Title: Visit Southeast Ireland: Best of Southeast Ireland Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.com

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# Southeast Ireland

## Travel Guide

![Irish Agricultural Museum showing heritage elements, a castle and a fountain](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6090045/b57c350d-511f-4577-9a9a-a65faf3a4ebf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Irish Agricultural Museum showing heritage elements, a castle and a fountain](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6090045/b57c350d-511f-4577-9a9a-a65faf3a4ebf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Hook Lighthouse showing heritage elements and interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6090055/87d4f684-c863-4629-9e3f-28feab6dd199.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![New Ross featuring a small town or village, street scenes and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/601818/b866af87-e319-4b4d-902e-4e8d6eb70f84.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![New Ross which includes interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/601818/94a79fb4-f7f4-42e0-aa6e-7d9be102c0d3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

## Visit Southeast Ireland

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Where to stay

Things to do

## Southeast Ireland Travel Guide Video

### Where to stay in Southeast Ireland

![Kilkenny City Centre which includes a river or creek, a bridge and a small town or village](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248633981693529/f54ea844-9304-4acc-b3fa-e80f5c81333d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Kilkenny City Centre

5/5(135 area reviews)

 Kilkenny City Centre is popular for its lively bars, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Smithwick's Brewery Tour or Black Abbey. 

[](https://expedia.com/Kilkenny-Kilkenny-City-Centre.dx553248633981693529)

![Kilkenny Castle](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/921516177654784000/80dc175a-bce6-4f4c-ad70-36e33ee3d24e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Talbotsinch

 While Talbotsinch isn't home to many top sights, Black Abbey and Smithwick's Brewery Tour are some notable places to visit nearby. 

[](https://expedia.com/Kilkenny-Talbotsinch.dx921516177654784000)

![Castillo de Kilkenny. Ciudad de Kilkenny. Condado de Kilkenny. Sureste de Irlanda.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/921517130946875392/00fcfa64-fb63-4c26-b276-a23588e3d6a4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Newpark

 When in Newpark, you can plan a visit to Nowlan Park and The National Reptile Zoo, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. 

[](https://expedia.com/Kilkenny-Newpark.dx921517130946875392)

![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Deansground

 While Deansground might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Butler House and Smithwick's Brewery Tour. 

[](https://expedia.com/Kilkenny-Deansground.dx921518099438723072)

![Main facade of Kilkenny Castle, a historic landmark in the town of Kilkenny, Ireland.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976007543/70848580-971b-4ca5-ba21-ce0f6aec3fef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Smithsland

 Though Smithsland might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Butler House and Kilkenny Golf Club. 

[](https://expedia.com/Kilkenny-Smithsland.dx921518632465567744)

![Main facade of Kilkenny Castle, a historic landmark in the town of Kilkenny, Ireland.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976007543/70848580-971b-4ca5-ba21-ce0f6aec3fef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Lyrath

 If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Lyrath and surrounding area, you can visit The Hub and The National Reptile Zoo. 

[](https://expedia.com/Kilkenny-Lyrath.dx553248635976007543)

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- Southeast Ireland Hotel Deals
- Vacation Rentals in Southeast Ireland

![Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/522600/522510/2d69ee91_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel

Ormonde Street Kilkenny Kilkenny

$137 nightly

$156 total

Feb 8 - Feb 9

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this golf hotel in Kilkenny. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (998 reviews)

Nice stay went to go book a second night but told me we couldn’t but could book it online no problem. But only after we got told no available rooms had made our mind up we choose not to book online and left. They lost out as it was a family stay.

Reviewed on Jan 24, 2026

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![The Club House Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1190000/1183200/1183111/923dee93_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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The Club House Hotel

Patrick Street Kilkenny Kilkenny

$101 nightly

$115 total

Feb 8 - Feb 9

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kilkenny. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (298 reviews)

Staff is phenomenal!

Reviewed on Feb 5, 2026

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![Waterford Marina Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/440000/439000/438903/ac2d136c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Waterford Marina Hotel

Canada Street Waterford Waterford

$112 nightly

$128 total

Mar 9 - Mar 10

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Waterford. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar ...

9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)

Very clean and modern rooms. Friendly staff gave good tips about places to visit, secure car park, great location. Would recommend.

Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026

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Mattys Pub & Apartments

Royal oak, bagenalstown Muine Bheag Carlow

Book a stay at this spa apartment in Muine Bheag. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Royal Oak Distillery and Ballyloughan ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (16 reviews)

the shower could use a curtain

Reviewed on Jan 9, 2026

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![18th Century Mill House in a Courtyard Setting](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40200000/40193100/40193008/bb8910c3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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18th Century Mill House in a Courtyard Setting

 . County Kilkenny

Stay at this vacation home in Inistioge. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and balconies. Popular attractions Woodstock Estate and Woodstock House and Gardens ...

9.8/10 Exceptional! (20 reviews)

Everything was perfect. For our first night in Ireland we could not have asked for any thing more! Ziggy and Coco were an added bonus!

Reviewed on Oct 18, 2025

[](https://expedia.com/Inistioge-Hotels-18th-Century-Mill-House-In-A-Courtyard-Setting.h40193008.Hotel-Information)

![The Forest at Mount Congreve Gardens](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109910000/109904900/109904882/a8b3e0d0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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The Forest at Mount Congreve Gardens

Kilmeaden Waterford Waterford

Stay at this cabin in Waterford. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and free bicycles on site. Popular attractions Mount Congreve Gardens and Waterford and Suir ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (10 reviews)

The huts and gardens were fantastic. The huts had everything you needed and were clean and tidy. Loved sitting in the hot tub at night watching the bats!

Reviewed on Aug 24, 2025

[](https://expedia.com/Waterford-Hotels-The-Forest-At-Mount-Congreve-Gardens.h109904882.Hotel-Information)

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### Popular places to visit

![Kilkenny Castle which includes flowers, a river or creek and a small town or village](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6090015/394bd90b-648d-445d-8b0b-1cc6a425cd6a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Kilkenny Castle

4.5/5(116 reviews)

After visiting Kilkenny Castle, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kilkenny. While you're here, you can savor the lively bars. 

[](https://expedia.com/Kilkenny-Castle-Kilkenny.d6090015.Vacation-Attraction)

![Waterford Crystal Factory](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6090109/f1fe65ed-d65f-41f9-8bd9-e35851dd2233.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Waterford Crystal Factory

5/5(3 reviews)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Waterford Crystal Factory during your trip to Waterford. Amble around this family-friendly area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants. 

[](https://expedia.com/Waterford-Crystal-Factory-Waterford.d6090109.Vacation-Attraction)

![Aerial drone view on Galway city. River Corrib and rowing club. Dark dramatic sunset sky. Nobody. Popular tourist and business city with rich history.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6174773/655a0450-656f-49ea-9562-9046c37ea55c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### The Hub

4.5/5(10 reviews)

There are two distinct sides to Kilkenny that combine to make it one of the best cities to visit in the Republic of Ireland. Recently voted Top Tourism Town by Failte Ireland, the medieval capital of Ireland boasts a rich historical heritage immediately apparent in the very architecture of the Marble City, while it is also a thriving cosmopolitan centre for the arts, for music and design, and host of the popular Cat Laughs Festival every May.

[](https://expedia.com/The-Hub-Kilkenny.d6174773.Vacation-Attraction)

![Duncannon Beach featuring a coastal town and a sandy beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6090059/ec35f8b4-3506-4931-97c9-d60ecce2d18a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Duncannon Beach

5/5(6 reviews)

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Duncannon Beach during your travels in Duncannon? Make some time to visit the monuments while you're in the area. 

[](https://expedia.com/Duncannon-Beach-Duncannon.d6090059.Vacation-Attraction)

![Mount Congreve Gardens featuring a garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635997812561/04f9a667-be6f-4100-ac9b-8d7169c49b42.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Mount Congreve Gardens

Explore the great outdoors at Mount Congreve Gardens, a lovely green space in Waterford. Wander the area's riverfront or simply enjoy one of its lively bars. 

[](https://expedia.com/Mount-Congreve-Gardens-Waterford.d553248635997812561.Vacation-Attraction)

![Hook Lighthouse showing a lighthouse](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6090055/6eaa1f59-e0d3-42d2-a6e7-d54405d39566.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Hook Lighthouse

4.5/5(15 reviews)

Enjoy magnificent sea views from the top of one of the oldest operational lighthouses in the world.

