Doing Business in Kinsale

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THE BEST OF KINSALE

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DOING BUSINESS IN KINSALE 2017/2018 doingbusinessinkinsale.com kinsale.ie

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KINSALE’S leading accountancy firm, focused on expatriates, tax planning and wealth management for high net worth clients. We are a boutique advisory firm located in the town centre.

We deal with both private and corporate assignments and specialise in tax advice and wealth management services, working with high net worth clients and expatriates who might be looking to set up business or move to Kinsale.

A recent growth area is our ‘SME Business Advisory Service’ where we add value to businesses by understanding the challenges that they face and helping them find solutions.

We act on a private basis with some of Ireland’s leading entrepreneurs and business leaders in an advisory capacity. We process a high volume of payroll clients in our business centre led by Christine & Linda. Our SME Business Advisory is led by TJ Fitzgerald, FCPA senior manager.

Our monthly accounts production team provide businesses with the tools to manage their business performance on a timely and relevant basis. Our monthly accounts team deliver analysis of business information to drive business performance.

Fitzgerald & Partners’ team is focused on working with its clients to ensure that their business requirements are met, and we work hard on building long term relationships.

Our client retention and growth is testament to our passion to deliver and exceed client expectations. Working in the hospitality area has brought a service ethos to the provision of our financial products.

For more information call +353 (0)21 4774500 or visit www.fitzgeraldandpartners.com

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We’re delighted to have been asked to produce ‘Doing Business in Kinsale’ and wish the businesses and people of Kinsale and the surrounding area every success for the future.

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CONTENTS

DOING BUSINESS IN KINSALE 2017/2018

WELCOME ..............................................................................5 Message from Minister Simon Coveney ..........7 Message from Minister Brendan Griffin ..........9

BUSINESS Kinsale Chamber of Tourism & Business .......11 Ireland’s economic outlook is positive.... 12-13 Tax planning your move to Kinsale ........... 14-15 Ireland … a good place to do business ....18-19 Well placed for growth in tourism ....................21 Commercial property .................................................23 Superbly connected ....................................... 27 & 80 Ideally placed for the future..................................29 A thriving start-up economy .................................. 31 Wealth management ................................................. 33

HEALTH Excellent healthcare services ...............................69

Fuelling the biotech boom ....................................36

TOURISM

PROPERTY Buying a home in Kinsale ........................................71

The Cool Route project ............................................. 37 Essential tourist guide ...............................................39 We’re also in the business of fun! ...............40-41

COMMUNITY POLICING

EDUCATION

HISTORY & HERITAGE

Learning opportunities for all ..............................46 Young scientists ..............................................................47

A rich and varied past ................................................77

SPORT

PEOPLE – MY KINSALE

A great sporting town .................................................51 Sáile – sport for all..........................................................55

Matthew S Jevon.............................................................17 Guny Patel ...........................................................................25 Tony Lane .............................................................................43 Fergal McCarthy..............................................................49 Conor Harte ........................................................................ 53 Orla Finn ...............................................................................57 Paddy Fitzgerald ........................................................... 60 Karla Goodman ............................................................... 73 Geraldine Walsh..............................................................79

LIFESTYLE Hotels ......................................................................................59 Restaurants .........................................................................61 Above par for golf! .........................................................63 Welcome to sailing paradise! ...............................65 Fashion & Jewellery......................................................67

Kinsale is a safe place to live and work ........75

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Welcome We’re blessed with a vibrant local business community, a ‘can do’ and entrepreneurial spirit, great connectivity to the rest or Ireland, UK and Europe and the opportunity to achieve a work/ lifestyle balance that many would be envious of.

We look forward to welcoming you to our town, and www.kinsale.ie is a useful reference.

Cormac Fitzgerald FCPA Managing Director Fitzgerald & Partners Accountants

Kinsale is a truly great place to do business, plus a lot more besides.

As as former president of and current board member of CPA Ireland, one of Ireland’s leading accountancy bodies, I enjoy working on a consultancy basis in a business adviser capacity. I work privately for some leading brands in Irish business and enjoy adding value where I can.

AS a lifelong resident of Kinsale and a local business owner I’m delighted to introduce this new guide to ‘Doing Business in Kinsale’ which we at Fitzgerald & Partners have put together in conjunction with Star Creative to promote the town and to encourage business people, investors and expatriates who may be looking for an attractive location to set up a business and/or to live in, to seriously consider Kinsale and its surrounding area.

Sean Mahon Managing Director The Southern Star & Star Creative

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I was delighted when we were invited by Fitzgerald & Partners to collaborate on this ‘Doing Business in Kinsale’ guide as I’ve always enjoyed working with and meeting both the business community and our newspaper and magazine readers from the town and the wider Kinsale area.

As a businessman and a family man, whenever I’m in Kinsale I often think to myself ‘What a

I enjoy working with progressive boards, businesses and entrepreneurs, in developing strategic growth plans for business and adding value.

Please connect with us on social media for regular updates.

– Cormac Fitzgerald FCPA great place to be based!’ Beautiful coastal location, a safe, low crime-rate town, access to good education options from primary through to third level, ease of access to Cork airport, Cork city and the motorway network, first class shops, restaurants and hotels and a wide range of sports activities to choose from, both water and land-based.

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Message from Simon Coveney Minister for Foreign Affairs & Trade and deputy leader of Fine Gael risks, employing new people and embarking on their business journeys. It is so important for local economies and towns to have a lifeblood of SMEs operating within it. I am glad to see the SME sector well represented in this publication.

I’M delighted to see an initiative such as this promoting business and tourism in a vibrant town like Kinsale. The theme of innovation and entrepreneurship, and the collaboration from various stakeholders in the community coming together to promote Kinsale is very encouraging and shows the great spirit of innovation in the area. Of course Kinsale has been an enterprising place for over 300 years with an entrepreneurial ethos, and it is now also the start and finish point on the world famous Wild Atlantic Way.

I would like to congratulate the Blue Haven team on winning the Boutique Hotel of the Year award. This is a great accolade and endorsement for a hotel in the area. I look forward to sharing this guide with my colleagues and perhaps it is a template for other towns in due course.

I also welcome the support for this initiative in the joint venture between Fitzgerald & Partners accountancy firm and Star Creative.

My constituency office is in nearby Carrigaline – another good trading town – and I have always enjoyed coming to Kinsale with my family thanks to the warmth of the welcome, the personable ‘Céad Míle Fáilte’ and the wonderful hospitality that is evident throughout the town.

The town is on an upward trajectory, thanks in no small way to the Wild Atlantic Way which provides huge opportunity for the likes of Kinsale, with its active harbour and marine sector.

A lot of people are employed with major local employers including Eli Lilly, the Old Head golf course, the Blue Haven Collection and other major stakeholders in the town.

I look forward to sharing this guide with my colleagues and perhaps it is a template for other towns in due course.

While it is great to have such large employers, it is also very important to have an active SME sector – the lifeblood of every town in Ireland – from your local butcher, hairdresser and corner shop. These are all enterprising entrepreneurs, who experience ups and downs in business, all the while contributing to the local economy.

Once again, well done to all involved. Keep innovating and keep moving forward!

– Simon Coveney Constituency Office, Main St, Carrigaline Co Cork 021-4374200

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Message from Brendan Griffin Minister for State at the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport

der which individual destinations and businesses can trade collectively, with greater visibility and impact in the marketplace.

I WELCOME the publication of the new Doing Business in Kinsale Guide 2017/18, which brings together various elements of the local business and tourism offering for the benefit of both consumers and providers alike.

I encourage all local businesses to take full advantage of supportive local and national initiatives – particularly, for Kinsale, opportunities presented by the Wild Atlantic Way. The Local Enterprise Offices (LEOs) are the Government-appointed ‘first stop shop’ for start-ups and small businesses looking to expand, providing the most up-to-date information on supports and services available (www.localenterprise.ie).

With specific regard to tourism, our continued success in recent years bears testament to the quality of our people and tourism offerings around the country – all packaged and enhanced through signature experience brands such as the Wild Atlantic Way. Kinsale is ideally located at the start/end of the Wild Atlantic Way, with the Old Head of Kinsale designated as one of 15 signature discovery points along the route.

For tourism businesses specifically, Fáilte Ireland is always on hand to provide advice and further business development and marketing supports (www.failteireland.ie).

A primary objective of the Wild Atlantic Way is to motivate overseas visitors to spend time discovering our Atlantic coast and hinterland and to engage with the landscape and communities along the route.

I wish you all every success in the months and years ahead.

– Brendan Griffin TD

However, the Wild Atlantic Way is more than just a touring route – it is an over-arching brand un-

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Kinsale Chamber of Tourism & Business promotes Kinsale locally, nationally and internationally.

