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KINSALE VISITOR ATTRACTIONS
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Charles Fort |
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Charles Fort
was constructed in the late 17th century
on the site of an earlier coastal
fortification. Charles Fort is a classic
example of a star-shaped fort and has
five bastions. The two seaward bastions,
the Devil's and the Charles' were for
defending the harbour and both are
casemated - that is, they have gun
embrasures inside as well as on top of
the walls.
The North, Flagstaff and the Cockpit,
are the three landward bastions and all
three had a brick sentry box at their
outermost point, two of these still
survive.
William Robinson, architect of the Royal
Hospital in Kilmainham, Dublin, is
credited with designing the Fort. Across
the estuary is James Fort, an earlier
structure, which was designed by Paul
Ivy in 1602. In 1690 after the 'Battle
of the Boyne' the Williamite forces
arrived at Kinsale and attacked both
forts. Guided tours available.
Restricted access for people with
disabilities due to uneven terrain.
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Desmond
Castle |
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Desmond
Castle (French Prison)
Cork Street, Kinsale, built as a custom house by the Earl of Desmond c. AD 1500. Desmond Castle has had a colourful history, ranging from Spanish occupation in
1601 to use as a prison for captured American sailors during the American War of
Independence. Known locally as 'The French Prison' after a tragic fire in which 54
prisoners, mainly French seamen, died in 1747. The castle was also used as a borough jail
from 1791 to the onset of the Great Famine when it was used as an auxiliary workhouse
tending to the starving populace. Over the main entrance to the castle you may see the Geraldine arms, bees on a
quartered shield, while high above is displayed a mirror image of the royal arms. The well
constructed building, founded on rock, consists of a keep with storehouses to the rear.
The former is a fine example of a town castle with domestic offices on the first and
second floors. A variety of window forms, beneath the Irish stepped battlements, add
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Kinsale
Crystal |
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Kinsale
Crystal is a family run business, specialising in
producing premium, full leaded,
hand-cut, & mouth-blown, 100% Irish
Crystal.All of our designs and patterns
are unique and are inspired by
traditional Irish styles. There are many
beautiful peaces on offer online and
from the crystal shop in Kinsale such as
vases and Brandy & Whiskey Decanters,
lamps, miscellaneous Kinsale Crystal
small gift items and pieces from the
Prisma Collection. Kinsale Crystal would
make a lovely wedding gift for some one. |
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Last modified:
Tuesday April 03, 2012
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