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Many people know Kinsale as the starting point of the Wild Atlantic Way, but there is more to this seaside town than meets the eye. The roots of the Irish Republic were nurtured here, from the Irish alliance's all-or-nothing battle against the English in 1601 all the way up to the 20th century and the rise of celebrated revolutionary Michael Collins. Tourists can learn about Kinsale and its role in military history by visiting Charles Fort, one of the best-preserved examples of a pentagonal fortress in Ireland. On top of it all, Kinsale is considered an up-and-coming 'gourmet food capital', an innovator in farm-to-table cuisine, and boasts a high number of Michelin-starred restaurants in proportion to its size.
Discover Ireland with a Rental Car, allowing you to take control of your vacation for an unforgettable experience!. After picking up your car in Shannon, drive to the charming medieval city of Limerick and after that, visit Killarney (Ring of Kerry, Muckross House and Gardens), on towards to Kinsale (a picturesque fishing village, known as the Gourmet Capital of Ireland). Continue to Kilkenny (to see the castle and abbeys) and finally, enjoy Dublin (charming pubs, trendy coffee shops and scenic countryside). This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.
Ireland is thought to have been inhabited from around 6000BC by people of a mid-Stone Age culture, about 4,000 years later, tribes from Southern Europe arrived and established a high Neolithic culture. Places to see include: Jerpoint Abbey, Hill of Tara, Newgrange, Rock of Cashel and much more!
Ireland is the perfect country for driving. There are lots of charming towns along the way, each worth a stop and a visit in which ever route you choose to explore.
Ireland`s countryside is dotted with castles that range from romantic castles and towers that are in ruins to stately Chieftain Castles and Irish Castle Hotels. They are all filled with character and history. Many of these castles are medieval, dating from the 11th to the 15th century.