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Does the ‘Real’ Ireland Still Exist?

By Dan Barry

• May 18, 2008

AN August night in the sea-scented village of Kinvara finds us at Connolly’s, a pub so permanent that if some codger were to tell you it was here before Galway Bay, lapping now just outside the door, you’d nod and buy him a pint. My wife and I are hunched at a small table with friends when a smiling woman in a peasant skirt sits beside us, carrying a perfectly appropriate accessory in this corner of Ireland — a button accordion.

She is Mary Staunton, a musician known throughout the Irish west. When the inevitable call goes out, she obliges, her fingers skipping across the buttons like children playing frantic but sure-footed hopscotch. Then a white-haired man mentions an old song from his childhood. Does she know it? Why yes, she does, and when her fingers finish their dance, leaving the man smiling, there suddenly rises from across the room the hesitant but clear voice of a young woman who has summoned the nerve to sing. (“And I said let grief be a fallen leaf/At the dawning of the day.”) As she sings, all talking stops: an entire pub, transported. And I think to myself, now this would never happen where I’m from.

Was this the real Ireland? Or was it a rare dash of magic, sprinkled into Connolly’s to validate an antiquated sense of Ireland — a sense rooted in the days when economic inequity between two countries allowed American tourists to spend as though Ireland were one sprawling duty-free shop? Though the country is now experiencing some economic uneasiness, you still cannot help but think: How times have changed.

Over the years, I have spent a lot of time in the western counties of Galway and Clare, and if nothing else, this is what I have gleaned: Ireland can be that place you missed as you traveled around Ireland, looking for Ireland.

Yes, you can find a thatched cottage here and there, if you try. Yes, you may even encounter a white clot of sheep blocking your rented car’s path, raising from musty memory some postcard caption about Irish Rush Hour. But to wander about, looking to bag with a digital camera some approximation of a time-faded Irish postcard, is to miss the complexities of a country that is thoroughly enjoying its wealth and adapting to its European Union membership while at the same time trying to preserve its dreamlike landscape and proud cultural heritage.

You may indeed hear a young Irish woman suddenly break into song in Kinvara. But you may also walk around the corner and be served dinner by a young man with an Eastern European accent instead of a brogue. Travel 10 miles up the road to Gort and you might wade into a celebration of Brazilian culture, staged by a transplanted community that is now an integral part of that old market town.

There you have it: delightful, post-millennial Ireland.

Well versed by now in the lesson that to search for Ireland is to miss it, my family and I once again settled into a self-catered apartment in Kinvara, a village cleaved to Galway Bay near the Clare-Galway border. A generation ago, even a decade ago, you might have called it an unhurried place; now Kinvara captures the transformation of Ireland in so many ways.

The village has a few narrow streets, some shops and pubs, and a stone-walled pier more than 200 years old, from which the distant lights of Galway City can be seen at night and the inhalations and exhalations of the sea can be measured. Across from the pier there looms Dunguaire Castle, which for nearly five centuries has stood on grounds near the ancient fort of Guaire, seventh-century King of Connaught.

The castle’s topmost open windows offer a panoramic view of a Kinvara in flux. Much of the surrounding farmland is being subdivided for new homes, some of them being offered for the equivalent of $1 million and more; they appeal to young professionals looking for an easy commute into Galway, and to affluent Dubliners seeking a second-home getaway. It all leaves one wondering whether the village’s aesthetics are at risk; whether these new developments, and the taxing of the fragile infrastructure they represent, will make Kinvara less — Kinvara-like.

But for now, Kinvara presents curious juxtapositions of the old and the new. Here, for example, an inviting place called the Burren Beo Café occupies an old stone storefront where wireless access is available and where tombstones from a long-gone churchyard adorn the patio. You can sip your caffè latte and imagine the life led by one Bryan Daly, who departed this life at the age of 33, in 1816, and whose headstone lies flat at your feet.

THOUGH Kinvara is perfectly situated for day trips to other points of the Irish west, I often struggle with whether to stay or to go, lulled as I am by the mundane daily rhythms of a village I have come to know in all seasons.

