Kinsale, Ireland: History at Charles Fort

In 1601, Irish patriots, chafing under English rule, conspired with the Spanish fleet to drive the English out. In a dramatic battle around the port of Kinsale, the Irish and Spanish were routed, and Ireland would be denied its independence for three centuries. For more information on the Rick Steves' Europe TV series — including episode descriptions, scripts, participating stations, travel information on destinations and more — visit www.ricksteves.com.

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[cocotena]

Spain is with Ireland forever. I feel you are my brothers.ARRIBA ESPAÑA E IRLANDA!!!!!!!!

[Malarki2]

Dios guarde a los soldados de españa, a los hombres del tercio de don juan del aguila, que lucharon y murieron por españa y por la libertad de irlanda.

lucharon, sufrieron y murieron como soldados del mejor ejercito de la epoca, y de no ser por la desvandada irlandesa la llegada de refuerzos, llegaron a los dos dias de rendirse, hubiera dado una gran fuerza a la independencia de irlanda frente a inglarerra.

[spadge321]

GOD BLESS YOU DON,,

i hope you get lots and lots of walkers coming to you for your incredible information and sense of fun,,, tom and Gaye,, xxxxxx

[MaffyMoose]

Scilly Walk Forever!

Summercove and the Bulman will always be in my heart. Thanks for uploading this

[AmilCouto]

Fantastic. But the army wich help to the irish people was not from the Spain, but from Galicia (troops of the Kingdom of Galicia/Galiza), leading by General Ocampo. Today Galicia it´s under spanish dominion, but in 1601 was a free state.

Regards

[dilloughery1]

Terrific, I spent most of my youth in Kinsale in the 60's, what wonderful memories I have of this town. Even went on a walking tour with Don one year, very informative. Every time I get back I always make sure to visit and have a pint in The Spaniard. Happy days.

[ARKADIAFOTO]

Don is increadible, he knows so much about Kinsale and the history. Great filming brings back memories

[CelticSpain]

kinsale never surrender.

Ireland&Spain brotherhood

[tsalexey544]

5 stars!

[bjdcbb]

In view of the subsequent british colonization and the genocide of Cromwell, the battle of Kinsale was really a pity. By the way, a descendent of one of the earls (O'Donell) was a Spain prime minister in the 19th century.