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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John Barry Maritime Festival

20 Jun 2013 - 23 Jun 2013

The John Barry Maritime Festival celebrates Wexford's rich maritime heritage and culture, including father of the US Navy,...

Pirates & Slaves Gathering

21 Jun 2013 - 23 Jun 2013

Baltimore Pirate Festival will provide entertainment at the Square with living history 'pirates' and interactive re-enactments of...

Dunmore East Festival of Food, Fish & Fun

21 Jun 2013 - 23 Jun 2013

At the 5th annual Dunmore East Festival of Food, Fish & Fun sample some of the foods, music and craic on offer over three days....

Cork Midsummer Festival

21 Jun 2013 - 30 Jun 2013

This festival transforms the city each June with a summer solstice celebration of contemporary arts and culture. Expect...

Cork Midsummer Festival

21 Jun 2013 - 30 Jun 2013

Cork Midsummer Festival is smart, startling, annual festival that takes place in Cork City and County and captivates a growing...

Shandon Street Festival & Food Fair

22 Jun 2013 - 22 Jun 2013

Shandon Street Festival takes place in June of each year. It is usually held on the Saturday closest to mid summer's day....

Rose Week at Altamont Gardens

24 Jun 2013 - 28 Jun 2013

Rose Week at Altamont Gardens showcases the wonderful variety, colour patterns and scents of this magnificent rose collection....

Leinster Way Gathering The Carlow Show

24 Jun 2013 - 25 Aug 2013

A Carlow Show, providing a high quality evening's entertainment with a distinctive Irish and Carlow experience focusing on...

Brú Ború Summer Show

25 Jun 2013 - 10 Aug 2013

During the summer months from June right through until late August enjoy traditional Irish entertainment nights at the Brú Ború...

Sovereign's Cup Sailing Regatta 2013

26 Jun 2013 - 29 Jun 2013

Sovereign's Cup Sailing Regatta is the second largest sailing event in Ireland in 2013, attracting in excess of 100 boats and...

Newmarket Summer Festival

28 Jun 2013 - 07 Jul 2013

What better way to kick-start the kids' summer holidays than at Newmarket Summer Festival. The festival has marked the arrival of...

Strawberry Festival

28 Jun 2013 - 30 Jun 2013

The Strawberry Festival is one of Ireland's oldest and most diverse of festivals. There is music from local and national artists,...

West Cork Chamber Music Festival

28 Jun 2013 - 06 Jul 2013

The West Cork Chamber Music Festival will be welcoming world-class ensembles and a host of top international soloists for nine...

Éigse Shéamais Ui Mhaolchataigh

28 Jun 2013 - 30 Jun 2013

Éigse Shéamais Ui Mhaolchataigh is a celebration of the Irish language, traditions and culture as written and spoken in the Deise...

Charleville Agricultural Show

29 Jun 2013 - 30 Jun 2013

Charleville Agricultural Show, now in its 35th year, is a two day show which includes showing horses and ponies, show jumping,...

Sneem Sprint Triathlon

29 Jun 2013 - 29 Jun 2013

A triathlon is an endurance sport comprising a combination of swimming, cycling and running. Sneem Sprint Triathlon, affiliated to...

WLRfm Waterford Viking Marathon 2013

29 Jun 2013 - 29 Jun 2013

Waterford Viking Marathon prides itself on being a unique, feel-good running event open to athletes of all levels. Registrations...

Millstreet Summer Gathering

04 Jul 2013 - 07 Jul 2013

Millstreet Summer Gathering 2013 will take place over four days to include events that will entertain and satisfy all ages groups....

Robert Boyle Summer School

04 Jul 2013 - 07 Jul 2013

The Robert Boyle Summer School which will run over four days from 15th -18th July 10.am -10.pm each day, it is will be devoted to...

Clonmel Junction Festival

05 Jul 2013 - 14 Jul 2013

This annual arts festival takes place for ten days each July. The festival hosts international theatre, emerging theatre,...

2 Sisters Golf Tournament

05 Jul 2013 - 06 Jul 2013

Kenmare Golf Club are hosting the 3rd year of the 2 Sisters Golf Tournament this July. Teams consist of 2 sisters playing 36 holes...

