The BluePages guide to Kinsale

From Dinghies to Super-Yachts, Commercial marine insurance, Skipper charter insurance, £3 million third party liability cover as standard. Water skiers and towing of toys liability available on request.
Cover available anywhere in Europe, Racing risk available.
In transit covered as standard, Instant cover available upon request, Third Party only cover available.

Actons Hotel is situated in Kinsale with its maze of narrow winding streets, intersesting crafft shops, cosy pubs and art galleries, many reflecting the influences of the French, Spanish and British who all played a part in the towns chequered history.

Known for its wonderful friendly atmosphere, Actons Hotel is a period building of great character, splendidly located in landscaped gardens overlooking Kinsales beautiful harbour.

Bacchus is open Thursday, Friday & Saturday with Live bands playing every Friday from 10pm - 12.30pm

Free Admission During Live Music.

The music palyed in Bacchus Nightclub will be sure to cater for all tastes & ages.

This part of the south west coast of Ireland is dotted with islands, many of which are now uninhabited, perfect for peaceful sailing holidays. Others, including Cape Clear, Sherkin and Heir Islands, have ferry access to the mainland.

The Fastnet Rock, west of Cape Clear, is Ireland's most southerly lighthouse and marks the halfway point in the famous biannual Fastnet Race for yachts.

Castletownshend, Schull, Goleen and Crookhaven are just some of the West Cork towns and villages to which Inishbeg sails on day charters. On weekend sailing holidays, Bantry, Glengarriff and Bere Island are within easy reach. Cruising further north to the Skelligs and Dingle is possible if you have a week or more aboard the yacht.

Your sailing holiday in West Cork, Ireland will be aboard Inishbeg, a brand new Bavaria 50, the flagship of the Bavaria range. A 50-footer, Inishbeg is designed for comfort and performance. Accommodation on board is luxurious and the safety, communications and navigation technology is top of the range.

This part of the south west coast of Ireland is dotted with islands, many of which are now uninhabited, perfect for peaceful sailing holidays. Others, including Cape Clear, Sherkin and Heir Islands, have ferry access to the mainland.

The Fastnet Rock, west of Cape Clear, is Ireland's most southerly lighthouse and marks the halfway point in the famous biannual Fastnet Race for yachts.

Castletownshend, Schull, Goleen and Crookhaven are just some of the West Cork towns and villages to which Inishbeg sails on day charters. On weekend sailing holidays, Bantry, Glengarriff and Bere Island are within easy reach. Cruising further north to the Skelligs and Dingle is possible if you have a week or more aboard the yacht.

Your sailing holiday in West Cork, Ireland will be aboard Inishbeg, a brand new Bavaria 50, the flagship of the Bavaria range. A 50-footer, Inishbeg is designed for comfort and performance. Accommodation on board is luxurious and the safety, communications and navigation technology is top of the range.

Whatever your needs, we can help your nautical dreams become a reality

Specialist Marine advice
Personal tailored service
Independent search of market on your behalf
Free consultation - no charge or fee
Competitive premiums by leading marine Insurers
Personal claims service

For insurance covering :
power craft, yachts, dinghies, canal boats, rowing boats, jet skiis
and any other pleasure craft

With two surveyors in this practice, we provide a comprehensive and professional service with emphasis on evidence based reporting and attention to detail. Excellent client feedback indicates that our work has enabled well informed decisions for pre-purchase, new build, damage assessment or litigation situations.
Expertise and instumentation for GRP/FRP, Steel & Aluminium plus machinery and electrical systems assessment-Motor, Sail & Commercial to 24m.
We also specialise in MCA Small Commercial Vessel coding, from initial discussion through to compliance examination and stability assessment. Richard Linford sits on the MCA working groups that developed the codes from 1993 to date. He and Frank Hamer also lecture on the University of Plymouth's well respected Small Craft Suveying course.
Whilst West Country based our service range extends throughout the country with frequent instructions to visit vessels in Europe & overseas.
If you would like to discuss your requirements or any of our services, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Based in Hamble on the Solent, the home of British yachting, we offer a range of specialist professional services tailored to the needs of today's boat buyer and owner.
A survey is a very personal affair and so we look forward to meeting with you soon to discuss your requirements.

