THE SOUTHEAST
Counties Wicklow, Wexford, Waterford & Tipperary - the "Sunny Southeast" with Viking history, medieval cities, Ireland's finest produce, and the Garden of Ireland.
Where to Stay
Hotels
Mount Juliet Estate, Kilkenny - 5-star estate with Jack Nicklaus golf course and fine dining. (Luxury)
Waterford Castle Hotel - A 16th-century castle on its own private island. (Luxury)
Dunbrody Country House, Wexford - Georgian manor run by chef Kevin Dundon with famous cooking school. (Luxury)
BrookLodge & Macreddin Village, Wicklow - Eco-village resort in a gorgeous Wicklow valley with spa and nature trails. (Mid-Range)
Faithlegg Hotel, Waterford - Elegant estate in 200 acres of parkland along the River Suir. (Mid-Range)
Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel - 4-star boutique hotel steps from the Medieval Mile. (Mid-Range)
Restaurants & Pubs
Campagne, Kilkenny - Michelin-starred French-Irish cuisine - for a special occasion. (Fine Dining)
Bodega Restaurant, Waterford - Award-winning restaurant championing local produce in a Mediterranean setting.
La Côte Seafood Restaurant, Wexford - Acclaimed waterfront restaurant with Wexford's best fresh seafood.
Jasper's at Crown Quarter, Wexford - Stylish bistro with beautifully prepared locally sourced dishes.
Simon Lambert & Sons, Wexford - Relaxed gastropub with generous comfort food and craft beers.
Petronella, Kilkenny - Modern Irish dining in atmospheric medieval Butterslip Lane.
Zuni Restaurant, Kilkenny - Contemporary restaurant popular for seasonal menus and buzzing bar.
The Wicklow Heather, Laragh - Charming restaurant near Glendalough, known for hearty home cooking.
Strawberry Tree at BrookLodge, Wicklow - Ireland's first certified organic restaurant in the Wicklow mountains.
Momo Restaurant, Waterford - Creative Mediterranean dishes with great cocktails in a vibrant Waterford setting.
Activities & Attractions
Glendalough, Wicklow - Early medieval monastic settlement in a stunning glacial valley - the Garden of Ireland.
Powerscourt Estate & Gardens, Wicklow - One of the world's great gardens with the backdrop of Sugarloaf Mountain.
Kilkenny Castle - Magnificent 12th-century castle with stunning gardens.
Waterford Crystal Visitor Centre - Watch master craftspeople create world-famous Waterford Crystal.
The Medieval Mile, Kilkenny - Walk from Kilkenny Castle to St. Canice's Cathedral.
Hook Lighthouse, Wexford - One of the world's oldest lighthouses with guided tours.
Rock of Cashel, Tipperary - Spectacular medieval buildings on a dramatic limestone outcrop.
Copper Coast Geopark, Waterford - UNESCO Global Geopark with scenic coastal villages.