In the mornings, I watch the same white-bearded fisherman — said to be Kinvara’s last — park his old black bicycle by the pier, row a skiff to his rusty-green vessel, and disappear into the bay. Sometime later I see him rowing back to shore, where he mounts his bicycle and vanishes down a narrow lane, leaving me to wonder whether I had actually seen him or simply imagined him.

In the afternoons, I sometimes see the beer truck pull up to Connolly’s, and I watch the deliveryman throw a seat cushion on the ground, bounce the beer kegs precisely onto the cushion, then spin them like squat and silvery dance partners toward the pub door.

And in the evenings, I take walks with my wife and two young daughters along a worn path that meanders along the shoreline and through pastures where cows, horses and donkeys approach, as if seeking the latest gossip from Connolly’s. At the stony pier we watch the bobbing of moored Galway hookers, traditional wooden sailing boats with single masts and glorious billowing sails. Once used to import turf from rocky Connemara, the hookers are now the star attraction of a mid-August festival called Cruinniu na mBad, or Gathering of the Boats.

The sun drops, and somewhere voices are raised in song, seducing you to stay snug in Kinvara. But other places beckon, places dotted through the west that represent the old, the new, the real Ireland. If you were to climb again up those stone steps of Dunguaire Castle and peer again through one of those narrow windows, you would see beyond the village a limestone moonscape of hills and crevices, of wild goats and wildflowers, that stretches for more than 100 square miles across North Clare. This is the Burren.

Take any crooked Burren road, whether to Kilfenora or to Lisdoonvarna, to Tubber or to Cassidy’s Pub, and something ancient — a solitary Celtic cross, a crumbled farmhouse, one of the megalithic tombs of stone called dolmens — presents itself. One rain-swept afternoon, friends led us to a Burren mountain called Slieve Carron, which stretches across the horizon like a giant in repose. We donned slickers and walked a mile across cow-pocked fields, through some brush, up a muddy hill, to a tree-canopied pocket as lush as any hobbit’s grotto. Here was an altar made of rock slab beside a spring. And here, deeper in, was a cave where St. Colman MacDuagh is said to have lived and meditated. No beeping of backhoes clearing way for another luxury home; just the beating of rain against leaves.

This sense of exposure, even oneness, with sky, rock and water continues through the short, winding drive from Slieve Carron to New Quay. Found there is a semi-secret place called the Flaggy Shore, a stony stretch along Galway Bay that is alive with lime-green seaweed and bruised-purple algae, with tidal pools and breath-catching winds, with — well, best to step aside and let the unmatchable Seamus Heaney describe the Flaggy Shore experience in his poem “Postscript”:

... You are neither here nor there,

A hurry through which known and strange things pass

As big soft buffetings come at the car sideways

And catch the heart off guard and blow it open.

Half a mile away, at the back door of Linnane’s Lobster Bar, fishing boats rock in the impatient tide; at its front door, two rumpled regulars sit on upturned kegs, offering nods and how-are-ye’s. Between these portals, fine fish and chowder are served. But on this day, and on a patch of pasture just outside Linnane’s and beyond a stone wall, there sit two sleek private helicopters, so out of place in these simple surroundings — and yet very much in their proper place in the Ireland of today. The very rich in Ireland think nothing of zipping by helicopter the 130 miles from Dublin to Galway or Clare for a leisurely lunch of oysters and then back again, thus avoiding the off chance of traffic congestion caused by sheep on some secondary road.

In the Ireland of today, even the famous Cliffs of Moher are different. Not long ago the amenities included a small parking lot, a modest cafeteria and a gift shop. But with the completion early last year of a multimillion-dollar renovation, the country’s most popular tourist attraction now includes the Cliffs of Moher Visitor Experience, a multimedia center cleverly built into the hillside. It could have been cheesy; instead, it is mesmerizing, with audio-visual presentations that celebrate the intertwined stories of rock, water and humankind.

But the real always trumps the virtual. The cliffs remain a pulse-racing place where a four-mile stretch of improbable green land suddenly stops, and walls of shale and flagstone drop several hundred feet to receive the angry white-foam crashes of the Atlantic.

