Title: Province of Munster Travel Guide: Best of Province of Munster, Ireland Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk

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# Province of Munster Travel Guide

## Tourist Guide

![How one kiss can make you eloquent.
Blarney castle is a popular tourist site in Ireland, attracting visitors from all over the world to kiss the famous Blarney Stone and tour the castle and its gardens. The Blarney Stone is a block of Carboniferous limestone built into the battlements of Blarney Castle. According to legend, kissing the stone endows the kisser with the gift of eloquence. The stone was set into a tower of the castle in 1446. (You can only kiss the stone in an acrobatic position.) 
Photo: not the castle, but "Blarney House", built on the same site in 1874.
#LocalSecrets  #Trovember  #History](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/181310/f3a2b6e1-e2ec-40e9-bc42-618f81b82ae1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![How one kiss can make you eloquent.
Blarney castle is a popular tourist site in Ireland, attracting visitors from all over the world to kiss the famous Blarney Stone and tour the castle and its gardens. The Blarney Stone is a block of Carboniferous limestone built into the battlements of Blarney Castle. According to legend, kissing the stone endows the kisser with the gift of eloquence. The stone was set into a tower of the castle in 1446. (You can only kiss the stone in an acrobatic position.) 
Photo: not the castle, but "Blarney House", built on the same site in 1874.
#LocalSecrets  #Trovember  #History](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/181310/f3a2b6e1-e2ec-40e9-bc42-618f81b82ae1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![The "other" cliffs of County Clare. Looking North East from Loop Head Lighthouse.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6174757/d5a1b0a4-7caa-4bbd-bf89-b267be2e4776.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![The Lighthouse at Loop Head, Co Clare](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6174757/f2b6a92d-31d5-4698-9a54-505bc73f4cc9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![5000 year old Neolithic Portal tomb](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6090313/4500a3be-4cf9-4f61-a22f-a43f46bd4859.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

## Visit Province of Munster

Where to stay

Things to do

### Where to stay in Province of Munster

![English Market showing markets, food and interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6125594/b38e9fb3-3d43-4a7b-b2db-0426061f6766.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Cork City Centre

 Travellers come to Cork City Centre for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Cork Opera House and English Market while you're in town. 

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Cork-Cork-City-Centre.dx6205877)

![Hunt Museum showing art, heritage elements and a statue or sculpture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6075992/3fa951cf-3950-4b19-b866-79fbee2d1ca1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Limerick City Centre

 Limerick City Centre is known for its fantastic nightlife, and with sights like Arthur's Quay Park and Milk Market, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Limerick. 

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Limerick-Limerick-City-Centre.dx553248633981694825)

![Ladies View, Ireland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/919176286447001600/b9e55768-aebe-4ff7-878e-8d5592ae1d4b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Killarney City Centre

 If you're spending some time in Killarney City Centre, Cinema Killarney and Killarney National Park are top sights worth seeing. 

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Killarney-Killarney-City-Centre.dx919176286447001600)

![Idyllic landscape of Ross Castle in the Killarney National Park in Ireland. Travel by car through the Ring of Kerry.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/919176555249467392/a10421c8-1e97-43df-92f3-725c87d93b8c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Dromhale

 While there might not be top attractions in Dromhale, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Cinema Killarney and The Kerry Way. 

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![Ireland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/952334918782976000/2c08daa7-0f9d-4b2d-bb11-9074ef219f75.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### South Parish

 If you're spending some time in South Parish, Cork City Hall and Elizabeth Fort are top sights worth seeing. 

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![Beautiful night scene Cork Ireland Patrick's Hill panorama Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248624898312707/dfc05f43-5804-46dd-bc16-018bb4e57a6b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Victorian Quarter

 Victorian Quarter is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Everyman Palace Theatre and Leisureplex while you're in town. 

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Cork-Victorian-Quarter.dx553248624898312707)

- Top hotels in Province of Munster
- Top Holiday Rentals in Province of Munster

![Isaacs Hotel Cork City](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/920000/916700/916601/8d399ec5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Isaacs Hotel Cork City

48 MacCurtain Street Cork Cork

£103

8 Feb - 9 Feb

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this hotel in Cork. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...

9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)

Not often I leave a review, but this place is great, very cool and cosy just in the centre of the city. Got a road room but even so it was very silent! Gound my preferred hotel in cork!

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

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![Imperial Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/570000/565700/565670/7585a108_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Imperial Hotel

76 South Mall Street Cork Cork

£143

22 Feb - 23 Feb

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this spa hotel in Cork. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...

9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)

Excellence all around as usual

Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026

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![The Lake Hotel Killarney](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/180000/176200/176130/161dd540_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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The Lake Hotel Killarney

On The Lake Shore Killarney Kerry

£129

10 Feb - 11 Feb

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Killarney. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...

9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)

Gorgeous view, Great rooms and service

Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025

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Park Place Apartments

High Street Killarney Kerry

Stay at this apartment in Killarney. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and concierge services. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (590 reviews)

Lovely people

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Castletroy Park Hotel Suites

Castleroy Park Hotel Limerick Limerick

Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Limerick. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (368 reviews)

Excellent facilities in the suites very clean well equipped kitchen and bathroom with double shower and an amazing bath the restaurant food was amazing. The whole stay was amazing

Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026

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The Reserve at Muckross

Muckross Road Killarney Kerry

Stay at this spa aparthotel in Killarney. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...