South of Ireland Band Championships

06 Jul 2013 - 06 Jul 2013

The not-to-be-missed 34th annual competition attracts the top brass and concert bands providing a complimentary feast of own...

Kinsale Arts Festival

06 Jul 2013 - 14 Jul 2013

Kinsale is one of Ireland's most beautiful harbour towns, and Kinsale Arts Festival is the time to visit. Art events pop up all...

'Vibes & Scribes' Lee Swim

06 Jul 2013 - 06 Jul 2013

Vibes & Scribes Lee Swim is a mass participation 2k swim in the heart of Cork City dating back to 1914, jointly organised by Cork...

The Tempest at Wells House

06 Jul 2013 - 06 Jul 2013

William Shakespeare's The Tempest is bound for Wells House and Gardens in July. The play will be staged in front of Wells House –...

Climb 4 Concern - Carrauntoohil

06 Jul 2013 - 06 Jul 2013

Concern invites you to a wonderful fresh-air experience while helping to raise funds for alleviating poverty and suffering in some...

Dunmanway Agricultural Show

07 Jul 2013 - 07 Jul 2013

Dunmanway Agricultural Show is renowned as one of the highlights on the showing circuit each summer. Walking around the show...

Blackstairs Vintage Club Annual Rally

07 Jul 2013 - 07 Jul 2013

This 9th annual vintage rally features vintage steam engines, oil engines, tractors and cars, music and songs, crafts, stalls and...

West Cork Literary Festival

07 Jul 2013 - 13 Jul 2013

The West Cork Literary Festival centres on an extensive schedule of workshops which run for 3 and 5 days. Poet Ruth Padel will...

July Summer Barbeques at Wells House

07 Jul 2013 - 07 Jul 2013

What better way to spend a Sunday over the Summer than at a barbeque in Wells House & Gardens? Enjoy the gardens and grounds of...

Australia Day in Cobh

07 Jul 2013 - 07 Jul 2013

Australia Day in Cobh will celebrate the arrival of over 1000 Australians and 400 Kiwis on a World Cruise aboard the Sea Princess....

Space Camp - Training Kids to be Astronauts since 2007!

08 Jul 2013 - 12 Jul 2013

The 6th Annual BCO Space Camp is going to have an even bigger intergalactic twist! This year the sessions are longer. Students...

Spike Island Flag Raising Commemoration

11 Jul 2013 - 11 Jul 2013

Spike Island Flag Raising Commemoration is a short ceremony to commemorate the first time that the Irish Tricolour was flown over...

Kenmare Food Carnival

12 Jul 2013 - 14 Jul 2013

Kenmare Food Carnival is a fun three day event celebrating food in a carnival atmosphere in one of Ireland's top tourist...

Cuisle Chorca Dhuibhne: Dingle's Global Rhythms Festival

12 Jul 2013 - 14 Jul 2013

The 2nd Cuisle Chorca Dhuibhne 2013 will feature an eclectic mix of rhythm styles and percussive performances. Samba, jazz,...

Waterford Bowl and Kidzone's 10th Birthday

13 Jul 2013 - 21 Jul 2013

It's Waterford Bowl's 10th BIrthday and we'd like to invite your family to help us celebrate! In the year of The Gathering why not...

Blarney in Bloom

13 Jul 2013 - 13 Jul 2013

Blarney Castles annual Summer Garden Fair in aid of Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind. Featuring specialist plant nurseries from...

The Gathering Cruise

13 Jul 2013 - 01 Aug 2013

Over 100 cruising boats will 'gather' in key 'Gathering' ports in the UK to sail together to Ireland. They will be joined by...

Valentia Island King Scallop Festival

13 Jul 2013 - 14 Jul 2013

Valentia Island King Scallop Festival 2013 is a family fun weekend on this unique island off the Kerry coast. A key ingredient to...

Lough Hyne Challenge

13 Jul 2013 - 13 Jul 2013

The Lough Hyne Challenge is an Olympic Distance Triathlon which consists of a 1.5km swim, 45km cycle and a 10km run. Proceeds of...

The Daniel Corkery Summer School

14 Jul 2013 - 19 Jul 2013

The Daniel Corkery Summer School is an annual Inchigeelagh village event of music, workshops and lectures, to celebrate the life...

