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5 WALKS WITH EXCELLENT VIEWS: • • • The water’s edge walk from Scilly to Charles Fort is signposted just beyond Scilly House (5.5kms)
--- Round Compass Hill, start above the Trident (4km)
*** Lower Cove to Ballymachus to Prehane Point, with stunning views of Sandycove, The Old Head of Kinsale & the Sovereign Islands, (rough terrain)
• • • To Sandycove (9km)
• • • To James Fort, Block House, Castle Park (6km)
- A WALKING GUIDE - Approximate return distances from Tourist Offi ce marked For a detailed guide, see the publication “Highways & Byways of Kinsale” and “A History of Kinsale” by John Thuillier.
Town tours start from the Tourist Offi ce daily.
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Prehane Point
Castlepark Marina
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KINSALE marks the starting point of the Wild Atlantic Way, a 2,500km touring route of magnifi cent Atlantic coastline. Th e town can easily claim its place amongst Ireland’s most historic and attractive locations, for it has been a centre of population, commerce, trade and fi shing for centuries. Where we now can see leisure craft in Kinsale Harbour, hundreds of fi shing boats would have been a common sight, bringing mackerel and herring to the town with all the necessary trades of coopering (barrel-making), net repairing, and sail making. Boats still land their catch at the end of Pier Rd. On Pier Rd stands a simple memorial to people who lost their lives at sea, and a sculpture depicting steel and running water was commissioned in 1986. Th e earliest records show that a small walled area was founded as the town of Kinsale in the 12th Century by the Anglo-Normans. By the time it received its fi rst charter from Edward III of England in 1334, Kinsale was already a thriving town and port, and in 1666 it was described as “one of the most signifi cant harbours in Europe”, trading in wine and in salt. Kinsale was already becoming established as the fi rst port of call for shipping from America and from the Continent. At the same time, supplies of agricultural produce and fuel turf could be brought into Kinsale from the surrounding countryside by means of the River Bandon. Th is waterway needed defences, and two of the many castles which guarded it still remain: Shippool Castle, two miles south of the village of Innishannon overlooking a bend in the estuary, and Downdaniel Castle, a mile and a half upriver from the village. Two major fortifi cations also remain to this day as witness to the need to protect Kinsale from attacks from its seaward side: James Fort and Charles Fort. A signifi cant port and town, with garrison based at Charles Fort, Kinsale continued to prosper through the 18th and 19th centuries. Th e most famous event in Kinsale’s history is perhaps the Battle of Kinsale in 1601. Signposts to the various military camps involved in this confl ict can be seen on the approach roads to Kinsale via the village of Dunderrow and proclaim respectively “Th e Irish Camp” and “Th e English Camp”. Spain was one of the richest and most powerful countries in Europe in the 16th Century, and the growing power of England was
seen as a threat to Spain. 3,000 Spanish troops fought with the Irish under the leadership of O’Donnell and O’Neill to challenge the power of the English. Th e battle went badly for the alliance, who sustained heavy losses compared to the better organised English. Th e Spanish were given ships and a safe passage back to Spain; O’Donnell and O’Neill returned up-country. References to Kinsale’s most famous battle are refl ected in business names around the town: Th e Spaniard, Th e 1601, etc. Th e rebellion quashed, the English continued to fortify Kinsale against future attacks by constructing James Fort and Charles Fort on the sites of earlier castles. Th e English infl uence can be seen in the magnifi cent Georgian style town houses. Kinsale boasts many interesting and historic buildings which can easily be seen as you tour the narrow streets on foot. Guided town tours start from the Tourist Offi ce daily.
St. Multose Church: Built in 1190 and dedicated to the patron saint of Kinsale, the church was probably built on the site of an earlier 6th century church of the same name. It was here that Prince Rupert proclaimed
Charles II as King of England when the news of the death of Charles I was received. It is one of the oldest Protestant Churches in Ireland, the town stocks are amongst the interesting features.
Desmond Castle: The 16th century customs house for wines, wood and tobacco, also a residence, Desmond Castle was used as an arms store by the Spanish during the siege of 1601. In the 18th Century, it was used to house French captives, and
later to house prisoners taken during the American War of Independence. It is now also the International Museum of Wine, depicting the infl uence of the Irish on the Wine trade worldwide.
Th e Green: Of great value to the town, for originally there were few places within the walls which could be used for sport. Many famous people who passed through Kinsale used this bowling green.
