Kinvara

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Introducing Kinvara

The small stone harbour of Kinvara (sometimes spelt Kinvarra) lolls at the southeastern corner of Galway Bay, which accounts for its Irish name, Cinn Mhara (Head of the sea). Traditional Galway Hooker sailing boats race here each year on the second weekend in August in the Cruinniú na mBáid (Gathering of the Boats).

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Kinvara’s other big date on its annual calendar is Fleadh na gCuach (Cuckoo Festival), a traditional music festival in late May that features over 100 musicians performing at upwards of 50 organised sessions. Spin-off events include a parade.

Details of both festivals are available on Kinvara’s website (www.kinvara.com).

Last updated: Sep 16, 2008

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  1. overmantle avatar
    RE: trip to Ireland, need some advice and ideas

    by overmantle 28 April 2011

    There is a good trad music fesival in Kinvara in Galway this weekend.Its worth a look.
  2. royal618 avatar
    RE: 5 days / 4 nights in west or southern Ireland

    by royal618 25 April 2011

    Have done further research and these are the two ideas I now have - unfortunately no room for Connemara in the itinerary this time. Would…
  3. gaillimhgirl avatar
    RE: 7 Days Driving Trip in Ireland - Mayo, Galway, Clare, Kerry, Cork.

    by gaillimhgirl 15 October 2010

    Hi Thomas, you are going to have a fantastic trip over here no matter which of the counties you visit - you've picked some of the best…

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