Top 10 Things to do in Kinvara, Western Ireland

Burren Guided Walks. We will take you on a guided walk / hike that captures the unique and beautiful landscape of the Burren, one of Ireland’s six National Parks, exploring the unique wildflowers that grow here, the special geology of the park and the 5000 years of human habitation visible on the landscape.

Hi im Ian, We are primarily a Stand Up Paddle Board business offering lessons and tours, exploring the costal waters, lakes and turloughs of the Burren Lowlands and Highlands. We have experience and with 20 years working in Social Care I can cater for people with physical/ intellectual disabilities. We also have a range of dog life jackets and offer doggie days out for you and your 4 legged friend!

Wonderful introduction to the magical Burren landscape, flora and fauna. Experience Burren habitats on the interpretive trails; shattered limestone pavement, orchid meadow, disappearing lake and fairy woodland! Free 10 stop audio tour and magical introduction to the Burren movie. Stroll through the hedgerows of native Irish trees lining he ancient green road (boreen) in the footsteps of our ancestors who once led their their animals to the rare tidal disappearing lake (turlough). Visit the Botany Bubble which houses the National Collection of Burren flora where seasonal Alpine, Mediterranean, Arctic and tropical plants grow alongside native Irish wildflowers. Meet Cookie the donkey and Frisky the feral Burren mountain goat. Relax in the Sanctuary Cafe and Waterfall Tea Garden enjoy fresh, local, seasonal food, good coffee, healthy children's menu: no fizz, no fry, hidden vegetables! Open Daily 10am to 6pm Admission: Adults €8, Age 3- €6, Age 4+ €11, Over 65s €6 School & Group Tours

Connolly's Pub in the picturesque fishing port of Kinvara on the Wild Atlantic Way, is renowned for live traditional music seisúns. The bar is now under brand new ownership and management and we are passionate about bringing a quality music & events program to Kinvara.

Kinvara Farmers Market takes place every Friday from 10am to 2pm from March to October in the village of Kinvara, on the Wild Atlantic Way - a 30 minutes drive from Galway City Centre. The Farmers Market offers a fantastic of local produce. There are on average of 20-25 stalls at the market selling produce such as Fresh Fish, Free Range Duck and Hen Eggs and World-Class and Farmhouse Cheeses. There is a wide range of Organic and Seasonal Vegetables, Fruit and Berries. There is a wide range of Flowers for your Table and Plants for your Garden. Delicious home-baked Organic Breads, Bagels and Cakes. Potted Delights include Jams, Preserves, Honey, Pickles, Pestos, Olives, Oils and Sundried Tomatoes. There is a wide variety of Teas, Coffees, Soups and other lunchtime snacks. The market also offers work from Artisans including Paintings, Jewellery, Soap and body Lotions and Wood Work. A very special feature of the market is that every week excellent local musicians Johnny Moynihan, Frank Hall, John Martin and friends come to play and entertain visitors and stallholders alike, singing songs and playing wonderful, varied, lively music from around the world. The market offers great value for your money and is where you can shop, meet your friends, eat lunch at the picnic tables, listen to the music that will warm your soul in a sweet and joyful way, and where the smell and taste of the good food will lift your spirits for the rest of your week. So..... see you at the Market!