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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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Cork St. Patrick's Festival

13 Mar 2010 - 17 Mar 2010

Cork's harbour is one of the largest in the world, and the city has been shaped by the many who have sailed to and from our...

Wexford Opera House

03 Apr 2010 - 03 Apr 2010

Wexford Opera House is Ireland’s first ever fully-specified purpose-built opera house. Newly built, it dominates the skyline on...

Féile Átha Dá Chab

16 Apr 2010 - 18 Apr 2010

This is the fourth year of Féile Átha Dá Chab, the small traditional music festival with the big heart, which takes place every...

Waterford Festival of Food

16 Apr 2010 - 18 Apr 2010

Waterford Festival of Food is a weekend celebrating all that is good about gastronomy in Co Waterford.Events include cookery demos...

Cork International Choral Festival

28 Apr 2010 - 02 May 2010

Cork International Choral Festival is a world-class annual festival celebrating the very best of choral and vocal music. One of...

Guinness Kilkenny Rhythm and Roots Festival.

30 Apr 2010 - 03 May 2010

Since 1998, the Guinness Kilkenny Rhythm and Roots Festival has attracted some of the finest names in the Americana/Roots music...

Heineken Kinsale Rugby Sevens by the Sea

01 May 2010 - 02 May 2010

Now in its 22nd year, Kinsale Sevens has gone from strength to strength, attracting 10,000 visitors over the course of the May...

Ballyhoura International Walking Festival

01 May 2010 - 03 May 2010

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

Baltimore Fiddle Fair

06 May 2010 - 09 May 2010

The Baltimore Fiddle Fair - small festival, big reputation. Baltimore Fiddle Fair is regarded as one of Ireland's best small music...

Listowel Writers' Week

02 Jun 2010 - 06 Jun 2010

Writers' Week is a literary festival devoted to the cause of the writer. It aims to guide, direct and enthuse the emerging writer,...

Carlsberg Cat Laughs Comedy Festival

03 Jun 2010 - 07 Jun 2010

The Cat Laughs Comedy Festival was founded in 1994 in response to the burgeoning wealth of Irish comic talent with no clear...

Cork City Marathon

07 Jun 2010 - 07 Jun 2010

Now in its 4th year, the marathon has become a major event in Cork's sporting and social calendar. Alongside the full 26.2 mile...

Clancy Brothers Music and Arts Festival

11 Jun 2010 - 13 Jun 2010

This is the third International Clancy Brothers Festival that is expected to attract in the region of 15,000 people from the USA,...

Cork Midsummer Festival of the Senses

12 Jun 2010 - 27 Jun 2010

Cork Midsummer Festival of the Senses is an annual 16 day summer celebration of contemporary arts & culture, combining local,...

West Cork Chamber Music Festival

25 Jun 2010 - 03 Jul 2010

The 15th West Cork Chamber Music Festival welcomes a top class line-up of more than 70 internationally renowned musicians playing...

Clipper 09-10 Round the World Yacht Race

01 Jul 2010 - 09 Jul 2010

The Clipper Round the World Yacht Race will visit Cork for 9 days of free festivities from 01 July to 09 July visiting both...

Clonmel Junction Festival

03 Jul 2010 - 11 Jul 2010

Clonmel Junction Festival is a celebration of life and community through the medium of art. The festival is a vibrant artistic...

West Cork Literary Festival

04 Jul 2010 - 10 Jul 2010

Featuring high profile authors, poets and playwrights, the festival presents a full programme of fifteen adult and children's...

Cork Week

10 Jul 2010 - 16 Jul 2010

Cork Week is hosted by the Royal Cork Yacht Club which is the oldest yacht club in the world, founded in 1720. Cork Week is run...

Kinsale Arts Week

10 Jul 2010 - 18 Jul 2010

Kinsale Arts Week features local, national and international work including visual art, theatre, music, literature, film, dance,...

The 3 Irish Open

29 Jul 2010 - 01 Aug 2010

For information on how to avail of discounted tickets for the 3 Irish Open, download the document below. The tournament takes...

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...

Waterford Spraoi Festival

30 Jul 2010 - 01 Aug 2010

Spraoi is an International Street Theatre and world music festival. Now entering into its 18th year Spraoi is a firm favourite for...