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Kinsale Chamber of Tourism & Business Our new tagline ‘Together, Kinsale is Better,’ reinforces our collective efforts across all business areas in the town and surrounding areas. Our proximity to Cork City and particularly Cork International Airport brings connectivity on a greater scale and we look forward to welcoming more visitors from the USA and Europe this year, along with the all year-round vital domestic market.

By Ciaran Fitzgerald Chairman Kinsale Chamber of Tourism & Business

KINSALE Chamber of Tourism & Business welcomes ‘Doing Business in Kinsale’ as it reflects our objectives of working together to network and promote Kinsale as a thriving business community and tourism destination internationally, nationally and locally all year round.

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Together, Kinsale is better

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With over 130 members from a wide range of business sectors including tourism, hospitality, manufacturing, retail and services, Kinsale Chamber both supports local businesses and connects with stakeholders to champion Kinsale as a pro-business town and build on its reputation as a great place to live and work.

Kinsale Chamber connects with Tourism Ireland, Fáilte Ireland, Cork County Council, Cork Chamber of Commerce, Visit Cork and the Cork Convention Bureau, to attract both business and leisure visitors to Kinsale and promote a number of headline festivals and events during the year. Also, MICE business (meetings, incentives, conferences and events) remains a huge growth area due to our aforementioned location in relation to Cork City and the airport and to top quality hotels, restaurants and activities.

Through our website www.kinsale.ie with 700,000 hits per year and strong social media following, we promote members’ businesses, local news and events. Also, Kinsale Chamber and its members have featured in many positive reviews in both traditional and online media.

Food tourism is important to Kinsale and this year we are named one of Ireland’s ‘Top 10 Foodie Destinations’ by the Restaurants Association of Ireland. Kinsale is also a regional finalist in the Bank of Ireland’s Enterprise Town Awards 2017.

Finally, congratulations to Kinsale Chamber members Fitzgerald & Partners and Star Creative for producing ‘Doing Business in Kinsale.’

We hope that you enjoy reading and keep it as a useful reference guide.

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Ireland’s economic outlook is positive prudent also, which has helped re-build confidence in the economy. What has been most important, however, for the recovery, is the extent to which Irish businesses from the smallest to the largest have been very pro-active in lifting the economy out of a very difficult situation. The power of entrepreneurial activity and endeavour should never be taken for granted.

By Jim Power

Economist, Broadcaster, Lecturer, Author jimpowereconomics.ie

HAVING come through an incredibly difficult period since 2008, the Irish economy has come back very strongly over the past couple of years and most economic indicators are now in or around where they were prior to the economic crash. Ireland has been lucky in the sense that external factors have been helpful in recent years.

The medium-term prospects for the Irish economy look reasonably good at this juncture. The challenges are very clear, and include housing, the provision of public services, managing the balance between public expenditure and taxation, and of course Brexit. These challenges must be faced up to and overcome.

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Irish economic prospects are good and regional opportunities very real

European Central Bank (ECB) interest rate policy, and up until the Brexit vote, the value of the euro, have been very supportive of the Irish economy in general and the export sector in particular.

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However, domestic policy making has been

It is not clear at this stage how Brexit might affect the Irish economy, as the possible outcome of the process is still totally unknown and shrouded in uncertainty. The only effect to date has been

OVERSEAS TRIPS TO IRELAND AREA

% OF TOTAL 2017

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2016

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Great Britain

38.3%

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Other Europe

35.4%

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758,400

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Overseas trips to Ireland increasing again

Source: Bloomberg

post-Brexit. Dublin is the most obvious beneficiary, but there are also significant regional opportunities. Ireland needs more balanced regional economic development, not least because Dublin is becoming congested and the costs of living and of doing business are high and rising. Housing is also a big issue.

felt through intense sterling weakness. This is not helpful for Irish exports to the UK or for visitors from the UK. Great Britain is Ireland’s large source market for overseas visitors. In 2016, 41% of overseas visitors to Ireland originated from Great Britain, and they accounted for 23% of total overseas visitor revenues.The immediate challenge for Irish tourism emanates from sterling weakness, but the longer-term issue concerns any threat to the common travel area between the UK and Ireland.

The advantages that Cork offers are obvious.

It has strong air, rail and road connectivity; it has a strong multi-national presence; it has a good infrastructure; and the costs of living and of doing business are positive. For a town such as Kinsale, the attractions it offers for anybody considering moving to or setting up a business in the south west are very obvious. It is within a short commuting distance of Cork; it is a very vibrant town; and the quality of life is amongst the best that the country has to offer. The challenge for Cork and indeed for Kinsale is to ensure that a strong marketing effort is undertaken to highlight all they have to offer.

It will not happen of its own volition – a strong and co-ordinated effort will be required.

In the first six months of 2017, visitor numbers from the UK were 6.4% lower than the first half of 2016. Visitors from the UK accounted for 38.3% of total overseas visitors to Ireland in the first half of 2017. The good news is that other source markets are growing strongly. For a regional economy such as Cork, the challenges from Brexit are very clear. However, there are also opportunities. Some UK companies will inevitably relocate some of their activities to Ireland to service the EU market 13

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... your move to Kinsale If an individual is contemplating moving to Ireland they must consider the taxation implications. Ireland is an attractive place to move to due to the remittance basis of taxation for non-domiciles and the potential for tax savings with careful planning. In Ireland, an individual’s residency and domicile determine their liability to income tax. Therefore, it is important to set out these concepts. For the latest tax news and budget 2018 please visit fitzgeraldandpartners.com

Residence An individual is resident in Ireland if, in the tax year from 1 January to 31 December an individual is physically present in Ireland for 183 days or more or spends a combined total of 280 days or more in Ireland in both the current and preceding tax years.

Ordinary Residence An individual is ordinarily resident in Ireland for a tax year if they have been an Irish resident for each of the three preceding tax years. Once they become ordinarily resident in Ireland, they do not cease to be ordinarily resident for a tax year unless they have been a non-resident of Ireland for each of the preceding three tax years.

Domicile This is a complex term and is based on the notion of an individual’s permanent home to which that person intends ultimately to return. An individual can never be without a domicile.

Individuals who are Irish resident and domiciled will be liable to income tax on their worldwide income and gains. Individuals who are resident but non-domiciled are liable to income tax on Irish employment income, Irish source income and income remitted to Ireland. Therefore, there are advantages in retaining a foreign domicile as the remittance basis of taxation applies and income and gains earned before an individual moves to Ireland can be brought in to Ireland entirely tax free.

Remittance basis of taxation The remittance basis of taxation allows an individual who is resident but not domiciled in Ireland to be taxed on their non-Irish employment income relating to non-Irish duties, and their foreign investment income and foreign gains, only to the extent that these types of income are remitted to Ireland.

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BUSINESS For income tax purposes, only remittances of income are liable to income tax. Funds built up prior to the move to Ireland are treated as capital for remittances and are not liable to income tax.

Remittances made out of a mixed fund (consisting of both income and capital) are deemed to be made first out of income until the income is exhausted, and only as to the balance out of capital.

It is possible to avoid this problem by keeping foreign sourced income earned after becoming Irish-resident and foreign-sourced capital funds in separate bank accounts. Remittances could then be made out of capital – such remittances are free of Irish income tax.

Capital Gains Tax - Implications of residence, ordinary residence and domicile A non-Irish-domiciled individual who is resident or ordinarily resident is liable to capital gains tax on gains arising on the disposal of chargeable assets situated in Ireland at the time of the disposal and remittances into Ireland of proceeds of gains from the disposal of assets situated outside of Ireland. Where an individual is non-resident and non-ordinarily resident, they are only liable to capital gains tax on gains arising on the disposal of specified Irish assets which include land and buildings situated in Ireland. Irish situated assets are always liable to income tax regardless of an individual’s status.

Year of arrival For individuals moving to Ireland for employment purposes, split year relief may be available in the year of arrival. This provides that any foreign employment income earned outside Ireland up until the date of arrival will not be liable to tax even if remitted into Ireland.

Assignment to Ireland – SARP Relief Individuals earning more that €75,000 per year who are assigned to Ireland between 2012 and 2020 by their employer may be eligible for the Special Assignee Relief Programme (SARP). The relief will allow a relevant amount of compensation, otherwise liable to tax in Ireland, to be excluded from tax.

Foreign Earnings Deduction A deduction will be available for employees working temporarily overseas in qualifying countries.

The deduction is subject to a maximum claim of €35,000 and applies for the years 2012 to 2020.

In order to receive this deduction, the employee must spend at least 30 days working in a qualifying country in a tax year or in a continuous 12-month period. The “qualifying days” must form part of a period of at least three consecutive days spent working in the qualifying country. The deduction is claimed at the end of the tax year when making an annual return of income for that year.

However it cannot be claimed where another relief is claimed by the employee.

