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# Battle of kinsale

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# heritage hotspots

Your summer in Ireland: 5 must-see sites in Cork City

Take our challenge and tick off as many glorious sites this summer as recommended by heritage officers around Ireland.

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Aug 19th 2018, 8:30 PM

# Battle of kinsale

On this day 414 years ago, thousands of Spanish troops invaded Kinsale

The takeover was followed by an incredibly arduous siege that saw the English gain the upper hand over a small Spanish band – but it took them 100 days.

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Sep 21st 2015, 6:01 AM