[](https://expedia.com/Hook-Lighthouse-Templetown.d6090055.Vacation-Attraction)

### Things to do

![Snorkeling with Sea Turtles ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4929936/d849f192-7950-4d98-a735-4e8f9ff37bce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Snorkeling with Sea Turtles

$65

per adult

**96%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/snorkeling-with-sea-turtles.a4929936.activity-details)

![Sea Turtle Snorkel Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51062958/13ff145c-75fc-4d60-94f2-53dac7f32091.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Sea Turtle Snorkel Tour

$59

per adult

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/sea-turtle-snorkel-tour.a51062958.activity-details)

![Saint Croix: Stand Up Paddleboard Rental](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48318399/eeb7d524-e05a-48dc-9051-348f46ee326a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Saint Croix: Stand Up Paddleboard Rental

$80

per adult

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/saint-croix-stand-up-paddleboard-rental.a48318399.activity-details)

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## Cities near Southeast Ireland

![Viking Triangle featuring heritage elements, heritage architecture and a statue or sculpture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6176802/8ba73135-3c84-45fe-8018-b2a552157b2a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Waterford

![View from the hill to the town below](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4888/8fdb83e9-b91a-4335-8085-6a5fdea294d6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Clonmel

![Panorama Youghal Lighthouse im County Cork / Irland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5448/1de5f332-b136-40bf-a364-975a11ca560f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Youghal

![Ireland featuring landscape views, a small town or village and forests](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8298/611e4ed8-7bd2-41b6-a2fe-af9b53c855da.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Kilkenny

- Cities near Southeast Ireland
- Places of interest

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- [Rosslare Europort ](https://expedia.com/Rosslare-Europort-Rosslare-Harbour.d6090049.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Kilkenny Castle ](https://expedia.com/Kilkenny-Castle-Kilkenny.d6090015.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Waterford Crystal Factory ](https://expedia.com/Waterford-Crystal-Factory-Waterford.d6090109.Vacation-Attraction)
- [The Hub ](https://expedia.com/The-Hub-Kilkenny.d6174773.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Waterford Regional Hospital ](https://expedia.com/Waterford-Regional-Hospital-Waterford.d6174807.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Duncannon Beach ](https://expedia.com/Duncannon-Beach-Duncannon.d6090059.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Hook Lighthouse ](https://expedia.com/Hook-Lighthouse-Templetown.d6090055.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Whitfield Clinic ](https://expedia.com/Whitfield-Clinic-Waterford.d6174763.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Rosslare Beach ](https://expedia.com/Rosslare-Beach-Rosslare.d6090047.Vacation-Attraction)
- [House of Waterford Crystal ](https://expedia.com/House-Of-Waterford-Crystal-Waterford.d6174888.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Curracloe Beach ](https://expedia.com/Curracloe-Beach-Curracloe.d6166504.Vacation-Attraction)
- [St. Canice's Cathedral ](https://expedia.com/St-Canices-Cathedral-Kilkenny-City-Centre.d6090025.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Mount Juliet Golf Course ](https://expedia.com/Mount-Juliet-Golf-Course-Thomastown.d6168004.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Butler House ](https://expedia.com/Butler-House-Kilkenny-City-Centre.d6177365.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Loftus Hall ](https://expedia.com/Loftus-Hall-Ireland.d553248621532489498.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Johnstown Castle & Gardens ](https://expedia.com/Johnstown-Castle-Gardens-Wexford.d553248621532988063.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Wexford General Hospital ](https://expedia.com/Wexford-General-Hospital-Wexford.d6174815.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Gowran Park Racecourse ](https://expedia.com/Gowran-Park-Racecourse-Gowran.d6172384.Vacation-Attraction)
- [National 1798 Centre ](https://expedia.com/National-1798-Centre-Enniscorthy.d6090073.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Irish National Heritage Park ](https://expedia.com/Irish-National-Heritage-Park-Wexford.d6090043.Vacation-Attraction)
- [St. Lukes General Hospital ](https://expedia.com/St-Lukes-General-Hospital-Talbotsinch.d6174477.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Lismore Castle ](https://expedia.com/Lismore-Castle-Lismore.d6166486.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Mount Wolseley Golf Club ](https://expedia.com/Mount-Wolseley-Golf-Club-Tullow.d6174161.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Reginald's Tower ](https://expedia.com/Reginalds-Tower-Waterford.d6090107.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Tintern Abbey ](https://expedia.com/Tintern-Abbey-Saltmills.d6090053.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Smithwick's Brewery Tour ](https://expedia.com/Smithwicks-Brewery-Tour-Kilkenny-City-Centre.d553248621532987151.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Woodstock House and Gardens ](https://expedia.com/Woodstock-House-And-Gardens-Inistioge.d553248621555818182.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Black Abbey ](https://expedia.com/Black-Abbey-Kilkenny-City-Centre.d6090023.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Woodstown Beach ](https://expedia.com/Woodstown-Beach-Woodstown.d6164065.Vacation-Attraction)

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