Kinsale Town – Places to visit
Places to Visit when you stay at Tierneys Kinsale
It’s winter and Christmas is coming….
Why not visit Kinsale Town? We are just 20 minutes drive from Cork City. Kinsale is known as the foodie capital of Ireland and is filled with fabulous little boutiques, art galleries, historic buildings and of course the River Bandon.
Tierneys Guest House is situated in the heart of Kinsale Town. When you stay with us you have immediate access to many facilities, shops and tourists sites. Below are some suggestions:
Start your morning with a wonderful Breakfast!
Tierneys is not a B&B! However, we are on the door step of some of the most famous and popular cafes in South Ireland. You will be spoiled for choice.
After your big breakfast, take a nice stroll down to the River Bandon. There are plenty of directions and walk paths to follow. Whatever your choice in direction, you won’t be dissapointed. After all, Kinsale is the first stop on the famous Irish Wild Atlantic Way….
After a lovely walk around the township, visiting famous art galleries, boutiques, book shops – why not stop somewhere locally famous for lunch!
The White Lady Hotel’s Sunday Lunch.
The White Lady Hotel Kinsale is located on O’Connel Street. It has an award winning restaurant and is situated 2 minutes walk from the River Bandon – some images below:
Welcome to afternoon delights
Scrumptious Chicken Salad
Desmond Castle
After your delicious lunch, take a quick walk down to the River Bandon and follow it towards the centre of Kinsale Town to:
In 1938, it was taken into government hands, and in the 1990’s was restored and opened to the public.
Desmond Castle Tour
We’ll after this you will no doubt be a little tired, so we recommend a nice late afternoon nap back at Tierney’s Guest House before you consider your evening plans.
Stay tuned for our next blog on the Kinsale night life!
