Be spellbound by dramatic castles, fascinated by life aboard an authentic 1840s ship, and relish the tranquillity of beautiful gardens on this enthralling holiday, based in Enniscorthy in Ireland’s Ancient East. An old Norman settlement on the picturesque banks of the meandering River Slaney in leafy County Wexford, Enniscorthy features pretty parks, the neo-gothic St Aidan’s Cathedral, an award winning castle, and the National 1798 Rebellion Centre attraction. Holiday highlights include the romantic Johnstown Castle a turreted treasure with lavish interiors and jaw-dropping stories to tell. Mount Congreve Gardens is one of ‘The Great Gardens of the World’ and home to one of the planet’s largest private collections of plants from every continent. We visit the Dunbrody Famine Ship where costumed characters tell the story
about life as a famine emigrant. We spend time in Waterford, Ireland’s oldest city, and discover the hidden gem that is Huntington Castle and Gardens. Finally, our scenic trip along the Mount Leinster Heritage Drive completes our breathtaking break.