Kinsale

Kinsale (Irish: Cionn tSáile) is a small town in County Cork, Southwest Ireland.

Kinsale Halal Travel Guide

Puerto Kinsale - Kinsale Harbour

Kinsale is situated in the estuary of the river Bandon, nestling among hills that hide it from the open sea. Because of its location it is an historic port and is still very popular with pleasure sailors and anglers.

Two forts, James Fort and Charles Fort, guard the approach to the sea. The Siege of Kinsale, one of the most significant battles in Irish history, took place here in 1601. It was fought when an Irish army had travelled from Ulster to relieve an English siege on the town that was held by the Spanish and Gaelic Irish. Against the odds the Irish and English besiegers lost the battle, but the siege continued and the Spanish ultimately surrendered weeks later. Many of the Gaelic lords fled to continental Europe, hoping to raise an army and return, but the English consolidated their power preventing a reconquest. This marked the end of the ancient Gaelic social order in Ireland and was also one of the final battles in the Anglo-Spanish war.

In addition to its visual charms, Kinsale has become a home of good food, especially seafood, and holds an annual festival to celebrate.

Travel to Kinsale

If you have not already rented a vehicle for your trip and the easiest way to get to Kinsale is via taxi, or by bus.

Best way to travel in Kinsale by a Taxi

Taxis await in a line ("queue") just outside the front entrance to the terminal at Cork Airport, and are always present. Count on spending €25-30 for the 30 minutes drive.

Travel on a Bus in Kinsale

Bus Éireann run buses to and from Kinsale hourly every day. The 226 bus service runs from the bus station in Cork City to Kinsale via Cork Airport. View the timetable here]. The 226A services Cork Airport only.

By car

• From Cork city, take the N27 towards Cork Airport and then take the R600 to Kinsale.
• From Bandon, take the N71 towards Inishannon and then take the R605 to Kinsale.

How to get around in Kinsale

Best way to travel in Kinsale by a Taxi

There are two taxi companies operating in Kinsale:

• Kinsale cabs - Market Plaza☎ +353 21 477-2642, +353 21 470-0100 Opening Hours: 24 hours daily
• Cabs 3000 Pearse St☎ +353 21 477-3000

By foot

Kinasle is a small town and it is easy to walk around.

What to see in Kinsale

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• Charles Fort 51.6965, -8.499 Half a mile south of town in Summercove ☎ +353 21 477-2263 - Charles Fort (Ireland) Kinsale-fotress-plan This is a 17th century star shaped fort, which is very well preserved and has seen very little military action. 45 minutes tours depart every hour, last entry 45 min before closing, €3.70, covered by Heritage Card, open mid March - Oct daily 10:00-18:00, rest of year 10:00-17:00.

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• Desmond Castle Cork Street 51.7075, -8.530556 ☎ +353 21 477-4855 - Desmond Castle Built c. 1500 by the Earl of Desmond as a custom house, this is a impeccably maintained tower house. The Castle is known locally as the French Prison following a fire in which 54 French prisoners died in 1747. The building was later used as an ancillary workhouse during the Famine. Admission €2.90, covered by Heritage Card, open April - Oct daily 10:00-18:00, last entry 17:15, tours given on request, closed November - mid Apr.

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• James Fort 51.69964, -8.510284 2 mi south of town on Pier Road. On the west shore of the bay - James's Fort This is an older fort on the other side of the river and in much poorer condition.

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• Kinsale Regional Museum Market Plaza 51.70631, -8.52417 ☎ +353 21 477-7930 Opening from Monday to Saturday 10:30-17:30, Sunday 14:00-17:30 €3.50 An interesting small museum with exhibits on domestic and maritime history, including the ocean liner Lusitania which was torpedoed and sunk by a German U-boat in World War I (the Great War).

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Kinsale

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• Sailing, Blue Flag marina, at Castlepark just outside the town, has public boat ramps and docks. Both crewed cruising yachts and small recreational sailboats are available.

• Kinsale Harbour Cruises - ☎ +353 21 477-3188 Adults €12, children under 12 €5, children under 7 free

• Sea Angling / Whale & Dolphin Watching - - ☎ +353 87 125-6199 - Full day, half day and evening trips for groups large and small.

