The tourist town, which has scooped a €50,000 cash prize, was recognised for the rolling out of the "Kinsale Comeback Campaign" to attract domestic tourists, was revealed as the overall winner this morning
The Bank of Ireland Begin Together Awards, bring business and community groups together to support local recovery and rebuilding.
The initiative was fast-tracked to provide funding to winning towns in early October and directly assist their Covid-19 recovery.
Clonakilty was named runner up in the local town promotion initiative award