Southeast Ireland
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Where to stay in Southeast Ireland

Kilkenny City Centre
Kilkenny City Centre is known for its lively bars, and you can plan a trip to Smithwick's Brewery Tour and Black Abbey while you're in town.

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

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

Deansground
While there might not be top attractions in Deansground, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Butler House and Smithwick's Brewery Tour.

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.

Walkinslough
While there might not be top attractions in Walkinslough, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Butler House and Black Abbey.

Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel
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 24 Jan, 2026

The Club House Hotel
Friendly welcome and clean rooms
Reviewed on 21 Jan, 2026

Waterford Marina Hotel
The room was lovely. The hotel was lovely. We did not have breakfast.
Reviewed on 15 Jan, 2026

Mattys Pub & Apartments
the shower could use a curtain
Reviewed on 9 Jan, 2026

The Forest at Mount Congreve Gardens
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 24 Aug, 2025

Ewings Bar & Self-Catering Accommodation
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 28 Oct, 2025
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Popular places to visit

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

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

The Hub
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.

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.

House of Waterford Crystal
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at House of Waterford Crystal during your visit to Viking Triangle. Amble around this family-friendly area's riverfront and enjoy its lively bars.

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







