Kilkenny, Tipperary and Carlow, with their ancient heritage, endless festivals, cracking pubs and peaceful riverways. 

Throughout the South, you’ll be thrilled with endless opportunities for sightseeing, exceptionally picturesque landscapes, great shopping, adventure and outdoor activities, lively towns and villages, and some real gourmet delights.

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Walk Waterford - Doneraile Walk

11 Mar 2012 - 11 Mar 2012

This is walk which starts off 2.pm in the carpark opposite the Majestic Hotel, is one of Waterford Sli na Slainte routes which...

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...

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Family Getaway

 


2 adults & 2 children (sharing under 12 years)

Enjoy an inclusive family break at The Grand Hotel including 2 nights...

Free trout fishing on the river nire, south east of Ireland.

 


Enjoy the warm welcome at the 5* accommodation at Glasha Farmhouse.

Free trout fishing on the River Nire which flows...

Taste of Cork

 


Come to the home of Irish Whiskey and experience 2 nights B&B in The Midleton Park Hotel, dinner on one evening of your choice...

Autumn Walks Break

 


2 Nights Bed & Breakfast with 1 Evening Meal.Relax & unwind in Carrigaline, Wrap up & take a walk along the old Carrigaline to...

Jameson Experience

 


Enjoy overnight B&B at the beautiful Fota Island Hotel & Spa and partake in the Jameson Experience Tour in nearby Midleton,...

Valentine’s 2 night break in Wexford

 


Enjoy a romantic break away with that special someone

2 nights Bed and Breakfast and Dinner on one night plus...

Valentines 1 night Escape

 


Our 1 night Valentine’s escape package includes: 1 Night Luxurious accommodation in one of our deluxe bedrooms. Full Irish...

Enjoy a Family Break at Fota Wildlife Park while staying in Cork.

 

Enjoy a 2 night Family Break at the Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Little Island, Cork. Stay in a Family Room with Dinner on one night...

Stay 2 Night in Cork and visit the historical Blarney Castle

 


Enjoy 2 nights B&B plus 1 evening meal for just €99pps.

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2 Nights Summer Special Killarney

 


You will enjoy the delights of the Killarney area & the Ring of Kerry, hiking in the National Park & golfing on our many links...

Enjoy a Golfing Weekend fit for St. Patrick!

 


Come to the Emerald Isle and help celebrate the national holiday in a land famous for its great golf!

Enjoy Return...

Golfers Getaway to Killarney

 


Put your golfing skills to the test in 2012 at The Killarney Golf & Fishing Club, home of the 2010 & 2011 Irish Open.
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Midweek Indulgent Moments From €110.00 pps

 


Indulgent Moments Valid Sunday to Thursday excluding Bank Holiday Sundays.

One night B&B in a Double or Twin Room...

Fantastic Festival of Food & Golf in Irelands Sunny South East

 


The Festival of Food & Golf is a traditional fixture in the Irish golfing calendar for the past 10 years. The combination of...

Stay & Play Old Head Golf Links! (2 Night Golf Break)

 


Take pleasure in playing one round of golf at Old Head Golf Links, a 220-acre diamond of land, jutting out over two miles into...

Glorious Gardens and Magnificent Mansions

 

Take a 4 day break in Ireland's romantic river valleys of the South East. Get a taste of some of the historic stately homes, the...

Clarion Fota Winter Special

 

The Clarion Hotel Cork have teamed up with Fota Wildlife Park to offer the following special family offer; Enjoy a One Night Stay...

Live the Adventure Scuba Diving the South Cork Coast of Ireland

 

We offer Two nights B&B, 3 days diving offering two dives each day and including lunch. B&B is on board our ex Royal Nave fleet...

Bliss Spa Package

 


Bliss by name, bliss by nature!

Treat your loved one to a relaxing and rejuvenate 2 night spa break to remember....

5 Nights Summer Special Killarney

 


Enjoy the delights of the Killarney area, the National Park with its historic castles, walking trails, flora & fauna, 'The...

Coastal Walking

 


I have created walking tours to take in these breathtaking sights, with relaxed walking, stunning views and tasty local food...

5 Star Golfing Weekend

 


2 nights B&B in a Classic Twin or Double Room at Fota Island Hotel & Spa.

To include 2 nights Bed & Breakfast 1...

Golfing Break In Charleville Co.Cork

 


The Charleville Park Hotel is the perfect venue for a Golfing Break. Our 4 Star luxurious property offers the ideal...

2 Night March & April Break in Killarney

 


Come & enjoy the history, flora & fauna of Killarney National Park, tour the Ring of Kerry and the Dingle peninsula with 2...

Sink Or Swim 3 Day Special

 

Get in the water with Oceanaddicts snorkeling in the shallows or diving a bit deeper. Cork Harbour boasts super historical wrecks...

Fota Wildlife Park Package

 


Enjoy an overnight stay in Fota Island Hotel & Spa with full Irish breakfast in Fota Restaurant and complimentary tickets to...

Ladies Golfing Packages Killarney

 


Golf Package

3nights accommodation - 4 sharing cottage (2 bedrooms/2bathrooms) 18 holes at O'Mahony's Point course at...

Enjoy an Easter Golf Break in the Sunny South East

 


Want to experience the Sunny South East best golf while also enjoying the comforts of Wexford’s premium 4 star hotel?!
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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.