Chairman's Lane
by evaanna
This little lane runs uphill from the Giant's Cottage to Desmond Castle. It's impossible not to stop to admire its tiny colourful houses with funny names.
In the 15th - 16th centuries the old harbour of Kinsale used to be situated at the bottom of the lane and Desmond Castle served as a customs house. One of the castle museum's exhibits is a sedan chair, which was used to transport merchants from their ships to the castle to settle their bills with the customs. The men who carried them lived in the small houses in what is now Chairman's Lane, which explains its name. I cannot be sure if the Giant's Cottage belonged to the Giant of Kinsale (see my tip on the Old Courthouse) nor do I know why the charming tiny blue house in the picture bears the name of the Mansion House, but the names are enchanting as is the street itself.
I certainly wouldn't mind living in one of these little houses myself!
Dining Out
by clws
We have found that dining out in Ireland is a lot different than in the USA. Instead of being rushed through dinner so someone else can have your table, dinner is more of a leasure event in Ireland. There is no rush for you to eat and leave. The staff will be bustling about making sure everything is taken care of, but your meal is not rushed at all. Sometimes a table will only see one set of guests in an evening. Meals come in courses with plenty of time to enjoy them at the nice restaurants in Kinsale. Water, usually with lemon slices in it, brown bread served first, than your appetizer, followed by your main course, and then coffee or tea and dessert. Also, instead of putting your check on the table, they wait for you to ask for it. They seem to go out of their way not to rush you.
Hours Of Business
by clws
Shops
Most are open 9 am to 6 pm, closed Sunday. Some shops are open on Sundays and late evenings.
Bars and Pubs
Mon, Tue and Wed 10.30 am to 11.30 pm
Thu, Fri and Sat 10.30 am to 12.30 pm
Sunday 12.30 to 11.00 pm
Offices
Most offices are open 9.30 am to 5.30 pm Monday to Friday with a lunchbreak from 1 pm to 2 pm.
Restaurants Most begin their evening orders at 7.00-7.30 pm with last orders taken at around 10.00 pm.
Banks
Allied Irish Banks (AIB) Pearse Street 477 2157 Fax 477 2765 Mon 10 am-5 pm and Tues-Fri 10 am-4 pm. Closed Saturday and Sunday
AIB Bureau de Change Pearse Street 477 2157 Fax 477 2765 Summer only: 5 pm-10pm Mon-Fri, Sat 10 am-10 pm, Sun 10 am-9 pm
Bank of Ireland (BOI) Emmet Street 477 2521 Mon 10 am-5pm and Tues-Fri 10 am-4 pm. Closed Saturday and Sunday
BOI Bureau de Change Emmet Street 477 2521 Same hours as bank
Other Bureau de Change Facilities :
Post Office Pearse Street 477 2246 9.00-5.30 pm Mon-Sat, closed Sundays and Bank Holidays
Bolands Newsagents Emmet Street 477 2161 Normal working hours
Cronin's of Kinsale Emmet Street 477 2192 Normal working hours
Actons Hotel Pier Road 477 2135 Service available to hotel guests only
Choose between 2 courses
by clws
Kinsale Golf Club is located on the outskirts of Kinsale in south Cork
The club has two courses for your enjoyment. . To get to Farrangalway from Kinsale turn left at the White House and turn right at the following crossroads. Then right again and follow road for 3km to signposted left turn.
From Kinsale Ringenane can be reached on the R600 north towards Belgooly and Cork.
Farrangalway Tele:353 21 4774722
Green Fees (Before 10am, Mon - Thurs) E25
Green Fees (After 10am, Mon - Thurs) E32
Green Fees (Fri, Sat, Sun) E40
Green Fees (Juveniles undder 18) E15
Ringenane
Green Fees E22
Green Fees (Juvenile) E9
Sandycove
by orlikins
Sandycove is a lovely little bay, only a 5 min drive from Kinsale town. Drive over the bridge and follow the signs. It's a lovely view and you could bring a fishing rod with you, if thats what you're into.
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Harry a wonderful story/history teller
Start of our walk at the Kinsale tourist office
Ekaterinebrug, Royslaven
our bus