Victorian Tea Party at Wells House

14 Jul 2013 - 14 Jul 2013

Wells House and Gardens invite you to their second annual Victorian Tea Party on their grounds! Come and explore the woodland...

Killarney's July Racing Festival

15 Jul 2013 - 18 Jul 2013

Killarney's July Festival is the centre piece of Killarney's Racing Calendar and has a mix of both national hunt and flat racing....

Sneem Family Festival

17 Jul 2013 - 21 Jul 2013

The 10th annual Sneem Family Festival will be held in the picturesque village of Sneem, on the Ring of Kerry. Amongst the fun will...

Carbery Agricultural Show

18 Jul 2013 - 18 Jul 2013

Carbery Agricultural Show is an annual agricultural show with family entertainment, stalls & much more.

St. Barrahane's Church Festival of Music

18 Jul 2013 - 15 Aug 2013

A series of exquisite concerts by top artists in a beautiful church with exceptional acoustics and stunning stained glass windows...

Bowen/Trevor Literary Festival

19 Jul 2013 - 21 Jul 2013

The Bowen/Trevor Literary Festival 2013 is a consideration of the works of William Trevor and Elizabeth Bowen. In the wider...

Random Acts of Kindness Festival

19 Jul 2013 - 21 Jul 2013

In 2012 the town of Clonakilty, held the world's first Random Acts of Kindness Festival. This unique event brought both locals and...

The Gleneagle Run Killarney Marathon - 10K, Half & Full

20 Jul 2013 - 20 Jul 2013

Killarney will play host to a festival of running with 3 great races on the same day to suit all levels of fitness - Full...

Laya Healthcare Street Performance World Championship

20 Jul 2013 - 21 Jul 2013

Hold onto your socks and get ready for an action packed festival full to the brim with the weird, the wacky and the wonderful!...

Cork Cycling Festival

20 Jul 2013 - 28 Jul 2013

Cork Cycling Festival is entirely free to the public, welcoming all ages and walks of life with a special focus on family-friendly...

CH Marine 2013 Glandore Classic Regatta

20 Jul 2013 - 26 Jul 2013

Glandore Harbour is the perfect place to come and watch or take part in a regatta as it has a fantastic picturesque amphitheatre...

Skibbereen Children's Festival

22 Jul 2013 - 28 Jul 2013

Skibbereen Children's Festival provides an action packed week for children of all ages in Skibbereen. There will be workshops in...

Space Camp - Training Kids to be Astronauts since 2007!

22 Jul 2013 - 26 Jul 2013

The 6th Annual BCO Space Camp is going to have an even bigger intergalactic twist! This year the sessions are longer. Students...

St. Declan's Way Pilgrimage Walk

24 Jul 2013 - 28 Jul 2013

St. Declan's Way is a modern walking route of 96km, walking an average of 20km per day over five days,it links Casheh, Co...

Camphire International Horse Trials Waterford

25 Jul 2013 - 28 Jul 2013

Camphire International Horse Trials are world class eventing competitions held in the heart of the Blackwater valley annually. The...

East Kerry Roots Festival

25 Jul 2013 - 28 Aug 2013

The East Kerry Roots Festival will be a celebration of the unique culture and heritage of the greater Sliabh Luachra area. People...

Skibbereen Arts Festival

26 Jul 2013 - 03 Aug 2013

Skibbereen Arts Festival pays homage to the vibrant fabric of the Skibbereen community that is the arts with an excellent...

Éigse Eatharlaí

26 Jul 2013 - 28 Jul 2013

Éigse Eatharlaí is a traditional Irish music, song, and dance summer school. The school will run over three days with concerts,...

Killarney Summerfest

26 Jul 2013 - 04 Aug 2013

Killarney Summerfest 2013 will be bustling with a myriad of activities for all the family from the 27th July to the 5th August....

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Walk Into The Extraordinary

 


An Exclusive Healing In Nature Workshop on Inisfallen Island in the glorious Lakes of Killarney included in this week long...

Gathering Packages 2013

 

2013 is the year to connect with your family ancestry at The Malton, Killarney. If you have family roots in County Kerry, wish to...

