Fiona’s Guidebook // Kinsale
Sightseeing
The pretty seaside town of Kinsale is a mere 25 minutes' drive from the cosmopolitan city of Cork. This area of South West Ireland is of outstanding beauty with its dramatic coastline, unspoilt locations and safe beaches. Leisure activities are well catered for, Kinsale provides excellent sailing, yachting and fishing facilities from its two marinas.
There are three world-class golf courses including the renowned Old Head of Kinsale. Other recreational pursuits include walking, bathing, surfing, and horse riding. There are numerous cultural events held throughout the year, such as the world-famous Kinsale Arts Festival, the Cork Jazz Festival, Cork Film Festival, and Kinsale Gourmet Festival along with a thriving music and opera programme.
Cork has several fine theatres, and Cork Opera House hosts many exceptional productions throughout the year. Kinsale is also home to some of Ireland's finest restaurants, contributing to its title as Gourmet Capital of Ireland; along with many top-class hotels and lots of welcoming pubs. Cork International Airport is conveniently located 20 minutes' drive from Kinsale with direct links within Ireland and to Major European and UK cities.
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Kinsale
The pretty seaside town of Kinsale is a mere 25 minutes' drive from the cosmopolitan city of Cork. This area of South West Ireland is of outstanding beauty with its dramatic coastline, unspoilt locations and safe beaches. Leisure activities are well catered for, Kinsale provides excellent sailing, yachting and fishing facilities from its two marinas.
There are three world-class golf courses including the renowned Old Head of Kinsale. Other recreational pursuits include walking, bathing, surfing, and horse riding. There are numerous cultural events held throughout the year, such as the world-famous Kinsale Arts Festival, the Cork Jazz Festival, Cork Film Festival, and Kinsale Gourmet Festival along with a thriving music and opera programme.
Cork has several fine theatres, and Cork Opera House hosts many exceptional productions throughout the year. Kinsale is also home to some of Ireland's finest restaurants, contributing to its title as Gourmet Capital of Ireland; along with many top-class hotels and lots of welcoming pubs. Cork International Airport is conveniently located 20 minutes' drive from Kinsale with direct links within Ireland and to Major European and UK cities.
Charles Fort
Historic Fort
Everything Else
5 Stoney Steps
5 Stoney StepsThe House!
Granny's Bottom Drawer
53 Main StGood for presents
The Gallery Kinsale
13 Main StreetLovely local artists gallery
Food Scene
Fishy Fishy Kinsale
Delicious food, great atmosphere
The Black Pig
66 Lower O'Connell StreetDelicious wine & Tapas
Max's Seafood Kinsale
48 Main StDelicious place for dinner
Drinks & Nightlife
Looks out over harbour. Great fun bar with excellent Toddy's Restaurant upstairs
38 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Bulman Bar & Toddies Restaurant Kinsale
Looks out over harbour. Great fun bar with excellent Toddy's Restaurant upstairs
Fun atmosphere. Links back to The Market Bar which is also good for people watching on a summery sunny day.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Greyhound
6 Market SquareFun atmosphere. Links back to The Market Bar which is also good for people watching on a summery sunny day.