Title: Visit Southeast Ireland: Best of Southeast Ireland Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Southeast Ireland](https://expedia.ca/Southeast-Ireland-Hotels.d6051463.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Southeast Ireland](https://expedia.ca/Southeast-Ireland-Vacation-Rentals.d6051463.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Southeast Ireland](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Southeast-Ireland.d6051463.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Southeast Ireland](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Southeast-Ireland.d6051463.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Southeast Ireland Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Southeast-Ireland.d6051463.Car-Rental-Guide)[Southeast Ireland Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Southeast-Ireland.d6051463.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Southeast Ireland ## Travel Guide ![Irish Agricultural Museum featuring a fountain, heritage elements and château or palace](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6090045/b57c350d-511f-4577-9a9a-a65faf3a4ebf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Irish Agricultural Museum featuring a fountain, heritage elements and château or palace](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6090045/b57c350d-511f-4577-9a9a-a65faf3a4ebf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Hook Lighthouse featuring 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 which includes heritage architecture, a small town or village and street scenes](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 Where to stay Things to do ### 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 4.5/5(35 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.ca/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.ca/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 Smithwick's Brewery Tour and Black Abbey, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.ca/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.ca/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) ### 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 Watershed. [](https://expedia.ca/Kilkenny-Lyrath.dx553248635976007543) ![Kilkenny Castle during the day in Ireland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/921519065978347520/04bf67a0-fe9f-4292-9e9b-9e2eaff7fd03.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Walkinslough If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Walkinslough and surrounding area, you can visit Butler House and Black Abbey. [](https://expedia.ca/Kilkenny-Walkinslough.dx921519065978347520) - 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) ### Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel Ormonde Street Kilkenny Kilkenny CA $170 CA $192 total Jan 29 - Jan 30 includes taxes & 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! (1,001 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 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F01%2F2026&endDate=30%2F01%2F2026&selected=522510&PinnedHotelID=522510&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6051463) ![The Club House Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1190000/1183200/1183111/923dee93_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Club House Hotel Patrick Street Kilkenny Kilkenny CA $135 CA $154 total Feb 3 - Feb 4 includes taxes & 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! (294 reviews) Friendly welcome and clean rooms Reviewed on Jan 21, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=03%2F02%2F2026&endDate=04%2F02%2F2026&selected=1183111&PinnedHotelID=1183111&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6051463) ![Waterford Marina Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/440000/439000/438903/ac2d136c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Waterford Marina Hotel Canada Street Waterford Waterford Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay CA $145 CA $165 total Feb 22 - Feb 23 includes taxes & 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) The room was lovely. The hotel was lovely. We did not have breakfast. Reviewed on Jan 15, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=438903&PinnedHotelID=438903&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6051463) [See all 569 properties in Southeast Ireland](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=29%2F01%2F2026&endDate=30%2F01%2F2026®ionId=6051463) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Mattys Pub & Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110070000/110065500/110065423/27588ffc_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 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 [](https://expedia.ca/Muine-Bheag-Hotels-Mattys-Pub-Apartments.h110065423.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) ### 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.ca/Waterford-Hotels-The-Forest-At-Mount-Congreve-Gardens.h109904882.Hotel-Information) ![Ewings Bar & Self-Catering Accommodation](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113420000/113417900/113417885/38dc302e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ewings Bar & Self-Catering Accommodation Hay Market Carlow Carlow Book a stay at this business-friendly apartment in Carlow. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Carlow Town Park and Gold Rush Casino ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (10 reviews) From the loading bay in front of the property, it’s a step over the pavement to the bar, where there was a welcome and an efficient introduction to the building. Access is easy with a key fob. The room was cosy and clean. I didn’t use the kitchen but it looked clean too. The location is right in ... Reviewed on Oct 28, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Carlow-Hotels-Ewings-Bar-Self-Catering-Accommodation.h113417885.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Southeast Ireland](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6051463&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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While you're here, you can savor the lively bars. [](https://expedia.ca/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(1 review) 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.ca/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(8 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.ca/The-Hub-Kilkenny.d6174773.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.ca/Mount-Congreve-Gardens-Waterford.d553248635997812561.Vacation-Attraction) ![Getting a peek at the unfinished Waterford Crystal helmet of the Super Bowl Champions, the New England Patriots. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3764/c2f99119-86f9-49a6-8ace-9aee07136fc9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### House of Waterford Crystal 4.5/5(29 reviews) You can enjoy retail therapy at House of Waterford Crystal during your visit to Viking Triangle. Amble around this family-friendly area's riverfront and enjoy its lively bars. [](https://expedia.ca/House-Of-Waterford-Crystal-Waterford.d6174888.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 4.5/5(2 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.ca/Duncannon-Beach-Duncannon.d6090059.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 CA $90 per adult **96%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/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 CA $82 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/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 CA $111 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/saint-croix-stand-up-paddleboard-rental.a48318399.activity-details) [See all activities in Southeast Ireland](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Southeast-Ireland.d6051463.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## 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 ![Ireland which includes tranquil scenes, a small town or village and landscape views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8298/611e4ed8-7bd2-41b6-a2fe-af9b53c855da.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Kilkenny ![Aerial view of the Nore Bridge over the river in a beautiful Thomastown, County Kilkenny, Ireland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9678/e06f3307-f65c-461e-a95c-a69ef3375f29.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Thomastown ![Wexford which includes a bay or harbor and a sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10390/5ccf909e-ac84-4211-a879-9363c76e290b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Wexford ## Explore a world of travel with Expedia - Lodging - [Hotels near Curracloe Beach ](https://www.expedia.ca/Curracloe-Beach-Hotels.0-l6166504-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - Cities near Southeast Ireland - Places of interest [Waterford](https://expedia.ca/Waterford.dx3764)[Kilkenny](https://expedia.ca/Kilkenny.dx8298)[Thomastown](https://expedia.ca/Thomastown.dx9678)[Wexford](https://expedia.ca/Wexford.dx10390)[New Ross](https://expedia.ca/New-Ross.dx601818)[Dunmore East](https://expedia.ca/Dunmore-East.dx6024072)[Faithlegg](https://expedia.ca/Faithlegg.dx6056854)[Ardmore](https://expedia.ca/Ardmore.dx6094989)[Kilmuckridge](https://expedia.ca/Kilmuckridge.dx6158457)[Curracloe](https://expedia.ca/Curracloe.dx6166498)[Callan](https://expedia.ca/Callan.dx6168408)[Carrigbyrne](https://expedia.ca/Carrigbyrne.dx6174405) - [Kilkenny Castle ](https://expedia.ca/Kilkenny-Castle-Kilkenny.d6090015.Vacation-Attraction) - [Waterford Regional Hospital ](https://expedia.ca/Waterford-Regional-Hospital-Waterford.d6174807.Vacation-Attraction) - [Wexford General Hospital ](https://expedia.ca/Wexford-General-Hospital-Wexford.d6174815.Vacation-Attraction) - [Smithwick's Brewery Tour ](https://expedia.ca/Smithwicks-Brewery-Tour-Kilkenny-City-Centre.d553248621532987151.Vacation-Attraction) - [Mount Wolseley Golf Club ](https://expedia.ca/Mount-Wolseley-Golf-Club-Tullow.d6174161.Vacation-Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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