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My Kinsale Matthew S Jevon CEO, Board and Private Equity Support Services.

Partner – South West Technical Diving. www.mattjevon.com | www.swt.ie AT first glance Kinsale creates an almost magical atmosphere, one of peace, tranquility and relaxation. The beauty of the town itself, the rich history and surrounding countryside might lull one into believing you had arrived in a town that lived up to the reputation of the gourmet capital of Ireland. You might indeed settle for the little bit of Kinsale charm that all our visitors fall head over heels in love with.

pany, working with both local and international/multinational companies, driving strategic change, realising shareholder value and advising on M&A / transactional activities. Within Kinsale itself I have built connections with serious investors, connections with company leaders looking to maximise the benefits of being within Ireland. You may ask why. Kinsale, I feel offers an environment and atmosphere that supports and encourages dynamic thinking, a positive mindset, and loves to be part of people’s success.

Yet, tarry a little longer, dig, just a little deeper, Kinsale will reveal its deeper mysteries. As a town we are superbly connected, a day’s work in London, Manchester or on the continent is easily achievable with the airport an easy 25-minute drive. Dublin is within 2.5 hours and we enjoy a modern globally-connected infrastructure that can support the town and all of its inhabitants, including those of us that work on a worldwide basis.

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I have started a small business in technical diving, in addition to my main work, a hobby if you like, but one where it was easy to access professional support and services, to feel part of the Kinsale community.

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Me? I came here through connections with the local rugby club, driven by my wife’s roots in this area and drawn by the special sense of belonging Kinsale instils in its ‘blow-ins’ ... I run a successful private equity support com-

Having been part of realising multi-billion dollar company sales, the largest of which was conceived at Ballinacurra House in Kinsale, don’t ask why Kinsale, ask why not!

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Ireland … a good place to do business!

Ireland is a pro-active and productive place for business and Kinsale and the surrounding area is a great place to live.

Many entrepreneurs, innovators, investors and business leaders call Kinsale home and run successful local and international businesses across a range of sectors

Here are a few reasons why…

Access to Europe and a market of over 500 million people.

The Irish economy grew 5.2% in 2016 – the fastest growing economy in the Eurozone (Source IDA)

Competitive Corporation Tax rate of 12.5%, the lowest in Europe.

Start Up Relief of 3 years’ exemption for new enterprises where profits are less than €320k

A highly educated, outward looking, skilled, English-speaking workforce

The youngest population in Europe with 33% under 25 years of age (Source IDA)

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BUSINESS The location of choice for many leading global organisations, for example: 9 out of the top 10 global ICT companies 8 out of the top 10 global pharmaceutical companies 15 out of the top 25 global financial services firms 10 of the top 10 ‘Born on the Internet’ companies

(Source IDA)

A supportive R&D environment including up to 25% Tax Credits on appropriate type of spend

US customs & immigration pre-clearance at the point of departure to the US in certain airports A modest yet growing population size that contributes to an attractive and balanced lifestyle … for example low traffic densities, fresh air, beautiful countryside/coastal regions and open spaces where you can still find that rarest of commodities … solitude Accessible ‘State Support’ for new international business ventures.

For international organisations coming to Ireland, IDA Ireland provides an impressive range of services, research, data, advice and support options, www.idaireland.com For entrepreneurs looking to come to Ireland to start their business, Enterprise Ireland is the main support and advisory body, and has funding to attract start-ups focused on international markets. www.enterprise-ireland.com Irish labour costs have remained relatively stable compared to a number of EU countries which have experienced significant increases in wages and salaries in recent years. (Source IDA) Ireland has a mature, developed Venture Capital and Angel funding environment. The two main industry bodies being The Halo Business Angel Network (www.hban.org) and the Irish Venture Capital Association. (www.ivca.ie) A passion for sport, arts and music that manifests itself in Ireland’s rich and varied culture that can’t be found anywhere else in the world, plus a guaranteed warm welcome waiting for you!

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Cork and Kinsale well placed for growth in tourism

By Ger O’Mahoney

For example, this collaboration can be seen in the way that both Cork City and County councils have worked closely together in partnership with Fáilte Ireland to financially support and promote several key initiatives designed to drive the region’s profile, attract visitors and increase revenues. A good example would be ‘Visit Cork’ – a joint strategy initiative driven by both Cork County and City Councils in 2015.

Chair, ‘Visit Cork’ Strategic Task Force Partner PWC

A vibrant tourism sector is crucial for every major region in the world, it creates jobs and contributes significantly to the local economy

Kinsale is, of course, superbly placed to benefit from Ireland’s and Cork’s uplift in tourism.

The town is a gateway to the Wild Atlantic Way and West Cork (or the last stop depending on your starting point), it is only 20 minutes’ drive from Cork Airport, has a wonderful ‘seaside town’ feel, boasts fantastic hotels, restaurants and shops, is a key centre for sailing and watersports enthusiasts and enjoys a vibrant local economy, driven by one of its key strengths – food tourism.

THERE has been a significant increase in visitor numbers across Ireland generally over recent years and Cork finds itself in an excellent position to capitalise on this upturn.

Not only is Cork blessed with myriad attractions to tempt tourists – stunning coastal scenery, rolling green hills, beautiful towns/ villages, a rich diverse heritage and culture – but it also sits within two ‘experience brands’ which are proving very successful in attracting new visitors, ‘The Wild Atlantic Way’ and ‘Ireland’s Ancient East’. This represents a massive opportunity as Cork (and of course Kinsale) can further benefit by leveraging that success.

In order to affirm Cork’s position in the ‘consideration set’ and to ensure future growth in share of visitors and revenue, Cork’s strategic tourism group is focused on working closely with local authorities and the many stakeholders across the region to create a collaborative, single-minded focus which will help ensure the ‘Cork’ brand is developed and presented in a seamless way to the visitor.

The visitcorkcounty.com initiative is a collaboration between key stakeholders to raise Cork’s profile.

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Commercial Property costs at least 30% lower. Furthermore employer, salary and cost of living are all lower in the Cork region.

By Brian Edwards Managing Director CBRE Cork www.cbre.ie

Kinsale is a popular coastal resort town located just 25km south of Cork City. It is the gateway to scenic West Cork and the start/finish point of the Wild Atlantic Way. The town is also renowned for its watersports and its restaurants and hosts an annual gourmet festival.

Kinsale was one of the first towns to recover from the well-documented property downturn.

Significant new active residential developments by Gannon Homes at Kinsale Manor comprising 125 units, and Cumnor Construction at Convent Gardens, comprising approximately 90 units, are testament to this.

CORK County has a population of approximately 543,000 people and is a key driver of regional economic activity in Ireland. Cork has established itself as a highly skilled and youthful region and has attracted several large multi-national companies in the ICT, pharmaceutical, healthcare, biotechnology, food and business sectors.

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Prime Cork offices rents are 50% lower than Dublin.

Some key companies located in the Cork region include Apple, EMC, Amazon, Boston Scientific, PepsiCo, Johnson Controls and Intel. Eight of the top ten pharmaceutical companies are based in the Cork region including Eli Lilly, who are based in Kinsale.

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Cork is also home to approx 30,000 students enrolled in a number of institutions, the largest being University College Cork (UCC) and Cork Institute of Technology (CIT). This large student population is the future workforce for the existing high calibre occupiers and future occupiers located in the city, and commuter towns such as Kinsale. Companies also choose the Cork region for its competitiveness when compared to Dublin. Multinational and Irish companies recognise that the Cork region is not just an outstanding location to do business in, but is significantly more attractive in cost terms, relative to Dublin. Prime Cork office rents are 50% lower than in Dublin, with prime residential rental

Kinsale’s attractive coastal setting and local amenities coupled with its proximity to Cork City and Cork International Airport makes it an ideal place to invest, work and live.

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Some of the ‘blue-chip’ companies located in the Cork region.

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My Kinsale Guny Patel Proprietor, Kinari facebook.com/kinariboutique88 I’m now seeing women, not just from Cork, but from Dublin, Limerick, Killarney, visiting me for their next piece of lingerie, swimwear, womenswear and accessories.

I opened Kinari, meaning ocean/shore in Sanskrit, in 2016, based on a long held vision.

In my forties I decided to leave a successful career in sales and sell my property in the UK to follow a dream in the harbour town of Kinsale where I identified an opportunity to open a lingerie/swimwear/womenswear boutique.

My past experience in selling fine art helped me realise that it’s vital to ensure each and every purchase, regardless of size or amount, should be an uplifting experience.

I believe in business we’ve always got to be thinking of the next idea. For example, we’ve launched a ‘Gift Wish list’ service for Birthdays, Anniversaries, Valentines and Christmas. All the client has to do is call in, fill out a wish list of what they would like, we’ll then contact their loved one(s) and all they need to do is decide what they would like to purchase. The gift is then beautifully wrapped in a Kinari presentation box, gift wrapped, ready to be collected.

