What to do in Southwest Ireland

Activities, attractions and tours

Torc Waterfall showing forests
St. Finbarr\'s Cathedral showing a church or cathedral, heritage architecture and religious aspects
Torc Waterfall which includes forests and a river or creek
Glucksman Gallery which includes modern architecture
Bantry House and Garden featuring a park

Southwest Ireland Attractions

Let Expedia help you experience the best that Southwest 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

Southwest 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 Southwest 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.

Southwest 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 Southwest 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 Southwest Ireland attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season.


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What to do in Southwest Ireland


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English Market which includes markets, interior views and food

Cork City Centre

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Cork City Centre is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to St. Patrick's Street and Oliver Plunkett Street while you're in town.

Cork City Centre
Killarney which includes mountains, landscape views and a river or creek

Killarney City Centre

While visiting Killarney City Centre, you might make a stop by sights like Cinema Killarney and Killarney National Park.

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Victorian Quarter

4/5(18 area reviews)

Victorian Quarter is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Everyman Palace Theatre and Leisureplex while you're in town.

Victorian Quarter
Glucksman Gallery which includes modern architecture

South Parish

While visiting South Parish, you might make a stop by sights like Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral and Elizabeth Fort.

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Dromhale

Dromhale might not have many top sights, but Cinema Killarney and The Kerry Way are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Dromhale
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Ballycasheen

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Ballycasheen and surrounding area, you can visit Cinema Killarney and Killarney House Gardens.

Ballycasheen

 

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Day trip destinations from Southwest Ireland