Places to Visit in Ireland
Lismore is set in County Waterford, close to the County Cork and Tipperary Borders. There are a range of stunning places to visit, right on the doorstep.
Lakes & Mountains
Lismore is situated at the foot of the Knockmealdown Mountains. With many hikes and treks to explore, this picturesque mountain range is a must see. Killarney National Park (twinned with Glacier National Park in Montana, USA) offers a heady combination of rugged mountains, lakes, woodlands and waterfalls, and the perfect photo opportunity at the most scenic viewpoint of the Ring of Kerry.
History on our doorstep
Take a step back in time and visit the famous Blarney Castle and its legendary stone, said to bring all those who kiss it great eloquence, or the ‘gift of the gab.’ Or take in Muckross House and Gardens, where you can glimpse traditional spinning and weaving methods in the craft workshops. We can also arrange for you to tour local historic houses, such as Salterbridge, Cappoquin and Dromana, and take refreshments with the resident families.
Artisan Makers
Explore the Jameson’s Experience at their whiskey distillery in Cork, with a tour and then tasting of their premium Irish whiskies. There are a wealth of other local and artisan brewers and distillers with which we can arrange private tours and tastings.
Waterford Crystal is still cited as one of the best hand-cut crystal glassware makers in the world. This esteemed factory is where their most intricate, authentic and masterful crystal pieces come to life. You can take a factory tour and learn all about glass-blowing, hand-marking and sculpting.
Cobh and Cork
The picturesque fishing town of Cobh (pronounced Cove), with its pastel-coloured houses, is within easy reach. Cobh was well known for being the departure point for 2.5 million of the six million Irish citizens who emigrated to North America between 1848 and 1950. It was also the last stopping point for the Titanic, and is home to Spike Island, Ireland’s answer to Alcatraz.
Take a trip to Cork with its many art galleries, off-beat museums and great traditional pubs. Explore an eerie 19th-century gaol and go on a whirlwind tour of traditional tastes at the food mecca of the English Market.