6 days in County Wexford, Waterford & Kilkenny Itinerary

Enniscorthy, more commonly known as "Scorthy" is the second-largest town in County Wexford, Ireland. Kick off your visit on the 21st (Fri): walk around Irish National Heritage Park, then see the interesting displays at The National 1798 Rebellion Centre, and then step into the grandiose world of Ferns Castle.

To find more things to do, photos, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our Enniscorthy trip builder website.

Dublin to Enniscorthy is an approximately 2-hour car ride. August in Enniscorthy sees daily highs of 20°C and lows of 15°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Fri) so you can drive to New Ross.

New Ross is a town in southwest County Wexford, Ireland. Start off your visit on the 22nd (Sat): stroll around John F. Kennedy Arboretum, get outside with Ring of Hook, then admire the masterpieces at Ros Tapestry Exhibition Center, and finally step aboard Dunbrody Famine Ship Experience.

To see more things to do, traveler tips, reviews, and other tourist information, read New Ross online travel planner.

New Ross is very close to Enniscorthy. In August, daytime highs in New Ross are 20°C, while nighttime lows are 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Sat) so you can drive to Waterford.

Ireland's oldest city, Waterford maintains its small-town charm and attracts a growing number of travelers with its rich history, lively nightlife, and thriving festival scene.

Get out of town with these interesting Waterford side-trips: Hook Lighthouse (in Fethard On Sea), Wexford (Tintern Abbey & Colclough Walled Garden) and Cashel (Hore Abbey, Rock of Cashel, &more). Next up on the itinerary: explore the landscape on two wheels at Waterford Greenway, take a stroll around Reginald's Tower, step into the grandiose world of Ballyhack Castle, and see the interesting displays at Waterford Treasures Medieval Museum.

For reviews, where to stay, photos, and tourist information, read our Waterford online travel route builder.

Drive from New Ross to Waterford in an hour. In August, daytime highs in Waterford are 20°C, while nighttime lows are 15°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Kilkenny.

The country's smallest city in terms of population, Kilkenny boasts a rich cultural heritage and diverse tourist attractions that include well-preserved medieval architecture, exciting nightlife, a vibrant culinary scene, and abundant shopping opportunities.

Kick off your visit on the 26th (Wed): get outside with Go With The Flow - River Adventures, steep yourself in history at Kilkenny Castle, then take in nature's colorful creations at Rothe House and Garden, then indulge your thirst for a good beer at Smithwick's Experience, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at St. Canice's Cathedral & Round Tower.

To see traveler tips, ratings, maps, and more tourist information, read Kilkenny trip planner.

Traveling by car from Waterford to Kilkenny takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus. In August in Kilkenny, expect temperatures between 20°C during the day and 15°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Wed) so you can go by car back home.