Southwest Ireland Travel Guide
Where to stay in Southwest Ireland
Cork City Centre
Travellers come to Cork City Centre for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Cork Opera House and English Market while you're in town.
Victorian Quarter
Victorian Quarter is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Leisureplex and Everyman Palace Theatre while you're in town.
Shandon
Shandon is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Bells of Shandon or St. Anne's Shandon Church.
Wilton
When in Wilton, you can plan a visit to Musgrave Park and Turners Cross, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Beenbane
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Beenbane and surrounding area, you can visit Waterville Beach and Waterville Golf Links.
Fairhill
When in Fairhill, you can plan a visit to St. Anne's Shandon Church and Bells of Shandon, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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Popular places to visit
Blarney Castle
Walk in the footsteps of ancient kings, wander amid mystical gardens and kiss the venerated Blarney Stone at this centuries-old castle.
Killarney National Park
Killarney National Park is home to Ireland’s highest peaks, ancient woodlands, shimmering lakes and a rich variety of wildlife.
University College Cork
Situated by the banks of the River Lee, University College Cork is a gorgeous, ornate gothic structure with a rich reputation for academic excellence.
Ross Castle
Standing guard over the lake, this silent ruin provides a glimpse of life in an Ireland that was often a land of warring clans.
Fota Wildlife Park
Watch cheetahs running at full speed for their lunch and feed penguins and lemurs in this large nature reserve on an island.
Muckross House
Enjoy varied delights on this splendid estate, which offers a look into daily life in the past, both inside a luxurious home and on a busy farm.
- Blarney Castle
- Killarney National Park
- University College Cork
- Ross Castle
- INEC Killarney
- Muckross House
- English Market
- Blarney Stone
- Port of Ringaskiddy
- Pairc Ui Chaoimh
- Cork Opera House
- Inchydoney Island Beach
- Bantry House
- Gap of Dunloe
- Musgrave Park
- St. Mary's Cathedral
- Jameson Experience
- Mizen Head
- Cork City Gaol
- Banna Beach
- Ballymaloe House Cookery School
- Blackrock Castle
- Carrantuohill
- Tralee Town Park
- St. Patrick's Bridge
- Torc Waterfall