Kinsale
Location of the Trident Hotel
The Trident Hotel is just 7 minutes walk from the beautiful harbour town of Kinsale, County Cork. Kinsale is 30 minutes south of Cork City and 20 minutes from Cork International Airport.
Even the casual visitor to Kinsale will be captivated by its beautiful setting.. with the long waterfront, narrow winding streets, colourful shops, galleries & cafes and it's picturesque, bustling harbour…. Kinsale will capture your imagination!
Kinsale has earned the title of "Gourmet Capital of Ireland" and has over 30 superb restaurants, pubs and cafes in the town. Each year in early October, Kinsale plays host to the world renowned "Kinsale Gourmet Festival", when visitors and locals can feast on all the culinary delights the town has to offer.
Another highlight in the Kinsale calendar of events is the Kinsale Fringe Jazz Festival… originally a spin off from the Cork Jazz Festival, it has become a huge success in it's own right. At the end of October each year, you will here jazz from every bar & hotel in town, and all jazz sessions are free!!
Getting to Kinsale
Map of Kinsale
County Cork
Kinsale is an ideal base from which to explore the wider regions of County Cork including the coastline of West Cork with its unspoiled sandy beaches and colourful towns & villages. This region is famous for its mouth-watering food, particularly Shellfish and Seafood and for it's rugged, natural beauty.
Cork City
A visit to Cork City is also a must; designated 'European Capital of Culture in 2005' it is famous for it's Theatres, Galleries, Museums and for its excellent shopping and nightlife. To the north there's the town of Blarney (40 mins) where you can kiss the 'Blarney Stone' and receive 'the gift of the gab' (the ability to talk a lot!). To the east of Cork City you will find the harbour town of Cobh (40 mins); the departure point for thousands of Irish emigrants on their way to America and also last stop of the ill fated 'Titanic'. Further east there's Midleton, home of the old Whiskey Distillery, and the Seaside town of Youghal - setting for the film 'Moby Dick'.
