Munster

Overview:

Munster is located in the southwest of Ireland and encompasses the counties of Cork, Clare, Kerry, Limerick, Tipperary and Waterford. At over 9,300 square miles, Munster is the largest geographically of the four Irish Provinces.

Our Southwest itinerary will take you through much of Munster and its magnificent scenery: the mellow charm of Kinsale Harbor, the rugged landscape that winds you towards Glengarriff and its island filled with subtropical vegetation, the pretty 19th-century town of Kenmare, the translucent lakes of Killarney, and the ever-changing light on spectacular seascapes of the Dingle Peninsula. Relish the fabled beauties of this lovely part of Ireland. Take time to detour to Blarney to take part in the tradition of climbing atop Blarney Castle to kiss the stone that is said to confer “the gift of the gab.” Do not hurry: allow time to linger over breakfast, enjoy a chat over a glass of Guinness, sample fresh salmon and scallops, and join in an evening singsong in a local pub.

On the other side of Munster near Leinster is the seaside town of Waterford. Waterford is world famous for its crystal production and a trip to the Waterford Crystal Factory is well worth the effort.