• Pipers Fun Fair. Centrally located in the centre of Kinsale this offers bumper rides, chair-o-planes and all the usual children's events.

• SandyCove
• Garretstown
• GaryLucas
• Howe Strand
• Inchadowney
• Long Strand
• Owenahincha / CastleFreak
• Oysterhaven
• RockyBay
• SandyCove

• Our own shop, Pearce Street, Kinsale. 021-4772703

Bird Watching:

• The Marsh area in Kinsale is a well known spot for bird-watching enthusiasts. Early Morning is probably the best time to visit and the area has illustrations on the birds to be seen and their seasons. Some useful numbers are...
  • Birdtatch Ireland: Dublin 01-2808237
  • Birdwatch news flash. t.b.a.

Golf:
There are three golf links about Kinsale.

• Old Head of Kinsale Golf Club - 18 hole. Spectacular views at this 18-hole links course on the Old Head of Kinsale just five miles from the centre of Kinsale. Caddies, buggies and club hire available. Full restaurant and bar facilities and Pro's shop. Telephone 4778444

• Kinsale Golf Club, Farrangalway - 18 hole parklands course. Lessons available from Pro - Ger Broderick. Electric buggies and clubs available for hire. Telephone 4774722.

• Ringenane Golf Club- 9 hole. Two miles from Kinsale on the Cork road. Telephone 4772197

Harbour Trips:

• Kinsale Harbour Trips: One hour harbour cruises available aboard the Spirit of Kinsale. Commentary, music, bar and snacks. Enclosed lower deck and open air top deck. Available for coach groups and private charters. Telephone4773188 or 087 227 2319

Historic Kinsale:

• The Kinsale Historical Society has regular meetings from early Spring to late Autumn. They also behind an information packed annual booklet, "The Kinsale Record" which comes highly recommended for anyone interested in the history of Kinsale. For more information contact the secretary, Mr. Dermot Ryan at 021-4772729, or check any local bookstore. Click Here for a list of past articles.

• Charles Fort
• James Fort
• Old Town Walls.
• Kinsale Courthouse Museum
• Desmond Castle / Wine Museum
• Lusitania
• Kinsale Hookers
• Ring Forts
• St.Multose Church
• DeCourcey Castle
• Battle of Kinsale (1601)

• Inishannon Horse Centre
• Belgooley Riding Centre
• Ballinadee Pony Trekking and Horse Riding Farm. 6 miles from Kinsale. All equipment and facilities available. Phone 4771852.
• Follyfoot Riding Farm, Riverstick. 5 miles from Kinsale. Qualified instructor and group rates. Telephone 4771324.

Marine Facilities:

• Harbour: Excellent Shelter. Caution in very strong SE winds. Access at all times. Speed Limit in harbour is 6 kts. 35 ton crane, Charts AC 2053, AC 1765, Imray C56, Irish OS 87, Estuary of river Bandon. Pilots available. Cliff/Coastal Rescue. Arun Lifeboat at Courtmacsherry.

• Harbour Master: (4772503) VHF 16, 14.  

• Kinsale Boat Yard: (4774774). Synchrolift, Diesel, Fresh Water, Electricity, 3 metres, alongside-berth, Moorings available, engine repairs, hull repairs.

• Kinsale Yacht Club: (4772196) VHF 16, Slip, Diesel, Petrol, Bar, Fresh Water, Electricity, 10 metres, visitor berth/moorings

• Castlepark Marina: (4774959). VHF 06, 16. Slip, Diesel, Ferry to town and Summercove, Fresh Water, Electricity, 10 metres

• Fishing Equipment: 4772233

Maps - Orienteering,etc.,:

• A really detailed map, with emphasis on historical ruins, castles, cairns etc., the Ordnance Survey Map in the "Discovery Series", number 87 is recommended. Of scale 1:50,000 it is centred on Kinsale and stretches from Cork City in the North East to Kinsale Head in the South and West to Bandon.