Bosun's Locker has been in business for over 25 years and in that time has gained a reputation for having "five varieties of everything in stock". We have a large range from the main clothing brands.
We also have the largest selection of new and used sailing dinghies in Scotland. Our Showroom has a permanent boat display of examples from the Topper International range of low maintenance sailing dinghies.
Motor boats, fishing boats, and tenders from Orkney and Linder plus an extensive selection of inflatable boats are ex stock. We are a Specialist Zodiac RIB Centre, but can also supply Avon, Suzumar, Waveline, Plastimo and Wetline.
Outboard engines from Yamaha, Evinrude, and Suzuki, ranging from 2hp - 300hp two or four stroke including the Evinrude E-Tec direct injection engines.

Because of the different shapes,design and construction of both river/sea going craft, specialist skills and knowledge are needed to ensure a luxury finish is achieved, in harmony with the craft interior. Our Project managers are marine blind specialists who also have a passion for the sea, with a broad range of Yachting experience and qualifications

Henri Lloyd, Musto and Gill sailing clothing can now be purchased safely online with Chandlerystore.com, brought to you by Aquatogs chandlery, along with deck shoes, sailing shoes, lifejackets and chandlery.

Henri Lloyd, Musto and Gill are at the forefront of new sailing clothing products. Our website has current ranges for Henri Lloyd, Musto and Gill for you to browse. Your sailing clothing is delivered direct to your door, free delivery with orders over £99.

Trading since 1982 & specialising in marine insurance, we deliver a professional standard of service & deal with customers efficiently, with honesty integrity & transparency, assessing each individuals needs & providing appropriate advice & cover.
We aim to offer the most suitable cover at the most competitive premium, so that you have the correct type of policy & cover that you want.
With leading insurers at our disposal, plus schemes & discounts available, you don't have to spend the time & effort searching for the best deal - we can do that for you!

Located on the ground floor of Grace House at the centre of Poole Quay right next door to the green tiled "Poole Arms", Dorset Gifts is fast becoming a leading online reatiler of nautical gifts including seashells, lighthouses, display yachts and unusual maritime gift lines.

Most of our online products are for sale in the shop with the added enticing attraction of handmade West Country fudge, local scrumpy and fruit wines to buy in store as well as award winning New Forest scoop ice cream and our new recipe dairy soft serve ice cream.

Our eclectic mix of traditional seaside gifts are also locally sourced so you can pick and mix from such products as Moore's biscuits, Piddle beer, "Poole" rock, local butter tablet, sweets from glass jars or even Dorset Knobs - all served to you in a happy family retail environment by Tim, Jamie, Lisa, Dannielle, Charlotte or other distant family members! Don't miss ouur highly regarded website!!

Welcome to our new online store, since 1961 we have offered the boating world an unrivalled choice in Chandlery, Clothing, all types of Inflatables, Outboard Motors and support services. Our 5,000sq.ft. showroom is stocked with over 25,000 items at all times and our state of the art computer systems ensure constant monitoring of stock and regular updates on special offers and the latest products. We are currently loading our stock onto our website as quickly as possible but with such a vast range this does take some time! Every item you see on our site is part of our normal range of stock, unless clearly marked as "to special order only", and as such you can expect an off the shelf delivery from us on almost every occasion.

The hand built bikes that we sell are amongst the most innovative in the world.
Only the very highest quality materials such as magnesium and strong aviation alloys are used, bringing to you extraordinarily lightweight, robust and resilient products.
Like all high quality bikes these superb lightweight alloy frames are hand welded to ensure they are perfectly safe and will give you many years of trouble free service.

