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Kinsale

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Located at the estuary of the Brandon River, the historical fishing town of Kinsale nestles against hills that act as a natural shield against the open sea. Two forts once protected the town's harbor against enemy invasion, and today they count among the country's best-preserved examples of coastal military defenses. Beyond the harbor area, Kinsale features a network of narrow streets flanked by small shops, fine restaurants, and cozy pubs known for their warm atmosphere and live-music nights. To get the feel of the place, take a stroll through the winding alleyways of the compact city center. Kinsale is in County Cork. With our online itinerary creator, Ireland vacations can be built around trips to Kinsale and other destinations in Ireland.
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Popular things to do in Kinsale

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Charles Fort
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Duration: 30​min
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Old Head Golf Links
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Duration: 3​h
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James Fort
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Duration: 1​h
Kinsale Crystal
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Duration: 1​h 30​min

Hidden gems in Kinsale

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Kinsale Regional Museum
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Ringfinnan Garden of Remembrance
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Duration: 1​h 30​min
Blacks Brewery
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Duration: 1​h 30​min
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Kinsale Pottery and Arts Centre
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Duration: 3​h

Side trips from Kinsale

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Fota Wildlife Park
Carrigtwohill
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Duration: 4​h
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Gleninchaquin Park
Kenmare
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Duration: 4​h
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Garinish Island
Glengarriff
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Duration: 3​h
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Inchydoney Beach
Clonakilty
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Duration: 3​h

Museums in Kinsale

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Old Head Signal Tower and Lusitania Museum
4.4
Duration: 30​min
Desmond Castle & International Museum of Wine
2.4
Duration: 1​h 30​min
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Irish Veterans Museum
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Duration: 30​min
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Rohan Reilly Photography
5.0
Duration: 30​min

Shopping in Kinsale

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Kinsale Silver
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Duration: 1​h
Aunty Nellie's Sweet Shop Kinsale
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Duration: 1​h
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Granny's Bottom Drawer
4.9
Duration: 1​h 30​min
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Giles Norman Photography Gallery
5.0
Duration: 30​min

Historic Sites in Kinsale

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St Multose Church
4.2
Duration: 1​h
Ballinspittle
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Duration: 1​h

Featured attractions

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Kinsale Pottery and Arts Centre
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Duration: 3​h
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Kinsale Mead Co
4.9
Duration: 30​min
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Gougane Barra National Forest Park
Gougane Barra
4.9
Duration: 3​h
The Boathouse Gallery
4.5
Duration: 1​h
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