Kinsale, Coastal port town in County Cork, Ireland
Kinsale stands at the mouth of River Bandon, featuring narrow streets lined with colorful buildings and medieval architecture along the harbor front.
The Battle of Kinsale in 1601 marked a decisive moment when English forces defeated combined Irish and Spanish troops, leading to the construction of James Fort.
The annual October Jazz Festival draws musicians and visitors to multiple venues throughout the town, continuing a tradition that celebrates music and performance arts.
Bus Éireann operates regular services connecting Kinsale to Cork City and Cork Airport, with the journey taking approximately 30 minutes each way.
The Lusitania Museum preserves artifacts and stories from the 1915 maritime disaster, when local boats rescued survivors from the torpedoed ocean liner.
Location: County Cork
Elevation above the sea: 10 m
Website: http://kinsale.ie
GPS coordinates: 51.70750,-8.53056
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:37
Charles Fort
2.5 km
James's Fort
1.7 km
Desmond Castle
0 m
St Peter's Church
15 km
Christ Church, Kilbrogan
14.5 km
Innishannon Tower
10.7 km
Old Head of Kinsale Lighthouse
11.4 km
Brinny Church
14.4 km
Christ Church
11 km
Holy Trinity Rathclaren Church
13 km
Charles Fort Lighthouse
2.5 km
Courtaparteen Chapel
4.2 km
Bateman's Bridge
10.8 km
Ballea Bridge Upper
14.8 km
The Dandy Bridge
15.1 km
Bandon Bridge
14.8 km
St Patrick's Church
11.9 km
St Patrick's Church
14.8 km
St Mary's Church
10.8 km
Ballea Bridge Lower
14.5 km
Kilmoney Bridge
14.5 km
St Multose Church
369 m
Church of the Sacred Heart
4.6 km
Bandon Town Hall
15 km
Christ Church
14.9 km
St John the Evangelist Church
14.6 km
Kinsale Regional Museum & Courthouse
453 m
Methodist Church
14.8 kmReviews
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