Things to do in Kinsale

Activities, attractions and tours

Charles Fort showing a coastal town, general coastal views and a bay or harbor
Cork which includes a coastal town, rocky coastline and landscape views
Charles Fort which includes heritage architecture, building ruins and general coastal views
Charles Fort which includes a coastal town, a ruin and heritage architecture
Charles Fort which includes building ruins and heritage architecture

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What to do in Kinsale

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Charles Fort showing a bridge, tranquil scenes and heritage architecture

Charles Fort

Now a national monument with exhibition center, this 17th-century military stronghold has witnessed some of Ireland's most significant events.

Charles Fort
Ringfinnan Garden of Remembrance

Ringfinnan Garden of Remembrance

Learn about the local history of Kinsale with a stop at Ringfinnan Garden of Remembrance. Stroll along the waterfront in this relaxing area or visit its lively bars.

Ringfinnan Garden of Remembrance
James Fort

James Fort

You can find out about the history of Kinsale with a stop at James Fort. Stroll along the waterfront in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

James Fort

Old Head Golf Links

Enjoy a round of golf in Kinsale at Old Head Golf Links. Stroll along the waterfront in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Old Head Golf Links

Desmond Castle

Find out about the history of Kinsale Town Centre when you spend time at Desmond Castle. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this walkable area.

Desmond Castle

Kinsale Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Kinsale at Kinsale Golf Club. Amble around this relaxing area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Kinsale Golf Club

Kinsale Regional Museum and Courthouse

You can study the exhibits at Kinsale Regional Museum and Courthouse, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Kinsale Town Centre. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this walkable area.

Kinsale Regional Museum and Courthouse

Saint Multose Church

You can learn about the history of Kinsale Town Centre with a stop at Saint Multose Church. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this walkable area.

Saint Multose Church

Old Head Signal Tower

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Old Head Signal Tower in Kinsale. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Old Head Signal Tower