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Ireland Guide

Cork

Kinsale

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Kinsale ( www.kinsale.ie ), 25km south of Cork city, enjoys a glorious setting at the head of a sheltered harbour around the mouth of the Bandon River. Two imposing forts and a fine tower-house remain as evidence of its former strategic importance as a trading port, and Kinsale has built on its cosmopolitan links to become the culinary capital of the southwest. Add in plenty of opportunities for watersports on the fine local beaches and a raft of congenial pubs, and you have a very appealing, upscale resort town.