The White House Kinsale is a boutique Georgian guesthouse run by the Frawley family, situated in the heart of Kinsale. Welcoming visitors and locals since the 1850’s, this Kinsale guest house has enjoyed a reputation for fine food, drinks, good cheer and indulgent service. At the White House you will find a warm and friendly ambiance, traditional surroundings with modern […]
This luxury private tour from Cork explores Blarney Castle & Woollen Mills and Ireland’s Gourmet Food Capital Kinsale. This luxurious day tour is privately guided in a 7 series BMW or Mercedes-Benz Coach – perfect for those wanting to travel in comfort on their short visit to Cork. Departing from Cobh Cruise Terminal 30 minutes after your ship docks (08:30 […]
Welcome to The Trident Hotel in Kinsale. Your first choice destination if looking for a four star hotel in the heart of Kinsale Town. Spectacularly located on the water’s edge overlooking harbour, the hotel has 75 bedrooms including an executive wing comprising 30 rooms and a penthouse floor of nine luxury suites, all with beautiful sea views and has long been […]
The 4 Star Carlton Hotel & C Spa is Kinsale’s leading hotels. Discover a region renowned for its rugged coastline, beautiful harbour location and breathtaking surrounds. Our winding, enchanting woodland entrance will lead you to our hotel lobby. Set on 9 0acres of spectacular private mature wooded parkland and unspoilt panoramic views overlooking Oysterhaven Bay our magical location allows you […]
The great taste of the Wild Atlantic Way will be on the streets of Kinsale this April, with the return of the Taste the Wild Atlantic Way Street Food Festival. The afternoon of fantastic fresh seafood will take place between 1-4pm on 18th April 2015, and will feature many of the best chefs in town bringing great food to all visitors […]
The Kinsale Chowder Cook Off returns this April, bringing the best chowder recipes back to Ireland’s Gourmet Riviera. The festival will bring the great seafood taste back to Kinsale on 19th April 2015. Kinsale’s famous local seafood produce is sure to be the key ingredient in the dishes served up by some of the finest chefs from near and far […]
The Kinsale Rugby Sevens is an annual rugby extravaganza held over the May bank holiday weekend. Played out in the stunning surrounds of Kinsale, The Kinsale Rugby Sevens draws competitors and observers not only from across Ireland, but from all corners of the world. This hotly contested competition features various different divisions of rugby for male and female teams, making […]
This tour from Cork to Blarney Castle and Kinsale, Ireland’s Gourmet Capital, is perfect for those wanting to make the most out of a short time in Cork. Departing from Cobh and heading straight to the world famous Blarney Castle where you can visit Blarney Castle and kiss the legendary Blarney stone which is told to give you the ‘gift […]
If you are looking to enjoy a wonderfully sophisticated Hen Party weekend, then Kinsale in County Cork is the only place to go. One of the most naturally beautiful seaside towns in all of Ireland, Kinsale is also the home of Ireland’s gourmet riviera. Nowhere in Ireland offers more quality restaurants per square foot, with sumptuous local produce at the […]
With the Port of Cork being previous winners of the ‘Best Destination Experience’ and ‘Best Port Welcome’ it is easy to see where Cork gets its great reputation. Each cruise liner that docks in Cobh (the Gateway to Cork) and its passengers get the warmest welcome and the very best of service, whatever the time of year. Cobh (we don’t […]
Kinsale is an ideal location for any Stag Party weekend, with everything you could hope for so close to hand. A Kinsale Stag Party benefits from having so many of the best bars and restaurants in Ireland close at hand, with seafood in particular being of the highest standards in this gorgeous seaside town. Kinsale is surrounded by the great outdoors […]
A hen night in Kinsale is like no other, it’s one of the best weekends that Ireland has to offer. Located less than 30km south of Cork Airport (a half hour by car), it is easily accessible by car or by public bus from the centre of Cork city. Kinsale itself is beautiful and easy to get around by foot. […]
The Wild Atlantic Way is one of the world’s most dramatic coastal landscapes. This absorbing route, the longest coastal route in the world, runs for 2500 kilometres along Ireland’s west coast. County Cork provides the most southerly point of the route, as well as a number of impressive highlights. Surely the most stunning area of all is the unparalleled Old […]
Located on the south west coast of Ireland, alongside the historic and picturesque town of Kinsale. There are two golf courses to savour, the rolling fairways of Farrangalway and the slopes running into the water at Ringenane. Farrangalway is a challenging 6043 metre 18 hole course beautifully situated, in the meadowlands of the Bandon River valley, just two miles north […]
The very attractive town of Kinsale is just 29km directly south of Cork City on the R.600 route. Kinsale has many popular attractions which include heritage, gourmet restaurants, sailing, deep sea angling and golf. Kinsale has been designated an Irish Heritage Town. Even the casual visitor to Kinsale will be captivated by its beautiful setting, with the long waterfront, narrow […]
Kinsale is a kaleidoscope of Irish history. Everyone of note (a bit like the tourists of today) ultimately end up visiting Kinsale. Celts & Vikings, Normans & English, wine merchants & traders, pirates & sailors. All have left an indelible mark on this remarkably pretty town. In fact at one stage Kinsale was a more important port than Cork itself as […]
Leisure Breaks Discovering Cork is about taking time for you – and making it the best time possible. Because every town has something special to offer and everyone has something special they like to do. Luxury breaks that have individual appeal – whether you’re a shopper, a golfer, a spectator or an observer. We’ve breaks for lovers, for gourmets, for […]
Trident Hotel Kinsale, A Select Hotels of Ireland Property The Trident Hotel is spectacularly set on the water’s edge in Kinsale, in a prime location for guests to enjoy the stunning views. Recently refurbished the Trident has 75 guestrooms including an executive wing comprising 30 rooms and penthouse floor of 11 luxury suites, all with breath-taking views of the harbour […]
Actons Hotel Kinsale, A Select Hotels of Ireland Property Actons Hotel is situated in the heart of the colourful historic harbour town of Kinsale also referred to as the Gourmet Capital of Ireland. This 4* Hotel is the oldest hotel in Kinsale originally established in 1946 by two sisters, Sidney and Shelia Acton and since then has become an integral […]
Oakhurst House Bed and Breakfast, Lower Road, Cobh, Co. Cork A stay at the beautiful Victorian Oakhurst House is the perfect place to relax and re-charge the batteries. Oakhurst House Bed and Breakfast is your home away from home and your host Eileen will always try to make your stay as comfortable and memorable as possible for everyone. Experiencing the hospitality at Oakhurst […]
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