Desmond Castle Kinsale
Desmond Castle, on Cork Street in Kinsale County Cork, has had a colourful history, ranging from Spanish occupation to use as a prison for captured American sailors. It now houses the International Museum of Wine.
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Kinsale Museum
Kinsale Museum, in Kinsale Town, is housed in a 400 year old market house and displays an eclectic collection of artefacts and oddities which have helped shape Kinsale's history.
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The Old Head Of Kinsale Lighthouse
Bring your binoculars and see one of the world’s oldest and most-remote lighthouses, that has braved the wild Atlantic ocean for centuries.
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Lusitania Memorial, Old Head Of Kinsale
Lusitania memorial – Old Head of Kinsale: Remembering the 1198 civilians lost when the Lusitania was sunk by a German submarine on 7th May 1915.
James Fort
James Fort holds a commanding position directly across the harbour mouth from Charles Fort. Together, these forts guarded the narrow harbour entrance.
Church Of St. John The Baptist
This Catholic church was built in 1839, and designed by Brother Michael Augustine who also built a number of the churches in Cork city.
Kinsale Maritime Walks
Kinsale Maritime Walks are coastal nature walks. Duration is approx. 3 Hours. The walk requires a moderate level of fitness plus suitable clothing and water.
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Dermot Ryan’s Heritage Town Walks
Kinsale Heritage Town Walks provide the ideal way to explore this unique town which has been at the centre of Irish history since the first settlers came.
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Don & Barry’s Historic Stroll
The acclaimed and fun insight into the extraordinary harbour fortifications and medieval walled town of Kinsale. Highly recommended by Rick Steves, Lonely Planet, Rough Guide, Irish Times, Tripadvisor.
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Battle Of Kinsale
The Battle of Kinsale is one of Ireland’s most famous battles. The Spanish sailed to try to free Ireland from the British on September 2, 1601, 33 ships sailed from Lisbon to Ireland.
Charles Fort
Perhaps the best-known historical attraction in Kinsale, Charles Fort, is on the road just beyond Summercove. It is open all year, and regular guided tours are available.
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The Lusitania
See where the first major civilian atrocity of World War 1 took place just off the coast of Kinsale and see how this terrible tragedy is respectfully marked by locals.