The 10 Best Things to do Good for Big Groups in Kinsale, Province of Munster

May 7, 2022 Chanda Heide

Kinsale (/kɪnˈseɪl/; Irish: Cionn tSáile, meaning "Tide Head") is a historic port and fishing town in County Cork, Ireland, which also has significant military history. Located approximately 25 km south of Cork City on the coast near the Old Head of Kinsale, it sits at the mouth of the River Bandon and had a population of 5,281 at the 2016 census. Its population increases during the summer months when the tourist season is at its peak and when the boating fraternity and other tourist visitors arrive in numbers. Kinsale is in the Cork South–West (Dáil Éireann) constituency, which has three seats.
Restaurants in Kinsale

1. Don & Barry's Historic Stroll in Old Kinsale

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Don & Barry's Historic Stroll in Old Kinsale

Don & Barry's Historic Stroll in Old Kinsale. The original daily walking tour of Kinsale. Daily 7 days from Kinsale Tourist Office at 11.15 April-Oct. Plus early bird tour at 9.15 May-Sept, Mon- Sat. Selected by Rick Steves as 'Kinsale's single best attraction' Duration 1 hour approx, suits all ages, rain or shine!Tours Nov-March by appointment only

2. Kinsale Heritage Walks

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Kinsale Heritage Walks

Dermot Ryan’s Kinsale Heritage Town Walks, rated as “The ideal way to see Kinsale and learn its history” by the Irish Times, uses a unique blend of old photographs and maps to show the heritage of this special town. Daily from the Tourist Office, 10.30 and 3 p.m., lasting an Irish hour, Hail, Rain or Snow ! Adults, 5 Euro, Children free, Special group rates.

3. Sovereign Sailing

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Sovereign Sailing

If you're looking for an adventurous & healthy holiday activity sailing may have the answer.There's no need to don a wetsuit, all cruises are run aboard our cruising yachts based at the Trident Marina Kinsale. You can choose from a day or half day sail. Sailing TimesMorning: 10:00 to 13:00 Afternoon: 14:00 to 17:00 Sunset cruise: 18:00 to 20:30.

4. Blacks Brewery

Farm Lane Knocknabohilly, Kinsale P17 XW70 Ireland +353 87 918 0433 [email protected] http://www.blacksbrewery.com/tours
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Blacks Brewery

Closed for the season. Open again in Spring 2019. Guided brewery tours with tasting samples. Come see a working Irish micro brewery in action. Home of the award winning Kinsale Pale Ale. See map for walking shortcut. Parking available also. Open for tours tasting Tuesday till Sat 1:30 and 3pm tours. May until end of August and just on Saturdays throughout Sept.

5. Wild Atlantic Sports

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Wild Atlantic Sports

Wild Atlantic Sports is a bike tour and rental business based in Kinsale, Co. Cork. We offer high quality bike rental and guided cycling tours in the amazing Kinsale area. The area is great for exploring by bike with some spectacular coastal scenery along the Wild Atlantic Way. If you're comfortable cycling and happy to find your way around why not RENT? If you'd prefer to be guided around the sights, following one of our carefully planned routes, pick from one of the three tours below. RENTAL: High quality mountain bikes with front fork and disc brakes, helmet, high vis vest, lock and repair kit all included. We deliver to your local accommodation or if you're not staying in town, can meet you in a central location. TOURS: The Wild Coast Tour is our most popular tour. This tour is suitable for beginner/intermediate cyclists and the route has been carefully selected to show you the best of the area, without too many uphills! There is stunning scenery along this cycle - pedal your way past surf beaches, towers and some spectacular Irish countryside. There is a stop mid-way for coffee/tea in a local cafe. This tour starts from the Old Head Signal Tower which is 15-20mins drive outside Kinsale. The Kinsale Town tour is an intermediate level tour (some hills!) that explores the coast through the town from Charles Fort to Sandycove. Loads to see along the way from the Kinsale marina, James Fort, Dock beach or spot wild goats on Sandycove Island. Finally, the Courtmacsherry Bay tour is our longest and flattest tour. We cycle along past sandy Coolmaine Strand, then follow a road which continues the entire length of Courtmacsherry Bay. We pass Timoleague Abbey and stop for tea in a charming cafe in Courtmacsherry. Whatever tour you pick, we know you'll love it! All tours are suitable for people with a moderate level of fitness. It's very much your day at your pace! If you're a keen cyclist and looking for something a bit more challenging, contact us, we can help.

Kinsale Ireland +353 21 477 8444 [email protected] http://oldhead.com/home
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Old Head Golf Links

Ruggedly beautiful golf course overlooking the Celtic Sea.

Reviewed By mpjmay86 - Athy, Ireland

What an experience it was to play this course has to be up there with the best in the country everything from start to finish was top class from the pro shop staff to tee starter even the green keeping staff everyone went out of there way to back it an enjoyable day out and as for the views around the course there worth the green fee alone just to see them. Would recommend you play this course at least once in your life you will not regret it trust me.

7. Charles Fort

Summercove, Kinsale Ireland 352-21-477-2234 http://www.heritageireland.ie/en/en/south-west/charlesfort/
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Charles Fort

Reviewed By JackWhite - Arklow, Ireland

Thoroughly enjoyable visit, well handled by OPW staff, informative guides and map, really worth a visit and to give an insight into the town’s history

8. The Bulman Kinsale

Summercove, Kinsale Cork Ireland +353 21 477 2131 http://www.thebulman.ie
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The Bulman Kinsale

Reviewed By cpmk08 - Cork, Ireland

We ate here recently as a couple. I couldn't fault the food. We had tuna, monkfish and a lemon tart for desert. All delicious. The staff were helpful and friendly. Was unable to leave a gratuity when paying by card which I found strange but full marks otherwise

9. Atlantic Offshore Adventures

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Atlantic Offshore Adventures

10. Kinsale Ghost Tours

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Kinsale Ghost Tours

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