![Cé Bearna [Barna Quay]](https://www.buildingsofireland.ie/building-images-iiif/niah/images/survey_specific/original/30409307_1.jpg)
What is recorded here
Coursed and randomly coursed rubble limestone U-plan quay, built c.1820, extending into Cuan na Gaillimhe [Galway Bay]. Later external revetment added c.1900. Recent repairs. Comprises parapet with flanking walkway, round and flat coping, flights of steps, recesses accommodating attached recent steel steps and mooring posts. Recent steel railing.
Barna Quay is a structure of considerable significance in the locality, attesting to the various maritime activities that historically supported the rural economy to the west of Galway city. Designed by Alexander Nimmo, the construction of the quay in squared limestone highlights the fine quality of local stone masonry. It is an attractive and essential commercial asset as well as being a tourist facility.
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Places near here
Mags BoreenBeach / strand · 340 yd
BarnaSettlement cluster · 340 yd
The Thatch Cottagehouse · 349 yd
Hen Harrier ReserveNature reserve · 937 yd
Barna ChurchChurch · 1024 yd
Silver StrandBeach / strand · 1741 yd
Cnoc na gCuinínCliff · 1.1 mi
Site of Barna CastleCastle, unclassified · 1.2 mi
An FearbanMemorial · 2.2 miOther information
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