What to do in Southeast Ireland

Activities, attractions and tours

Irish Agricultural Museum which includes a fountain, heritage elements and château or palace
Hook Lighthouse showing heritage elements and interior views
New Ross featuring heritage architecture, street scenes and a small town or village
New Ross which includes interior views
Ireland showing a lighthouse and heritage architecture

Places to Visit in Southeast Ireland

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What to do in Southeast Ireland


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Kilkenny City Centre

4.5/5(13 area reviews)

Kilkenny City Centre is known for its lively bars, and you can plan a trip to Smithwick's Brewery Tour and St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum while you're in town.

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Newpark

Though Newpark may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Nowlan Park and Smithwick's Brewery Tour.

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Walkinslough

While there might not be top attractions in Walkinslough, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Butler House and St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum.

Walkinslough
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Lyrath

While there might not be top attractions in Lyrath, you can explore the larger area and discover places like The Hub and The Watershed.

Lyrath
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Talbotsinch

Talbotsinch might not have many top sights, but St. Canice's Cathedral and Black Abbey are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Talbotsinch
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Smithsland

Though Smithsland may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Butler House and St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum.

Smithsland

 

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Day trip destinations from Southeast Ireland