7-Day Ireland Road Trip from Cork to Kilkenny

Your amazing road trip adventure in Ireland begins when you reach the incredible city of Cork. There, you'll have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay.

One of the best luxury places you could stay in the city of Cork is the Maldron Hotel Southmall. This 4-star hotel is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 655 guests.

We also recommend the best 3-star hotels, like the Hotel Isaacs Cork. This hotel has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 635 guests.

If these hotels are not available during your trip to the city of Cork, our system will automatically help you find the best hotel for your stay.

Cork has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Regional Park Ballincollig. This attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 1,920 visitors.

Cork City Gaol is another popular attraction in the city of Cork. This unforgettable attraction is a prison and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,225 visitors.

Another favorite attraction in the city of Cork is Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral. This outstanding travel destination has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,942 visitors.

When you’re ready for dinner, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Cork, Sin é. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,654 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Cork is Liberty Grill. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,609 customers.

Locals recommend Elbow Lane Brew and Smoke House as one of the best restaurants in the city of Cork. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 792 customers.

Cork also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Cork is Sin é. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,654 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Cork is The Oliver Plunkett. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 5,192 customers.

Locals also enjoy Muskerry Arms Bar and B&B Blarney. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,575 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 7-day vacation in Ireland!

Day 2 of your road trip through Ireland gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You’ll be able to choose how much time you want to spend in each area, where you’ll have the chance to visit attractions like the unforgettable Blackrock Castle Observatory, Fitzgerald's Park, Cork Opera House, and many more.

One of the best places to visit in the city of Cork is the amazing Blackrock Castle Observatory. This attraction is a technological university and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,794 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible park, Fitzgerald's Park. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 4,527 visitors, it's easy to understand why so many people visit this famous attraction.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the city of Cork is the outstanding Cork Opera House. This opera house has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,325 visitors.

Blarney Stone is another popular attraction you can visit in the city of Cork. This spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,465 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Blarney Castle & Gardens. This park is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 8,664 visitors.

At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Limerick, where will have access to the best hotels and places to stay.

One of the best hotel options in the city of Limerick is the 3-star Hotel Isaacs Cork. This hotel has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 635 guests.

You can also stay at one of the best 4-star hotel. The hotel Maldron Hotel Southmall is a luxurious place to stay in the city of Limerick. This hotel is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 655 guests.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Nancy Blakes, one of the best restaurants in the city of Limerick. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,535 customers.

Locals also recommend Cornstore Limerick as one of the best restaurants in the city of Limerick. Cornstore Limerick is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,389 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Limerick is Marco Polo. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,242 customers.

After dinner, visit Nancy Blakes, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Limerick. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,535 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Marco Polo. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,242 customers.

Alternatively, House Limerick is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Limerick. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,200 customers.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through Ireland!

Day 3 of your road trip through Ireland gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day.

One of the best places to visit in the city of County Clare is the amazing Cliffs of Moher. This attraction is a cliff and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 32,238 visitors.

You could also do sightseeing at the incredible Bunratty Castle & Folk Park. This park and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 9,995 visitors.

You could then travel to the amazing Trim Castle in the region of Meath for some sightseeing. This popular attraction is a castle and has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 5,009 visitors.

You’ll also have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay in the city of Dublin.

One of the best hotel options in the city of Dublin is the 4-star hotel The Croke Park Hotel. This hotel has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,650 guests.

You can also stay at one of the best 5-star hotel. The hotel The Merrion Hotel is a luxurious place to stay in the city of Dublin. This hotel is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,151 guests. This 3-star apartment has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 9,854 guests.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try FX Buckley Steakhouse Temple Bar, one of the best restaurants in the city of Dublin. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,660 customers.

Locals also recommend Shouk as one of the best restaurants in the city of Dublin. Shouk is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,608 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Dublin is The Vintage Kitchen. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 911 customers.

After dinner, visit Shouk, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Dublin. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,608 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like The Temple Bar Pub. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 25,491 customers.

Alternatively, The Brazen Head is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Dublin. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 11,980 customers.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through Ireland!

On day 4 of your road trip, you’ll explore the area around the city of Dublin. You’ll be able to visit amazing attractions, like the incredible National Botanic Gardens, Dublin Zoo, Guinness Storehouse, and many more.

One of the best travel destinations in the city of Dublin is National Botanic Gardens. This incredible attraction is a botanical garden and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 13,206 visitors.