'A tour with your name on it' for 2013 by Vagabond and Driftwood tours of Ireland

 

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Stay & Play - Country Estate Offer

 

This stay includes 1 Night Dinner, Bed & Breakfast and 1 leisure activity of your choice. Choose from; a round of golf, a spa...

Walk The Butlers Trail, Tipperary

 


Tales of romance, intrigue, frolics and fun await along the Butler Trail. Featuring Kings and Queens, Dukes and Earls, the...

The Kennedy Experience at Dunbrody House

 


Dunbrody's three night offer includes all of the following:.

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Warm Welcome to Cork

 

Choose from either complimentary tickets for two to the Cork City Goal or a one of our famous Irish Coffees on arrival. Offer...

Put Your Stitch in History

 

Visit the Ros Tapestry Exhibition this season and place a stitch in one of the three remaining tapestries in their completion...

Unsere beliebte Whiskey-Reise

 


Whiskey, Whiskey, Whiskey .. nach der Führung in der Destillerie, während eines ausgezeichneten Tastings, im Irish Coffee oder...

Extend The Weekend - Country Estate Break

 

This stay includes 3 nights B&B in Mount Juliet Manor House and 1 evening meal in the 3 AA Rosette Lady Helen Dining Room. Enjoy a...

The Kingdom a bloomin - A Kerry Garden Tour

 

3 Nights bed & breakfast Complimentary tea/coffee with homemade biscuits served on arrival . Sumptuous 4 course dinner on 2...

Free fly fishing tuition for Residents

 

Come and stay in our four star self-catering accommodation and enjoy a complimentary Fly Casting tuition from our resident Tutor....

Warm Welcome to Cork

 

Choose from either complimentary tickets for two to the Cork City Goal or a one of our famous Irish Coffees on arrival. Offer...

The Malton's Family Ancestry Package - Classic Single

 

Valid: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday Our Family Ancestry Package has been designed so that you can enjoy a two...

Discover Irelands Rich Heritage and Culture by Bike

 


The Heritage 5 Day Bike Tour.Have a drink on us with a free bottle of wine with dinner each evening. One bottle per two...

Titanic Remembrance

 

Enjoy a two night stay in a Manor room, full Irish breakfast each morning, one four course meal in Perrotts Garden Bistro, one...

Special Genealogy offer

 


Special Genealogy offer for Spingfield Castle guests, save €120! “Trace your Irish roots” Many visitors to Ireland have family...

Embark on The Southern Trail with our Midweek Classic Single

 

Valid: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday Our Southern Trail package incorporates the hotel's history and a...

Anniversary Celebration

 


May you always be warmed by each others smile,Always take time to walk and talk a while,

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THE ANTRIM GLENS AND CAUSEWAY COAST CYCLE

 


8 days - 7 overnights, 6 biking days, bed & superb Irish breakfast each day, luggage moved from house to house & detailed...

Schreib dein Buch in herrlicher Landschaft

 


Im Herbst zeigt sich Irland von seiner ganz besonderen Seite. Das Laub schimmert goldfarben in der Sonne, die wundervollen...

Gather in Killarney for our Weekend Classic Double Special

 

Valid: Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday Our Gather in Killarney package includes : - Two Nights Accommodation - Still &...

The Kingdom a bloomin - A Kerry Garden Tour

 

3 Nights bed & breakfast Complimentary tea/coffee with homemade biscuits served on arrival . Sumptuous 4 course dinner on 2...

Carry on Camping in a Retro Camper

 

Book your campervan holiday experience this MAY, 2013 and get 7 nights for the price of 5!

Failte Ireland Spa Offer

 


Two nights B&B including a glass of champagne with chocolate dipped strawberries on arrival and a three course meal in Fota...

The Europe Hotel & Resort

 

Experiential Package including: • Full Irish breakfast • 1 Delicious Irish Coffee per person • Discount on the Ring of Kerry Tour...

Put Your Stitch in History - The 'Unity' Tapestry

 

If you visit the Ros Tapestry Exhibition this season you will be allowed to place a stitch in the new "Unity" tapestry, recently...

Failte Ireland Golf Offer

 


Two nights B&B with a three course meal in Fota Restaurant on one evening of your stay with one round of golf per person and a...

Gather in Killarney for our Midweek Classic Double Special

 

Valid: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday Our Gather in Killarney package includes : - Two Nights Accommodation -...

