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Cork Road Trip If you were here in 1601, Kinsale you would have
witnessed a heady battle which essentially sealed the
Kinsale - Cion tSáile fate of Gaelic Ireland. The Irish princes Hugh Roe
O’Donnell and Hugh O’Neill, allied with forces of the
It has been said that the history of Kinsale is the Spanish empire of Philip III of Spain and Portugal fought
history of Ireland itself. Originally a medieval fishing England’s colonial forces led by Charles Blount, 8th
town and port - Kinsale is one of the most picturesque, Baron Mountjoy. In the wake of this battle a number of
popular and historic towns on the south west coast of Ireland’s native regal class took sail to mainland Europe
Ireland. Having served as Ireland’s gateway for many in what is remembered as “The Flight of the Earls”. The
legendary sailors, pirates and historical figures including Earls of Tyrone and Tír Conaill were numbered among
Walter Raleigh who introduced the potato to Europe those departing in the hope of returning to strike again
(before he lost his head!). It was at St. Multose Church in for Ireland. They were to endure a gruelling march from
Kinsale that Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland to Rome but to no avail. Shortly after this battle, James’
was crowned in 1649. Fort was built to protect the harbour.
Take in the coastal beauty and stunning surrounding Further inland Cork’s answer to Jimmy Hendrix, the
countryside on one of the many scenic walks around famous Rory Gallagher once had his home down by the
Kinsale. waters of the river Bandon. Today, the resident artists
open their doors each summer and welcome visitors.
The Kinsale Energy Descent Plan 2021 set Kinsale Why not join local historian Dermot Ryan for an
as the world’s first “Transition Town” heralding educational “heritage walk” around Kinsale to get the
a movement that pioneers community building inside story. This year marks the 100 anniversary of the
and sustainability in facing humanity’s twin sinking of the HMS Lusitania in 1915, as 1,198 people
challenges of Peak Oil and Climate Change. lost their lives. You can learn more at the dedicated
See www.transitiontownkinsale.org Lusitania museum open now in the old signal tower
Experience Blue Haven Kinsale
KINSALE
Make the Blue Haven Kinsale the beginning of your Wild Atlantic Way
Experience the untamed west coast of Ireland & start an adventure you will never want to end!
Accommodation - Bi stro - Wine & Tapas Bar - Café
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witnessed a heady battle which essentially sealed the
Kinsale - Cion tSáile fate of Gaelic Ireland. The Irish princes Hugh Roe
O’Donnell and Hugh O’Neill, allied with forces of the
It has been said that the history of Kinsale is the Spanish empire of Philip III of Spain and Portugal fought
history of Ireland itself. Originally a medieval fishing England’s colonial forces led by Charles Blount, 8th
town and port - Kinsale is one of the most picturesque, Baron Mountjoy. In the wake of this battle a number of
popular and historic towns on the south west coast of Ireland’s native regal class took sail to mainland Europe
Ireland. Having served as Ireland’s gateway for many in what is remembered as “The Flight of the Earls”. The
legendary sailors, pirates and historical figures including Earls of Tyrone and Tír Conaill were numbered among
Walter Raleigh who introduced the potato to Europe those departing in the hope of returning to strike again
(before he lost his head!). It was at St. Multose Church in for Ireland. They were to endure a gruelling march from
Kinsale that Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland to Rome but to no avail. Shortly after this battle, James’
was crowned in 1649. Fort was built to protect the harbour.
Take in the coastal beauty and stunning surrounding Further inland Cork’s answer to Jimmy Hendrix, the
countryside on one of the many scenic walks around famous Rory Gallagher once had his home down by the
Kinsale. waters of the river Bandon. Today, the resident artists
open their doors each summer and welcome visitors.
The Kinsale Energy Descent Plan 2021 set Kinsale Why not join local historian Dermot Ryan for an
as the world’s first “Transition Town” heralding educational “heritage walk” around Kinsale to get the
a movement that pioneers community building inside story. This year marks the 100 anniversary of the
and sustainability in facing humanity’s twin sinking of the HMS Lusitania in 1915, as 1,198 people
challenges of Peak Oil and Climate Change. lost their lives. You can learn more at the dedicated
See www.transitiontownkinsale.org Lusitania museum open now in the old signal tower
Experience Blue Haven Kinsale
KINSALE
Make the Blue Haven Kinsale the beginning of your Wild Atlantic Way
Experience the untamed west coast of Ireland & start an adventure you will never want to end!
Accommodation - Bi stro - Wine & Tapas Bar - Café
20