I‘m now the only independent lingerie boutique in County Cork and through word of mouth women are visiting Kinari because of the attention to detail, both in fitting and advice that I offer, along with understanding my clients’ present and future needs. I found setting up a business in Kinsale has been very well supported by the local community which I’m grateful for. Kinsale has a very positive outlook as a town and businesses are more than willing to help each other grow and succeed.

I joined the very active Chamber of Tourism last year and we trying to improve business for retailers in our town. We’re working on initiatives to not only keep Kinsale locals shopping locally, but also to attract visitors from the county/country and worldwide as we have a diverse range of independent boutiques not necessarily found in big cities and towns.

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Imagine living in a place where you could …

GOING FROM STRENGTH TO STRENGTH!

… attend a meeting in London or Dublin and still enjoy a walk on the beach with your family when you get home.

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Managing Director, Cork Airport www.corkairport.com

… spend weekends having fun on your boat and still attend to business in mainland Europe on Monday morning.

Kinsale’s close proximity to Cork Airport is certainly one of the key reasons why the area is an attractive location for businesspeople to live and work.

… get home in less than an hour once your transatlantic flight has touched down.

Winning awards such as the ACI Europe Best Airport, acknowledges and reinforces the hard work and excellent results that the team at Cork Airport is achieving. We will experience continued passenger growth in 2017 and are continuing to deliver new routes for passengers from the south of Ireland, including flights to the USA.

Imagine no more!

Kinsale is superbly located for the modern business traveller looking to combine lifestyle with connectivity: Cork Airport is only 25 minutes’ drive, has easy/ample parking and quick transits through security to boarding.

We recently invested significantly into our food services with a particular focus on offering choices from local suppliers. Cork and the wider region provides some of Ireland’s best seafood and produce so it’s very exciting for us to be able to showcase this in Food Republic and in the Kinsale Café Bar – an apt name considering the superb seafood produced in the historic fishing town.

From Cork Airport you can easily access the UK, Europe and the USA. Cork, Ireland’s second city is only 30 minutes’ drive.

Dublin is only c2.5 hours’ drive or use the efficient and regular train service from Cork to maximise work time Dublin Airport hosts numerous long-haul carriers in addition to short/medium haul routes

The modern terminal at Cork Airport, which is conveniently located near Kinsale.

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KINSALE ... ideally placed for the future Ron Immink, entrepreneur in residence at Sustainable Nation, lover of innovation and strategy and CEO of bookbuzz.biz muses about how future work, social and technological trends might benefit a place like Kinsale self-driving cars, IT, data, the makers movement (agriculture and 3D), artificial intelligence, health, bandwidth, online networks and platforms, virtual reality, etc, will make a lot of activity completely location independent.

At exponential speed, which would suggest that even teleportation is within the realms of possibility. Proximity will no longer be an issue. The quality of the location will be.

By Ron

CEO Bookbuzz www.bookbuzz.biz

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Jeff Goins’ book Real Artists Don’t Starve suggests that location is a key determinant for your success. If you follow the literature on innovation, proximity = serendipity As technology and the more dense the becomes more and location, the more innovamore persuasive, tion will happen. Which is why cities are regarded as people will put a serendipity machines and premium on nature the future hotbeds of innoand authenticity vation.

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Talent

I am not so sure. Dumb collisions don’t create any added value. You need talent for that. Talent can only be attracted with a mix of interesting challenges, purpose and quality of life. And quality of life will become increasingly important as millennials enter the workforce. I am not sure Dublin is the place for that. Kinsale might be.

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What you can never digitise is history, natural beauty, eating in nice restaurants (although you might be able to get your fridge to print your food), listening to traditional music in your favourite pub, a walk on the beach, swimming in the sea, hiking in the mountains, whale watching, deep sea fishing and Mizen Head.

Kinsale

As technology becomes more and more persuasive, people will put a premium on nature and authenticity. Kinsale could have the best of both worlds.

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A thriving ‘start-up’ economy get started and plugged in to networks early. Alumni of 400 companies and over €100m raised in investment are some of the supports we offer.

By Paul Healy

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The Rubicon Centre supports companies from Youghal to Allihies in West Cork, provided the business wants to grow and use Ireland as its base to reach international customers. The Rubicon welcomes entrepreneurs from abroad to soft land at their Cork location, to test the market and move on to permanent locations in Kinsale and the wider Cork region.

CORK city and county, with a population of 543,000 is home to a thriving ‘start-up’ economy, which in recent years has become the location of choice for many entrepreneurs, both experienced and those taking their very first steps.

Kinsale provides a cosmopolitan base for entrepreneurs who want to use it as a place to live and work, and within easy reach of Cork city and its transportation links to the rest of Ireland and Europe. These links are important, but links to the resources and networks for start-ups are equally important. Kinsale and the wider West Cork region is part of a thriving eco-system to support business, with Cork Chamber, it@cork, Network Ireland, Enterprise Ireland, Cork City & County LEO, CIT Rubicon, UCC Gateway and the Ludgate in Skibbereen all playing their part.

For those thinking of locating from outside Ireland, Enterprise Ireland’s ‘Competitive Start Fund for International Entrepreneurs’ might be something to consider, with a financial package of €50,000 on offer to help you secure further investment, which you can apply for before you arrive. Many of our clients have made Kinsale their home, and are drawn from medical devices, new media, food, and the craft sectors, combining their business needs with a good quality of life.

I advise all entrepreneurs who contact the Rubicon, both those thinking of starting, or already in business, to get plugged in to some form of business network early, to find out quickly what’s on offer when starting or making that move to a new area from outside Cork.

Practical steps should include a visit to the Rubicon Centre and CIT to find out how 12,000 students and 1,400 staff can give your business the edge. The Rubicon Centre, part of CIT’s eco-system, has for many years helped people

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By John McWey

Active asset management has been on the receiving end of a lot of bad press amid an avalanche of cash flowing into passive management strategies, often relying on Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs). ETFs are a fine solution for many investors or for certain parts of portfolios. However, they have not been tested in a bear market or during liquidity events, particularly when the liquidity of the underlying securities of certain ETFs is questionable at the best of times. Holders of ETFs should be aware of precisely what they are investing in and not just focus on the low fees.

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Pension Crisis & Individual Retirement Planning

In its simplest form, diveradvantages available sification means spreadThe looming pension crisis to fund retirement ing assets across different has been well documented. asset classes. However, we We all know that State remust consider the correlation, tirement systems are seriouschanging volatility and risk of ly underfunded, exacerbated by these different asset classes. As an Central Banks driving bond yields to example, the traditional diversified ‘60/40’ all-time lows and by changing demographics. portfolio (60% equity / 40% fixed income) may But little is being done to tackle the problem. not offer the protection it once did, given an environment where arguably both have beneAs individuals or business owners we all need fited from Central Bank asset purchases. to take control of the problem as it relates to us. Thankfully, in Ireland there are generous Broader diversification may be appropriate in tax advantages available to fund retirement some cases. That might mean, for example, savings and also certain tax benefits over othabsolute return strategies, property, precious er jurisdictions. This applies both at the indimetals, cash and more. This is driven by the vidual and corporate level. In finance there is risk profile and financial goals and objectives no ‘free lunch’ but the tax breaks for contribof each individual, family unit or business, as uting to your pension get pretty close. part of the overall financial planning process.

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The Cool Route Project The Royal Yacht Club, Crosshaven, has said that the project is firmly focused on bringing new marine borne business to local harbours and that it doesn’t matter if the visiting boat originated its voyage 10 miles or 100 miles from its destination.

By Dr Breda Kenny Head of Hincks Centre for Entrepreneurship Excellence at CIT and Cool Route project leader

COOL Route is an initiative focused on bringing new marine business to the coast of Cork has recently completed major research to promote its success. The Cool Route project was set up in 2015, and investigates all aspects of the logistics and business potential of promoting greater levels of cruising on NW European waters on all of the coasts stretching from Cork in the south of Ireland, to Western and Northern Ireland, on to Western Scotland, and then to the Faroe Islands and up to Tromsø in Western Norway.

The strategy involves action by the main harbour beneficiaries. This may involve enhancing facilities, increasing marketing, organising weekend events, perhaps a barbecue or music and entertainment. Twenty visiting boats can bring between 60 to 100 visitors, and the presence of boats in your harbour will bring as many day visitors. This combined effect can have significant economic benefits for local business and tourism.

A good example was seen in Bantry recently when the new marina was officially opened in August. It is already contributing added value to this attractive West Cork location, with a noticeable increase in sailors evident in local shops, restaurants and pubs.

