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18th August 2022

Car Leaves Pier in Kinvara, Co Galway

Emergency services were tasked to Kinvara, Co Galway this evening (Thurs 18, August) when a car left the pier and tumbled into the sea.

No one was in the vehicle at the time, and it is believed the Volkswagen may have rolled off the pier accidentally.

Members of the local fire brigade unit and Gardaí were at the scene shortly after the incident, which occurred after 6 pm, and they established that the car was empty. Arrangements were made to lift it out.

The south Galway village has been busy all week after the annual Cruinniú na mBád festival of traditional craft last weekend.

Mr Michael Burke, owner of the Pier Head bar and restaurant in Kinvara, said it was fortunate that no one was hurt in the incident.

A retired priest, Fr Tony Minniter, died in late October 2019 after his car went into the water off Kinvara pier. The alarm was raised by locals who were out for Hallowe'en at the time, but efforts to save the priest, who was in his late seventies, were unsuccessful.

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No More Long Stays at Kinvara Pier Says Galway Council

#GALWAY BAY NEWS - Galway County Council has prohibited the parking of camper vans and yachts on Kinvara Pier "for the purpose of habitation".

The new by-law came into effect last month came following a number of complaints that camper vans and boats were remaining for extended periods in the vicinity of the pier.

However the move does not affect vessels used for "bona file navigation", after the ISA lobbied to protect the interests of visiting boaters wishing to use the pier for overnight stays.

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About the Loughs Agency

The Loughs Agency is a governmental body established under the 1998 Agreement between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of Ireland. The Agency's goal is to provide sustainable social, economic, and environmental benefits by effectively conserving, managing, promoting, and developing the fisheries and marine resources of the Foyle and Carlingford areas.

The Agency's governing legislation confers several specific functions, including the promotion of development of Lough Foyle and Carlingford Lough for commercial and recreational purposes in respect of marine, fishery, and aquaculture matters. Moreover, the Agency is responsible for managing, conserving, protecting, improving, and developing the inland fisheries of the Foyle and Carlingford areas. Additionally, the Agency has the task of developing and licensing aquaculture, as well as the development of marine tourism.

The Loughs Agency reports to the North South Ministerial Council and its government Sponsor Departments, the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) in Northern Ireland, and the Department of the Environment, Climate, and Communications (DECC) in Ireland. The Departments fund the Agency on an equal basis.

The Loughs Agency's focus on sustainable development is expected to have a positive impact on the economy, environment, and local communities in the Foyle and Carlingford areas. The Agency's efforts to conserve and enhance the region's marine resources, including fisheries and aquaculture, are expected to benefit local communities, promote tourism, and contribute to economic growth.

In conclusion, the Loughs Agency plays a vital role in promoting the sustainable social, economic, and environmental development of the Foyle and Carlingford areas. Its work on marine conservation and development is crucial in ensuring the long-term viability of the region's natural resources and in promoting sustainable economic growth.