South

The South is particularly good for catching salmon, brown trout, bream, rudd, tench, dace and roach, making the region a fisherman’s paradise whether your line is deep-sea fishing, shore fishing, game fishing or coarse angling.

With a landscape of valleys and hills, this is ideal territory for walking and cycling, so take to the saddle and enjoy the local entertainment, scenery and historical sites.

You can enjoy a burst of fresh sea air and magnificent lush surrounds by teeing off in St Helen’s Bay in County Wexford; Ballybunion Cashen and Ballybunion Old Course, County Kerry; Dingle Links, County Kerry; Fota Island in County Cork; Tralee Golf Club and Waterville Golf Links, County Kerry; Faithlegg in County Wexford, Mount Juliet in County Kilkenny and Mount Wolseley in County Carlow.

The Royal Cork Yacht Club is the oldest yacht club in the world and was established back in 1720. It offers a safe and sheltered harbour for sailing vessels of all sizes. Alternatively, learn the ropes at the County Waterford Harbour Sailing Club, boasting a mixture of dinghy sailors, cruiser sailors, motorboat enthusiasts and “social sailors” amongst its members.

Popular activities across the region include canoeing, surfing sea kayaking and scuba diving.

Enjoy top class racing at Mallow and Killarney, as well as show-jumping at Millstreet, County Cork.

With miles of sandy beaches, beautiful coastline, spectacular scenery and unspoilt countryside, the South is perfect for an equestrian holiday.