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Things to Do
34th Bollinger Kinsale Gourmet Festival
8th-10th October 2010
www.kinsalerestaurants.com/autumn.php
The “Kinsale Gourmet Festival” is held in October of each year and is a celebration of all the culinary delights that Kinsale has to offer. Events include a Celebrity Chef Cook-off, Mad Hatters Taste of Kinsale and the renowned Fruits de Mer. As Kinsale is twinned with Newport Rhode Island, there is a bi-annual “Chef Swap” where the créme de la créme of Kinsale chefs exchange roles with their American counterparts. [more]
Almshouse
The Almshouses were built by Sir Robert Southwell (1635-1702). Sir Robert was born in the Kinsale area, and became one of the most famous and powerful men of his time. [more]
Anna’s Gift Gallery
Pier Road, Kinsale, Co. Cork, Ireland
Tel:021 477 9157
sbjoyce@eircom.net
www.annasgiftgallery.eu
Overlooking Kinsale Harbour, Anna’s Gift Gallery displays a fine collection of contemporary art, ceramics, glassware and jewellery. [more]
Atlantic Charters
Tel: 021 4524451
info@atlanticcharters.ie
www.atlanticcharters.ie
Cruise out of the historic harbour of Kinsale with the 17th century Charles Fort signalling your departure. Take in the bold Sovereign Islands, home to a thousand gannets, en route to the sheltered cove of Oyster Haven where you can enjoy an invigorating swim and a tasty on-board picnic. [more]
Ballinadee Pony Trekking & Horse Riding Farm
Ballinadee, near Kinsale, Co. Cork, Ireland
Tel: 021 477 8152
clareodonoghue@eircom.net
www.ballinadeestables.com
Ballinadee offers a fine selection of friendly horses and ponies with accomplished guides to lead you. The best of trekking over rolling farmland and beautiful countryside. All levels and beginners welcome. [more]
Bookstór
1 Newman’s Mall, Kinsale, Co. Cork, Ireland
Tel: 021 477 4966 Fax: 021 470 0418
info@bookstor.ie
www.bookstor.ie
Bookstór is an independent bookshop situated in the heart of Kinsale with a delightful range for both adults and children.
Bookstór Storytime:
Stories, songs and rhymes for little ones on the first Saturday of every month at 10am. Admission free. Everyone welcome. For further information, please contact us. [more]
Charles Fort
Summercove, Kinsale, Co. Cork, Ireland
Tel: 021 477 2263 Fax: 021 477 4347
charlesfort@opw.ie
www.opw.ie
Open Year Round
Regular guided tours are available
Exhibition centre on site
Perhaps the best-known historical attraction in Kinsale, Charles Fort, is on the road just beyond Summercove. It is open all year, and regular guided tours are available. [more]
Church of St John the Baptist
This church was built in 1839, and designed by Brother Michael Augustine who also built a number of the churches in Cork city. It had extensive work carried out in the past decade and has been returned to its original glory. [more]
Claybird Ltd
Old Garda Station, Ballinluhig, Ballyfeard, Minane Bridge, Co. Cork, Ireland
Tel: 021 488 7823
info@claybird.ie
www.claybird.ie
Claybird offers Activities for corporate entertainment, staff outings, team building, stag parties and birthdays. [more]
