Kinsale in County Cork, Munster, Ireland — Irish South-West ((Ιire) North Atlantic Ocean)
Peter Barry
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 17, 2019
1. Peter Barry Marker
Peter Barry arrived in Kinsale in 1963 and settled in Scilly where he made his home. In those early years he operated and developed Scilly's unique Spaniard Pub and the Man Friday restaurant, and later the Grey Hound Bar in Market Place.
Peter Barry's vision and selfless commitment to making Kinsale the 'jewel in the crown' of Irish tourism inspired others to join with him to work on a voluntary basis for the common good of the town. This led to the formation of organisations such as the Good Food Circle of Restaurants, and the Kinsale Chamber of Tourism. Many events followed such as the Wild Geese Weekends of the 70's, the annual Gourmet Festival, International Food Forums, the Wine Museum at Desmond Castle and others which extended Kinsale's tourism season to being an all year round affair.
Peter Barry
-Truly a Man for all Seasons-
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1963.
Location. 51° 42.387′ N, 8° 31.448′ W.
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Regionally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, on the Atlantic Arc, in Europe, on the Island of Ireland, on the Celtic Fringe, in the European Union, in Atlantic Europe, on one of the British Isles, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Mϊseum / Museum (here, next to this marker); Kinsale Town Wall (within shouting distance of this marker); Kinsale - A Walled Town (within shouting distance of this marker); The History of The Tumble Cart (within shouting distance of this marker); Nautical Artefacts at Kinsale Museum (within shouting distance of this marker); Lt Michael P Murphy (within shouting distance of this marker); The White House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Town Pound (within
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 17, 2019
2. Peter Barry Monument
Also see . . . About the Good Food Circle, Kinsale. (Submitted on July 23, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 17, 2019
3. Peter Barry Bust
Credits. This page was last revised on October 27, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 23, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 2,971 times since then and 276 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 23, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
