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Charles Fort featuring boating, a coastal town and a bay or harbor
Cork featuring a coastal town, rocky coastline and landscape views
Charles Fort which includes heritage architecture, building ruins and general coastal views
Charles Fort showing heritage architecture, building ruins and general coastal views
Charles Fort which includes a ruin and heritage architecture

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What to do in Kinsale

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Charles Fort which includes a bridge, tranquil scenes and heritage architecture

Charles Fort

4.5/5(38 reviews)

Now a national monument with exhibition center, this 17th-century military stronghold has witnessed some of Ireland's most significant events.

Charles Fort
9/11 Remembered with planted trees for each Fireman lost. #Adventure

Ringfinnan Garden of Remembrance

Learn about the local history of Kinsale when you take a trip to Ringfinnan Garden of Remembrance. Stroll along the waterfront in this relaxing area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

Ringfinnan Garden of Remembrance
I said hello to a 16" cutthroat trout here. He liked a small gold nymph fly.

James Fort

3/5(1 review)

You can find out about the history of Kinsale with a visit to James Fort. Stroll along the waterfront in this relaxing area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

James Fort

Old Head Golf Links

5/5(13 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Kinsale at Old Head Golf Links. Stroll along the waterfront in this relaxing area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

Old Head Golf Links

Desmond Castle

Find out about the history of Kinsale Town Centre with a stop at Desmond Castle. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this walkable area.

Desmond Castle

Kinsale Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Kinsale at Kinsale Golf Club. Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront and enjoy its lively bars.

Kinsale Golf Club

Kinsale Regional Museum and Courthouse

You can study the exhibits at Kinsale Regional Museum and Courthouse, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Kinsale Town Centre. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this walkable area.

Kinsale Regional Museum and Courthouse

Saint Multose Church

You can learn about the history of Kinsale Town Centre with a stop at Saint Multose Church. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Saint Multose Church

Old Head Signal Tower

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Old Head Signal Tower during your trip to Kinsale. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this walkable area.

Old Head Signal Tower