No picture can truly explain the feeling of peace and tranquility you experience when you stand in awe of the beautiful surroundings. The caretaker eagerly shared the history with us, making our trip so special. Will definitely be visiting again

The cliff walk is gorgeous and the entire loop from the car park and back took 2 hours. The hiking level is medium in the beginning and after is easy. It’s definitely worth it.

Fantastic gig by the band Zrazy at the Vincent Hanley Summer School in the Clonmel Junction Arts Festival. Great audience, excellent all round. What a cool festival.

A really interesting place to visit if you’re passing through Dungarvan. The castle has been lovingly restored and houses some very informative exhibitions. FREE ENTRY!

Beautiful long sandy beach. Great for a walk. Soft sand, nice breeze. You can swim too if the weather is right. No free parking available, but paid parking is close by. The Greenway passes nearby, so it's ideal if you're cycling. Dungarvan town is just a short drive or cycle away. Clean, calm, and good for a day out.

We held our wedding party in Bob's bar for 130 people with food by Bosco. Bob couldn't have been more helpful and provided great advice to ensure we had a fantastic day.

Our group wandered into the black Abbey just before 6 o’clock on a weekday evening recently. Were immediately impressed by the beautiful Stainglass windows, the dark Stone, and the field that the building gave off on this rainy evening. To our great fortune, A priest with their setting up for the 6 PM mass, and offered to give us an impromptu personal tour. Hearing the story of the Abbey, it’s historical struggles, recovery, and revitalization, was an amazing treat. This is a building that started off as an Abbey, then when English kinds invaded turned into literal barn, but with eventually returned to being a glorious church overseen by its original owners. This is the perfect place to come and sit for some quiet contemplation time, or to enjoy some beautiful art.

Beautiful cathedral in the heart of Kilkenny. I recommend the guided audio tour. An incredible amount of history within the Canice Cathedral. We opted for the cathedral and tower combination tour. If you are afraid of heights or have any balance/knee issues, the tower is definitely not for you.

So much to see, the property is beautiful, especially the gardens!! Our tour guide Eleanor said she was new, but you would never have guessed it! He retelling of the rich history of the property, and the people that lived there, was interesting and fun! Absolutely worth the extra 1.5 to have the guided tour!

Great tour of an iconic brewery. It’s on the more “experience” end of tours, so more history and well polished exhibits. Tour guide Niamh was excellent, and answered all of our difficult and ridiculous questions. If you’re in Kilkenny you have to do it, well worth it. And definitely upgrade for the flight of beer.

I really enjoyed visiting Kilkenny Castle. The castle is beautiful, well maintained, and full of history. The grounds are spacious and very peaceful, perfect for a walk and photos. One small issue is the parking. There is street parking right outside, but it only allows a maximum of one hour. I think that’s not sufficient, because the castle and gardens take at least two hours to fully enjoy. It would be great if longer parking options were available nearby.

We had a fantastic time! The staff were very friendly, and the site offers convenient amenities like a café, toilets, and parking. It's a great day out for families and friends, with something to enjoy for all age groups. The train ride itself offers beautiful sights along the way, making it a memorable experience. It’s a unique and fun visit, perfect for those looking for something different to do on a day out in Waterford. Highly recommend!

Went in March when the magnolia was everywhere. It was magical. Planned to go again in May and didn't think it would be as good since the magnolia would be finished but it was even better. The wisteria made the day. Its such a unique place. I was a bit put out at first that you have to pay in but its well worth it.

Visiting the Glass Factory was absolutely worth it. Watching the skill of the glass blowers and cutters up close was fascinating. It’s not only a unique experience but also great value for money. Definitely a place I’d recommend visiting if you’re in Waterford!

We flew to Ireland to join a bus tour of Ireland. Started in Dublin, then toured the island and finished in Dublin. It was a great tour. One of the stops was Waterford where we first toured the glass factory and then had lots of time to walk around the waterfront area. Lots of history here. Reginald’s Tower is a very picturesque 1300th century tower down by the Waterfront. Busy with tourists taking pictures.

Beautiful gardens for a walk with the whole family, and at the same time you can learn about the interesting history of this place. Excellent playground for children. Toilets are available there. Five euros for full day of parking. House was burnt 1922 after the building had been occupied by Police so called - Black and Tans troops.The "Black and Tans" were British ex-servicemen recruited into the Royal Irish Constabulary as temporary constables to reinforce police in Ireland during the Irish War of Independence. They earned their nickname from the makeshift uniforms of dark tunics and khaki trousers. The Black and Tans were known for their brutal tactics, which included reprisals against the civilian population, in attempts to suppress the Irish Republican Army.

Lots of confusion here with the name etc. So it's still rancho reilly. Rustic is gone. It's a campsite only but has its own pet farm. The old main building is gone due to a fire. We have a new sole owner the amazing Eoin whom is the host with the most. A lot of investment has gone into updating the site and its very visible. Playground loads new stuff. New cafe that doubles as a common area. Toilets are maintained throughout the day. The free frog hunt and tractor rides are a great unique touch. Eoin travels the campsite over the weekend having fun with all the guests eg playing football, tennis even raced a bunch of us and yes he won. You can't help but want him and rr to succeed and excell. We thought we would just go this once but are already planning our return. Nearest shops are 3 mins drive away. One pic is of kt fight that was put up on a big screen in the camping area (not sure whom organised but thank you). Highly recommended to all families.

Well worth the time and price of admission. The ship is a replica of the original and getting to experience the conditions and understand the desperation of the people making the leap of faith to leave the country is sobering. You have full access to explore the ship after the the presentation.

