A fantastic night of satire, surrealism and good old-fashioned comedy. Ah, go on, go on, go on…

Tuesday 25th September & Wednesday 26th September 2012

45 EUR pp for a 3-course meal & 2-hour interactive comedy show

BOOK NOW: Tel – 021 477 9300 or email info@tridenthotel.com

Fans of the classic sitcom Father Ted will love this unique and interactive comedy dining experience. Enjoy a delicious three course meal in the company of the extravagant Father Ted Crilly, dimwitted Father Dougal McGuire, alcoholic Father Jack Hackett and their tea loving housekeeper, Mrs Doyle. This famous foursome have left Craggy Island to bring you a firsthand experience of the comical mishaps, mayhem and misadventures that seem to follow them wherever they go!

A unique and hilarious experience Laughlines, the first and only Father Ted Tribute Touring Company, debuted their hit dinner show in 2005 and continue to put on sellout performances across the UK which receive rave reviews. The professional cast have perfected the characters’ mannerisms and use a high energy mix of improvisation, audience participation and perfect comedy timing to bring to life the best of Father Ted, delivering a delicious evening of unforgettable entertainment.

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Soprano, Cara O’Sullivan announced details of the first Kinsale Pink Ribbon Walk that takes place on Sunday 4^thMarch 2012 at 2pm in aid of Action Breast Cancer.

As Brand Ambassador for the Kinsale Pink Ribbon Walk, Cara O’Sullivan will lend her support on the day and will perform ‘Stand up and Fight’ to inspire walkers as they head off on the 10km route. There will be an earlier start time of 1.45pm for runners.

After the Walk, refreshments will be provided by the Kinsale Good Food Circle and jazz singer Sharon Crosbie, also a Brand Ambassador, will entertain everyone after the Walk, creating a party atmosphere in the Town Council Car Park on the Pier Road.

It promises to be great day as every participant wears a Pink Ribbon Walk t-shirt and Kinsale shops and restaurants will ‘go pink’ for the weekend.

Online Registration is now open onwww.pinkribbonwalk.ie and Registration forms are available at Kinsale Pharmacy or Finishing Services Kinsale.

The Pink Ribbon Walk is a national fundraising initiative which organises sponsored charity walks in locations around the country in aid of Action Breast Cancer, a programme of the Irish Cancer Society. The objective is to empower individuals and communities to increase breast cancer awareness, promote healthy living and raise funds for Action Breast Cancer through a fun and rewarding experience.

See www.pinkribbonwalk.ie. for further details and online registration or call the  Pink Ribbon Walk Hotline on (087) 2627387 for more information.

We would like to extend our best wishes to Everyone involved in this wonderful event!

Come to Kinsale and enjoy 2 nights in one of our sea view guestrooms. Wake to enjoy an extensive full Irish breakfast before exploring the winding streets and many shops, cafés, galleries and restaurants for which Kinsale is famous for. While you’re here, why not delve into the town’s fascinating historic past with a guided walking tour to famous sights including Charles Fort or engage in the wide variety of activities available from deep-sea fishing to scenic harbour cruising.

Rate also includes full use of a nearby leisure centre (Just 5 minutes walk away) facilities include indoor heated pool, fully equipped gym & outdoor hot tub

Easter Sunday Lunch – April 8th from 1.00pm - 2.30pm. Don’t Delay, Book Today

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Mother’s Day is a special occasion and a time of the year when every mum should be pampered and treated. The Trident Hotel is beautifully located which makes it a perfect setting for that special Mother’s Day celebration. There are so many ways to spoil your mum from, Lunch in the Wharf Tavern, Dinner in the award-winning Pier One Restaurant to overnight breaks.

Mother’s Day – Sunday Lunch March 18th – We have two sittings: 1.00pm & 3.00pm. Don’t Delay, Book Today

If you’re looking for an adventurous & healthy activity then sailing is the answer. Enjoy panoramic sea views, possibility of sighting dolphins, whales and seals along the route! All cruises are run aboard the cruising yachts based at the Trident Hotel’s private Marina.

Our Stay & Sail Package includes 2 nights Bed & Full Irish Breakfast, 1 Evening Meal and half day sailing. You will sail to either the Old Head of Kinsale or around the Sovereign rocks giving you a chance to get a feel for trimming the sails and steering the boat. Your professional skipper will encourage you to get involved in the sailing of the yacht; alternatively you may sit back, relax and enjoy the spectacular scenery. For further information on sailing in Kinsale please see Sovereign Sailing one of Ireland’s leading sail training and yacht charter business

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Enjoy our Sumptuous 4 Course Valentine’s Dinner for just €30 per person Or …make a night of it and enjoy a complimentary upgrade & Romantic Valentine’s Dinner and Full Irish Breakfast the next morning for only €60 per person sharing.

- Offer & Upgrade Subject to Availability.

To make a booking please call 021 477 9300 or email: info@tridenthotel.com

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Experienced as a series of stunning images from Kinsale’s foremost photographers, including Sheena Jolley, John Allen, Luke Lee, Mike Brown, Stefan Syrowatka, and Giles Norman give a personal view of what the sea means to them.

