In my quest to prepare for my trip to Ireland (77 DAYS!), I have been on the prowl for information of where to go and what to see.
KINSALE sits on the Southern coast of Ireland at the mouth of the River Brandon. It is said to be a quaint and picturesque port town loaded with history and gourmet cuisine.
What to do:
1. ST. MULTOSE CHURCH
Built in 1190, it is currently still in use!
2. DESMOND CASTLE
Built in 1500, the Desmond Castle has served as a Customs House, an Arsenal by Don Juan Aguilla, a grim, overcrowded PRISON, and houses THE INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM OF WINE.
desmondcastle@opw.ie
http://www.heritageireland.ie/en/South-West/DesmondCastle/
3. CHURCH OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST
It was built in 1839 and for the past decade has had extensive restoration done returning the church to its original creation.
4. FISHY, FISHY CAFÉ, SHOP & CHIPPIE
We just have to go because of the name. It is locally caught and prepared seafood only.
March through October it is OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK!
http://www.fishyfishy.ie/
March is definitely not tourist season. Therefore many activities will not be available, like the Desmond Castle.
As disappointing as that knowledge could be I look at it as a means to keep us moving onward during our trip. If shops are CLOSED FOR THE SEASON that doesn’t take away the beauty of the city or landscape but it provides give in extracting ourselves from some amazing attractions on a timely basis.
We have a lot of ground to make and this girl wants to experience the sights and sounds of it all or at least what can be done in 3 weeks time without pushing us all to exhaustion.
Weather, rainy with temps ranging from 40 to 70 degrees in one day, will help me keep a steady beat of walking with this Compulsive Traveler’s heart.
KINSALE sits on the Southern coast of Ireland at the mouth of the River Brandon. It is said to be a quaint and picturesque port town loaded with history and gourmet cuisine.
What to do:
1. ST. MULTOSE CHURCH
Built in 1190, it is currently still in use!
2. DESMOND CASTLE
Built in 1500, the Desmond Castle has served as a Customs House, an Arsenal by Don Juan Aguilla, a grim, overcrowded PRISON, and houses THE INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM OF WINE.
desmondcastle@opw.ie
http://www.heritageireland.ie/en/South-West/DesmondCastle/
3. CHURCH OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST
It was built in 1839 and for the past decade has had extensive restoration done returning the church to its original creation.
4. FISHY, FISHY CAFÉ, SHOP & CHIPPIE
We just have to go because of the name. It is locally caught and prepared seafood only.
March through October it is OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK!
http://www.fishyfishy.ie/
March is definitely not tourist season. Therefore many activities will not be available, like the Desmond Castle.
As disappointing as that knowledge could be I look at it as a means to keep us moving onward during our trip. If shops are CLOSED FOR THE SEASON that doesn’t take away the beauty of the city or landscape but it provides give in extracting ourselves from some amazing attractions on a timely basis.
We have a lot of ground to make and this girl wants to experience the sights and sounds of it all or at least what can be done in 3 weeks time without pushing us all to exhaustion.
Weather, rainy with temps ranging from 40 to 70 degrees in one day, will help me keep a steady beat of walking with this Compulsive Traveler’s heart.
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