Lots of info on tour delivered with energy and passion. Quite a few steps to climb. Low headroom for tall people. Tour took an hour. Great view from the top of the lighthouse. Grounds to walk around with some exhibits, a cafe, a gift shop. Standard fare and nothing to fault. One of the most treacherous parts of the coastline in the world and hence a very old lighthouse also with great history and importance.

Looks to be an amazing transformation of Loftus Hall. I have seen a few pictures online of the renovations and looks like it will be a beautiful boutique hotel.

It's a beautiful place with great woods to have a walk. The abbey is amazing and the birds are very friendly too. While there it worth to try the Badger and Dodo cafe. In the walled garden you can find things you never thought you will see in Ireland, like grapes hanging from the ceiling.

It's great to see the garden blooming with beautiful colours. Many trees have been cut down but this has revealed beautiful views. €2 paid parking for the whole day. Accessible and well maintained toilets and a shop with plants are a plus of this place. I highly recommend it

We picked the “Afternoon Tea and Mould Making” experience and it was a cute experience! We got to make our own chocolates with some cool mould shapes and ready-tempered chocolate. While we waited for our chocolates to set, we enjoyed afternoon tea with a choice of teas, coffees, and of course, hot chocolate (had to get that!). Plus, there were tasty sandwiches, cakes, scones, and even ice cream! We also got a Strawberry & Marshmallow Chocolate Fondue to take home, and they gifted us a selection of their chocolates too. Everyone we met was super friendly! Seriously, such a fun day! 🍰💖

Myself and my family made the visit to Rathwood from Drogheda for their Halloween event. It was fantastic. Train ride, Circus tent with amazing show for the kids, pumpkin patch maze and some amusements. The staff were friendly and helpful. I had accidentally been charged twice but Faye looked after me with refund etc. The cafe and shop area were also very nice. The only negative point for me was the soft-play area. It was extremely busy and unsupervised. Larger kids were in the area for small babies which meant that we couldn't let our child play and had to leave early, so my only advise would be to supervise/police the soft play area better.

We have been planning this trip to see the Puffins for a long time, and finally it happened. Very well managed ferry service to and from the Saltee Islands by Three Sisters company. The ferry starts from Kilmore Quay and takes about 20mins, post which you are transferred to a small boat which takes 2 mins to reach the Island. After you get down from the boat, there is a small section which would require you to walk in the sea weed water to reach the Island. Wearing wellies would be useful in this case. After you reach the island, the staff give a short history of the place, health and safety rules, and exact locations on the island to watch puffins and the other birds. At the entry there is a private residence, since this is a private island. Assuming the family was in residence at the time. We were given 3.5hrs to explore the island, post which is the return ferry. This place is a haven for nature enthusiasts, with the different bird colonies, the blue bell flowers and pure greenery. We did see quite a good number of photographers with their big lens. The puffins are magnificent creatures. They have their burrows in the ground which are their breeding habitat, which you will find throughout the island. So be careful where you are walking. We saw the gannets' colonies, which is amazing. Unfortunately, didnot get to see any seals. The island is home to quite a few different species of birds. The path is pretty straightforward but would require someone with mid level fitness, as one section of the path was a steep climb and took some effort climbing it. Also, some paths are pretty close to edge of the cliffs. So please be mindful when you get your kids. There is a lot of walking on this island. Also, there are no toilets on the island. The weather was not that great when we were there. So do bring a good jacket as it was quite windy. Overall a fantastic experience. As we were closer to our return ferry time, we sat on the ground near the puffin colony, and watched the puffins get closer to us, which is quite a surreal experience. Tip - Do get a good set of binoculars to watch the birds closely. On the Kilmore quay harbour, there is a free car park and free public washroom closer to it. If you get a chance to have lunch, do go to the Saltee Chipper, they have the best fish and chips.

If you are into history, this is definitely a to-go place! This center has perfectly set out all the information one needs to know. You can read about the key figures of the rebellion, find the display of few weapons from the period, and the best part of this place is how they have set up a scene from the time of this rebellion. There is an entry fee. They have provided ample car parking space and a picnic area. The entrance to the center has fish pond on both sides which is very therapeutic to watch.

Great staff, welcoming environment and a super way to spend an hour. There was a wedding party when we visited, so one floor was temporarily occupied, but we happily worked around them. Interesting location, entertaining unaccompanied tour and plenty to see. Costumes and safe weapons for kids and big kids alike.

We visited the exhibition during our vacation and were thrilled. The facility is set up as a circular walk with various stations. Detailed information is available at each station, including a free audio commentary in various languages ​​(ask for it at the ticket office). The exhibition is very informative and well-maintained, and well worth the admission. The grounds are spacious and offer plenty of shady spots, even in sunny/hot weather. Only the wild bird exhibition was a bit disappointing, as the small aviaries offer the birds little to no opportunity to fly. Unfortunately, we didn't have the opportunity to witness a flight display here.

Had the dreamiest intimate wedding here at Johnstown Castle in May. There are so many beautiful rooms to choose from to have the ceremony, and we settled on the dining room. The castle is full of history. Judy and her team were so lovely to work with and they were always so enthusiastic about our wedding and we were so touched by the care she and her team showed us. We were also given us complimentary tours of the castle and we so loved learning about the history and the castle’s past occupants. On the wedding day the bridal party is given use of the drawing room upstairs, which is where we ended up doing our first look. I can’t describe how special it felt to be getting ready in that room, it’s something one has to experience to understand. If you are looking for a venue to get married in, please don’t skip this place. Not only will you have the most lovely team helping you, but it’s also already so stunning (no additional decorations required!). The price for the venue we felt was of incredible value and our guests were blown away by the place. Definitely a one of kind property, highly recommend.