The Royal Cork Yacht Club has led the way in gathering information to both establish and promote the route by undertaking a ‘Cruising Preferences Study,’ with over 500 responses received, mainly from Ireland and the UK which highlighted the needs, preferences and priorities of cruising sailors.

The Cool Route Information and Booking System is a GIS-based platform designed to connect ports and local businesses. The plan is to build economic leverage between these enterprises and the asset represented by the local marinas. Project research has shown that the south coast of Ireland is attracting approximately 2% of its potential sailing business. This market is ripe for growth, potentially delivering significant revenues to local business. Project marketing strategy has identified the need for sailing destinations, such as Kinsale, to become more proactive in marketing themselves to the sailing market.

A key finding was that the preferred daily journey was 25 nautical miles and partner Glasgow Caledonian University found that with the exception of the west coast of Ireland, there are no distance gaps of over 25nm, other than the sea crossings from Northern Ireland to Scotland and Scotland to the Faroe Islands and Norway. Cruising folk also like to have a dry step ashore, be that on to a marina or a pontoon.

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The Silent Banjo is a lovely locally owned pub in the centre of Kinsale, situated in a building that’s been the centre of life in Kinsale for many years. The Silent Banjo offers a friendly and vibrant atmosphere for lunch, a quiet pint or a big night out! The central location allows you to be at the heart of Kinsale’s vibrant pub, club and restaurant scene.

We offer a wide range of beers on tap and have an ever growing and changing selection of local craft beers, wines, Irish whiskeys, gins and spirits.

We also have a great lunch menu with different daily specials only using the best of locally sourced products.

The Silent Banjo is the perfect spot for a quiet drink with friends in front of the fire or in our heated courtyard terrace. Similarly, the Silent Banjo always has an exciting line-up of live music events and is a great spot to dance the night away.

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My Kinsale Tony Lane Social Protection Manager, Kinsale Social Welfare Office and lifelong Kinsale resident LIKE any town, Kinsale has had its ‘ups and downs’ over the decades but it’s always bounced back stronger and more vibrantly than before. I know this because I’ve lived here all my life and worked closely within the community as Social Protection Manager for 45 years.

just outside Kinsale over 40 years ago, it proved that forward thinking operations like these don’t have to be based in cities. The positive contribution to the local economy of around 500 jobs at Eli Lilly has been immense over the years and I would encourage other business people to consider the Kinsale region carefully if exploring options for setting up or relocating their activities.

I think the main things that attract people to live in Kinsale are the high quality of life, very low crime rates, fresh air and ability to commute to Cork for work or beyond easily.

I love the town and its community spirit and the more we can work together to increase tourism, commerce and employment then the better it becomes for everyone across all parts of society. A virtuous circle, you might say!

When a major international businesses like Eli Lilly established their manufacturing plants

Eli Lilly, an international pharmaceutical company based in Kinsale, employs approximately 500 people and has contributed enormously to the local economy. It recently announced exciting plans to invest in a €200m expansion of its Kinsale site.

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All Together in Learning

Kinsale is one of the most desirable addresses in the country. It is not difficult to understand why. The location is beautiful. The food is delicious. The people are very friendly. And the local schools serving Kinsale and district, at primary and secondary level are excellent.

We play our part in making sure that those living in Kinsale have the very best educational experience available to them, with the very best of facilities.

In terms of attracting international inward investment into Ireland, our education must remain world class. Kinsale Community School is very cognisant of this reality and responsibility.

With an open enrolment policy, catering for students of all abilities, we have grown year on year since its doors first opened in 1996. The school has since undergone a major extension with the very best of facilities.

Kinsale Community School is one of the leading schools in the country and continues to strive for excellence.

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EDUCATION

Learning opportunities for all as being a leader in its field. Over the past KINSALE is well serviced in terms of 15 years it has grown to 400 students and educational facilities from primary schools 18 tutors. It offers a range of QQI Level five right through to post-secondary options. and six courses for those keen to continue Its proximity to Cork city and its excellent to university level or enhance their skills public transport links provide easy access and employability potential. Its Sustainable to all the metropolitan area has to offer.

Horticulture/ Permaculture course This includes third level options such attracts students from all around as the world-ranked University the world such is its standard; College Cork, along with Cork while its drama course is Institute of Technology, and Kinsale gives popular among aspiring other colleges of further thespians nationwide. education, along with any great access of its public and private to quality junior, Other courses include areas schools. secondary and third of healthcare, childcare, and business and are known However, Kinsale town level centres of for their interactive and itself offers a wide range of learning confidence-boosting focus. A educational options and has professional cookery course is earned itself a well-deserved also hugely popular with students reputation for delivering results. who benefit from work experience It also encourages extra-curricular in the town’s Good Food Circle restaurants, activities among its student population in guaranteeing them a high level of training. everything from sports through to music.

Nowhere is this ‘can-do culture’ more obvious than when it comes to the annual and prestigious BT Young Scientist competition with national honours regularly bestowed on students in Kinsale Community School.

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With a student population of almost 1,000, it is widely regarded as a progressive school.

A new extension to the building has also just been completed, enhancing its facilities.

The town boasts four primary schools: Scoil Naomh Eltin; the Gaelscoil; St Multose (Church of Ireland) and Summercove National School. The surrounding areas of Belgooly and Dunderrow also have primary schools.

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Young scientists For a town of its size, Kinsale has an incredible track record in terms of its young people excelling in the world of science and technology KINSALE Community School’s (KCS) heritage of participation in extramural youth science goes back 15 years, almost to the formation of the school. Starting with the first principal Sr Mary O’Donovan, who dedicated resources to the programme and continuing to the current day under the leadership of Shaun Holly, the school has focused on using participation in

becoming the youngest Overall National BT Young Scientist.

KCS has had three national Overall Young Scientist Winners (two teams and one individual), one best group team, and over a hundred other national awards in the past decade. The success hasn’t ended there, with three Kinsale teams twice winning overall top place and a third place in the EU Contest for young scientists and most recently three students, Emer Hickey, Sophie Healy-Thow and Ciara Judge becoming overall winners of the Google Global Science Fair in San Francisco.

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While these successes have been notable, what the school is most proud of has been the participation of hundreds of its students, their representation of their community, and their positive experiences – an achievement that aligns perfectly with its inclusive educational mission.

all of the sciences (from STEM to social) to encourage students to investigate a world outside the classroom and in doing so build confidence, research and communication skills, all of which will stand to them in their future lives.

Participation in the Young Social Innovators, the EMC Robotics competition, Scifest and of course the renowned BT Young Scientist competition has helped hundreds of students develop these skills.

The success of the programme is recognised nationally. Almost every year in the past decade KCS has been in the top few schools for their number of finalists in the national BT event, winning best school two years in the past five. In 1994 Aisling Judge, a 13-year-old second year KCS student, was the pride of Ireland as she was placed third in Europe after

Ciara Judge, Sophie Healy-Thow and Emer Hickey, with their Lego-sponsored awards, after they were announced winners of the Google Science Fair in San Francisco in 2014.

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Fergal McCarthy Principal, Kinsale Community School the school has developed is its participation in the BT Young Scientist Exhibition and the success that the students from the school have enjoyed in this exhibition is remarkable.

Kinsale Community School is a very vibrant and dynamic school within the community of Kinsale. We have an open enrolment policy and boast a broad curriculum which caters for students of all aptitudes, interests and abilities.

The school is at present on the cusp of occupying a beautiful extension which will encompass the development of an all-weather pitch, running track, hockey training pitch, basketball and tennis courts, as well as an Olympic championship-size gym and fitness suite.

As principal, I underwrite three basic principles in the school namely: The Right to Learn, The Right to be Happy and the Right to be Different. Each student is aware of these three rights and each student understands their responsibilities to uphold these rights.

Kinsale Community School provides a special brand of inclusive education and the new facilities will provide the community of Kinsale and its environs with third level facilities on a second level campus.

While our school is very inclusive, we’re also very ambitious and were delighted with the success of the Leaving Certificate class of 2017 where the vast majority of the students secured their first choice for college placement.

Everyone is encouraged and supported to be the best that they can be.

This is well deserved and no less than the young people of Kinsale deserve.

Linked to this ambition and drive is the importance that we place on well-being. There are several effective programmes that the school deploys to safeguard the needs of the students in terms of mental health, resilience and well-being. We also place a premium value on participation in extra-curricular activities and sports and many of our teams have achieved ‘All Ireland’ success in a variety of endeavours.

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A great sporting town If you love sport, then you’ll love Kinsale. This is a sports-mad town that has something for everyone and caters for all tastes including athletics, tennis, watersports and lots more GAA

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Let’s start with the progressive Kinsale GAA Club, which caters for men’s and boys’ football and hurling, ladies and girls’ football and camogie.