A change in infrastructure is one thing; a change in culture is quite another. And nowhere is this change more strongly felt than in Gort, about 40 miles northeast of the cliffs and just a dozen miles from Kinvara. My mother grew up on a farm near there, and I’ve been visiting Gort since the 1970s. I have watched it gradually grow from an aged and insular town to a bedroom community for Galway City, some 20 miles away. Farms I remember are now Levittown-like subdivisions.

The real change, though, is in Gort’s new and sizable Brazilian community, attracted in part by job opportunities at a local meat-processing plant. The impact has been extraordinary: Brazilian music nights in one of the pubs, Brazilian necessities — from maracuja to mandioca — in the shops, and a Sunday Mass said in Portuguese. There has been the usual awkwardness in this marriage of two distinct cultures, but for the most part the newcomers have been warmly accepted; for example, when carbon monoxide from a faulty oil burner killed two Brazilian men nearly three years ago, townspeople banded together to raise money to help the families.

And every June, Gort serves as host to a traditional Brazilian festival called the Quadrilha. The town center comes alive with folk dances and passionate sambas that could never be confused with an Irish step dance, while the air fills with the aroma of Brazilian cuisine that could never be confused with brown bread and tea.

You will see the Irish at the Quadrilha, some of them wearing the soccer jerseys of Brazil’s national team, just as you will see Brazilians two months later at the Gort Show, an annual agricultural fair, where inside the community center, locals compete for best mince pie and handsomest heads of garden cabbage, while in the fields outside, judges in bowler hats ponder before selecting the best-colored colt, filly or gelding. The new Gort is reflected in the flags of Ireland and Brazil that sometimes hang in shop windows, the green in both nearly blending.

Any day trip through the west of Ireland will lead to some new discovery, some new reflection of the steady departure from a twee past that was never quite as twee as tourists might imagine. Yes, there are still places like Cong, the adorable little village in County Mayo whose economy even now hinges on its serendipitous role as the setting for “The Quiet Man,” a movie from 1952 that starred John Wayne and Maureen O’Hara. But a short drive from Cong into the Connemara wildness, where there are often stretches of nothing more than rock, craggy hills and the occasional car, you can find beside an abandoned stone farmhouse a recently built summer getaway, and another backhoe carving into the scenery to make way for another second home. Remote Connemara is no longer remote, and no longer cheap.

There is so much to experience in Connemara, from the ruggedness of its Twelve Bens mountain range to the refined comfort at its old Renvyle House Hotel, that it can seem almost too much at times. And so I return to that place I know a little, Kinvara.

I know that when the evening tide rises at the pier in nearby Parkmore, the sprat-chasing mackerel nearly leap into your pail. I know that on the short ride back to town, in a stamp-size spot called Nogra, there’s a century-old pub and store called Fahy’s Travellers Inn; you drink your pint, hear the murmur of local chatter, then toss your spare change into the can for the African Mission that sits on the bar.

And I know that music tends to break out.

Another August night finds us with 20 others, talking and drinking under an awning outside the Pier Head, a bar and restaurant across the quay from Connolly’s. Those majestic boats called hookers rock gently in the bay. Dunguaire Castle, set aglow by floodlights, watches over Kinvara, as always. It is raining.

Then a man I know starts singing, as is his habit at moments like these. With eyes closed, he sings an old song written by a Kinvara poet long gone, about the cuckoos calling from the woods within, and his love beside him and the tide full in. People fall quiet, many with heads bowed, creating a sense that in all of Ireland there are only these sounds: seawater lapping, rainwater tapping, and one man’s song.

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WHERE TO STAY

One of the better options in and around Kinvara are “self-catered” accommodations that range from renovated thatched cottages to modern homes with up-to-date amenities and weekly rates of 270 to 900 euros ($425.60 to $1,422 at $1.58 to the euro). A list can be found at www.kinvara.com.

As for Connemara, the twinning of the rugged and the luxurious can be found at the Renvyle House Hotel (Renvyle, County Galway; 353-95-43511; www.renvyle.com), once owned by the Irish writer Oliver St. John Gogarty. It offers a heated pool, a golf course, a fine restaurant that prides itself on using local ingredients (try the sea bream, for example) and the wild Atlantic just outside the door. In July and August the rates are about 120 euros a person, including breakfast, though the hotel also offers various family packages.