• Kinsale Tourism Board Office - Pier Road 51.70537, -8.52233 Near the main bus stop at the head of the harbor ☎ +353 21 477-2234 - Giving free maps & brochures, open July - Aug Monday to Saturday 09:15-19:00, Sunday 10:00-17:00; March - Jun & September - Nov Monday to Saturday 09:30-17:30, closed Su; shorter hours December - Feb.

• Ghost Tour Tap Tavern 51.70616, -8.52407 ☎ +353 87 948-0910 Opening Hours: May-September Monday to Friday 21:00 Adults €10, children €5 A slapstick-style horror tour of Kinsale. 90 min. Leaves from the Tap Tavern.

• Historic Stroll in Old Kinsale - Tourist Office 51.70536, -8.52228 ☎ +353 21 477-2873, +353 87 250-0731 Opening Hours: 11:15 daily €8, Children €1 An engaging and fun tour of the town's history. Leaves from the Tourist Office. 90 min.

• Dermot Ryan's Heritage Town Walk - 51.70537, -8.52232 ☎ +353 21 477-2729 or +353 86 826-7656 Opening Hours: 10:30 Adults €5, children free Leaves tourist office daily.

• Kinsale Road Train - Tour Kinsale on the Road Train. Bus stop to Charles Fort.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Kinsale

• Kinsale Crystal - Market St☎ +353 21 477-4493 - A charming crystal shop specialising in deep cut lead crystal. The founder was originally with Waterford Crystal before setting up Kinsale Crystal. Several items are available for purchase on their website.

• Kinsale Silver - Market Street 51.70596, -8.52400 ☎ +353 21 477-4020 - Handmade silver jewellery with Celtic themes. The proprietor, Dominic Dolan is very personable.

Halal Food & Restaurants

Kinsale is a gourmet centre with some Halal restaurants for all prices and tastes.

• Man Friday - Scilly 51.70488, -8.51762 ☎ +353 21 477-2260 Opening Hours: 19:30-22.30 Famous for its Steaks, Seafood and their Stuffed Duck served in a nice restaurant with a good atmosphere. Range from €20-€35.

• Fishy Fishy Cafe - Pier Road 51.70408, -8.52165 ☎ +353 21 470-0415 Opening Hours: Open daily 12:00-16:30 Big with spacious indoor, balcony and terrace seating. ☎ for reservations.

• Cafe Blue Pearse Street 51.70643, -8.52309 in Blue Haven Hotel Opening Hours: Open daily
• Mother Hubbard's Near market square 51.70638, -8.52356 Opening Hours: Open daily Sandwiches, baguettes, salads & Coffee.

• The Little Skillet 47 Main Street 51.70452, -8.52208 ☎ +353 21 477-4202 - Romantic atmosphere, Irish music, much fresh vegetables, €20 entrees, €25 3 course early-bird meal before 19:30, open daily 12:00-14:30 & 18:00-22:30.

• Hoby's Restaurant 5 Main Street 51.70539, -8.52341 ☎ +353 21 477-2200 Opening Hours: 18:00-22:00 Romantic, quiet, & candlelit, €25 3 course dinners.

• Max' Wine Cafe - 48 Main Street 51.70457, -8.52213 ☎ +353 21 477-2443 - International food, fancy interior & presentation, lunch from 12:30, dinner from 18:30, closed Tuesday, €22 3 course early bird special before 19:30.

• Jim Edward's - Market Quay 51.70578, -8.52292 ☎ +353 21 477-2541 +353 21 477-3228 Opening Hours: Cafe 12:30-22:00, Restaurant 18:00-22:00 A crowded local favorite with €20-30 dinner only meals in romantic area, or €12-19 meals in the restaurant, Steaks, seafood, & vegetables, cheaper than other restaurants.

• Cobra Tandoori | 69 Main Street 51.70579, -8.52297 ☎ +353 21 477-7911 Opening Hours: 16:30-23:30 One of many ethnic restaurants, this one serves Indian food, €10 plates.

• The Bulman - Summercove 51.70046, -8.49986 200 yards towards Kinsale from Charles Fort in Hamlet of Summercove ☎ +353 21 477-2131 Opening Hours: 12:30-21:30 Seafood & seasonal produce, €10 lunches, €22-26 meals in fancy restaurant upstairs.

Kinsale's many pubs have a lively atmosphere, all near the center of town:

• The Bulman - Summercove 51.70046, -8.49986 200 yards towards Kinsale from Charles Fort in Hamlet of Summercove ☎ +353 21 477-2131 - Has great music sessions Tuesday Thursday Sunday 21:30, folk session West 21:30, get there a half hour early to ensure a seat.

