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Kinvara Promenade – 1966

Connacht Tribune 16th April, 1966 p.9

Photo: EO'D
Photo: EO’D

Miss C. Nally, a member of Kinvara’s oldest families, offered to donate some of her property in the harbour area in the interests of the residents who are considering their town as a tourist centre, and the project of constructing a promenade was discussed. All householders were called upon to co-operate in beautifying their premises and the site of a community centre was decided upon.

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Kinvara promenade and swimming pool – 1959

Connacht Tribune 5th December, 1959 p.10

Kinvara  Photo: EO'D
Photo: EO’D

Galway County Council decided,on the proposition of Senator R. Lahiffe, to approach Bord Failte with a view towards; (a) giving a grant towards the building of a promenade along the convent road from the quays at Kinvara and the erection of a swimming pool opposite Seamount College; (b) giving a grant towards the development of the beach at Traught, Kinvara.