Kinsale

Kinsale in Co. Cork is one of the most picturesque, popular and fashionable resorts of the south-west coast of Ireland. Famous for its beautiful narrow winding streets and maritime history, it has yachting, sea angling, gourmet restaurants and golf and art galleries for the visitor to enjoy
Kinsale can easily claim its place amongst Ireland’s most historic locations for this has been a centre of population, commerce, trade and fishing far beyond memory and record.

This star-shaped military fortress was constructed between 1677 and 1682, during the reign of King Charles II, to protect the town and harbour of Kinsale in County Cork. William Robinson, architect of the Royal Hospital in Kilmainham Dublin, and Superintendent of Fortifications, is credited with designing the fort.

As one of the largest military forts in the country, Charles Fort has been associated with some of the most momentous events in Irish history. These include the Williamite War in 1690 and the Irish Civil War of 1922 – 23. Charles Fort remained garrisoned by the British army until 1922.

• Sample live traditional music in one of our many pubs,
• Take the Ghost tour, a great nights entertainment for young and old, history and street theatre all in one
• Go and see the Old Head of Kinsale
• Kinsale Equestrian centre , a friendly place that caters for all levels
• Walk on the beach at Garrettstown
• Fishing, whether you fancy hiring a rod or going Deep Sea Angling