'''Southeast Ireland''' [http://www.southeastireland.com] is a region of Ireland. It is known as the ''Sunny Southeast'' because it gets the best weather in Ireland. There are some historic cities, great landscapes and beautiful beaches to be found here.

Regions

  • County Carlow
  • County Kilkenny
  • County Waterford
  • County Wexford
  • Cities

  • Carlow ''(Ceatharlach)''- an attractive city that blends history and modern attractions.
  • Kilkenny ''(Cill Chainnigh)'' - attractive medieval town, known as the Marble City - home to the Cat Laughs Comedy Festival, held annually in early June.
  • Waterford ''(Port Lairge)'' - Ireland's oldest city. Waterford is a popular visit for those who want to learn more about the most ancient history of Ireland. Many festivals take place throughout the year including Spraoi. The food is good and the Granary Museum is the best for ancient Irish history in the country. Don't forget to try a blaa before you leave. (A floury bread bun peculiar to this area of Ireland).
  • Wexford ''(Loch Garman)'' - Town and county in the "Sunny South-East"
  • Other destinations

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    Heritage Ireland Sites[http://www.heritageireland.ie]

    These sites are maintained by the Office of Public Works (OPW) and the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government. A heritage card, which is valid for a year costs: adult ?21, senior citizen ?16, student ?8, family ?55.

    The Heritage Sites in the south east are:

    '''County Carlow'''

  • Altamount Gardens.

    '''County Kilkenny'''

  • Dunmore Caves. unmore, Co. Kilkenny. 0km from Kilkenny, off the N78. 56 7767726. unmorecaves@opw.ie. 56 7767262. :30-17:00 (15:00 Nov-Feb, 18:00 Mid Jun-Mid Sept). 2.90 Adult, ?1.30 Child.. The show cave is incredibly well developed and is a wonder to walk around.
  • Jerpoint Abbey. homastown, Co. Kilkenny. .5km west of Thomastown (N9). 56 7724623. 0:00-17:00 (18:00 June-Sept, 16:00 Nov-Feb). 2.90 Adult, ?1.30 Child. Built in the 12th Century. It is Ireland's finest Cistercian monastic ruin with a magnificantly sculptured cloister arcade. Includes visitor and exhibition centre
  • Kilkenny Castle. he Parade, Kilkenny. 56 7704100. zabel.pennec@opw.ie. 56 7704116. ww.kilkennycastle.ie . pen daily, 09.30-17.30. 6.00 Adult, ?2.50 Child, Family ?14.00. This stunning Norman Castle, which is the dominant feature in the city, is its principal attraction. Its huge forested gardens are beautiful to walk during the day.
  • St. Mary's Church. owran, Co. Kilkenny. 56 7726894. nfo@heritageireland.ie . 8th May - 16th Sept: Daily 9.30 - 18.00. A 13th century church.

    '''County Waterford'''

  • Dungarven Castle.

    '''County Wexford'''

  • Ballyahack Castle.
  • Ferns Castle.
  • Reginald's Tower.
  • The John F Kennedy Arboretum.
  • The Wexford Wildflower Reserve.
  • Tintern Abbey.

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