Indiependence Music & Arts Festival

30 Jul 2010 - 01 Aug 2010

Indiependence is an independently run festival which takes place on the August bank holiday weekend each year. With a mantra 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...

Carlow Floral Festival Trail

31 Jul 2010 - 08 Aug 2010

Visitors to the festival also have the opportunity to visit the Carlow Garden Trail, a collection of 16 different gardening...

Kilkenny Arts Festival

05 Aug 2010 - 16 Aug 2010

Kilkenny Arts Festival is ten days of the best in music, art, theatre, craft, dance and literature. The Festival is renowned for...

Puck Fair

10 Aug 2010 - 12 Aug 2010

One of Ireland's oldest festivals, the origins of Puck Fair are shrouded in the mists of time. Where else but in Ireland would a...

Enniscorthy Street Rhythms Dance Fest

13 Aug 2010 - 15 Aug 2010

Friday 7.30hrs onwards: parade of dancers, opening ceremony, dance concert and fireworks. Saturday: Baby bop with Barney &...

Rose of Tralee International Festival

20 Aug 2010 - 24 Aug 2010

Based around the famous song “The Rose of Tralee” this is one of Ireland's most popular festivals, connecting the global Irish...

Guinness Dunmore East Bluegrass Festival

26 Aug 2010 - 29 Aug 2010

International Bluegrass acts from USA, UK, mainland Europe and Ireland perform in the Village over three days, indoors and...

Cape Clear International Storytelling Festival

03 Sep 2010 - 05 Sep 2010

Cape Clear Storytelling Festival has been described as a 'festival on the edge'. Its appeal as a storytelling festival has been...

Waterford Harvest Food Festival

10 Sep 2010 - 12 Sep 2010

Slow Food Ireland and Waterford City Council have joined forces to offer you an opportunity to celebrate our food heritage and...

Midleton Food & Drink Festival

11 Sep 2010 - 11 Sep 2010

A celebration of local and international food with stalls, markets, demos, crafts and much more.

A Taste of West Cork Food Festival

13 Sep 2010 - 20 Sep 2010

The Festival started in 2004 and it has grown ever since, attracting people from all over Ireland, UK & further afield. It...

East Cork Early Music Festival

15 Sep 2010 - 19 Sep 2010

This festival promotes and encourages the performance and appreciation of early music performed with instruments appropriate to...

New Ross Piano Festival

23 Sep 2010 - 26 Sep 2010

"The content of the programme and the stature of the pianists would fill the leading concert halls of the world..." Jeremy Hill....

Tramore Oceanic surf and Sea Festival

25 Sep 2010 - 26 Sep 2010

The annual Tramore Oceanic Surf and Sea Festival will take place on September 25 and 26 in the seaside town. A full programme of...

Beamish Cork Folk Festival

30 Sep 2010 - 03 Oct 2010

Cork Folk Festival has been taking place annually since 1979 at 45 locations thought out the City. This four-day eclectic event...

Dingle Food and Wine Festival

01 Oct 2010 - 03 Oct 2010

The fourth annual Dingle Food & Wine Festival will take place in and around Dingle, Co. Kerry. The festival will include a series...

Wexford Opera Festival

19 Oct 2010 - 30 Oct 2010

Wexford Festival Opera is widely recognised as Ireland's most prestigious cultural event. Now entering its 59th season, it is...

Guinness Cork Jazz Festival

22 Oct 2010 - 25 Oct 2010

The annual Guinness Cork Jazz Festival continues to go from strength to strength, attracting musicians and visitors from around...

Savour Kilkenny

22 Oct 2010 - 25 Oct 2010

Savour Kilkenny is now in it’s fourth year. It’s a festival with a true community heart run by a voluntary committee of Kilkenny...

Imagine Arts Festival

22 Oct 2010 - 31 Oct 2010

IMAGINE is a unique celebration of the arts in Waterford city, providing an opportunity for everyone to experience and participate...

Wexworlds Science Fiction and Fantasy Fiction Festival

19 Nov 2010 - 21 Nov 2010

Wexford town is invaded for whole weekend by leading science fiction and fantasy fiction authors and artists providing a variety...

 

 

 

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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.