Kinsale Off The Beaten Path

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Most Viewed Off The Beaten Path in Kinsale

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Garretstown and the Old head of Kinsale.

Garretstown and the Old head of Kinsale., Kinsale

 3 Reviews  On our way from the Old Head of Kinsale to the town itself we stopped to bask a little in the sun on Garretstown Beach. It was July, the peak of holiday season, but the beach wasn't crowded, far from... 

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The Mall and Bowling Green

The Mall and Bowling Green, Kinsale

 1 Review  If you want to explore a little further then it's time to strart climbing. Beyond Acton's Hotel on the waterfront, turn right onto Denis Quay where you will see another terrace of elegant georgian... 

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Sandycove

 1 Review  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... 

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Old Head

Old Head, Kinsale

 SabrinaSummerville Says:  Silly me, I always thought that the Old Head of Kinsale was more or less within the town itself - it's not; it's several miles drive further into West Cork. The... 

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Garrettstown

Garrettstown, Kinsale

 SabrinaSummerville Says:  Coming from the Cork side of Kinsale, drive through the town and out the other side, then you are heading towards Garrettstown beach which you will come across... 

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Scilly

Scilly, Kinsale

 SabrinaSummerville Says:  This is perhaps the most scenic part of the town itself, built as it is on a range of hills with the narrowest streets you'll ever try to navigate. My advice is... 

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Kinsale Crystal- Better than Waterford

Kinsale Crystal- Better than Waterford, Kinsale

 TRimer Says:  When you are in Kinsale, visit the Kinsale Crystal Factory and store. Started in 1991 by a former Waterford Crystal master craftsman, this small workshop... 

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The shrine to Our Lady at Ballinspittle

The shrine to Our Lady at Ballinspittle, Kinsale

 evaanna Says:  The shrine to Our Lady at Ballinspittle was erected for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception on 8 December 1954. Its form is reminiscent of the Grotto of Our... 

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Dromberg Stone Circle

Dromberg Stone Circle, Kinsale

 DEBBBEDB Says:  After leaving Cork without finding a place to stay, we headed for Dromberg. After getting lost a couple of more times, we found the Dromberg Stone Circle (circa... 

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Up Another Level

Up Another Level, Kinsale

 Ekaterinburg Says:  From the Mall you can climb another hill to the Ramparts, carry on up Rampart lane to Blind Gate and back to town via Church street. Alternatively you can do... 

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Dromberg Stone Circle

Dromberg Stone Circle, Kinsale

 Nobbe Says:  On the coastway from Kinsale to Mizen Head (around halfway) you will find this ancient place called Dromberg Stone Circle. The seventeen stones wich together... 

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Blue Haven Hotel

 1 Review and 164 Opinions  Completely refurbished in 2004, each room is individually furnished with exquisite furniture, the... 

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Carlton Hotel Kinsale

 1 Review and 329 Opinions  When choosing a Kinsale hotel, I was almost swayed towards one of the old favourites enjoyed by... 

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 On the coastway from Kinsale to Mizen Head (around halfway) you will find this ancient place called Dromberg Stone Circle. The seventeen stones wich together... 

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Q:  Hi. I was wondering what the name of the proprietor of the Milk Market was. The Milk Market is a restaurant in Kinsale, Ireland.... 

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The Kinsale Magical Virtual Tour

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 Kinsale ticks all the boxes: great harbour and marina; picturesque town with narrow streets and tiny lanes; steeped in history; gourmet capital of Ireland; exclusive shops; pubs to suit all... 

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"Irish Beauty Harbor Town Kinsale"

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 Kinsale is a beautiful and picturesque harbour town in County Cork, Ireland. Walking around this small quaint city brings you back in time with it's charming shops, narrow streets, and Irish pubs. You... 

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 Kinsale is a small picturesque town by the sea in the southern Ireland. The Town nestles between the hills and the shoreline, a maze of narrow streets, never far from the water and little changed in... 

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Kinsale. I'd love to share with you the 10 tips I've written, the 41 photos uploaded, and 1 travelogue I've created. 

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 We spent 2 nights and a day in Kinsale, so I by no means view myself as an expert on the town. Still, I'll share some observations and a few tips for what they're worth. It's also a nice excuse to... 

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