Must-see entertainment in Counties Wexford, Waterford, Carlow & Kilkenny

  • National Opera House

    Wexford Town

    Opened in 2008, Wexford's gleaming opera house packs more architectural punch inside than out, but sports state-of-the-art acoustics and superb views from…

  • Booley House

    County Waterford

    During summer, this weekly 90-minute show of traditional Irish music and dance takes place in St Michael's Hall in the village of Ballyduff, 10km west of…

  • Watergate Theatre

    Kilkenny City

    Kilkenny's top theatre venue hosts drama, comedy and musical performances. If you're wondering why intermission lasts 18 minutes, it's so patrons can nip…

  • Wexford Arts Centre

    Wexford Town

    Housed in the 18th-century market hall, this centre hosts exhibitions, theatre (including occasional productions in Irish), dance and music, and has a…

  • Garter Lane Arts Centre

    County Waterford

    This excellent theatre, in an atmospheric 18th-century building set in a courtyard off O'Connell St, stages art-house films, music, dance and plays.

  • Central Arts

    County Waterford

    Intimate arts venue Central Arts stages exhibitions, drama, comedy, live-music gigs and open-mic nights; check listings online.

  • Nowlan Park GAA Stadium

    Kilkenny City

    One of the classic experiences of a trip to Ireland is catching a game of hurling at the Kilkenny Cats' hallowed home stadium.

  • Theatre Royal

    County Waterford

    In a beautifully refurbished Georgian building, Waterford's flagship theatre stages plays, musicals and dance performances.

  • Waterford & Tramore Racecourse

    County Waterford

    The first European horse-racing event of the year takes place on 1 January at this racecourse, and is one of many race meetings held here throughout the…