• Spaniard Inn 51.70494, -8.51701 ☎ +353 21 477-2436 - A ten minutes walk from town out onto the Scilly Peninsula, music West 21:30, arrive an hour before to ensure a seat.

• The Folk House - 51.70579, -8.52464 On Guardwell, which is off the end of Main Street as you walk away from the sea ☎ +353 21 477-2382 - Two real ale pumps. Yes, real ale in Ireland. Usually one available depending on supplier like Hobgoblin or Pride. Howling Gale, Speckled Hen etc. on keg. Music at the weekend.

• The Grey Hound 51.70648, -8.52392 On Market Plaza by the town museum ☎ +353 21 477-2889 - A proper old Irish pub established in 1690 with a very mixed crowd from rugby/hurling fans to hippies. Tables outside, umbrellas and heaters for smokers. Usually sport on TV and a good selection of music if not.

• The Tap Tavern 51.70614, -8.52514 Below Saint Multose Church - Has music on Thursday nights.

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

• Actons of Kinsale - Pier Road 51.70366, -8.52015 ☎ +353 21 477-9900 Newly renovated and reopened hotel overlooking Kinsale Harbour.

• Trident Hotel - World's End 51.70113, -8.51859 ☎ +353 21 477-9300 66 rooms, harbor views, restaurant. €35-€100.

• The Old Presbytery - 43 Cork Street 51.70694, -8.52488 ☎ +353 21 477-2027 +353 21 477-2166 10 rooms, goofy floor plan, nice lounge, quiet, fine breakfast. Double €110, bigger double €150, biggest double €170, family quadruple €180, 2 quadruple suites with no breakfast €170, free wi-fi and internet access, private parking.

• Friar's Lodge - @lodge.com Friar Street 51.70708, -8.52645 ☎ +353 21 477-7384 New & modern on a hill with 18 rooms, single €80, double €90-130, triple €150-160, quadruple €190, wi-fi, private parking.

• Chart House B&B 6 Dennis Quay☎ +353 21 477-4568 +353 21 477-7907 A Georgian hotel with 1 single, 4 doubles, non-smoking, quiet, high ceilings, chandeliers, great lounge, a block from the harbor, single €40-45, double €120, deluxe double €170, 10% discount when paid with cash, easy parking.

• O'Donovan's B&B 8 Guardwell St☎ +353 21 477-2428 In a 400-year-old building, quiet, non-smoking, friendly, in the medieval center, single w/no bathroom €45-50, double w/no bathroom €70, double w/bathroom €75.

• The Olde Bakery B&B - 56 Lower O’Connell Street 51.70226, -8.52047 ☎ +353 21 477-3012 Six quilt bedded rooms, 2 friendly dogs, cozy breakfast, cash only, non-smoking, laundry service available, double w/no bathroom €70, double w/bathroom €80.

• The Sea Gull Cork St☎ +353 21 477-2240 - On a hill next to Desmond Castle, cash only, six rooms, single w/no bathroom €35-40, double w/bathroom €70, triple w/bathroom €95.

• Guardwell Lodge Guardwell St☎ +353 21 477-4686 +353 21 477 4684 - A great budget hotel, with 44 rooms on top of a hill, but stark and somewhat prison-like, but modern and comfortable. Almost like a hostel, but isn't, no breakfast, all bedding provided, TV lounge, fully equipped self-service kitchen, quiet rooms are on the church side. €17 beds in 4-bed dorms, single €30, twin double €55, double with large bed €60, triple €60.

• Jos Cafe & Rooms - Kinsale Arms Guesthouse - 55 Main Street 51.70487, -8.52274 ☎ +353 21 477-2233 €45-€50 per room Rooms are En-Suite with complementary Wi-Fi.

Travel Next

• There are a number of excellent Blue Flag beaches in the area. Both Garretstown and Garrylucas (White Strand) beaches are just over 8km from Kinsale and can be visited by following the R600 to Ballinspittle village. Garretstown beach in particular is renowned for its surf and equipment is available to rent on the beach.
• The charming, but not-as-charming-as-Kinsale town of Cobh is reached by first driving and then taking a poorly signposted ferry to the island it's on, make sure you don't accidentally take the ferry that goes to France instead. It can also be reached by road via Cork city.
• The ever-famous castle at Blarney is also less than an hour away.

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