Soccer is also alive and well, as Kinsale AFC (www.kinsaleafc.net) flies the flag at underage and adult level, and the club has enjoyed great success over the years and at junior level is one of the most successful teams in Cork AUL history. A club that caters for boys and girls, men and women, if you love soccer then you’ll find that Kinsale AFC is the club for you.

There is also a great underage soccer club.

Located on the main Kinsale to Innishannon road, this club is a hive of activity – and amongst its ranks is All-Star Cork ladies football star Orla Finn, one of the finest forwards in ladies’ football.

Athletics

‘The GAA is as important in Kinsale as anywhere else in the country because a lot of people move to Kinsale and to get involved in your local GAA club, which is a great way to integrate yourself into the area. And if you’re not interested in coaching or playing there’s still plenty to do; there are roles for everyone in our club,’ explained Kinsale GAA Club chairman John Martin Nyhan.

Cork has always had a proud tradition in athletics and that’s the same here in Kinsale with Riverstick/Kinsale Athletic Club the place to go to. For more information go to: www.riverstickkinsaleathleticsclub.com.

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An athletic discipline with a difference is dancing. The local Lucy French School of Dance provides expert tuition and hosts regular shows and recitals.

A progressive club, Kinsale GAA’s doors are always open (check out www.kinsalegaa.com for more information), as is the town’s rugby club (Kinsale Rugby Club) that hosts Ireland’s biggest rugby sevens tournament every year – and what a weekend of rugby and fun it is.

Rugby

For the past 28 years the Kinsale Sevens has been a highlight in the local sporting calendar, with thousands descending on the town on the May bank holiday weekend. And there is much more to Kinsale Rugby Club, too, with a booming underage section always in the headlines while the men’s adult team competes in the Munster Junior League. For more see: www.kinsalerfc.com

Irish International and Ulster rugby player Craig Gilroy and Kim Kerins, from Kinsale Rugby Club, launched the 2017 Heineken Kinsale Sevens festival.

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My Kinsale Conor Harte Kinsale Olympian reveals how town moulded Irish hockey stars two local lads achieve their sporting dreams by allowing the use of their facilities. There’s something for everyone in Kinsale, and it was in Acton’s Hotel where David and I learned how to swim!

WE’VE been lucky enough to travel the world – and we’re well qualified to say that no place compares to our hometown, Kinsale.

Between my twin brother David and myself, we’ve amassed over 400 international hockey caps for the Irish senior men’s team, we represented Ireland at the 2016 Olympic Games where David was team captain,

The town now boasts Kinsale Hockey Club, too. Formed in 2012, thanks to Kieran Harte, Kim Kerins, Ann Murphy and numerous other committed volunteers and locals, it is based in the new sports hub called Sáile opposite Kinsale Community School. It also provides indoor hockey to all ages and anything indoor in our climate can only be a success – and hopefully future Kinsale Olympians will emerge from this club and keep this fantastic town at the forefront of world sport.

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Like I said, no place compares to Kinsale and its people, and with such a strong sporting community, it really is in a league of its own.

we’ve won European medals, David has been named the world’s best hockey goalkeeper for the past two years, and all that can be traced back to the fantastic start we had in Kinsale, a unique town with a tight-knit community that ticks all the boxes.

David and myself played with both Kinsale Badminton Club and Kinsale Tennis Club – and with both we learned valuable skills that we apply in sport and in everyday life, such as team-work, discipline, commitment, self motivation and determination.

Kinsale RFC’s excellent new gym facility and pristine rugby pitches were made available to us in the build-up to the 2016 Olympics in Rio. We had never kicked a ball for Kinsale Rugby Club but that sense of community spirit and support was so evident, as they helped

Conor (left) and twin brother David with their West Cork Sports Star awards presented in October 2015.

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Sáile, Kinsale’s Sports & Community Hall, which opened in September 2015, is playing an important role for all local sports clubs and community groups Along with the outdoor all-weather pitches, which opened in 2010, Sáile is fast becoming a community hub, a base for all local sporting and community groups. Over 1,800 weekly users are benefitting from having use of the indoor hall and all weather pitches, outdoor tennis and basketball court and community garden.

The new indoor 735sqm hall boasts a Juncker’s sprung floor, which is ideal for sports events and has professional markings for Basketball, Badminton, Volleyball, Hockey, Soccer and Handball. Competition basketball hoops, along with shot clocks, and score board were recently installed.

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Since opening its doors the indoor hall has been busy hosting a range of sports and community events. Activities include: GAA Schools Indoor Competitions; Hockey; Grassroots Tennis Coaching; Schools Munster & County Table Tennis Championships; Birthday Parties; Soccer, GAA, Soccer & Rugby Training; Basketball; Scouts, Beavers, Cubs; Athletics; Brixx Club, Zumba, Pilates, Fitball; School Tours; Multi-Activity Camps; Bubble Ball; Indoor Archery Tag; Christening Parties; Circuit Training; Irish Blood Transfusion Blood Donor Clinic; Dance and Orienteering.

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It is thanks to the support of continued local fundraising, valued donors, the Government’s Sports Capital Programme, West Cork Development Leader Programme, Kinsale Town Council and Cork County Council that the project has reached this stage. The final fundraising push to complete the remaining elements of the centre, which includes the fit-out of two Community Rooms and the installation of a disabled access lift, along with storage, is now underway.

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My Kinsale Orla Finn Six-time All-Ireland winning Cork star forward Orla Finn has helped put Kinsale GAA Club on the national map IT starts with the club and it finishes with the club – and that’s why I am so lucky that I can call Kinsale GAA Club my home.

With Cork, I’ve won six All-Ireland senior titles, an All-Star award in 2016 and much more along the way – but it’s because of Kinsale GAA Club and the wonderful people that make it what it is that I have enjoyed this success.

I wouldn’t be where I am today if it wasn’t for Kinsale, the people and the club.

I’ve achieved a lot in my football career with both Kinsale and Cork over the years – and I’m still only 25 years old! – and I’ve been very lucky to play with some great players. It’s thanks to Kinsale that I’ve enjoyed the career I have to date.

With Kinsale, all parts of the club are under the one umbrella, and that is unique. We support each other. When we’re playing the fellas are supporting us, and it’s vice versa when they’re playing. We are lucky in Kinsale that we all work together and pull together for the same goal. That’s what makes this club so different and so special.

I started playing football when I was ten years old, the Kinsale U12 team was my first team, and after that I’ve played all the way up with my club, and from U14 all the way to senior with Cork.

The town itself is a great support, too. When Kinsale ladies team won the Cork and Munster junior football finals in 2016, there was a great buzz around town, everyone rolled in behind us – it was unbelievable. That shows how close our community is. One for all and all for one.

This year we won the Cork intermediate ladies final recently and we will be playing senior county championship football in 2018. It’s another step forward for the club and another indication of the hard work that goes on by all behind the scenes.

Kinsale and Cork All-Star footballer Orla Finn was the winner of the Kinsale GAA Sportsperson of the Year award sponsored by The Blue Haven Collection.

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Hotels Kinsale is a leader in the hospitality industry and is recognised globally for the calibre and consistency of its hotels THERE is always strong demand for accommodation in the town such is its obvious allure for tourists and the fact that it’s located at the start of the Wild Atlantic Way has only added to this. Combine that with the fact that it’s a destination location for weddings and hosts regular crowd-pulling events such as the Kinsale Sevens rugby festival, jazz festival, gourmet festival and lots more and it’s easy to see why at certain times of the year beds are at a premium.

The town has five hotels, as well as numerous guesthouse and B&B options. In total, there are 260 hotel beds which at most times of the year is sufficient. See www.kinsale.ie for more.

Proprietors are keen to maintain standards and don’t dine out on their reputation – the Trident invested over €1m in the past year while Actons had a multi-million euro revamp around four years ago, upgrading all areas from accommodation to conferencing facilities. The Old Bank House, located in the town centre, upgraded to five-star status.

From top: The Blue Haven Hotel was awarded ‘Best Boutique Hotel in Ireland’ and ‘Best Breakfast in Ireland’ at the Irish Hospitality Awards 2017; the spa at the MacDonald Hotel; Old Bank House which was named ‘Best Guesthouse in Ireland’ at the Georgina Campbell Awards recently.

Food is obviously central to Kinsale’s identity and the hotels are conscious of doing their bit to uphold this, with an emphasis on food providence and utilising local produce on menus as much as possible.

This past season has seen large numbers of hotel guests from the US which has traditionally been the case as they golf on the Old Head, but the domestic market and Canadian market has also been active. Off-season the hotels are popular venues for both national and increasingly, international, conferences, which is a growing market for the town.

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My Kinsale Paddy Fitzgerald Retired businessman, GAA fan and long-time Kinsale resident There is a great sense of loyalty in the community, with some very good volunteerism and great clubs and organisations, all doing good work.

