Day trip from Cork, Ireland
Article by Johnnmarcus
A visit to Cork is incomplete without a side trip to Kinsale, a beautiful seaside town that is popular with locals and tourists alike. The beauty lures English visitors and many an English accent can be heard on the streets of this attractive little town. Kinsale is only 25 minutes from Cork City and as with much of Ireland, Kinsale is best seen on foot. Parking is plentiful just outside the City center along the bay. For those that love to shop, narrow streets in the center of town hold interesting shops specializing in antiques, pottery, linens and books as well as the tourist paraphernalia. But a leisurely two mile stroll to Charles Fort, mainly along a pedestrian path and small road, is a marvelous way to take in the sights of the town, whether it is the expensive real estate on the top of Compass Hill, the ruins of James Fort across the bay or simply the sweeping vistas of Kinsale Harbor. Refreshment awaits along the way at the historic Spaniard’s Pub, with its modern menu in the restaurant upstairs and more casual pub fare downstairs.
At the end of the path is historic Charles Fort. The older, more informed docents provide a great historic perspective on the battles between the Irish and the English, and the role of religion in creating shaky alliances that proved to be the downfall of the Irish and led to 300 years of British occupation.Make the time to eat, drink and shop for local handicrafts.
A drive out to the Old Head of Kinsale is another highlight of the area, and a walker and birder’s paradise. Fraught in controversy for many years over the exclusive and very expensive golf course, the Old Head is known for its spectacular views and is not to be missed, unless you suffer from vertigo. Dinner at the Blue Haven, Max’s wine bar in town, or Oz Haven in Oysterhaven, a neighboring town, will create the perfect end to your day.
Just 60 km from Shannon Airport, the Cliffs are easily accessible and a big tourist attraction. Arriving jet lagged off an international flight, there’s food for your soul and a chance to blow off the cobwebs if you drive to the Cliffs of moher for a bracing hike. Dress warmly to fight the wind and take a take a walk along the cliffs. On a clear day, you might see the Aran Islands or even the hills and valleys of Connemara.
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Question by Paddytheduck: Do you think west cork needs a theme park?
I live in west cork in ireland and it is making more seance to build a theme park to boost the tourist industry.
Cork city has just got a new car ferry to the uk at last.
but it may make more money for west cork if we had a park witch would boost the economy for us.
plus im not talking about a tacky theme park with travailing rides witch charge you to ride.
plus a hotel as well in side the complex would help
Best answer:
Answer by KoOsH
Yes! I finally found someone who agrees with me! The theme park should definitely be built!
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