Welcome to Kinvara

Kinvara Community Council  has been a cornerstone of our beloved Galway seaside town since its establishment in 1990, dedicated to nurturing and enhancing the fabric of our community. Rooted in a commitment to inclusivity and collaboration, our council serves as a unifying force, bringing together residents from all corners of the parish to champion the social, educational, cultural, and economic well-being of our community.

At the heart of our mission is a vision for a thriving Kinvara, where every individual has the opportunity to flourish and contribute to the collective tapestry of our town. With this vision in mind, we have set forth several key objectives that guide our endeavors:

1. **Community Engagement:** We believe that the strength of our community lies in the active involvement of its members. Through various initiatives and programs, we strive to engage residents of all ages and backgrounds, fostering a sense of belonging and connection.

2. **Town Development:** Kinvara is more than just a place; it’s a home. As stewards of our town’s future, we work tirelessly to develop and improve Kinvara and its surrounding areas, advocating for essential facilities and infrastructure that enhance the quality of life for all residents.

3. **Preservation and Conservation:** Our town is blessed with natural beauty, rich history, and cultural heritage. We are committed to safeguarding these treasures for future generations, whether it’s preserving scenic vistas, protecting historic monuments, or advocating for environmental conservation efforts.

4. **Community Group Support:** We recognize the invaluable contributions of community groups in enriching the fabric of Kinvara. As such, we offer support and resources to these organisations, empowering them to pursue their missions and serve the community more effectively.

5. **Representation:** As the voice of Kinvara, we proudly represent our community’s interests at the Galway County Council level, advocating for policies and initiatives that align with our values and priorities.

Through our collective efforts and unwavering commitment, Kinvara Community Council strives to create a brighter, more prosperous future for our town and its residents. Together, we are building a stronger, more resilient community where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

Kinvara Community Centre

Kinvara Community Centre is committed to enhancing the health, social and artistic well-being of our community. Built in the mid 1970s by the community, the building was structurally improved and refurbished in two stages in 2001 and again in 2005. The centre is run by the Kinvara Community Council which is a voluntary group who employs a part-time Administrator/Caretaker.

The centre is situated in the centre of the village with car parking facilities. It consists of a main hall with a capacity of 380, a meeting room combining a fully equipped kitchen, toilets and wash-hands units including two toilets for the disabled. The facility is wheelchair accessible.

The hall and meeting room are available for hire at hourly rate  – see below. Block booking rates also available by request for commercial and community events  with reduction for charity and voluntary groups. Term & conditions of hire are available on applications. Continue reading “Kinvara Community Centre”

Kinvara Community Childrens Centre

The Kinvara Community Children’s Centre (KCCC) is a not-for-profit children’s centre that provides early learning and care services for 3 months to 12 year olds. The Centre offers early years programs (including free preschool under the ECCE program), after school care and holiday camps to families in the Kinvara area.

Our team’s focus on providing a safe, caring and fun environment that encourages learning through play helps to build your child’s confidence, self-esteem and social and cognitive skills, coupled with our happy, light filled spaces, ensures the ideal environment for your child’s early learning experience.

Your KCCC management team will assist you to identify the correct room for your child based on his/her age, abilities and interests. Our easy reference chart below can help you understand how a child progresses through the KCCC, however please keep in mind room spaces and progression is offered on the basis of availability and your child may be placed on a waiting list, or in an alternative room, until your desired room space becomes available. For further information please contact us

Kinvara Heritage Group

St Coman’s church and graveyard Kinvara. Making a connection.

Fearing that Kinvara’s oldest building, Kinvara’s ‘hidden church’, is in imminent danger of collapse, a group of concerned Kinvara residents came together under the auspices of the community council to form the Kinvara Heritage Group. While the immediate aim of the group is to conserve the church and its graveyard, the group intends drawing attention to the area’s rich history and work to educate and preserve that heritage.

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Kinvara Tidy Towns

Kinvara Tidy Towns

Keeping Kinvara Clean and Beautiful

The Kinvara Tidy Towns has as its primary focus the encouragement of the local Community to improve the local environment in order to make the town and its immediate environs a better place to live work and visit.

The group is completely dependent on volunteers who help with all the various tasks involved; the principal general ones being litter collections, flower bed and footpath maintenance

The group enter the Tidy Towns National Competition each year, with judging usually between June and August each year.  There are several categories judged; The groups contribution to Wildlife Habitats and Natural Amenities, Sustainable waste & resource management, and the conservation of historic buildings.

There is a lot being done and as always there is a lot more to do.  We are constantly looking for volunteers.  If you feel you could make a small contribution, please come along to one of our weekly meetings held in the Community Centre on Wednesday and Saturday  mornings at 10.30am.  In the Summer we also meeting on Wednesday evenings at 7.30pm. For further information contact Kinvara Tidy Towns Facebook.

Check out our three year strategic and biodiversity plans.

Three Year Plan 2022-2025

https://kinvara.ie/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Kinvara_Bio_Plan_2021_2024.pdf