The Aran Islands


A must for anyone that wants to witness an island with such a unique setting. Truly unbelievable. Travelling to the Aran Islands is today a much easier task than it was 10, 20 or 30 years ago. The fact is that most people who travel to the Aran Islands realy enjoy the trip. You can travel to Aran by boat directory from Galway which will take 1.5 hours, Connemara which will take .75 hours, Dollin which will take .33 hours and Inverin which will take just 20 minutes by airplane.

The islands are well known and attract visitors from all over the world; their unique culture and heritage continue to inspire world-famous writers and artists. All that, as well as scenic beauty, has helped to attract the attention of filmmakers, artists, writers and scholars, and ordinary tourists down through the years.

Inis Mór is the largest of the three Aran Islands and in terms of development Inis Mór is the best equiped to deal with the needs of tourists. In total there are over nine hundered people living on Inis Mór today which means it is the most lived on of the three islands.

Kilronan is the main village on Inis Mór which was built on a big harbour what is necessary for the massive fishing industry on Inis Mór combined with the sea traffic which brings tourists to and from the mainland. Once you are on Inis Mór you have a number of options as regards transport. If it is a nice day you might prefer some outdoor transportation in the form of horse and cart or bicycle. If you want something a bit more modern there are small buses also available. Many people arrive on Inis Mór as part of a day trip.

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