If you don't live near Southampton we dispatch to everywhere in the UK and Europe.

EPS MARINE LIMITED is a specialist company offering quality marine engineering services to the leisure, rescue and commercial marine markets from a base in Hamble, Southern England.

Boat Transportation throughout the UK and Europe

With Europcar, you'll always find the best car rental solutions for your business and private needs.

'Footloose' Situated in the heart of Kinsale, complemented by its narrow meandering streets, ideally sets the scene for the continental fashions available ( Italian, German, Spanish, Portugese ).

Choose from a carefully selected collection including: Marco Moreo, Pedro Anton, Gabor, Ecco, Reiker, Khrio, Marco Torri, 24 hrs, Sally O'Hara, Tamaris, Marc.

For the nautically inclined sample the deck shoes and sailing boots from Dubarry, Sebago and Kinsale to wear in the perfect setting.

Drop in and let us help you, step into comfort and step out in style !

Open 10 - 6 Mon - Sat
12 - 6 Sunday

We are members of the Association of British Sailmakers
Our team extends from experienced Cruising sailors to racing sailors who are multiple champions at World ,European and National level
We have invested in the latest computer design software ,cutting and manufacturing machinery. All manufacturing is done in house allowing us to carefully monitor our production.

We provide practically a 24-hour service with our taxis and mini-buses.

Our mini-buses can carry up to eight people and are ideal for special nights out, for golfing groups exploring the many courses that West Cork has to offer, or for anyone with a lot of extra luggage.

The weekends are, of course, the busiest time so booking in advance is recommended, especially if you need to get to the airport or train station.

It is no accident that Waterford Master-Cutter, Gerry Daly, chose the town of Kinsale, Irelands oldest town, to set up his Crystal Venture. Gerry longed to revive the formerly extinct method of Deep-Cutting.

Long ago in Ireland, way before mass production swallowed up the small one man Crystal Craft Shops, every single piece was cut with pride on high angled wheels. This method was extremely tedious and painstakingly slow, but resulted in the most brilliant reflective sparkle and sharp, crisp feel.

Armed only with a vision and a dream, in 1992 Gerry left Waterford and set off in search of a suitable location to fulfil his dream. When Gerry first entered Irelands Oldest Town, Kinsale, he knew immediately that the search was over. This fascinating, quaint, old world seaport with its narrow little streets and spectacular coastal scenery was the perfect setting for Gerry's project.

It is no accident that Waterford Master-Cutter, Gerry Daly, chose the town of Kinsale, Irelands oldest town, to set up his Crystal Venture. Gerry longed to revive the formerly extinct method of Deep-Cutting.

Long ago in Ireland, way before mass production swallowed up the small one man Crystal Craft Shops, every single piece was cut with pride on high angled wheels. This method was extremely tedious and painstakingly slow, but resulted in the most brilliant reflective sparkle and sharp, crisp feel.

Armed only with a vision and a dream, in 1992 Gerry left Waterford and set off in search of a suitable location to fulfil his dream. When Gerry first entered Irelands Oldest Town, Kinsale, he knew immediately that the search was over. This fascinating, quaint, old world seaport with its narrow little streets and spectacular coastal scenery was the perfect setting for Gerry's project.

Based in the historic seaport town of Kinsale, the fine food centre of Ireland, Kinsale Executive Travel & Limousine Hire has many years experience in arranging luxury travel for corporate travelers, golf holidays, sightseeing tours, and organising transport for major events in Ireland. We provide a luxury chauffeur car hire service for company executives and visitors who wish to travel throughout Ireland with all the comfort of one of our Mercedes limousines.

We also offer a full chauffeur car hire service for wedding car hire, airport transfer service, executive travel and other luxury car hire requirements in Ireland. Choose from one of our Mercedes limousines or our stretch limousine, which can carry up to seven passengers.

