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Kinsale in general

Newest Review: ... naval base in the 17th and 18th centuries. Indeed in the 18th century, It seems to have enjoyed a degree of prosperity not otherwise common in Ireland. Kinsale has for centuries had close European connections and in 1966 it became the first town in Ireland to be awarded the Flag of the Council of Europe. KINSALE - TODAY As a casual visitor to Kinsale, I was captivated by its beautiful setting, with the long waterfront, narrow winding streets containing craft and art shops, galleries and excellent eateries. You can choose from over a dozen ambitious and innovative restaurants. We had a wonderful seafood lunch at the Fishy Fishy Bar. The ho... more

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Kinsale in general: Yachts and Gourmet Food (829 words)
by - written on 26/09/06 (Very useful, 277 readings)
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I have just returned from a week in County Cork on the southern coast of Ireland. The whole area is beautiful, I know because we (hubby and myself) covered the entire county. There were many places where I fully enjoyed our visit, but none more so than the characteristic town of Kinsale. KINSALE - HISTORY The very attractive town of Kinsale is around 30 kilometres south of Cork City. It is one of the most successful and popular visitor destinations in Ireland. Kinsale has many attractions which include heritage, gourmet restaurants, sailing, deep sea angling and golf. Early settlers in Ireland came to live in the area which we now know as ... Read the complete review

Kinsale - a great break (289 words)
by - written on 10/04/01 (Very useful, 116 readings)
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My partner Gabrielle went to school in Kinsale - in the convent up on the hill. We have visited Kinsale several times - both for a day out and to stay for a few days. It is a great place! The scenery around the wonderful harbour is stunning! Go up to Charles Fort and look back at Kinsale for a perspective of the bay and across to the other point - imagine the battles of history. You can learn much of the history at Charles Fort including a series of good videos and presentations. You will see the yachts and boats - this is a favourite haunt for sailing.Try the famous Spaniard pub on your way back to town. The town has narrow streets with plenty of interesting shops ... Read the complete review