Housed within the 200 year old signal tower is a museum and memorial to all those who lost their lives on 7th May 1915 on board the RMS Lusitania. It was torpedoed off the Old Head of Kinsale by a German U-Boat.

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May 6, 2024

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The Lusitania disaster, the torpedoing of a civilian ship without warning as part of unrestricted submarine warfare, was one of the reasons for the USA's entry into the First World War.

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1. Old Head of Kinsale loop

6.01km

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90m

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2. Old Head of Kinsale loop from Ballinspittle

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01:03

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70m

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3. Old Head of Kinsale – Inchydoney Beach loop from Ballinspittle

15.4km

04:15

260m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Old Head Signal Tower, Lusitania Museum and Memorial

1. Old Head of Kinsale loop

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