Welcome to Kinsale Yacht Club. As a visitor to our Marina you become a temporary member of the Club, please ensure you sign the visitors book in the Yacht Club Bar. We hope that the following information will be of assistance to you. If you have any problems, please contact our Marina Manager, or the Club Steward.

Stockists of:

ST-MARTINS
BRUUNS BAZAAR
S'NOB
LULU & RED
IRREGULAR CHOICE
JOCASI
PURESTUFF

Open 10 - 6 Mon to Sat
Open 12 - 4 Sunday

Quality food prepared fresh daily by Chef Guillaume Lequin.

Ready to eat or frozen to use at your convenience.

*All our dishes are made on the premises using locally sourced produce.
*Special orders for parties, or for large quantities of frozen dishes, are welcome.
*A daily selection of sandwiches with speciality breads and a variety of fillings

Specialising in Besenzoni passerelles Marine Options offer a large range to suit most vessel types and requirements. Units can be supplied and fitted on a bespoke basis or alternatively an existing passerelle can be serviced ensuring smooth and reliable operation when you need it most

Marine Options established in 2000 by Colin Paddy offer a comprehensive service meeting the requirements of the discerning performance motor yacht owner.
All aspects of interior, electrical & engineering installations and exterior boat work are carried out in a professional and efficient manner.
Time onboard your boat is precious so ensuring everything is in pristine condition is paramount.
Marine Options make this possible.
Family and friends want to have the facilities they enjoy at home, hot and cold running water, warm or cool cabins and toilets that work.
All these facilities require maintenance which is where the Marine Options team are able to help you enjoy your boat.

Marine Parts Direct is a fast growing Irish based chandlery. Located in swords our new 3000 sq ft store is packed with a huge range of boat parts and accessories. Initially we started as purely an engine parts supply company for inboard and outboard applications .This Is still a major part of our programme as we are the Irish distributor for American aftermarket giants SIERRA and GLM which offer a very comprehensive range of parts for Mercury , Mercruiser , Omc , Volvo , Yamaha , Johnson ,Evinrude and many other leading marine engine manufacturers.

Ladies & gents

Open Tuesday - Saturday

9.30 am - 5.30 pm

Late by appointment only

Situated in the heart of Kinsale Muddy Maher's is a pub with everything from great music to great food with ambiance galore. Come and join us for a quick pint, a bite of food or spend the night dancing to our top notch live acts. Our staff will make sure your first visit will not be your last!

We provide a comprehensive range of services including Pre-Purchase Surveys and Insurance Condition Surveys plus Accident Damage Surveys. A full list of services can be found on our Services page. We provide detailed reports which are acceptable to both Insurance and Finance Companies.
Northern Yacht Surveyors are dedicated to providing an independent marine surveying and consultancy service to the yachting and boating communities.
Although base in the North of England we are increasingly called upon to survey vessels throughout the United Kingdom and Europe and regularly travel to Greece.

PACK & SEND is a company that offers a complete range of postal, freight, courier, packing and removalist services operating through a national retail network. We were founded in 1993, establishing the first PACK & SEND Store in August of that year at Parramatta, NSW, Australia.
PACK & SEND has expanded over 15 years from the one store and is rapidly becoming a global brand. We are continuing to grow our retail network through franchising.
Open 5.5 days a week, we manage packaging, freight and message sending services for businesses of all sizes, as well as for householders and tourists. Our freight solutions range from sending a 20gm letter to a 1 tonne consignment.
We offer over 30 different freight services, enabling us to deliver to any destination on the planet. Message sending services include not only courier and mailing of hard documents but the electronic transmission of messages. We sell packaging supplies and can custom pack items of any size or weight.
We are the industry leader with respect to handling goods that are fragile, large, awkward, and valuable.

CLOTHES AND GIFTS FOR MEN

MENSWEAR

T-Shirts, Shirts, Jeans, Trousers, Ties, Socks, Sunglasses, Caps and Much More !