Th e Courthouse: Otherwise known as Th e Market House, was built in 1600 and the frontage was added in 1706. It now houses Kinsale Regional Museum where you can see interesting items from a bygone
age: artifacts from all sorts of diff erent trades including a blacksmith’s forge, authentic parts from ancient ships, costumes, lace and needlework from the Convent School by the Gift houses which was open up to half a century ago.
Upstairs, the interesting panelled courtroom was the setting for the inquest into the loss of the liner Lusitania off the Old Head of Kinsale. Th is report, together with fascinating documents in which townspeople are reprimanded for minor off enses, can be read in this room.
Southwell Gift Almshouses: Built in 1782 by Sir Robert Southwell, given aft er his death into the care of the Bishop of Cork and his successors.
1916 Memorial:Kinsale History Society has commissioned a memorial to commemorate the men and women of Kinsale and District who participated in the War of Independence. Unveiled on Easter Sunday 2016, the memorial is located at the Town Park.
Charles Fort: Perhaps the best known attraction in the area, can be found on the road beyond Summer Cove. It is open all year round and is one of the fi nest surviving examples of a 17th Century Star Fort, ie. star-shaped. Much of the construction which was begun in 1678 still remains. Th e fort has two enormous bastions overlooking the harbour, and three looking inland. Within its walls was all the accommodation needed for the garrison of the fort and their families. It was in use up to 1922. Today there are Exhibition Centres and guided tours available to visitors as well as delightful Tea Rooms (Tea Rooms open 7 days June to September, open weekends Easter to June and October).
Trinity Well: Situated at Fort Hill, about two hundred yards northeast of Charles Fort, is Trinity Well. Th e well was derelict for close to 100 years until local volunteers set about restoring it. On May 26th 2013 (Trinity Sunday) the well was blessed and re-dedicated by the local clergy. Th e practice of walking around the well in a clockwise direction, called a pattern or rounds, was re-established.
James Fort: Th e fi rst Star Fort built to protect the town was named aft er James II when he landed here in his eff orts to regain the throne of England. In 1601 the fort was occupied by the Spanish, and aft er the Battle of Kinsale it was rebuilt because of its defensive value. Aft er the construction of Charles Fort, its importance declined although there is still much to see, and fi ne views can be had of the area from this point.
Th e Stone of Destiny: On the 400th anniversary of the Battle of Kinsale, the councils of Cork County and Kinsale erected an Irish Chieft ains
chair at Millwater. Executed by the well-known Cork sculptor, Ken Th ompson, it is composed of stones brought from the four Provinces of Ireland to acknowledge the participation of those who joined the chieft ains at Kinsale on that momentous day.
Th e empty chair is a universal symbol of loss, at Millwater it stands where Ireland lost control of its destiny, its heroes and the treasures of its ageless Gaelic civilisation and for the many empty chairs in Irish homes as a result of famine and emigration in the centuries of Empire.
9/11 Garden of Remembrance: Located at Ringfi nnan, Kinsale, the Garden of Remembrance was the idea of the late Kathleen Cait Murphy. Ms. Murphy wanted to provide a memorial to the fi remen who perished on September 11th 2001 along with their chaplain, Fr. Michael Judge, a personal friend of hers during her 30+ years in New York. A tree was planted for each of the 343 fi remen and Fr. Judge on her land at Ringfi nnan.
Th e Old Head of Kinsale: Long popular for its scenic splendour, has been battered into many spectacular formations by millennia of storms. Th e panoramic views in all directions can now be fully appreciated from the parapet walk at the top of the newly restored Signal Tower which stands on the highest point of the peninsula. Th e view to the south overlooks the Golf Links and the magnifi cent Old Head Lighthouse.
Lusitania Museum/Old Head Signal Tower Heritage Centre : Th e fi rst Signature Discovery Point at the southern end of the Wild Atlantic Way. Th e Signal Tower is one of the 81 such Towers built along the coast from Malin Head to Dublin in 1804. Th ey were built by the British military in response to the threat of Napoleonic invasion of England through the ‘back door’. Each Tower can be seen from the two on either side so that signals based on Flags and Balls and an agreed code could be set up to pass the vital message to Dublin Castle in the shortest possible time - less than 2 hours from Bantry to Dublin it is claimed. Th e Cunard Luxury liner, the Lusitania, was torpedoed and sunk on May 7th 1915. Th e wreck lies in 90 metres of water about 20 Km due south of the Old Head Lighthouse, making the Old Head the nearest point of land to the wreck site.
