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harsh, yet beautiful Atlantic Islands. The history, geology and
present lifestyle of the people of Aran are illustrated through a series
of display charts, photographs and maps. The centre explores the
currach making traditions and the occupations that gave the
islanders a precarious living in the past. Many of the exhibitions in
Ionad Árann give an insight into the joys and difficulties and ordinary
matters of island life.
Contact: Ionad Árann Tel: 099 61355 Fax:099 61454
Inis Meáin (Inishmaan)
Inis Meáin the middle island is situated between Inis Mór and Inis
Oírr. Pathways across rocky hillsides full of wild flowers in the
southern part of the island beckon the walker while the northern
shores of Inis Meáin are endowed with quiet, sandy beaches.
Interesting historical monuments on Inis Meáin include the
Prehistoric Conor Fort, the most striking of the circular or oval dry-
stone forts on the Aran Islands. On the eastern end of the island is
the beautiful Kilcanonagh chapel. The church of Mary Immaculate,
built in 1939 has magnificent, radiant stained-glass windows created
in the famed Harry Clarke Studios. Teach Synge, the thatched
cottage where writer John Millington Synge stayed has been
carefully and authentically restored in recent times and is open to
visitors.
Pathways across rocky hill