Hotels in Ireland's Ancient East, Ireland

Ireland's Ancient East spans from Dublin to Cork, with a mild climate that brings rainy winters and cool summers (averaging 40°F/4°C in winter and 65°F/18°C in summer). The region is famous for medieval castles and 5,000-year-old passage tombs like Newgrange, built before the pyramids. In rainy winter months, you can explore the Rock of Cashel's 12th-century round tower, while summer brings better weather for hiking the Wicklow Way through heather-covered mountains.