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Charles Fort
Scilly Rd
Summer Cove
Kinsale
Co Cork
353 (0)21 477-2263
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Constructed in the late 17th century on the site of a previous coastal fortification, Charles Fort is a superb example of a star-shaped fort featuring five bastions. The fort played a significant role in the history of Kinsale, having been attacked by the forces of King William III following the Battle of the Boyne. Guided tours are available.
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Desmond Castle
Cork St
Kinsale
Co Cork
353 (0)21 477-4855
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Desmond Castle was originally built as a Custom House by the Earl of Desmond around 1500. Since then it has been used as a borough prison and a place to hold both French and American prisoners captured during the American War of Independence. It was also occupied by the Spanish during 1601.
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Kinsale Regional Museum
Market Sq
Kinsale
Co Cork
353 (0)21 477-2044
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Despite its small size this informative museum tells the story of Kinsale from its earliest days, including the Battle of Kinsale and the Sinking of the Lusitania in 1915, the rescue effort for which was coordinated from Kinsale.
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James Fort
Castlepark Peninsula
Kinsale Harbour
Kinsale
Co Cork
353-(0)21-477-2234
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Constructed between 1602 and 1604 opposite the town on the far shore of the Bandon River, James Fort is another classic example of star fort design. With 16-foot high walls, the inner fort remains in good condition.
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