Kinsale Harbour, Kinsale

The marina with its rows of glitzy yachts slapping against their moorings, is the image most associated with Kinsale. Perhaps this is the reason I mention it last because, as we have seen , there is so much more to Kinsale than a pretty harbour and red sails in the sunset. But as harbours go, they dont come much prettier then this and sitting anywhere along the quays is a delightful way to while away an hour or more.There are a few monuments to those lost at sea along the quayside and most notably, in honour of our Spanish comrades in arms, a viewing platform in the shape of a Spanish galleon.

The photo is a photo taken looking back on Kinsale having driven through it. Just thought I'd mention that there are a few miles (kilometers!) passed Kinsale that are nice to stroll around too while you are in the area. Theres a little beach called Summer Cove (eeks, hope i have the name correct here!?! ill confirm later!!) across the water from Kinsale, you can get here by driving out, over the bridge to the left, and take a left again. Theres a pub here where you can get food and of course drink, and you are practically on a little beach right here. There is Garretstown beach, Charles Fort, Old Head of Kinsale, Oysterhave etc, all within the region of Kinsale

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If the weather is fine take a walk around the pleasant harbour and enjoy the views

Lots of nice boats, yatchs and the like anchor here. Also renown for Rugby, whilst I was there so was half of the world's rugby population I felt tiny!!!!