Activities

Kinsale is not just about good food and picturesque streets. There is so much more to do when you are not on the golf course or if you don’t play golf at all:

For the water enthusiasts

Sea Angling and Deep Sea fishing (blue shark) are available. Take a day out and experience the magnificent Irish coastline. Sailing, Cruising, Waterskiing, Jet Skiing, Scuba diving, River trips, Canoeing, Snorkelling, Bodyboarding and many more water-based activities are available in Kinsale and the surrounding area. There are many beaches, coves and inlets nearby for bathing and swimming.

For the explorers

Take your binoculars to the coast to see the gannets, cormorants, terns, gulls and a host of sea birds nesting on the sanctuary cliffs of the Old Head. See heron colonies, sandpipers, curlews and choughs in their natural environment.

For the energetic

Horse riding and Pony trekking can be arranged. Take guided and self-guided town and country road walks. Explore on foot or by bicycle. The Leisure Centre in Kinsale has a Gym, Sauna, Steam room and Jacuzzi.

For the adventurous

Maybe try your hand at ClayBird shooting, Archery or Falconry. You can take lessons in these activities or share the challenge, exhilaration and fun of a formal Claybird Shoot without a dead bird in sight.

For something different

Attend a Pottery workshop and hone your skills in this craft. Tasting sessions at the world famous Kinsale Brewing company are available on a regular basis. The nightly ghost tour of Kinsale is a must!

For the collectors

World Famous Kinsale Crystal - visit the showroom and see the craftsmen at work. Kinsale Silver - beautiful trinkets hand-made on site. Giles Norman photography - view Black and White photographs of Ireland.

For pampering

Visit one of the many beauty and hair salons in town for numerous beauty treatments.