Oysterhaven

Local location map of Oysterhaven

Oysterhaven (Irish: Cuan Oisre) is a sea-inlet on the coast of County Cork, Ireland, immediately to the east of Kinsale harbour, that is in County Cork . The townlands bordering the northern and eastern sides of the inlet are also known as Oysterhaven.

During the Siege of Kinsale, the English forces besieging the town brought supplies to their camp (which was located to the north of the town) by ship into Oysterhaven and thence by boat up the creek to Brown's Mills.

Walton Court, Oysterhaven, lodging accommodations

Oysterhaven is now home to a watersports and "outdoor education" centre[1] and a country house hotel, Walton Court.[2]

References

  1. ↑ The Oysterhaven Centre - Oysterhaven, Kinsale, Co. Cork
  2. ↑ "Walton Court - Welcome to our Irish Georgian home". waltoncourt.com. Retrieved 2017-03-12.


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