Kinsale has so many things to do, on and off the water. From historical walking tours, ghost tours, castles, forts, galleries and shops, arts & crafts, horse riding, golf and the recently launched Kinsale Gourmet Academy – you’ll never be bored in Kinsale! With three marinas, a yacht club, two outdoor activity centres, boat and yacht hire, harbour cruises, beaches, sailing, kayaking, fishing and scuba diving there is so much to see and do in this busy harbour town.
The Almshouses were built by Sir Robert Southwell (1635-1702). Sir Robert was born in the Kinsale area, and became one of the most famous and powerful men of his time. 1663 Elected to Parliament for the Cornish Borough of Penryn 1664 Appointed to Secretaryship of Prizes 1665 Married Elizabeth Dering. …
The first Barony of Kinsale was created in 1223, when Milo de Cogan gave a large tract of land (from the Bandon River to the sea) to his daughter as a dowry on her marriage to Myles De Courcey. Myles’ father was one of the early Norman adventures who came …
Summercove, Kinsale, Co. Cork, P17 AY18 Ireland Tel: 021 477 2263 Fax: 021 477 4347 charlesfort@opw.ie www.heritageireland.ie
Open Year Round Regular guided tours are available Exhibition facilities on site
Local Link Bus Service from Kinsale to Charles Fort
Tearooms open daily from May to September from 10:00am to 6:00pm Tearooms …
Friars Street Kinsale Co. Cork P17 KF30
This Catholic church was built in 1839, and designed by Brother Michael Augustine who also built a number of the churches in Cork city. It had extensive work carried out in the past decade and has been returned to its original glory. Mass …
Departs from the Tourist Office Tel: 021 4772729 Mob: 086 8267656 dermotryankinsale@gmail.com www.kinsaleheritage.com
Dermot Ryan, rated the number one attraction on Tripadvisor, and guiding in Kinsale for over forty years, provides a unique stroll through the past, illustrated with photographs and maps of the way we were. He shows how …
Cork Street, Kinsale, Co Cork, Ireland Tel: 021 477 4855 desmondcastle@opw.ie http://www.heritageireland.ie/en/South-West/DesmondCastle/
Opening Hours : April – September: Daily 10.00 – 18.00.
Free Admission on 1st Wednesday of each month
Built as an urban tower house by the Earl of Desmond c. 1500, Desmond Castle has served as Customs House, …
Departs from the Tourist Office, Kinsale, Co. Cork Tel: 021 477 2873 Mob: 087 2500731 Email: info@historicstrollkinsale.com Web: www.historicstrollkinsale.com | Facebook Page ‘The original and best daily walking tour – Number 1 on Tripadvisor!’
On Rick Steves’ YouTube Channel: Kinsale, Ireland: History at Charles Fort
The acclaimed and fun insight …
James Fort holds a commanding position directly across the harbour mouth from Charles Fort. Together, these forts guarded the narrow harbour entrance. Work began on the construction of James Fort in 1602. It was completed in 1607 and was captured in 1690 by Williamite forces. It has undergone much alteration …
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Kinsale Food Tours are walking daytime food tours which explore the tantalising treats and fascinating food history of Kinsale. Food is an integral part of what makes Kinsale the Gourmet Capital of Ireland and we happily guide your tummy on a culinary …
Departs from The Tap Tavern, Kinsale, Co. Cork, P17 D981 Tel: 021 477 2240 or for groups Tel: 021 477 2263 Mobile No: 087 948 0910 marytap@iol.ie
Brian O’Neill offers an exciting crazy Ghost Tour of fun and excitement for all during the summer starting from the Tap Tavern at …
Kinsale Tourist Office.
Emmet Place, Kinsale, Co Cork, P17 C973
Tel: + 353 21 4772234
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