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De Courcey Castle

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  • Location: Cork, Munster, Ireland

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    May 4, 2026

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    De Courcey Castle on the Old Head of Kinsale is the remnant of a medieval stronghold of the Norman family De Courcy, built on a much older coastal fort; today, what remains is mainly the long, weathered defensive wall with towers that guarded the access to the headland, a rugged silhouette above the cliffs that makes the strategic role of the Old Head clear at a glance, although the whole is now within the grounds of the golf course and is only visible from the access road.
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    Old Head – De Courcey Castle loop from Kinsale

    29.3km

    01:54

    390m

    390m

    Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Elevation 120 m

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    Location: Cork, Munster, Ireland

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