WHERE TO EAT AND DRINK

For local seafood and ambience near the Burren, try Linnane’s Lobster Bar (New Quay, County Clare; 353-65-7078120). For about 80 euros, two can enjoy a lobster dinner with drinks. But a bowl of robust seafood chowder, with a pint, can fill you up for 9 euros.

The Pier Head (The Quay, Kinvara, County Galway; 353-91-638188) has a more refined atmosphere, along with a fireplace and a view of Galway Bay. There’s a prix fixe menu for 35 euros that includes chowder, an entrée (anything from sea trout to duck) and dessert, and an inviting bar menu that includes, for example, a smoked salmon platter for about 11 euros.

Finally, for drink and chat and occasional bursts of music, try Connolly’s (The Quay, Kinvara; 353-91-637131) and Fahy’s Travellers Inn (Nogra, Kinvara; 353-91-637116).

DAN BARRY is the This Land columnist for The New York Times.

A Guide To The Village Of Kinvara In Galway (Things To Do, Pubs And Fine Food)

By Author Emma Baird

Posted on Last updated: December 29, 2023

The lovely little village of Kinvara in Galway is a fine little base for an adventure.

A picturesque coastal village nestled on the shores of Galway Bay, Kinvara is the perfect destination for a relaxing weekend getaway in the west of Ireland.

From traditional Irish pubs and a vibrant community to annual festivals like Cruinnui na mBad , this cosy seaside village has everything you need for a memorable weekend trip.

In the guide below, you’ll discover everything from things to do in Kinvara in Galway to where to eat, sleep and drink. Dive on in below!

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About Kinvara in Galway

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Well-known for its 16th-century castle, the seaport village of Kinvara in Galway is a great place to base yourself from if you fancy exploring the lower half of Galway and a good chunk of the Burren in Clare.

This charming village has a population of about 1,500 people. This makes it an ideal destination for travellers who fancy swapping the county’s busy city for some peace and quiet.

This travel guide allows you to discover some of the finest things to do in Kinvara, provides tips for places to eat and drink, and offers a guide to the best accommodation options.

Things to do in Kinvara and nearby

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While there’s only a handful of things to do in Kinvara, there’s  tonnes  of places to visit nearby, which makes the village the perfect base to explore from.

Below, you’ll find a mix of things to do in Kinvara village along with places to visit a short distance away.

1. Visit Dunguaire Castle

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A visit to the mighty Dunguaire Castle is arguably one of the best things to do in Kinvara. Originally built in the 16th century, this finely maintained castle is well worth the visit.

There’s a self-guided tour on offer and there’s also a very popular banquet that needs to be booked in advance.

If you don’t fancy heading inside, you can always park nearby and admire the castles exterior from afar (you’ll quickly realise why this is one of the finest castles in Galway )

2. Make your belly happy at Kinvara Farmers Market

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Foodies visiting Kinvara can look forward to paying a visit to the amazing Kinvara Farmers Market. The market takes place on Main Street every Friday from 10 am to 2 pm.

Expect to find over 20 stalls selling everything from fresh seasonal veggies and fruits, free-range eggs, and cheese to lobster, cakes, olives, and honey.

In addition to a variety of foods, the market is a place where you can also purchase jewellery, paintings, natural soaps, creams, and much more.

3. Head for a stroll along Traught Beach

Located just a few miles from the centre of Kinvara, Traught Beach should definitely be included on your itinerary of things to do in Kinvara during your visit.

On a clear day, you can actually see the city of Galway from the beach. There is a car park adjacent to the beach, as well as a few picnic tables where visitors can relax and enjoy magnificent views of the Atlantic Ocean.

4. Discover the story of wild Irish salmon

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Travellers visiting Kinvara can stop by Kinvara Smoked Salmon and discover the story of wild Irish salmon.

A family-owned business, Kinvara Smoked Salmon transports seafood products including their signature Irish organic smoked salmon to nearly 30 countries across the world.

