Dunguaire Castle: Kinvara Community Council has contacted Galway County Council for information on their intention to reopen Dunguaire Castle. We have received the following reply:

‘The Council has not purchased the castle from Shannon Group, and it remains in their ownership. However, the Council has undertaken an extensive and comprehensive due diligence process including building surveys, conservation architecture investigation, structural inspections and fire safety review to progress the project. A funding application to undertake the substantial remediation required has now been lodged with the relevant governmental agencies, and a response is awaited.’