Lusitania MonumentYou can now park in the grounds of the Signal Tower and walk to the nearby WAW signpost and photo point and proceed along the path directly into the grounds of the Lusitania monument. Th is beautiful sculpture was placed here 20 years ago to commemorate the victims of the Lusitania tragedy. Each year on May 7th a commemoration is held at the monument.Th e Blue Flag beaches of Garrettstown and Garrylucas, at the foot of the Old Head peninsula, bring to mind for many the long beautiful stretches of sand and sea with associated memories of carefree days and glorious sunshine. Many watersports activities are now available at Garrettstown. We hope you’ll have the sort of holiday in Kinsale and surrounding area that will make you want to come back year aft er year.
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Market Place, Kinsale
Tel: (021) 4772077
Mon - Fri: 9.30am - 7.30pm
Saturday: 9.30am - 6pm
Sunday: 11am - 2pm
THE
WHITE HOUSEKINSALE
4 AA Guesthouse, Restaurant & BarFood Served Daily
Breakfast 8am-12pmBar Food 12pm-10pm
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PAY & DISPLAY PARKING SYSTEM. Monday to Saturday 10.30am to 6.00pm.
Discs available from pay machines on streets.
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Tourist Offi ce
Garda Station
KM Kinsale Museum
FC Friary Church
SJ St. Johns Church
Post Offi ce
Free WiFi
GH Gifthouses
Yacht Club
MH Municipal Hall
Bus Stop
OEC Kinsale Outdoor Education Centre
Free Parking
ATM Machine
Public Access Defi brillators
Photo Spot
Fire Station
Public Toilets
Public Library
Children’s Playground
www.kinsalelifeboat.org
Friar’s LodgeFriar’s St, Kinsale
4 Star Luxury Accommodation in the heart of Kinsale(Off-street Parking)
T: 021-4777384 F: 021-4774363 [email protected] www.friars-lodge.com
DERMOT RYAN’S
HERITAGE TOWN WALKS“Kinsale’s Top Attraction” - TripAdvisor
“Best Guide in Ireland” - Irish Independent “Best value €5 in Ireland” - Sunday Times
10.30am Daily & 3.00pm (by appointment)From the Tourist Offi ce. Adults: €5 Children: Free
For group rates, please phone 086 826 7656
KINSALE
GHOST TOURSTake an adventurous evening stroll
through the streets of Medieval Kinsale!
“Not just a ghost tour...a thoroughly entertaining hour”
-Rick Steve
Tours run throughout
the Summer:Sundays to
Fridays, 9pm
For more info &group bookings: 087 948 0910
Spectacularly located on Kinsale’s waterfront
Bar & Snack Menuavailable daily from noon - 9pm
Full menu available online
Popular carvery served daily is a lunchtime favourite 12.30 - 2.30pm
Relax & enjoy outdoor seating overlooking the marina
Free WiFi available to customers
T: (0) 21 4779 300 E: [email protected] W: www.tridenthotel.com
Just Good Food!Homemade Burgers, Juicy Steaks, Fresh Fish, Authentic Pasta & Tasty Vegetarian Dishes!
Tel: (021) 4774480Family Owned & Family Run, Est. 1959
ON MAIN ST.KINSALE
giles normanphotography gallery
Main Street, Kinsale 021 477 4373
www.gilesnorman.comn SStret tet KiKinsalle 021021 474777 43
As recommended byLucinda O’ Sullivan & Tripadvisor
Open 7 days from 8.30amevery morning until early evening.
Serving All Day Breakfast, Lunchand Delicious Home Baked Delights!
T: 021 4709792 70 Main Street, Kinsale
MYLIE MURPHY8 Pearse Street, [email protected]
Tel: 021 477 2703
KinsaleBookshop 8 Main St., Kinsale
T: 021-4774244
Your local
Friendly
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Bar, Accommodation,
Function Room, Catering For All Occasions
Traditional Home Cooked Food Served Daily
Breakfast, Lunch & Evening Menu,
Live Music, Sporting Events, cc
Web: www.lordkingsale.com
Email: [email protected]
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Th e Lord Kingsale | 4 Main Street. Kinsale | 021 477 2371
Peter Barry,who sadly died in 2006, not long after he presided at the unveiling of the tribute statue of himself, will long be remembered as the driving force behind tourism in Kinsale for many years. A great friend and inspiration to everybody who worked in tourism.
- Many thanks Peter...
