The ‘Sunny South East’ is renowned for its climate and its heritage attractions - Kilkenny Castle and the Rock of Cashel, both amongst Ireland’s most visited sites. Craft and culture enthusiasts flock to the Waterford Crystal Visitor Centre; golfers to the incredible courses, and ramblers to the great gardens and forests.

Why the South East? • CARLOW A county of green, vibrant colours, whose welcoming people are much given to outdoor and sporting activities, such as gentle river cruising, golf or even hang gliding on Mount Leinster. • KILKENNY Ireland's medieval capital and creative heart, County Kilkenny is dotted with medieval ruins, solid stone walls, charming villages and great food. • SOUTH TIPPERARY A scenic county, fashioned by the Galtee Mountains, adorned by romantic and mysterious Slievenamon; a blend of hurling, horses and hunting, history and heritage. • WATERFORD Famous the world over for its hand-crafted crystal, Co Waterford offers the choice between a cosmopolitan modern city, a cluster of charming seaside resorts and a mountainous hinterland. • WEXFORD The Model County, Co Wexford offers cozy coastal villages, sunny seashores with numerous and well presented beaches.