Architecture? Who Cares, Sunday July 10th 2 – 5pm

We all have to live, work, and play in architecture, so why isn’t it top of everyone’s agenda? Who gets to decide what architecture looks like, and what kind of buildings do our tourists come to see? Come along and discover just how much architecture affects our lives, and how we can all make a difference and make it better. Ticket Price €10/€7.50

Michael Morpurgo, Sunday July 10th 6 – 9pm

The award-winning author and former Children’s Laureate Michael Morpurgo talks about his life and work, including War Horse, Shadow and his latest book Little Manfred. Michael has written over 120 books and sold millions of copies worldwide. He was recently appointed an OBE for services to literature. War Horse, Michael’s moving and powerful story of survival on the Western Front, is now a hugely successful theatre production by the National Theatre, and has recently opened on Broadway in New York. The film of War Horse by Steven Spielberg is due to release in January 2012.

In 1976, Michael and his wife, Clare, started the charity Farms for City Children. They help to run three farms around the country, in Gloucestershire, Pembrokeshire and North Devon. Each farm offers children and teachers from urban primary schools the chance to live and work in the countryside for a week, and gain hands-on experience. Ticket Price €15

Rupert Isaacson: The Horse Boy, Tuesday July 12th 6- 9pm

Rupert and Kirstin Isaacson were heartbroken when they learned that their two-year-old son Rowan was autistic. And with each passing day, Rowan’s growing isolation, his uncontrollable fits, each failed treatment, filled them with despair. Then one day Rowan escaped and ran into a field of horses. Rupert watched in horror, but saw a miracle occur. The horses responded lovingly to Rowan, and he to them. The Isaacsons left their home in Texas and travelled to the plains and mountains of Mongolia, the spiritual home of the horse, on an arduous epic horseback journey in search of a cure for Rowan.

The Horse Boy does more than chronicle Rowan and his parents’ journey across the vast, wild landscape of Mongolia. It delves into the strange world of autism itself, the relationship between humans and animals and between different cultures and different ways of being (autistic vs. normal, or “neuro-typical”), and the nature of healing.

Rupert Isaacson is an ex-professional horse trainer and founding director of the Indigenous Land Rights Fund. His journalism and travel writing has appeared in the Daily Telegraph, Esquire, National Geographic, Independent on Sunday, Conde Nast Traveller, Daily Mail and The Field. Ticket Price €15

Houses and Landscapes By Niall McLaughlin, Friday July 15th 6 – 9pm

Niall McLaughlin (Niall McLaughlin Architects and Visiting Professor in Architecture, Bartlett U.C.L.) is the man behind some inspiring and spectacular spaces and places. Here, he talks about four houses in different landscapes in Ireland and England, looking at how environment, materials and people all come together to influence the design of each building. Ticket Price €7

For further information on tickets and other events please visit www.kinsaleartsweek.com

We extend best wishes to artists, makers and visitors to the 2011 event.

WEDDING SHOWCASE

Betrothed couples are set to flock to Kinsale on Sunday June 26^th for the ‘Kinsale Wedding Showcase’; the only town wide wedding exhibition in the country.

Forgoing the usual Wedding Fayre events, the business community in Kinsale has joined together to promote each of their wedding services and supplies over one day, offering a one stop destination for couples considering a wedding in Ireland’s gourmet capital. 

Those opening their doors to the public on the day will include Kinsale’s top 5 romantic wedding venues – Actons Hotel, The Carlton Hotel, The Trident Hotel, The Blue Haven and Ballinacurra House. Wedding coordinators and chefs will be on hand at each venue to take couples through the wealth of amenities, gourmet food and services that couples can enjoy by celebrating their big day in Kinsale. Wedding suppliers will also exhibit at the venues offering the best choice, convenience and range to suit any budget.

Every couple that visits on the day will receive a special ‘Kinsale Wedding Chequebook’, offering exclusive discounts and special offers on wedding related services and supplies throughout the town.

Couples will also have the opportunity to see for themselves the unique scenery and amenities that have made Kinsale one of Ireland’s most romantic destinations. Stunning photogenic locations such as Charlesfort, the Marina, local beaches and even the quaint winding streets themselves offer an incredible choice of backdrop for those memorable wedding portraits.

Commenting on the event, Kinsale Chamber of Tourism Chairman Hal McElroy said “This is the second year that we will host the Kinsale Wedding Showcase, which we are delighted to say is significantly bigger and better this time around. It is a unique event in that we have businesses that are more used to competing with each other coming together as a group to promote Kinsale generally as a wedding destination. As a chamber we recognise the power of working together for the greater good of the town and this was evident with the success of last year’s event which resulted in over 20 wedding bookings on the day. 

We hope to build on that success this year by offering even greater choice and value for potential wedding parties. The advantage of this type of event is that it not only helps our members but is also hugely convenient for couples, who can plan an afternoon of wedding research and coordination while also enjoying superb one off deals and discounts” he added.

The Kinsale Wedding Showcase will take place from 2pm-5pm on Sunday June 26^th Couples can register at each of the five wedding venues where they will then be conveniently guided to other venues to sample the other wedding showcases taking place around the town.