Ireland can be reached by air through the major international airports of Dublin, Belfast, Cork and Shannon. There are also several regional airports. By car-ferry there are several routes from England, Scotland, France and the Isle of Man. So you can bring your own car. The main ferry ports are Dublin, Belfast, Rosslare and Cork.

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MAIN ROUTES - FROM CORK TO KINSALE

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Follow signs to airport, when you reach the airport roundabout follow signs for Kinsale, you are then on the R600 leading you directly to Kinsale.

FROM ROSSLARE AND WATERFORD

Follow the N25 to Cork but do not proceed into Cork when you reach the major roundabout where the N25 meets the N8. Follow instead the signage to the airport. This will lead you through the tunnel under the River Lee onto the R600.

FROM SHANNON AIRPORT

Follow the N18 towards Limerick, then the N20 towards Cork. Coming into Cork follow the signs for the airport, which will bring you onto the R600.

Follow signs to Cork and the N7 and N8. At the major roundabout where the N8 meets the N 25 follow instructions as from Rosslare.
FROM KILLARNEY
Follow signs for Cork and the N22. 10 km after Macroom turn right and follow the R590 and R589 to Bandon, then the N71 towards Cork. After Inishannon turn right and follow the R603 and R600.
FROM BANTRY
Follow the N 71 towards Cork. After Clonakilty turn right onto the R 600 towards Kinsale.
FROM CORK FERRYPORT
(Ringaskiddy)
Follow the R613 to Fivemilebridge then the R600 and signs to Kinsale.

SOME DISTANCES
Shannon Airport - Cork 129 km
Rosslare Harbour - Cork 208 km
Dublin - Cork 257 km
Cork - Kinsale 25 km.

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