James' Fort

About this place

James Fort (Irish: Dún Rí Shéamuis) is an early 17th-century pentagonal bastion fort located on Castlepark peninsula in Kinsale harbour, County Cork, Ireland. Situated downstream from Kinsale on the River Bandon, the fort was built to defend the harbour and seaborne approaches of the town. Following the construction of Charles Fort on the opposite side of the harbour in the late 17th century, James Fort became known as the "old fort" (Irish: an Seandaingean). Listed as a protected National Monument, and managed by the Office of Public Works, the fort is open to visitors.

Visitor Information

Accessibility

Not accessible

Getting There & Parking

James' Fort is located in County Cork, roughly 29 km (25 min drive) from Cork and 305 km (4h 30m) from Dublin. The nearest public car park is 289 m away (Free). Nearby highlights within a short drive include Dock Beach (0.3 km away).