Dublin Zoo is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Dublin. This spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 13,206 visitors. Dublin Zoo attracts about 1,105,005 travelers annually.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Dublin is Guinness Storehouse. This amazing attraction is a tourist attraction and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 14,337 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Phoenix Park. This park and place of interest is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 32,979 visitors.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Dublin.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Dublin, like Chapter One Restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 849 customers.

Mr Fox is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Dublin. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 690 customers.

Locals enjoy The Temple Bar Pub, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Dublin. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 25,491 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Dublin, The Church Café, Late Bar & Restaurant. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 10,779 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Porterhouse Temple Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 7,884 customers.

The Old Storehouse Bar and Restaurant is another of the best bars in the city of Dublin. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,719 customers.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through Ireland!

You’ll have time to visit two of the most popular areas in Ireland on day 5 of your road trip. You can decide how much time you want to spend in each place, where you’ll see memorable travel destinations, like Ha'penny Bridge, St Patrick's Cathedral, National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology, plus many more.

One of the best places to explore in the city of Dublin is Ha'penny Bridge. This excellent attraction is a footbridge that has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 11,250 visitors.

We also recommend you visit an amazing anglican or episcopal cathedral in the city of Dublin, St Patrick's Cathedral. Around 15,857 travelers rated this attraction with 4.5 stars out of 5.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Dublin is National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology. Attracting over 370,965, it's clear that National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology is one of the top sights of the area. This amazing attraction is a national museum and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 9,568 visitors.

You could then travel to Powerscourt House & Gardens for some unforgettable sightseeing in the region of Wicklow. This popular attraction is a park and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 7,845 visitors.

You’ll have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay in the city of Kilkenny.

One of the best hotel options in the city of Kilkenny is the 3-star hotel Aspect Hotel Kilkenny. This hotel has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 773 guests.

Or, you could enjoy a stay at an exclusive 4-star hotel. The Newpark Hotel is a luxurious place to stay in the city of Kilkenny. This hotel is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,678 guests.

After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Kilkenny, Petronella Restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 640 customers.

Locals recommend Butcher Restaurant as one of the best restaurants in the city of Kilkenny. Butcher Restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 563 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Kilkenny is Matt The Millers Bar & Restaurant. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,409 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the top bars in the city of Kilkenny, Tynans Bridge House Bar. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 509 customers.

You could also relax with a drink at a popular bar like Matt The Millers Bar & Restaurant. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,409 customers.

Kytelers Inn is a popular bar that locals recommend in the city of Kilkenny. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,411 customers.

Be sure to celebrate another day of your incredible road trip adventure through Ireland with a toast!

Day 6 of your road trip through Ireland gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day.

One of the best places to visit in the region of Kilkenny is the amazing Kilkenny Castle Park. This attraction is a castle and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 8,744 visitors.

You could then travel to the amazing Fota Wildlife Park in the region of Cork for some sightseeing. This popular attraction is a zoo and has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 10,820 visitors.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the region of Cork is the outstanding Charles Fort. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,735 visitors, this top sight deserves a spot on travelers' bucket lists.

You’ll also have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay in the city of Cork.

One of the best hotel options in the city of Cork is the 3-star hotel Hotel Isaacs Cork. This hotel has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 635 guests.

You can also stay at one of the best 4-star hotel. The hotel Maldron Hotel Southmall is a luxurious place to stay in the city of Cork. This hotel is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 655 guests.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try The Oliver Plunkett, one of the best restaurants in the city of Cork. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 5,192 customers.

Locals also recommend Market Lane as one of the best restaurants in the city of Cork. Market Lane is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,609 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Cork is The SpitJack Cork. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,934 customers.

After dinner, visit The Old Town Whiskey Bar at Bodega, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Cork. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,534 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Cornstore Cork. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,516 customers.

Alternatively, Silver Key Bar and Restaurant is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Cork. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,491 customers.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through Ireland!

Day 7 of your road trip in Ireland is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Cork before saying goodbye to this wonderful destination. When you have time to explore the area before you make your way home, we recommend visiting some of the following attractions.

Elizabeth Fort is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Cork. This fort and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,300.

If you're interested in seeing something else, the Crawford Art Gallery art museum is another great option. According to 1,108 reviews, adding up to an average score of 4.5 out of 5 stars, this attraction certainly lives up to its reputation.

You can also stop at Shandon Bells & Tower St Anne's Church church to capture the beauty and wonder of Cork one last time. This outstanding attraction is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 923.

Your accommodation will also be strategically located for some last-minute shopping in the city of Cork before you conclude your short European break.

You’ll then say farewell to Ireland and begin your journey home, now filled with memories of unforgettable experiences in Ireland!