Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Southeast Ireland January 2026 | Expedia.ca [Southeast Ireland Travel Guide](https://expedia.ca/Southeast-Ireland.dx6051463)[Hotels in Southeast Ireland](https://expedia.ca/Southeast-Ireland-Hotels.d6051463.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Southeast Ireland](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Southeast-Ireland.d6051463.Travel-Guide-Flights)[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) # What to do in Southeast Ireland ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Southeast Ireland Types of activities Where to stay [Southeast Ireland travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Southeast-Ireland.dx6051463) ![Irish Agricultural Museum featuring a fountain, heritage elements and château or palace](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/168000/168825-Wexford-County.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Hook Lighthouse featuring heritage elements and interior views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/168000/168826-Wexford-County.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![New Ross which includes heritage architecture, a small town or village and street scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/38000/38913-New-Ross.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![New Ross showing interior views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/38000/38918-New-Ross.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Ireland showing heritage architecture and a lighthouse](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/38000/38854-Hook-Head.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Southeast Ireland Attractions Let Expedia help you experience the best that Southeast Ireland has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Activities and Tours Southeast Ireland is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Southeast Ireland to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights. #### Southeast Ireland Attractions Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Southeast Ireland. Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Southeast Ireland attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself Members save % or more when you book activities. --- ## Recommended things to do in Southeast Ireland | Number of things to do | 10 | | ------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Historical attractions of Alexander Hamillton Mother's Gravesite](/things-to-do/historical-attractions-of-alexander-hamillton-mothers-gravesite.a47769429.activity-details): CA $18 | | Top 5 things to do | [Live Music Sunset Sail](/things-to-do/live-music-sunset-sail.a46066527.activity-details)[Snorkelling with Sea Turtles](/things-to-do/rainbow-beach-all-day-relax-and-play-package.a4929936.activity-details)[Horseback Riding Experience](/things-to-do/horseback-riding-experience.a4120283.activity-details)[Frederiksted Cruise Ship Port Shuttle to Christiansted](/things-to-do/frederiksted-cruise-ship-port-shuttle-to-christiansted.a51093495.activity-details)[Historical attractions of Alexander Hamillton Mother's Gravesite](/things-to-do/historical-attractions-of-alexander-hamillton-mothers-gravesite.a47769429.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Live Music Sunset Sail](/things-to-do/live-music-sunset-sail.a46066527.activity-details)[Snorkelling with Sea Turtles](/things-to-do/rainbow-beach-all-day-relax-and-play-package.a4929936.activity-details)[Horseback Riding Experience](/things-to-do/horseback-riding-experience.a4120283.activity-details)[Sea Turtle Snorkel Tour](/things-to-do/sea-turtle-snorkel-tour.a51062958.activity-details)[St. Croix Island Day Tour](/things-to-do/st-croix-island-day-tour.a553680.activity-details) | | With kids | [Live Music Sunset Sail](/things-to-do/live-music-sunset-sail.a46066527.activity-details)[Horseback Riding Experience](/things-to-do/horseback-riding-experience.a4120283.activity-details)[Historical attractions of Alexander Hamillton Mother's Gravesite](/things-to-do/historical-attractions-of-alexander-hamillton-mothers-gravesite.a47769429.activity-details)[Sea Turtle Snorkel Tour](/things-to-do/sea-turtle-snorkel-tour.a51062958.activity-details)[Guided Kayak Tour of Salt River Bay Ecology and History](/things-to-do/guided-kayak-tour-of-salt-river-bay-ecology-and-history.a50820743.activity-details) | ## What to do in Southeast Ireland --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Southeast Ireland ![Kilkenny Castle](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/524000/524867-county-kilkenny.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kilkenny Castle 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.ca/Kilkenny-Castle-Kilkenny.d6090015.Vacation-Attraction) ![Waterford Crystal Factory](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/525000/525882-waterford-crystal-factory.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Waterford Crystal Factory 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) ![Mount Congreve Gardens](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/525000/525543-mount-congreve-gardens.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) ![House of Waterford Crystal](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/2684eafc3dd9759d136efdb1883cc9a0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### House of Waterford Crystal 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) ![Hook Lighthouse showing a lighthouse](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/168000/168833-Wexford-County.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hook Lighthouse Enjoy magnificent sea views from the top of one of the oldest operational lighthouses in the world. [](https://expedia.ca/Hook-Lighthouse-Templetown.d6090055.Vacation-Attraction) ![Duncannon Beach](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/525000/525052-duncannon-beach.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Duncannon Beach 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) ![Rosslare Beach](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/525000/525663-rosslare-beach.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Rosslare Beach If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Rosslare Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Rosslare. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront. [](https://expedia.ca/Rosslare-Beach-Rosslare.d6090047.Vacation-Attraction) ![St. Canice's Cathedral](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/525000/525767-st-canices-cathedral.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### St. Canice's Cathedral St. Canice's Cathedral is just one of the places to see in Kilkenny, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're here, you can savor the lively bars. [](https://expedia.ca/St-Canices-Cathedral-Kilkenny-City-Centre.d6090025.Vacation-Attraction) #### Rosslare Europort Explore the waterfront in Rosslare Harbour with a trip to Rosslare Europort. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.ca/Rosslare-Europort-Rosslare-Harbour.d6090049.Vacation-Attraction) ### Explore areas of Southeast Ireland ![Default Image](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/524000/524865-county-kilkenny.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) ![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) ### 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) ![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) ### Newpark When in Newpark, you can plan a visit to Nowlan Park and Smithwick's Brewery Tour, 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) ![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) ### 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) ![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) ### 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) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Southeast Ireland ![Waterford](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/524000/524923-county-waterford.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Waterford ![Ireland which includes tranquil scenes, a small town or village and landscape views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/38000/38835-Inistioge.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Kilkenny ![Photo by Kristin DePlatchett](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/de215ee372fe70d3bab08875cb2c16f8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Thomastown ![Wexford](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/525000/525262-ireland.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Wexford ![New Ross which includes heritage architecture, a small town or village and street scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/38000/38913-New-Ross.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### New Ross ![Dunmore East](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/525000/525080-dunmore-east.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Dunmore East ![Photo by Henry McCrea](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/e7014119232a94ecf618bb6ba0a52665.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Ardmore ![](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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