Kinsale
Top Places to Visit
Summerhill Farmhouse
Kinsale Beg, Via Youghal, Waterford, Republic of Ireland
Phone: T: +353 (0)24 92682
Phone: T: +353 (0)24 92682
Modern Farm Bungalow with panoramic view of Atlantic Ocean situated between Dungarvan and Youghal on N25 Road. Intensive dairy farm , observe cow milking. Sandy... more
Kinsale Regional Museum
Kinsale, Co. Cork, Ireland
Kinsale Regional Museum, on Market Square, Telephone: 021/477-7930. An interesting small museum with exhibits on domestic and maritime history, including the ... more
Desmond Castle
Cork Street, Kinsale, Cork, Republic of Ireland
Desmond Castle was built by Maurice Bacach Fitzgerald, the 9th Earl of Desmond, c.1500. A good example of an urban tower house, the castle consisits of a keep ... more
James Fort
James Fort, 2 miles south of town on Pier Road. This is an older fort and is on the other side of the river and in much poorer condition. On the west shore of ...
Charles Fort
Charles Fort, half a mile south of town in Summercove, Telephone: 021/477-2263. This is a 17th century star shaped fort, which is very well preserved and has ... more
Mount Long Castle
Oysterhaven
True to the spirit of the time, Mount Long was built as a defensive castle in 1631. Though largely derelict, the large towers cornering the central block remain... more
Top Places to Eat
Cobra Tandoori
Kinsale, Co. Cork, Ireland
Cobra Tandoori, 69 Main Street, Tel: 021/477-7911. One of many ethnic restaurants, this one serves Indian food, €10 plates, open daily 4:30PM-11:30PM.
Top Shopping Places
Granny's Bottom Drawer
53 Main St
, Kinsale
Traditional Irish linens and lace are the ticket here. It's well stocked with tablecloths, pillowcases, Victorian table runners, and hand-crocheted place mats.
Jagoes Mill Pottery
Jagoes Mill
, Kinsale
Just over 3km (2 miles) from Kinsale, Irene Gahan Ryle runs a small pottery workshop in an 18th-century mill. Her work has a good balance of practicality and ... more
Kinsale Silver
Pearse Street, Kinsale, Cork, Republic of Ireland
In County Cork in the seaside town of Kinsale, Kinsale Silver sells beautiful pieces of silver jewellery and gifts. The jewellery range includes items such as ... more
Kinsale Crystal
Market Street, Kinsale, Cork, Republic of Ireland
In Kinsale, County Cork master crystal cutter, Gerry Daly set up his crystal venture. Gerry Daly discovered that cutting at a higher angle than other crystal ... more
Boland's Kinsale Crafts
Pearse St
, Kinsale
This is a quality shop for made-in-Ireland goods, such as traditional Kinsale smocks, Aran sweaters, pottery, quilts, Irish leather belts, and jewelry.
Top Places for Nightlife
Spaniard Inn
Kinsale, Co. Cork, Ireland
Spaniard Inn, Tel: 021/477-2436. A ten minute walk from town out onto the Scilly Peninsula, music at 9:30PM on Wednesdays, arrive an hour before to ensure a ...
Bulman Bar
Kinsale, Co. Cork, Ireland
Bulman Bar Near Charles Fort, has great music sessions Tuesday, Thursday, & Sunday at 9:30PM, Wednesday folk session at 9:30PM, get there a half hour early to ...
The Tap Tavern
Kinsale, Co. Cork, Ireland
The Tap Tavern Below St. Multose Church, has music on Thursday nights
Top Activity Places
Old Head Golf Links
Kinsale, Co. Cork, Ireland
Phone: +353 21 477 8444
Phone: +353 21 477 8444
The Old Head of Kinsale is home to a World-Class Golf Course and Luxury Members' Accommodation located in County Cork on the Southwest Coast of Ireland. The ... more