Embark on The Southern Trail with our Weekend Classic Double Special

 

Valid: Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday The Southern Trail package includes : - Two Nights Accommodation - Still & Sparkling...

Clodaghs Irish Food Trails

 

Indulge your senses following in celebrity chef Clodagh McKenna's foot-steps as you taste the culinary delights and discoveries of...

Go Racing in Ireland in 2013

 


Horse Racing Ireland, the national body for the promotion and development of racing in Ireland, has teamed up with 18...

Celebrate your Irish surname with a day at the pottery

 


Kinsale Pottery will host up to 10 Irish Name Days through 2013, each consisting of a day of pottery making for up to 16...

The Gathering Getaway

 

Celebrate The Gathering in Cork city with two nights' accommodation in a Manor room and full Irish breakfast each morning. Explore...

Project Titanic Cobh

 


Stay in the heart of Cobh (formerly Queenstown), Titanic's last port of call, & explore the story of Titanic, it's links to...

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...

Two Night Five Star Spa Break in Kerry

 

The Park Hotel Kenmare in County Kerry is ideal for switching off and relaxing as you have a delightful country house hotel, an...

Muckross House Royal Break

 

Enjoy a break to the Kingdom of Kerry and stay in the Killarney Royal Hotel for 2 nights with full Irish breakfast each morning...

Walking the Trails in The Ring of Kerry

 


Take this opportunity to explore the famous Ring of Kerry and base yourself in the charming Towers Hotel, Glenbeigh. Ideally...

1 Night Mountain Discovery at The Dunloe

 

This experiential offer includes a wonderfully relaxing 5* overnight stay for two people sharing and an invigorating guided ascent...

Sherkin Island Package - West Cork Break

 

Baltimore has lots to offer when it comes to getting out and exploring the West Cork coast. Sail a yacht, hire a boat, take the...

4 Night Escape to Killarney

 


Looking for a great value Stacation in 2013? Then this 4 Night package at the landmark Killarney Plaza Hotel & Spa is sure...

The Gathering Cork

 

Two nights Bed & Breakfast in a luxurious Manor Room including full Irish breakfast both mornings and a City Sights Half Day...

Gathering Momentum Activity Holiday

 


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October 19th-26th

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Embark on The Southern Trail with our Weekend Classic Single Special

 

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Cliff Golf Classic

 

This great value package combines a midweek stay for one night with dinner in our bar restaurant and one round of golf per person...

2 nights Bed and Breakfast with one Evening Meal

 

Enjoy a short break in the city centre. This offer includes 2 nights bed and full Irish breakfast with one Table D'Hote 4 course...

Whale Watching in West Cork

 


World class whale watching is one of the things that makes West Cork in the far south of Ireland stand out as a wildlife...

Stay and Sail Kinsale Harbour

 


If you’re looking for an adventurous & healthy activity then sailing is the answer. Enjoy panoramic sea views, possibility of...

Experience all the views & charm of golf in the Kingdom at an affordable price.

 

Experience some of Kerry's most picturesque & enjoyable golf courses and the contrast between parkland and links courses. This...

The 2 Night Ard na Sidhe Experience

 

Enjoy a wonderful two night stay in a Standard Room in the Main House, with a la carte evening meal on 1 night OR a boat trip &...

2 Day Weekend Break - Full Board

 


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Overnight SeaSpa Indulgence

 


Enjoy 3 course Dinner in Beaches Restaurant, Tea/Coffee afterwards in the Ivy Room followed by Entertainment every night. Wake...

Explore Killarney National Park on Bicycle

 


Get Active in Kerry!

Cycle through Killarney's 25,000 acre National Park with its historic castles,flora &...

The Titanic Experience

 


Take a journey back in time to the last port of call of Titanic, in Cobh, Co. Cork, where you will explore the past during...

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Seafood, Ferries, Beaches, and Castle Tour

 

Accommodation on Three Nights at Caseys of Baltimore Hotel, With complimentary Dinner in our Seafood Restaurant on two evenings...

The Gathering Getaway - Killarney Royal Stay & Tour

 

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English language lessons and Stay, in Award-winning Eco-lodge, Waterford

 

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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.