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KINSALEHARBOUR
CRUISESPublic Cruises to outer harbour
& up the Bandon River.Also available for private charters.
M: 086-2505456www.kinsaleharbourcruises.com
Actons of Kinsale, Pier Rd, Kinsale Tel: 021-4779900 W: www.actonshotelkinsale.com
Serving Food Daily
66 Lower O’Connell St, Kinsale200 wines by the bottle
with over 100 by the glassServing the best
locally sourced artisan food
Reservations 021 4774101www.facebook.com/theblackpigwinebar
THE
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GEORGINA CAMPBELL
WINNER
WINE AWARD
2014
Restaurants Association
WINNER
BEST WINE EXPERIENCE
CORK 2014 & MUNSTER 2015 2016
1 Pier Road, Kinsale (opp. Tourist Office)
Tel: 021 477 7430 STOCKIST OF OFFICIAL RUGBY, SOCCER ANDCORK GAA JERSEYS.
1 Pier Road Kinsale1
www.KinsaleBoatHire.ie Located at the Trident Hotel Marina
087 1747585
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✓ NO LICENCE OR PERMIT REQUIRED ✓ FREE TRAINING✓ KIDS GO FREE ✓ LIFE JACKETS INCLUDED
✓ GO EXPLORING OR FISHING ✓ LICENCED & INSUREDCertifi cate of Excellence 2015
Kinsale69 Main Street.
Tel 021 477 7911 or 021 477 7163
Clonakilty37 Ashe Street.
Tel 023 883 5957 or 023 883 6626
Tandoori & BaltiR E S T A U R A N T
Enjoy a Taste of India at...
EARLY BIRD SPECIAL MENUSunday to Thursday - 4pm to 7pm
Take Away & Delivery Menu
Open: 4.00pm-11.00pm, 7 Days A Week
FREE DELIVERY IN THE KINSALE AREA
~ Home Baking by Jo ~ Extensive Coffee Menu ~~ Large Selection of Teapigs Teas ~
~ Real Hot Chocolate made with chocolate drops ~~ Iced Chocolate Milkshakes ~
~ Home-made Soups & Sandwiches ~~ Breakfast & Lunch Menu ~
55 Main St., Kinsale
087 948 1026email: [email protected]
Jo’s Café Kinsale
Jen Conroy PhotographyPrints available from
Hamish Hawkin, Kinsale andonline at www.jenconroy.com
Open March - OctoberClosed for Winter months
· Live Music Venue· Irish Whiskey Bar: 100+ on offer· Craft Beer on Draught 15 Rotational Taps· Ginporium: Gin Menu of 40+· Craft Cocktails· Bacchus Nightclub
Guardwell, Kinsalewww.folkhouse.ie
Phone: +353 21 477 2382
GREAT FOOD COCKTAILS IRISH CRAFT BEERS
CASUAL DINING WITH SPACIOUSINDOOR & OUTDOOR AREAS
CALL 021 4772209 FOR RESERVATIONS
Live Music 7 Nights A WeekExciting Selection of Gins, Whiskeys & Irish Coffees
À La Carte & Tapas Menus AvailableLuxury Accommodation
www.hamletsofkinsale.comwww.bluehavenkinsale.com [email protected]
Authentic Italian Winebar & Trattoria Offering EXCELLENT ITALIAN WINE
& simple but outstanding ITALIAN FOOD in a rustic surrounding.
PIZZA TO EAT IN OR TAKE AWAY!Open 7 days/evenings, 12 noon until late
Enjoy a real SIP and TASTE OF RIMINI (Northern ITALY) in the heart of Kinsale!
2, Main Street, KinsaleTel: 021 470 9233
Facebook: Cantinetta Kinsale
GOLDSMITH & JEWELLERY DESIGNER
MAIN STREET, KINSALE021 4774474
www.maryenright.com www.facebook.com/MaryTheGoldsmith
Come visit our
MICRO BREWERY & CRAFT DISTILLERYRegular Daily Tours.
Tap Room and Gift Shop on site.
See www.blacksbrewery.com/tours for details.
FARM LANE, KINSALE, CO.CORKEmail: [email protected]
@blacksbrewery
FINTANLY N C HHAIRDRESSING
Tel: +353 (21) 477 390061
NATURAL NAIL BAR
BF: Bar Food E: E-Mail B: Breakfast C: Carvery L: Lunch D: Dinner
Blue Haven Bar/Bistro/Tapas Bar & Seafood Café
3/4 Pearse St, Kinsale T: 021-4772209
www.bluehavenkinsale.com Open 7 days
BF: 7.30am-10pm
Café: 8am-6pm (Open til 10pm in Summer)
D: 12pm-9pm (Winter), 12pm-10pm (Summer)
Finns’ Table 6 Main Street, Kinsale.