I started in the trade from the age of 15 as an apprentice in a local Cornish boatbuilding and repairs yard serving a 4 ½ year apprenticeship as a traditional boatbuilder/repairer. Working on all types of craft including yachts, lifeboats, Fishing vessels, passenger vessels and a wide range of m.o.d. craft. Working to a high standard. Meeting with Llyods and Mca standards where required.
Subsequently have continued in the trade of mainly extensive boat repairs for a further 19 yrs. Covering just about all aspects of yacht and boat repair work, in and around south east Cornwall and west Devon.
My work has been mainly concentrated on traditional wooden craft but does expand through to contemporary construction methods and applications.

Repertoire online brings to you the largest collection of Men’s & Women’s, formal and casual designer fashion available online….
Since opening its’ first stores over 15 years ago, Repertoire has established itself as one of the leading independent retailers of major designer labels in Southern England. With 6 stores, stocking a wide selection of over 100 key designer brands, we cover all styles, from casual denim to formal dressing. From long-established labels to hot new brands, our expert buyers constantly strive to offer our customers an unrivalled selection.
With our established network of stores, we have long been the place to shop for top designer fashions, now you can shop online with the same confidence from our huge range of stock.

There is a well-known saying that the best way to tell whether a man is well dressed is to look down. Hardy Amies, recent dressmaker to Queen Elizabeth II, concurs:
"It is totally impossible to be well dressed in cheap shoes. To buy the best you can afford, to go for what you really can't afford, is not extravagance. But to fail to look after shoes is profligacy."
In the heart of Northern Ireland's most historic town lies the only shoemakers and supplier of quality men's shoes left in the country. With over 50 years experience we are experts in shoe making, shoe fitting, alterations and repairs.
At Robinson's we aim to combine our expert knowledge, craftsmanship and time honoured traditions with the highest quality of materials. We have expert craftsmen who will make you handmade shoes to the exact specification of your feet and to your own personal design with whatever materials and finish you desire.
Our bespoke shoes service is also complimented by our high quality pre-made stock from well established English shoe companies notably Church's, Barker and Loake.

We have extricated, lifted and loaded countless boats from awkward corners all over the world and transported them as high and wide loads on the roads of Europe, to be launched on the rivers, canals and seas of the world.

If you send us the details of a current boat transport problem, we will try and offer you a safe, reliable and cost-effective solution. Our advice is free, although we might very well try to persuade you to give us the job!

Hauling, shipping, extricating, salvaging motor yachts, sailing cruisers, barges, trawlers, in Britain and worldwide.
We unstep the masts, stow the rigging, transport by road and sea, lift, launch and re-rig all craft.
We crew and deliver survey vessels on tightly-timed moves for the leading European operators.
We pack and ship yachts of all sizes across the Atlantic Ocean.
Every week for 39 years, Sealand Boat Deliveries have been moving special boats and important yachts for unforgettable customers.

*A drop of the Irish, a splash of Italian and a shot of Mexican Cuisine
*Pasta, Seafood, Steaks, Burgers, Chicken & Vegitarian
*A menu for all, Family, Friends and Visitors alike
*All out sauces and dishes are homemade and prepared to order
*We don't cook it 'til you order it

For over 10 years Anthony and Francis have provided a superb blend of traditional, european and tex-mex foods for visitors and locals alike in thier unique Shack Restaurant here in Kinsale in Co. Cork, the gourmet capital of Ireland.Quaintly decorated and fitted out in old pine with friendly staff and a welcoming ambiance the Shack has become world famous for its superb Irish Steaks, Fresh Local Seafoods and Tex-Mex specialities.

Run out of time (or inclination!). Need to get back to work? Let our highly qualified and experienced staff take the strain by delivering your boat to / from the mainland.

