New Quay, County ClareNew Quay or Newquay (Irish: An Chéibh Nua)[1] is a small coastal settlement in County Clare, Ireland. It takes its name from the quay built at this point on Galway Bay in the 19th century.[2] New Quay is in the civil parish of Abbey and the historical barony of Burren.[1][3] It is within the ecclesiastical parish of Carron & New Quay in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Galway, Kilmacduagh and Kilfenora.[4] The former holiday home of Lady Gregory, Mount Vernon Lodge, is located in a neighbouring townland, also called New Quay.[5] In the ITA Topographical and General Survey, published by the Irish Tourist Association in 1942, New Quay is described as "scarcely [..] a village as the houses are very scattered. However there is a Guards station, a P.O., and two shops".[6] A pub and restaurant on the quayside, Linnane's Bar, is located in the former post office building.[7] References
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