Kinvara is a charming fishing village and port nestled at the head of Kinvara Bay and the gateway to the Burren in County Clare. Once a thriving port in the 19th century and a hub for trading turf fuel, Kinvara was guarded by Dunguaire Castle, an enchanting and picture-perfect castle at the end of the bay that was the residence of the High King of Connaught. Today, the village is home to quaint little shops, cafés, and pubs, including the emerald-coated Green’s Bar that was built in 1865 and features hundreds of bottles of whiskey living the walls. Every summer, the town hosts the Cruinniu na mBad festival with boat races, medieval banquets, and other nautical-related events.

Kinvara, County Galway, Ireland

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