During your visit, you will have an opportunity to hear stories about the wild Irish salmon and see the traditional Irish way of smoking salmon.

Kinvara Restaurants

Photo left via Moran’s Oyster Cottage on Facebook. Photo right via Basilico Restaurant

Food-wise, the village of Kinvara is known for everything from freshly caught seafood from Galway Bay to authentic wood-fired pizza and local grass-fed beef.

You’ll have worked up an appetite after a long day spent exploring Galway. The good news is that Kinvara is home to a few fabulous restaurants that serve delicious foods. 

For lobster, mussels, and oysters, visit the Pier Head . They also offer live music on weekends. Another of my favourites is the nearby Fox’s of Kinvara .

Kinvara Pubs

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Kinvara has a great selection of traditional Irish pubs, which means that staying thirsty is not an option. Whether you wish to enjoy cocktails or have a few pints of beer and listen to traditional Irish music, there is something for every thirsty traveller in this charming seaside village.

One of the most popular pubs in the village, Connolly’s Bar is steeped in history. They’ve been around for more than a century and have new proprietors who have done a complete refurbishment of the bar. Green’s Bar is also a great option for going out in Kinvara.

Where to stay in Kinvara

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If you fancy staying in Kinvara in Galway, you’ve plenty of accommodation options to choose from.

Below, you’ll find a mix of B&Bs, Airbnbs and holiday homes in Kinvara, each of which boast great reviews at the time of writing.

Kinvara B&Bs and Holiday Homes

Photo left via Fallon’s Bed & Breakfast. Photo right via Atlantic Retreat Lodge (Booking.com)

1. Breacan Cottage B&B

A charming rustic cottage with panoramic sea views, Breacan Cottage B&B is a perfect place to stay in Kinvara. Rooms are nicely furnished and feature en-suite facilities.

Guests staying at Breacan Cottage B&B can enjoy a delicious continental breakfast each morning.

A reliable Wi-Fi connection is available throughout the property and free on-site parking is available. If you need to wash your clothes, a laundry service is provided for a small fee.

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2. Fallon’s Bed & Breakfast

Located in the centre of Kinvara in Galway and just a stone’s throw from the harbour, Fallon’s Bed & Breakfast is a family-run property that offers nicely decorated en-suite rooms fitted with tea/coffee making facilities and a TV.

It’s an excellent base for visiting tourist attractions like Cliffs of Moher and the Burren. Guests can enjoy a hearty full Irish breakfast in the elegant dining room each morning.

3. Atlantic Retreat Lodge

Welcome to the Atlantic Retreat Lodge, a completely remodeled luxurious cottage located just a short drive from Dunguaire Castle and the vibrant village of Kinvara. The popular Traught Beach is within walking distance. 

As for the interiors, the lodge features a picturesque patio and a garden and offers spacious and comfortable accommodation that includes 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a living room, and a dining area. Free private parking is available.

4. Glebe cottage

If you wish to stay in the heart of Kinvara, look no further than the Glebe Cottage. You will be staying minutes away from Kinvara’s finest restaurants and traditional Irish pubs.

The property boasts an open-plan living room, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a fully-equipped kitchen with a refrigerator and dishwasher. The living room opens onto a lovely terrace and a garden where you can enjoy the sounds of nature.

Kinvara Airbnbs

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1. The Thatch

Nestled on the edge of Burren and located close to the village of Kinvara, this 1-bedroom cottage accommodates 2 people and is an ideal place to stay for couples exploring the west of Ireland.

The kitchen is fully-equipped and has everything you need to make breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The owner, Liadain is an excellent host and welcomes guests with fresh fruit and organic eggs.

Guests will also find many entertainment options inside the house ranging from board games and TV/DVD players to books.

2. A Luxurious Cottage

With spectacular views across the Burren, this luxurious cottage is located just a short drive from the village of Kinvara.

Walnut floors, a real fire stove, and a nicely decorated lounge make this place one of the finest accommodation options on this list.

If you are visiting with kids, you’ll be pleased to hear that a playhouse and a trampoline are available in the garden.