9/10 Wonderful! (174 reviews)

The rooms were beautiful, clean, spacious, well laid out

Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026

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### Popular places to visit

![Cliffs of Moher showing rocky coastline and general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6090305/f1b2206a-9f01-4b3c-bafa-dc08964c72b0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Cliffs of Moher

Officially one of the top destinations in Ireland, a trip to County Clare and Galway Bay would be incomplete without visiting the truly magnificent Cliffs of Moher. These sheer cliffs attract almost a million visitors every year, thanks to their outstanding height, dramatic drops and beguiling views over the frothing waves of the Atlantic Ocean far below.

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![Muckross Abbey featuring heritage architecture, a cemetery and flowers](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6090219/9ae7a4cb-1629-4c21-b615-e13562891235.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Killarney National Park

Killarney National Park is home to Ireland’s highest peaks, ancient woodlands, shimmering lakes and a rich variety of wildlife.

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![Blarney Castle featuring heritage elements, château or palace and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6090151/525af692-371e-43dd-991c-2d329e06fcf0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Blarney Castle

Walk in the footsteps of ancient kings, wander amid mystical gardens and kiss the venerated Blarney Stone at this centuries-old castle.

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![Low angle view of a castle, Dromoland Castle, Shannon, Republic of Ireland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6160529/1e4ece03-104f-4bda-8e0d-d01899d1152f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Dromoland Castle Golf and Country Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Newmarket on Fergus at Dromoland Castle Golf and Country Club. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this quaint area. 

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#### Bunratty Castle and Folk Park

Explore a striking castle, experience life in 19th-century Ireland, walk amid manicured gardens and enjoy a medieval banquet at this family-friendly attraction.

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![University College Cork showing a river or creek and a small town or village](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6075852/e568b10d-d259-452d-986a-f227bcffae92.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### University College Cork

Situated by the banks of the River Lee, University College Cork is a gorgeous, ornate gothic structure with a rich reputation for academic excellence.

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## Cities near Province of Munster

![Muckross House featuring a garden, heritage architecture and flowers](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6090223/521dc055-7567-4a55-b425-aa463eec096d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Killarney

![University College Cork showing a river or creek and a small town or village](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6075852/e568b10d-d259-452d-986a-f227bcffae92.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Cork

![Adobe](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3229/c184ea28-b6d2-406d-b2b3-64d892371946.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Shannon

![Viking Triangle featuring heritage elements, heritage architecture and a statue or sculpture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6176802/8ba73135-3c84-45fe-8018-b2a552157b2a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Waterford

- Cities near Province of Munster
- Places of interest

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- [Cliffs of Moher ](https://expedia.co.uk/Cliffs-Of-Moher-Liscannor.d6090305.Attraction)
- [Killarney National Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Killarney-National-Park-Killarney.d6090214.Attraction)
- [Blarney Castle ](https://expedia.co.uk/Blarney-Castle-Blarney.d6090151.Attraction)
- [Dromoland Castle Golf and Country Club ](https://expedia.co.uk/Dromoland-Castle-Golf-And-Country-Club-Dromoland.d6160529.Attraction)
- [Bunratty Castle and Folk Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Bunratty-Castle-And-Folk-Park-Bunratty.d6090279.Attraction)
- [University College Cork ](https://expedia.co.uk/University-College-Cork-Cork.d6075852.Attraction)
- [Ross Castle ](https://expedia.co.uk/Ross-Castle-Killarney.d6090217.Attraction)
- [English Market ](https://expedia.co.uk/English-Market-Cork-City-Centre.d6125594.Attraction)
- [Thomond Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Thomond-Park-Limerick.d6130072.Attraction)
- [Muckross House ](https://expedia.co.uk/Muckross-House-Killarney.d6090223.Attraction)
- [Rock of Cashel ](https://expedia.co.uk/Rock-Of-Cashel-Cashel.d6090077.Attraction)
- [Blarney Stone ](https://expedia.co.uk/Blarney-Stone-Blarney.d6174282.Attraction)
- [Cork City Gaol ](https://expedia.co.uk/Cork-City-Gaol-Cork.d6075862.Attraction)
- [Pairc Ui Chaoimh ](https://expedia.co.uk/Pairc-Ui-Chaoimh-Cork.d6090133.Attraction)
- [Port of Ringaskiddy ](https://expedia.co.uk/Port-Of-Ringaskiddy-Ringaskiddy.d6221709.Attraction)
- [Gap of Dunloe ](https://expedia.co.uk/Gap-Of-Dunloe-Dunloe-Upper.d6090225.Attraction)
- [Waterford Crystal Factory ](https://expedia.co.uk/Waterford-Crystal-Factory-Waterford.d6090109.Attraction)
- [King John's Castle ](https://expedia.co.uk/King-Johns-Castle-Medieval-Quarter.d6075996.Attraction)
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- [Muckross Abbey ](https://expedia.co.uk/Muckross-Abbey-Killarney.d6090219.Attraction)
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