Kinsale, about 20 miles south of Cork City, has long been a popular tourist area.
|
|
Kinsale is located on the south coast of Ireland at the mouth of the estuary where the Bandon River reaches the sea. Kinsale Harbour is an attractive protected harbour being very popular with local and visiting yachtsmen. |
| The Harbour entrance, on the left, is bounded on two sides by Charles Fort and James Fort (centre) before curving around to enter the Bandon River. |
 |
 |
On
the left, a view of Charles Fort, built in 1670. James Fort, built in 1604 is to the right. |