3. Niamh’s House

Spend a few days at this 2-story cottage located just a short walk from the harbour. The property has three bedrooms and can accommodate up to 5 guests, making it an ideal place to stay for families on vacation in Kinvara. 

Guests say that the living room with a log burning fire is a great place to unwind and add that kids love the outdoor courtyard. 

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Guesthouse in Kinvara

The Loft at Bayfield Rinneen

Come and enjoy a relaxing stay in our newly converted Loft on the Wild Atlantic Way,with stunning views of the Burren and Galway Bay. 40 min drive from galway city,40 min drive from cliffs of moher. A short drive from the charming fishing village of Kinvara with all the amenities,supermarkets,bars and restaurants,and home to Dunguaire Castle, the most photographed in the world. Great Location for hill climbing and scenic walks. Walking distance to Traught Beach and the lovely Travellers Inn pub.

Mar 31 – Apr 7

Bungalow in County Galway

Nr Kinvara Wild Atlantic Way Co. Galway- sole use

Sole use of a lovely detached secluded bungalow, finished to a high standard in a large plot on the Wild Atlantic Way on the west coast of Ireland. 19km to Galway city. 40 minutes from Shannon airport. 4 km away from the lovely village of Kinvara, Dunguaire Castle and the world famous Burren, where there is everything you can expect from an Irish holiday: the bay, pubs, restaurants, music, cafe and the craic. Right in the heart of one of the best holiday routes in the country. Min 2 night stay

Sep 19 – 26

Guest suite in County Clare

New Quay Seaview Suite in the Burren

(Newly remodeled!) Located in the village of New Quay (half way between Kinvara and Ballyvaughan) on the famous Wild Atlantic Way scenic route, this luxurious en suite bedroom is tucked away on a very private and beautifully landscaped one acre lot. There are lovely views of Galway Bay from the windows. It’s a three minute walk down to the waterfront and a lovely hiking trail is just up the hill. (A car is necessary - we are in a very beautiful rural area with very limited public transport.)

Sep 12 – 19

Place to stay in Kinvarra

The Eco-Friendly Cabin

Renovated space in rural location, walking distance from Traught beach, pier and pub. Located on a peninsula that has stunning views of the Burren and Galway Bay. Situated along the Wild Atlantic Way, and within easy driving distance of attractions such as The Burren Perfumery, Cliffs of Moher, Ailwee Caves, Lahinch Beach. Less than 10 minutes drive from the picturesque seaside village of Kinvara with shops, pubs, cafes and restaurants. 50min drive to Shannon airport & 40min to Galway City

Jun 26 – Jul 1

Cottage in Bellharbour

Pretty fully equipped detached Burren hideaway

A cosy self contained cottage for 2 in a rural, picturesque off road setting with gorgeous Burren views. Double bedroom, large shower room, comfortable sitting room and fully equipped kitchen perfect for cooking a meal or two. Easy access to all the Burren's attractions as well as Galway, Shannon and Limerick. Close to the sea and local beaches, Aillwee Caves, Cliffs of Moher, Burren Perfumery and Chocolatier. A great place to come back to after a day exploring all the area has to offer.

Apr 24 – May 1

Home in County Galway

Sycamore Cottage, 2 bedroom cottage beside the sea

Sycamore Cottage is a lovely detached cottage situated in the village of Killeenaran, fifteen miles from Galway. All ground floor the cottage can sleep four people in two double bedrooms one with an en-suite shower room as well as a family bathroom. Also in the cottage is a kitchen and sitting room with dining area and oil-burning stove. Outside is ample off road parking and a lawned garden with patio and furniture. Sycamore Cottage is a delightful cottage in a lovely part of the country.

Nov 22 – 29

Barn in Kinvarra

The Stables: A quiet haven in the heart of Kinvara

Set on the the Wild Atlantic Way, only minutes from Coole Park, Thoor Ballylee, The Burren Nature Sanctury, Dunguaire Castle, Kilmacduagh Monastery. A short drive to The Burren, Aliwee caves and Cliffs of Moher. Only 30 min(30km) from Galway - The City of Tribes and Shannon Airport, a great place to stay for couples, business travellers, families (with kids), and groups of 6 max...A great restaurants, pubs and fabulous traditional music..takeouts available and excellent supermarket.

