About New Quay
An Ché Nua. New Quay became the popular name for the village of Burrin after a new quay was built in the village in 1837. Aughinish Island, directly across the channel from the quay is part of the parish of New Quay but to reach it one must travel into Co. Galway. Both the Flaggy Shore and Lough Murree are rich wildlife habitats; Lough Murree being a freshwater lake within metres of the sea. ‘The Flaggy Shore’ is celebrated in a poem by Seamus Heaney. The area is rich in history with two late 18th century Martello towers; one on Finavarra Point and one on Aughinish island. Nowadays the village is a favourite stopping place for visitors, hoping to sample delicious seafood at Linnane’s Lobster Bar and visiting the Russell Art Gallery.
Clare Accessible Transport
Burren Connect Project are working with Clare Accessible Transport to provide environmentally sustainable public transport options for people living in and visiting the Burren.
Please visit www.catconnects.ie to access public transport timetables and other information.
