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Charles Fort Charles Fort Review

Fondest memory: The Battle of Kinsale, fought in 1601 between a combined Spanish, an Irish force and English armies, was a turning point in Irish history. The harbour is guarded by two very fine star-shaped fortresses built in the 17th century: Charles Fort can be seen in the distance on this photo.

Kinsale Town Kinsale Town Review

Favorite thing: Kinsale can easily claim its place amongst Ireland's most historic locations for this has been a centre of population, commerce, trade and fishing far beyond memory and record. In its earliest days the estuary of the Bandon River gave it great importance as the river is tidal as far as Innishannon and water transport was dominant until the 18th Century. The estuary also provided excellent anchorage for ancient shipping which went in peril of the vagaries of the weather.

Blue waters

Favorite thing: ...and there the green fields ends, the blue water of the Atlantic Sea starts.

Green fields

Favorite thing: The area around Kinsale is just as it should be on the Green Island - GREEN! =) Many lovely green field can be found here.

Kinsale Town Kinsale Town Review

Favorite thing: Kinsale is one of Ireland's most picturesque coastal towns, hosting international sailing events, as well as being Ireland's gourmet capital, due to the quality of both local seafood and the international chefs the town attracts.