Southeast Ireland
Travel Guide
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Where to stay in Southeast Ireland
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Kilkenny City Centre
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 St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum.
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Newpark
When in Newpark, you can plan a visit to Nowlan Park and Smithwick's Brewery Tour, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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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.
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Walkinslough
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Walkinslough and surrounding area, you can visit Kilkenny Golf Club and Butler House.
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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 Kilkenny Golf Club.
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Smithsland
Though Smithsland might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Kilkenny Golf Club and Butler House.
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Popular places to visit
![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.
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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.
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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.
![Hook Lighthouse which includes 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.
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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.
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Irish National Heritage Park
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Irish National Heritage Park during your travels in Wexford. Stroll along the riverfront in this relaxing area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.