Aran Islands Ireland

Wed, Sep 30, 2009

The Aran Islands. West coast of Ireland

The charming Aran Islands lie off the west coast of Ireland just outside Galway bay and only miles from the coast of Co. Clare.

The Aran islands is a group of 3 rocky islands. The landscape is an extension of the Burren in Co. Clare and as such is rocky and mostly barren. The 3 islands are:



Inisheer (Inis-Oir)
Inishmaan (Inis-Meain)
Inishmore (Inis-Mor)

Inisheer is the smallest of the 3 islands and is only 6 miles offshore from the Co. Clare village of Doolin . Easily accessible by ferry from Doolin (April-Oct) in about 30 minutes. Day trips are available from several ferry operators in Doolin and travel is also possible by ferry from Rossaveal in Co. Galway and by Air from Inverin in Connemara.

Inishmaan is the middle and least populated island and can be accessed by ferry from Doolin or Rossaveal

Inishmore is the largest island and there are numerous ferry services daily from Doolin in Co. Clare and Rossaveal in Co. Galway.

On the Islands transport is by horse and trap, Walking or Bicycle hire. On Inishmore there are organised bus tours.

These Islands are the last outpost of a bygone era. Steeped in culture and abundant with wildlife. All 3 of the islands have ancient forts, churches, tombs and Irish is still the spoken language. Mostly unspoilt and loved by visitors from all over the world the Aran islands are surely one of the worlds wonders.



Author : David O'Sullivan







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