T: 021-4709636
E: info@fi nnstable.com
www.fi nnstable.com
D: Winter: Open Thurs, Fri & Sat from 6pm.
Summer: Open 7 days from 6pm.
Fishy Fishy Seafood Restaurant, On the Pier.
T: 021-4700415
E: fi shyfi [email protected]
www.fi shyfi shy.ie
Open 7 days from 12pm-9pm
Jim EdwardsRestaurant/Bar, Market Quay.
T: 021-4772541
www.jimedwardskinsale.com
BF: Daily 12noon-10pm
D: Nightly 5.30pm-10pm
Bulman Bar & Toddies Restaurant Summercove, Kinsale.
T: 021-4777769 / 021-4772131
www.thebulman.ie
BF: 7 days from 12.30pm to late all year round
D: Mon - Sat from 6.30pm (High Season)
Pier One Restaurant& Wharf Tavern @ Trident Hotel, World’s End.
T: 021-4779300 www.tridenthotel.comE: [email protected]: 7.30am-10am BF: Daily 12pm-9pm, C: 12.30pm-2.30pmBistro: 5pm-9pm, D: 7pm-9pm
The White Lady HotelLower O’Connell St.
T: 021-4772737
www.whiteladyhotelkinsale.ie
D: Mon-Sat 5pm-10pm
L: Sun 1pm-10pm
Restaurant d’Antibes @ The White House, Pearse St.
T: 021-4772125 E: [email protected]
www.whitehouse-kinsale.ie
B: 8am-11.30am
BF/Bistro: Daily 12pm-10pm
D: Daily 6pm-10pm
Man Friday RestaurantScilly, Kinsale.
T: 021-4772260
www.manfridaykinsale.ie
D: Nightly from 5.00pm
L: Sun 12.30pm
Early Bird Menu available daily
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
23rd - 24th APRIL 2016 6th All Ireland Chowder Cook Off
21st JUNE 2016 Mid-Summer Lobster Madness
7th - 9th OCTOBER 2016 40th Kinsale Gourmet Festival
www.kinsalerestaurants.com
Actons of Kinsale Bar/Sidney’s Brasserie, Pier Road, Kinsale.
T: 021-4779900
www.actonshotelkinsale.com
BF: Sun-Thurs: 12 Noon - 9pm
Fri & Sat: 12 Noon - 9.30pm
www.kinsalerestaurants.comEmail: [email protected]
Tel: +353 21 4773571
Kinsale’s Good Food CircleTo Black’s of Kinsale
To MacDonald Hotel15 Main Street, KinsaleTel: 021 470 6956
Email: [email protected]
For a clever mix of unusual products.Open 7 Days: 10am - 6pm
021 4774166 5 Guardwell, Main Street(Next to Bacchus Nightclub)
· All our food is cooked to order.· All our pizzas are freshly made with Italian ingredients.· Freshly cut chips every day.· We can cater for all parties & events.
Open 16.30 - late, daily.DELIVERY TIMES:(only in Kinsale) Min order €20 Mon - Thurs: 17.00 - 22.00..
Don & Barry’s Kinsale
HISTORIC STROLL
Tourist Offi ce 11.15am Every Day (plus May-Sept, Mon-Sat @ 9.15am)
“This walking tour is Kinsale’s single best attraction... Be sure to take it”
- Rick Steves
“Best walking tour in Ireland 2015” - CIE Tours
www.HistoricStrollKinsale.com 021 4772873 / 087 2500731
NUMBER 1 ON TRIPADVISOR
Th e Glen, Kinsale Tel: 021 4700816
OPEN 7 NIGHTS A WEEKLIVE MUSIC SESSIONS
BAR, SNUG & BEER GARDEN
handmade artisan chocolate
All chocolate ismade in our shop
Pier Rd, Kinsale 087 611 0209
Curtin ElectricalPearse St, Kinsale Est. 1990
Kinsale’s Premier Electrical RetailerFOR ALL YOUR TRAVEL ACCESSORIES:
ADAPTORS, CHARGERS, CAMERAS, ETCT: 021 4772059 E: [email protected]
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