I have worked in Kinsale all my life and have seen many changes there. It is great to see the town evolving. There’s a great community spirit and I have a lot of good friends in the area and throughout West Cork. I first came to town and set up business in 1959. I am now retired and my good wife Betty and I are lucky to have caring neighbours, friends and family, and our grandchildren closeby.

Kinsale has been an enterprising town through ups and downs over the last 300 years. It is good to see new business opening and expanding in the town all the time.

As a retired person, it is a safe town to live in and has lots of nice people to engage with. It’s good to see the loyalty and support that businesses give each other and while business has changed a lot, the basic principles of hard work and treating people fairly still apply.

GAA has always been my passion, both as a referee, and in my roles as chairman, secretary and treasurer of Courcey Rovers over 30 years. I was on the executive of the South East GAA Board for over 10 years and I still enjoy watching games.

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Restaurants Kinsale and great food are synonymous, with the town boasting the highest concentration of restaurants in Ireland WITH well over 60 dining options, the biggest problem when it comes to eating out in the gourmet town is deciding where to go.

of Ireland top ‘Foodie Destination,’ the dining experience is most definitely one of the reasons many people visit Kinsale – and keep coming back.

The town has been on the map as a foodie destination since the 1970s when a group of trail blazing restaurateurs decided it would be more beneficial to offer a diverse range of dining experiences, than compete directly, and they banded together to form what is now known as the Good Food Circle, comprising 11 different restaurants.

Well-known TV personalilty Derek Davis, who passed away in 2015, loved spending time in Kinsale and was a great ambassador for the town’s food culture.

But ultimately it is the hard, consistent work by the restaurateurs and their staff that maintains it.

This October they will host their 41st Gourmet Festival which continues to go from strength to strength and draw large numbers to the area. A chowder festival also runs in April. For obvious reasons seafood is Kinsale’s speciality – what’s caught that day is on that night’s menu – but every genre is catered for, from fine dining and haute cuisine to enjoying a bag of chips overlooking the sea, to tapas in a stylish bar setting.

Lots of restaurants boast second and third generation chefs/owners, but new talent is always welcome to keep the town’s name out there. The town also boasts a strong café culture and hosts a farmers market every Wednesday showcasing the area’s artisan produce.

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Several Kinsale premises come with Michelin recommendations adding to their prestige, with walls of many premises literally heaving under the weight of awards and accolades.

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KINSALE GOLF CLUB Kinsale Golf Club has a long and distinguished history and can trace its origins back to 1880.

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Built on a 220-acre diamond of land the promontory is almost an island with numerous caves running beneath your feet as you play the course.

The links and practice unsurpassed The Club has played host to area occupy 180 acres ocean views. major tournaments including and the remaining 40 acres the All-Ireland finals of the of unspoilt cliffs frame the Cups & Shields in its Centenary course. It is a piece of golf real year 2012. The Club has a full estate like no other, that causes range of practice facilities including 6 many a golfer and visitor to pinch bay driving range, putting and chipping greens, themselves as they drive through the ancient pro-shop and good quality dining experience gateway with the crashing waves of the Atlantic in the relaxing bar and restaurant. Competitive Ocean 300 feet below. green fee rates (from €25) are available.

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Novice or expert, racing or cruising … Kinsale is all about being out on the water JUST a short sail from from Kinsale Yacht Club’s 400-berth marina and the River Bandon’s safe and secure moorings lie the open sailing waters of the Old Head and the lower estuary of the River Bandon which, coupled with the prevailing south westerly winds and the warm Gulf Stream, yield some of the best tidal, rough and smooth water racing venues anywhere in the world.

The marina is secured by a self-locking gate and numerous security cameras. Local facilities available include: • Boatyard for lifting, repair, storage of boats.

• Sailmaker, repair and manufacture of sails.

• Gas; refill of Gas bottles from UK, Europe and US. • Bilge and sewage waste pump out.

• Laundry and Dry Cleaning services.

• Divers.

• Fuel dock nearby.

• Medical and Dental practices nearby.

• Supermarkets including Lidl, Eurospar, Centra and Supervalu.

Kinsale lies just 120 nautical miles from Wales, 240 from North West France and only 500 from the Galician Coast of North Spain.

Club members, of which there are more than 600, race Cruisers, One Design Keelboats Catamarans and Dinghies. The club runs inshore and offshore races, has an active cruising scene, a nascent powerboat section and a strong and dynamic junior training programme.

KYC hosts a number of high profile regional, national and international sailing events, eg the Sovereign’s Cup, with bids in for The Dragon Gold Cup 2020 and the Squib Europeans 2020. Every Saturday, the ISA Sailibility programme for disabled sailors takes place. In 2013, KYC hosted the IFDS World Championships (International Federation of Disabled Sailing).

Within the clubhouse are changing rooms, bar and restaurant all with full wheelchair access.

The club’s full-time secretariat, steward and marina manager are there to look after sailing visitors and members alike in a relaxed, informal and fun environment.

The harbour of Kinsale is host to all forms of sailing and marine activity and has Kinsale Outdoor Education Centre, two marinas and lots of on-the-water activities to choose from.

The club welcomes new members and has always got room on its members’ yachts for newcomers to the sport.

Visitors to Kinsale Yacht Club have access to all the club’s facilities as a temporary member and the marina is capable of taking craft of all sizes with at least nine metres depth at visitors’ berths.

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Fashion & Jewellery More high end than high street, Kinsale is a boutique lover’s paradise lists of ladies all over the country. Kinsale is also renowned for its jewellery design culture and is home to talented silver and goldsmiths who can create bespoke pieces as well as other contemporary designers who have set up base in the area – Kinsale Silver being one example. Main St has some excellent quirky boutiques and retailers to choose from.

THE cobbled streets may not be designed for high heels but there’s no shortage of glamour to be found in Kinsale. The vibe is laid back – but not lazy – and reflects that of a town with a yacht club, golf culture and lively social scene. Its compact layout makes it easy to get around for a regular retail fix – fuelled by lots of coffee breaks, of course. Most shops are owner-run and offer an excellent level of service to the discerning shopper with many carrying labels exclusive to the area.

Accessories are well looked after with high end leather bags designed locally on wish

And of course catering to the lifestyle needs of the town, boat wear and all weather gear (yes, that includes Hunter wellies) are available – even if you only want to look the part and don’t know your starboard from your port! On the craft side of things, there’s plenty to tempt and we’re not just talking about twee tweed either. Aran sweaters and chunky knits are officially on-trend this season with a huge choice in local craft shops as well as other specialities such as Irish lace. Children are also catered for with lots of Europe’s top brands available.

Kinsale has a boutique retail experience offering a wide range of Irish and international labels.

Of course, there is also a great selection of hair and beauty salons to choose from, including Eileen’s Beauty Salon and Belami, to name just two, and retail stores like Footloose – stockists of the latest in shoe fashion.

It wouldn’t be unusual for some owners to buy pieces with particular customers in mind.

Outside of boutiques offering everything from occasion to casual wear, there are also several speciality offerings. They include lingerie (as well as bed and swimwear) and millinery – it’s even possible to get custom-made 1940s and 1950s inspired dresses and suits by renowned locally-based designers.

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By Dr Nick Flynn

General practitioner Union Quay Medical Centre

There are a number of public and private hospitals in Cork city. If you have an emergency that requires urgent attention there are Accident and Emergency Departments in the Cork University Hospital and the Mercy Hospital which do not close. Anybody can attend these hospitals directly in an emergency situation. The Bon Secours Hospital and The Mater Private Hospital in Cork city are private hospitals which also have Emergency departments but are not open 24 hours a day.

WELCOME to Kinsale, gourmet capital of Ireland and gateway to the Wild Atlantic Way. Sailing, water-sports, beach walks, golf and the country’s best restaurants – Kinsale has them all. Wellness is big business these days but in Kinsale the natural pathway to wellness is at your doorstep with an active outdoor life and fine fresh seafood.

However, if you do need a doctor whether it’s an annual check-up or something more serious Kinsale and Cork are well served with dedicated local family doctors (GPs) and an excellent hospital network 20 minutes away in Cork city. Kinsale is well served with a primary care centre, local hospital, dental, physiotherapy, psychotherapy, speech therapy, Haven Bay and chiropractic services all in the town and of great value to the community. It is also an age-friendly town.

If you have a non-urgent medical problem which may require a consultation with a hospital specialist, it is best to first attend a local family doctor or general practice. Your GP will advise you on the most appropriate consultant and hospital setting for you.

At Union Quay Medical Centre and Global Travel vaccinations (www.uqmc.ie and www.gtv.ie) in Cork city we provide a full range of family doctor services including doctor consultations, skin surgery, 24-hour blood pressure monitors, travel vaccinations, health screening, addiction services, counselling and also offer a full Occupational health service. We are 25 minutes from Kinsale and would be delighted to look after you and your family’s medical needs.

