harbours kinsale

This is a natural harbour formed by the estuary of the Bandon River.
In 1601 some of the Spanish Armada landed at Kinsale. The Spanish fleet consisted of 3,000 men; reduced by the adversity from a force of 6,000, they were far too weak to withstand the subsequent blockade of the harbour by the Anglo-Irish Privy Council. Irish chieftains O'Neill and O'Donnell decided to lend what strength they could to the Spanish.
The Luisitania was torpedoed off the Old Head of Kinsale on 7th Ma...

Kinsale is a town that is steeped in history and one of the prettiest harbours in Europe. It is renowned for the number of variety of its restaurants and pubs. The narrow picturesque streets have colourful shop fronts, and attract visitors to browse through the many craft shops and hostelries that are clustered in the town centre. The Marina Centre is on the waterfont and the traditional stone character has been preserved in the recent renovations. Castlepark has its own beach, James Fort...