A surprise visit to Ireland for Katie Holmes.

Irish fans were delighted to spot their favorite Dawson’s Creek star Katie Holmes taking advantage of the Irish heatwave this week, enjoying the beautiful Monkstown in Dublin before traveling to Kilkenny Castle and Borris House in Co. Carlow.

After enjoying Paris Fashion Week with her daughter Suri, Holmes made a surprise low-key trip to Ireland and was spotted in Dublin enjoying Avoca before spending 4th of July with friends in Kilkenny Castle.

She sported a short bob and red and white striped dress as she visited the famous castle with friend Brendan Morrissey. She also dropped into the luxurious Borris House in Carlow, an exquisite house known for its boutique weddings.

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The ancestral home of the McMorrough Kavanaghs, Kings of Leinster since the 1500’s, Borris House is steeped in history. The most famous of the ancestors is Dermot MacMurrough, who invited the Normans to Ireland in 1167. The house was rebuilt in 1731 and guided tours are available for visitors.

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Situated in the vicinity of Mount Leinster, the Blackstairs Mountains and the River Barrow, the luxurious venue is considered the jewel in the crown of Carlow.

There was no sign of Holmes’ boyfriend Jamie Fox on the trip, not long after her representatives were forced to deny claims that they had split up.