Out and about Kinsale.

Liner at mouth of Kinsale harbour.

Kinsale is a really great Tourist centre so there is always something going on. Every historian will love the excellently preserved star-forts at Charles Fort and James Fort, and the local museum is a little gem. Sports enthusiasts are spoiled - sailing, angling, golf and much, much more. Of course Kinsale has always been a centre for the Arts and Crafts so there is plenty to hold your attention if you are interested in this. Local book shops have great little booklets on local scenic walks in the area.

A short walk from the Waterside takes you to the Marsh's bird sanctuary. The site of the "Battle of Kinsale" quietly keeps its dark secrets just o The Waterside is a unique suntrap in in the morning light. ver a mile away. DeCourcey castle, the splendid star-shaped James Fort, the remains of the old Naval dockyard - all reminders of the great history and traditions of the area - are within an easy, level walk of under 1 mile!

The magnificent Old Head of Kinsale Golf course is a very, very short drive from the Waterside. There are two other Golf courses even nearer. Kinsale is the Mecca for shark fishing and Deep Sea Angling boats await on the riverside for their next charter. In Summertime, a harbour cruise is another way of seeing the sights. The two busy marinas in Kinsale are favourite stopping over point for the water-weary or drink-deficient sailors. Horses on GaryLucas beach.

Try a cruise about Kinsale harbour. They run almost every hour in high Summer. If you are a river fisherman or a sea angler take note! Just outside the Waterside is an excellent location for crab and lugworm. Also, sea angling charters are available in the nearby marina - just a 10 minute walk from the Waterside. Kinsale has 3 great Golf clubs, a "Blue Flag" beach in GaryLucas - which is great for windsurfing, and - well so much it needs some research. You could start by checking the links below which are useful in planning your stay in the Kinsale Area:-

Some Useful Kinsale Links.

http://www.kinsale.info This lists the major events in Kinsale for the coming year - not just angling. It is updated regularly. It also has a pretty thorough list of general, all-year activities in and about Kinsale.
http://www.kinsale.ie/ This is the website of the Kinsale Chamber of Commerce. A must if you are planning a business visit here.
Cork Airport's web site, http://www.ork.aero, has departure/arrival information for all it's flights. Could be helpful if you are organizing your flights via Cork.
If you are planning a cycling of fishing holiday, you can order your bicycles, fishing tackle and bait in advance from the cycle shop at http://www.tackleireland.com. However, don't forget that there's bait to be found too on the shore directly in front of the Waterside

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