Jan 14 – 21

Guest suite in County Galway

Boutique Self-Contained Guest Suite

Be our guests and enjoy a peaceful and relaxing stay in our newly renovated boutique guest suite. Situated just a few minutes drive from the picturesque fishing village of Kinvara on the Wild Atlantic Way. Explore the many walking trails and scenic beaches in the locality, more information of which can easily be found online. Kinvara has many places to dine and why not enjoy a drink in one of the many traditional Irish pubs which frequently host Irish trad music sessions.

Feb 24 – Mar 3

Cabin in Fanore

Connoles Gatehouse by the Sea

Connoles Gatehouse by the Sea....is a LUXURY one bed cottage perched on the Wild Atlantic Way. Our "Gatehouse by the Sea" is a stunning space constructed of local stone tucked under the mountain overlooking Galway Bay, Aran Islands & the Connemara Mountains. Its amazing location overlooking the Sea, makes this Cottage an ideal base for exploring beautiful Fanore with its unspoilt Beaches, the Burren, Cliffs of Moher, Lahinch & Irelands traditional Music Capital - Doolin.

Jan 27 – Feb 3

Tiny home in Kinvarra

The Lodge by the Sea. . Entire Cottage

Enjoy a stay in our newly converted lodge. We are situated on the Wild Atlantic Way, looking out at the Burren near Galway Bay. Just 7km from the lovely village of Kinvara listed on top 10 prettiest towns in Ireland (Google vagabondtoursofireland prettiest-towns-and-villages-ireland) We feel that the space is very cosy and homely. We hope our guests do too. We are in an ideal location for cycling, walking or swimming in the Sea and can provide storage for your Bicycles.

Jun 18 – 25

Cottage in Kinvara

Stunning, Luxurious Cottage, Nr Kinvara Co. Galway

Normangrove cottage has been described as 'a little slice of heaven', set in the stunning location of The Burren on the Wild Atlantic Way. Situated just 3 miles from the vibrant & musical village of Kinvara with fantastic pubs & restaurants. 30 mins from Galway City. Close to Aillwee caves, Cliffs of Moher & several beaches. Uninterrupted views, a large garden and all the comforts of a five star hotel. Perfect for families, large garden with trampoline, swings & playhouse.

Bungalow in Co. Galway

Anne & John's holiday home Kilcolgan, Co. Galway

This cosy, spacious & welcoming annex has its own entrance& hedge screen.It is just off Exit 17 on the M18. It is located in the countryside on the main road, 3km from the nearest village. You need a car. An ideal base to explore The Wild Atlantic Way! Galway City - 25 mins Shannon Airport - 45mins Cliffs of Moher - 1 hr Cong, Connemara - 1 hr Dublin city -2 hrs 30mins Dogs welcome! Please view the section "House Manual"for information on day trips& walks

Jan 19 – 26

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Mar 20 – 27

Cottage in County Galway

Tranquility by the Sea "not far from Old Kinvara"

Cottage in Carron

The Shed, Carron, in the heart of the Burren

Place to stay in County Galway

Luxury duplex apartment on Wild Atlantic Way

Cottage in Killeen, Corofin, Ennis

4 Guests Close Cliffs Moher, Burren,Ennis, Lahinch

Mar 11 – 18

Tiny home in County Clare

Spacious Chalet in Flagmount wild Garden

Dec 27 – Jan 3

Cottage in County Clare

Burren Lakeside Cottage, County Clare

Dec 22 – 29

Cabin in Cong

Chestnut Cottage, Lisloughrey, Cong F31A300

Quick stats about vacation rentals in Kinvarra

Total rentals.

30 properties

Popular amenities

Gym, BBQ grill, and Laptop-friendly workspace

Wifi availability

30 properties include access to wifi

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10 properties have a dedicated workspace

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20 properties are a good fit for families

Total number of reviews

2.7K reviews

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Are there family-friendly vacation rentals in kinvarra.

Kinvarra has more than 20 family-friendly stays. Amenities on the property may include high chairs, travel cribs, or strollers.

Do house rentals in Kinvarra have wifi?

