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Kinsale (kĭnsāl`), town (1991 pop. 1,759), Co. Cork, S Republic of Ireland, on the Bandon River estuary. It is a fishing port and seaside resort. Manufactures include sheet steel, electrical components, and yacht equipment. Kinsale was an Anglo-Norman settlement. In 1601, Kinsale was held for 10 weeks by a Spanish force. Charles Fort, built in 1677, was sieged several times and burned by Irish nationalists in 1922. James II landed at Kinsale in 1689. The town surrendered to the English under the duke of Marlborough in 1690. St. Multose Church dates from the 12th cent. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| The thing that Michael Ruettgers really likes about the 12th hole at the Old Head Golf Links in Kinsale, Ireland, is the view. In winter, you can spend a week in Dublin, or better yet, Kinsale in Cork, and hit the best restaurants without having to plan a month in advance. 25% carried interest in the Frontier Exploration License in the Donegal Basin, and its interests in four Celtic Sea Licensing Options, Midleton (100%), East Kinsale (100%), Rosscarbery (77%) and Seven Heads Oil (74%). |
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