In Kinsale there are two main general practices.

Both provide a wide range of medical services to patients in the local Kinsale area. They are open Monday to Friday from 9-5 and a half day on Saturday. Fees depend on the service provided but most doctor consultations cost €50. You can attend the GP without paying a fee if you have a valid Irish medical card or a current European Health Insurance Card. After 6pm urgent problems that require a doctor are provided by the local out-of-hours GP service called SouthDoc. SouthDoc does not have a base in Kinsale but is located a short distance 69

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Buying a home PROPERTY in Kinsale is currently red hot with many property buyers are from overseas, local estate agents reporting all listings – high typically they are Irish and already living in end and otherwise – attracting immediate the country – although some have spent time interest. A recent survey by the country’s working abroad with a sizeable number now largest property website identified Kinsale returning from areas like Dubai, Qatar and as Munster’s most sought-after location, Kuwait, to put down roots in the town. Estate with average asking prices of €309,000 for agents report closing deals with those who a home in the gourmet town. That figure has have spent the decade working hard in those been rising steadily over the last three areas and are now returning with sizeable years. It’s not unusual for four or fivesavings to buy a home. Families, first bed homes in the elite areas of time buyers and those trading up Ardbrack and Scilly with their or down are also catered for with uninterrupted sea views to several new developments Kinsale is one fetch prices of €900,000 and coming on-stream over the upwards. of Ireland’s more last 18 months.

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There are few sites left in Ron Kreuger of Engel & & fashionable towns these areas so the general Völkers estate agents says trend has been for buyers to ‘Kinsale is, and always will be, purchase bungalows from the a desirable location. From town 1970s or 80s and demolish them houses to country retreats and sea to build architect-designed homes. At views, the town has it all.’ that, these homes being bought purely for demolition, command at least €1m, and will Kinsale has as comprehensive selection approach €1.3m-€1.5m. of professionals in the town to assist in the purchase of a property – from engineers and Mr James Murphy of James Murphy & Co architects to auctioneers and solicitors.

Auctioneers and Valuers describes Kinsale as DEVELOPMENTS ‘one of Ireland’s most picturesque, popular • The most recent development, Kinsale and fashionable towns. The distance to the Manor, is a 136-house development of city, Cork International Airport and the ferry mostly three-bed semi-detached units. terminal to the continent is approximately Architect designed, prices range from 17 miles. A regular bus service connects €310,000 to €340,000.

Kinsale to the airport and city. It is renowned • Cluain Mara, an upmarket estate of 27 for its world-famous restaurants, regatta, two three-bed terraced and four-bed detached yacht marinas, three world-class golf courses properties, sold out earlier this year. including the Old Head of Kinsale and its Prices started at €300,000 and went up to outstanding scenery.’ €565,000.

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• Convent Garden on Winter’s Hill is another three and and four-bed mix launched in March 2016 where €250,000 was the starting price for the three-beds.

Kinsale is an ideal base for large numbers of employees who work in the city’s multinationals.

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Working in TV and Film in the UK and Ireland over a number of years, I have covered a gamut of projects from archaeological digs for Channel 4’s Time Team in devilish wind and rain, to hairraising live Christmas shows to the slow and tediously detailed process of film at Ardmore Studios in Dublin on Murder, She Wrote!

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The residents and business community in Kinsale play a pro-active role in working with us and each other to create an environment of trust where information can be shared and suggestions for improvements put forward.

NOT only is Kinsale a beautiful place in which to live, work or visit, it’s also a very safe place to be too. And the statistics back this up: For the 12-month period from August 2016 to August 2017 crime in Kinsale fell by 3% yearon-year. for the three months ‘peak tourism season’ June-August 2017 crime in Kinsale fell by 25% year-on-year.

I can assure existing residents and I’m particularly pleased to report business operators, as well as this positive situation for anyone considering a move Kinsale as I spent seven very We work to Kinsale and/or setting happy years between 1993 up a business, that we are and 2000 working as closely with committed to a programme Sergeant in the town and and listen to local of modernisation and have fond memories of renewal within An Garda residents, and the working closely with the Siochana over the coming community to maintain local business years as we continue to Kinsale’s appeal as a low community develop our model of 21st crime area. century policing excellence.

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HISTORY & HERITAGE

A rich and varied past An entire book could be devoted to Kinsale’s long and chequered history, but unfortunately there isn’t enough space for that here. The following, however, are 12 of the more interesting historical facts about the town

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1 The Battle of Kinsale in 1601, a major turning

II in his attempt to regain the English throne with the aid of Louis XIV and his flight to France after his defeat at the Battle of the Boyne by William of Orange in 1690.

9 The County Council office was part of the

point in Irish and world history which marked the end of Spanish domination of the New World and the decline of the Gaelic way of life with the Flight of the Earls to Rome.

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8 Kinsale saw the landing of England’s James

Workhouse used during the Famine.

10 As ships grew bigger the harbour declined

and was partly filled in to create the centre of the town, which now depended on the military and fishing for survival.

The sinking of the Lusitania off the Old Head of Kinsale in May 1915, a major factor in bringing the US into World War One after the inquest in the Old Courthouse returned a verdict of murder against the Kaiser and German forces.

11 The Irish Civil War of 1922 saw the destruc-

3 Kinsale was a base for earliest settlers, the

12 Famous residents include Privy Councillor,

tion of Charles Fort, the Army and Police Barracks.

Robert Southwell donor of the Gift (Alms) Houses, Alexander ‘Robinson Crusoe’ Selkirk, The Irish Giant, Patrick Cotter O’Brien, writers Lennox Robinson and Robert Gibbings, Antarctic explorers, Mortimer and Timothy McCarthy who sailed with Scott and Shackleton, politicians Tom Johnson, first leader of the Irish Labour Party and Tommy Mullins, founder member of Fianna Fáil and more recently, Keith Floyd, the legendary TV chef.

Celts, and the Vikings, who called it the Place of the Inner Fjord, followed by the Normans and the English.

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Saint Multose (also known as Eltin) established the first church and is reputed to have cursed the fortunes of the locals.

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Eight hundred years ago the Normans built Saint Multose Church, and the DeCourcey castles at the Old Head and Ringrone, as Kinsale became a walled town.

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Cromwell’s English forces destroyed the Carmelite Abbey in 1649, when many died and women and children were sent to work as slaves on the sugar plantations in the West Indies.

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The Penal Laws are recalled by Mass Rocks and the Catholic Walk.

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Geraldine Walsh Kinsale native, working mum of four boys and triathlete

horse riding group out on an early morning trek.

To not be active and live in Kinsale is a near impossibility.

AS a parent, calling Kinsale ‘home’ is a privilege.

Like many newcomers to Kinsale, we’d lived and worked abroad for some time. Returning home to a small town was hair-raising, yet we were curious to seek out a town that could offer it all. The check list was complex, near an airport, near the city, great outdoors on land and water, community spirit, quirky cafés, decent shops, quality housing, reliable neighbours, good schools.

The beauty of the surroundings brings the energy out in everyone. Young or old, dog walking or iron man training, it all happens in Kinsale. The triathlons, golf tournaments, deep sea diving, sailing, equestrian and horse racing events, cycling routes, sports matches, dance shows and fantastic plays this little town offers are all the stuff dreams are made of.

Twelve years on, all the boxes have been ticked. We took the gamble with a young child and another on the way. It was scary. No family ties, we were 100% blow-ins!

The secret is out. The number of new families in the town is escalating every year. Local businesses are thriving, thanks to the influx of professionals who seek a work/life balance to achieve their best in all aspects of their lives.

Friends who choose not to take such a gamble envy the opportunities this town offers. Our family has opportunities to try whatever interests them. Music, art, soccer, GAA, sailing, rugby, dance, hockey, golf or marital arts – just a few of the choices on offer. Families also have a choice of four amazing primary schools and an award winning secondary school. A mere 20km drive has you in two Third Level colleges, UCC or CIT. Oh and don’t forget the airport, 13 miles up the road.

To raise your family here is a dream. To be spoiled for choice in a stylish, fashionable town where you can get a bespoke hat, dress, bag or a diamond ring, run your business, mingle with friends for lunch and walk on the beach after school, that’s Kinsale. To call Kinsale your home, is a privilege.

If you’re active and into the great outdoors, you’re spoilt for choice. You can swim in the sea … either a relaxing dip or some serious open water sea swimming. Cyclists flock to our country roads to start their journey on the Wild Atlantic Way or to do a quick personal best on the Old Head approach, taking in the beaches and the Blue Horizon killer hill. On this route, where scenery can affect one’s Strava times, the cyclist is tempted to race a yacht sailing around the Sovereigns or ride alongside a

From cycling to swimming, and lots more, Kinsale has it all for those who enjoy outdoor activities.

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