Ireland's Ancient East
Historic East Coast
Travel back in time at ancient monuments, wander down cobbled streets in medieval towns and immerse yourself in tall tales and local legends over hearty Irish food and a couple of pints of the black stuff.
Ireland’s east coast is a treasure trove of historic sites, nestled in picturesque countryside amid charming towns.
Within an hour of Dublin port you have counties Louth and Mead to the north and west, with Wicklow to the south.
A hour or so further west and you come to county Tipperary and finally Cork on the south coast.
The Sunny South East of Waterford and Wexford are well known for their Viking connections while Kilkenny has a beautiful medieval town centre.
Within an hour of Dublin
Castle’s, Round towers, Monasteries, Historic Houses & Gardens and Prehistoric Monuments, all within an hour or so of Dublin Port
- The Boyne Valley
- Newgrange, Knowth & Dowth
- Monasterboice & Melifont Abbey
- Trim Castle
- Slane Castle
- Belvedere House
- Castletown House
- Glendalough
- Powerscourt
Further afield
Travel south and west from County Wicklow and you will arrive in Kilkenny, a beautiful city with its Medieval Mile and Irish folklore at every turn. Wander through its historic streets and immerse yourself in the Norman heritage and arts and crafts scene
Further to the southwest, but not such a long way, is County Tipperary with its historic towns Cahir an Cashel, with the famous Rock of Cashel
In the sunny south east, you can spend a day rambling around the historic streets of Viking town, Wexford
Or explore the oldest city in Ireland in County Waterford and visit Waterford City’s Viking District.
Plan your next adventure
Let us know your travel plans and we can help tailor your trip to ensure that you have the holiday of your dreams exploring Ireland’s Ancient East.
We will arrange your ferry from the UK and organise your accommodation in Ireland.
The historic east lends itself perfectly to shorter breaks and we have a fantastic discount for holidays up to 5 days in Ireland