Clive Sibley is Merchant Navy trained, and holds a Class 2 Officer of the Watch qualification and Commercial RYA Yachtmaster offshore. Ian Sibley is an RYA Yachtmaster (Offshore). Both are RYA qualified dinghy instructors

This classy, jazz influenced bar is situated in the heart of Kinsale town and offers a great alternative to traditional Irish pub life which is plentiful in the area. Unmissable as you make your way through the town, its stylish exterior is also reflected inside where there is plenty jazz memorabilia to interest you. There are numerous Guy Buffet pieces as well as a large
collection of vintage Coca- Cola advertisements. A must for any music enthusiast!
The bar also boasts a pretty sun filled outdoor deck, well presented with rustic stone features. This is the perfect location to unwind with a coffee, cool drink…even a smoke! Swell also offers an extensive all day bar food menus. Serving from Noon 'til 10.00pm most evenings.

Working to the exacting standards demanded by some of England's most prestigious boat builders, including Princess Yachts International, Teak Decking Limited has fully-equipped workshops and employs a team of highly skilled, dedicated craftsmen. The company is based in Plymouth and has been established for over 14 years.

We work right across the UK supplying decks, interior floors and tables for both production and one off models, and for refits of modern yachts. We work with primarily with teak, but also in other wood.

The company offers exceptionally competitive prices and a faster than usual turnaround. Contact us today for a guideline price and production schedule.

The Bulman comprises of an award winning bar (listed in Ireland's top 100 pubs) and restaurant and is a favourite venue for parties and functions from a formal dinner to summer barbeques.

Established in 1990, Todd Chart Agency Limited is a family owned company which has grown to become the largest retailer of nautical charts and books in Ireland, and one of the largest in the United Kingdom. Managing Director, William Todd, states that the aim of the company is to supply a fast, cost effective and quality chart service both to Merchant Shipping and to the leisure market

The Trident Hotel is spectacularly situated on the water's edge in the pretty heritage town of Kinsale - a prime position for you to enjoy the magnificent views from our bedrooms and guest areas.
Relax, unwind and let the calming influence of the views and the water take effect...

Based at Poole Quay, Dorset, Truly Scrumptious is an independent supplier and retail outlet offering the highest quality traditional confectionery and other home-made products to everyone, from our customers who come in the shop to our corporate clientelle.

From the highest quality hand-made chocolates and fresh fudge to traditional sweets and ice-cream. From Midget Gems to Coconut Ice and beyond. Providing traditional quality and value for money, Truly Scrumptious supplies luxury hampers and boxed products for business gifts and special occasions.

Customer service is one of the most important factors to Truly Scrumptious and the company prides itself on a friendly and family-based atmosphere as well as a personal and caring approach to its business.

Welcome to The Vintage. We are one of the oldest and best loved restaurants in Kinsale, a bustling fishing village in the heart of Co Cork.

It's our pleasure to serve you great food in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere, where 800 years of tradition blend with modern comforts. If you are looking for a restaurant with a unique welcome, come to us.

Feel free to drop in for a pint of Cork's own stout Murphy's and oysters or take time to enjoy our full menu. Our two great chefs take pride in every dish we serve.

Sláinte

We are closed Jan/Feb

Wills Marine is an established business that is well respected within the boating community. Located at the head of the beautiful Salcombe Estuary in Kingsbridge, South Devon, Wills Marine is continually expanding its highly professional sales, engineering and operational services. Founded in 1963 by Francis Wills, and today headed by Martin Wills (Son of Francis), the company is looking forward to celebrating its 50th anniversary.

Xtreme Boat Sales are official dealers for Glastron Sports Boats and Cruisers. Based in Coleraine we are available for water tests inland on the River Bann and at sea on the beautiful North Coast. Tony and the team have over 30 years experience in the marine trade. Our aim as a company is to ensure that you, the customer, get the best deal, customer service and product available.

We also offer a complete after-sales service inclusive of warranty, service and routine maintenance. Various other services are available such as chandlery sales, storage and ski and wakeboard tuition.