Its name Cinn Mhara (Kinvarra or Kinvara) means Head of the Sea, and this cute harbour village is certainly worth a visit whenever in the Galway area of Ireland. During our visit in 2016, the show was stolen by those running the enotek (the sone building in between the white and blue houses on the photo above) in the harbour, which since then had sadly closed, but turned into a classy guest house.
According to the history books, Kinvarra has been here for a few centuries at least, but never grew big. It currently has between 750 and 1,000 inhabitants.
I call this "the blue pub"
And this "the pink pub"
A sailing boat and a tiny fishing boat in the harbour of Kinvarra. In the background Dunguaire Castle.
Dunguaire Castle (Dún Guaire)
Just east of the village Dungaire Castle dominates the skyline. It dates back to the 16th century and was reportedly owned by the Ó hEidhin (O'Hynes) clan. The tower points 23 metres (75 feet) into the air, and its defensive walls have been nicely restored. According to the local tourist information office one can book a fancy four-course banquet here between April and October.
Two girls running through the high grass of the hill of Dunguaire Castle