• If your interest is marine, then the following charts are useful: AC_2053, AC_1765, Imray_C56 and again the Irish_OS_87. Macmillan's Nautical Almanac covers Kinsale harbour and approaches very well as do most others of this ilk.

• The Kinsale Library is also well stocked with detailed and historical maps of the town.

Music:

• Jazz Music by Harry Crosbie and Co. can be enjoyed by all every Sunday from approx. noon until 14:30 at Acton's Hotel.

• The CORK JAZZ WEEKEND, (usually October), has many events of it's events held in Kinsale - including some very BIG names. See the Events page for more details.

• Many pubs have music from about from about 8 p.m. 'til late. Check the local journals for more details.

Reading:

• The Library, situated behind the Parochial Hall is small but surprisingly well stocked. Why not grab a book and read it there!

• Boland's Shop for papers, magazines, journals and a small selection of books.

• The tourist office for Kinsale material and guides.

• The Kinsale Bookshop offers a large and varied selection of good books.

• Quite often there are jumble-sales in the Parochial Hall. Check them out - You never know what you would find.

• Again, for those of you interested in the History of Kinsale we have included a link to our page of past articles by the Kinsale Record.

Sailing:

• Kinsale Yacht Club and Marina: 021-4772196      The Kinsale Yacht club hosts a plethora of events over the Sailing season. The main racing event of course is the Kinsale Regatta on the August 6-7. The main racing classes and types focused on are cruisers, Dragons, Flying Fifteens, Squibs, 420's and Juniors. Give the KYC a call for more details and order those epaulettes now!

• Sail Ireland Charters: Have a fleet of yachts from 35 ft to 50 ft. Day, half day or evening sails with Skipper for groups and individuals. The yachts are berthed at the Trident Hotel here in Kinsale. Telephone 021-4772301

• ShearWater Cruises: Offer a skippered 40 ft. ketch for daily and week long cruises . Advance reservation only. Telephone 023-48910.

• Kinsale Harbour Commissioner: 021-4772503

• CastlePark Marina: A Padi Dive Centre, it operates a new, purpose-built 43 ft. dive boat and 7.5m RIB with all diving instrumentation. Dive equipment can be hired or bought and cylinders filled. Telephone 4774959.

• Have you seen Our Sea Angling site? Telephone 4774946.

• CastlePark Marina: Operates a fleet of Angling Charter Boats Telephone 4774959

• Walking tours of Kinsale depart the Tourist Office daily at 11.15 and 2.15 in the company of Don Herlihy who talks about the history of the town and points out many places of interest. The tour takes one hour and costs £3.50 per person. No reservation is required. The walk is leisurely and suitable for all ages. For reservations Telephone 4772873.

• Walking tours of Charles Fort. The Fort is open for visitors daily from 10.00 to 18.00 - last admission 17.15. Telephone 4772263.

• Oysterhaven Activity Centre: Windsurfers, dinghies and canoes are available for rental on an hourly basis. Sailing/windsurfing courses for adults and children, afternoons, evenings and weekends. The centre is open 10 am to 9 p.m. Monday to Thursday and 10 am to 7 p.m. Friday to Sunday. During July and August five day multi-activity courses are available for 4 year olds to adults including windsurfing, kayaking, adventure trails and team challenges plus sailing in single-handed and crewed dinghies. Telephone 4770738.

• Kinsale Outdoor Education Centre: Based in the town of Kinsale, they offers dinghy sailing, canoeing, board sailing, rock climbing, body boarding, orienteering, team challenges and archery to groups of all sizes from 6 year olds to adults all year round. Expert instruction plus all specialized equipment included in the cost. Telephone 4772896.

• Jet Ski Hire: Located a quarter of a mile past the Trident Hotel at the New Bridge, Kinsale. Telephone 088 2782430.

• Small Boat Hire: Contact Castlepark Marina Centre, approximately 2 miles from the Centre of Kinsale. Telephone 4774959.

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