Absolutely! We offer over 10 house rentals with wifi in Kinvarra. Enjoy a tailored experience with all the comforts you desire.

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Make yourself at home in Kinvarra by choosing from our most frequently booked neighborhoods. We have over 130 vacation rentals in Ballybranagan, over 70 vacation rentals in Nally''s Lane, and over 120 vacation rentals in Dungory West.

Are there vacation rentals with a dedicated workspace in Kinvarra?

Yes! Work meets play with ease at over 10 vacation rentals in Kinvarra featuring dedicated workspaces. Stay connected and productive in your home away from home.

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THE 10 BEST Hotels in Kinvara

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1. Fallon's Bed and Breakfast

2. Kinvara Guesthouse

3. Burren Yoga Retreats

4. Clareview House

5. Merriman Hotel

6. Kinvara Inn B&B

7. The Arches B&B

8. Aira Lodge B&B

9. Conneelys Bed & Breakfast

10. Mountain View House B&B

11. Dunguaire House

12. Atlantic Retreat Lodge

13. Kitty's Camping

14. Kinvara Suites

15. Dungory B&B

16. Doorus House

17. Seabury B&B

18. fort view house, 19. asilomar, breacan cottage b&b.

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" The place is very well located. It is very clean, however, be advised that the breakfast is pretty minimal. "

" There are no little fridges in the room, just FYI "

" Lots of parking available under strong bright lights. "

" Top floor... window opens to balcony! "

" The 305 bus route extends from Galway to Ennis, with a bus stop across the street from the guesthouse. "

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Premier Inn owner Whitbread to cut 1,500 jobs and shut 100-plus restaurants

Moves come despite hospitality group reporting record profits and increasing returns to shareholders

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The Premier Inn owner Whitbread is to cut 1,500 jobs in the UK and shut more than 100 struggling restaurants despite announcing a significant rise in returns to shareholders.

Whitbread, which runs 850 hotels in the UK and has the sector’s biggest brand, Premier Inn, said it was starting a consultation on the cuts on Tuesday and that it would seek to find alternative jobs for those affected.

The move is part of a £150m three-year cost-cutting drive that will slim down its 37,000-member workforce. It has also begun a process to sell 126 restaurants.

The job cuts are in stark contrast to buoyant figures delivered to the City on Tuesday. The company’s sales rose 13% to nearly £3bn in the year to 29 February, and adjusted profit before tax climbed 36% to £561m.

Whitbread raised its final dividend for each share by 26% to 62.9p and was planning a further £150m share buyback. Its shares rose 0.5% on the news.

Dominic Paul, the chief executive, said demand had been slower in the seven weeks to 18 April, partly because of the earlier timing of Easter.

He added that midweek room bookings by business travellers had been “really resilient” while weekend demand had not been as strong, which meant total hotel revenues were 1% behind the full-year results.

Paul said there was still strong demand for rooms this summer from those attending events such as Taylor Swift concerts and the Goodwood motor sports festival in July.

The company’s summer holiday bookings are also ahead of last year and some coastal towns, such as Newquay, have sold out early.

The company has embarked on a £500m investment plan that includes adding 3,500 new hotel rooms at Premier Inn in the UK to its current 80,000, and building more restaurants inside its hotels. It said 387 of its hotels had integrated restaurants while others had a restaurant next door, run either by Whitbread or another operator.

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As part of the plan, Whitbread plans to sell 126 unprofitable Beefeater and Brewers Fayre restaurants, with 21 sales already agreed, but intends to keep 196 mainly larger restaurants adjacent to hotels. It will close 112 restaurants and convert the space into new hotel rooms.

“We are materially bigger than we were pre-pandemic,” said Paul, while other smaller hotel operators had to shut permanently because of the impact of Covid-19 lockdowns.

“With interest rates still pretty high, developers are struggling to develop sites and our competitors are struggling to get new sites. We will have more rooms in our future pipeline in the UK than all of our key competitors put together.”

In Germany, where Premier Inn has 59 hotels, the company wants to become the biggest hotel brand and is on track to break even this year, after a loss of £36m for last year despite sales growth of 62%.

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