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Inis Oírr (Inisheer)
Inis Oírr means the eastern island and is the smallest of the three
Aran Islands. Inis Oírr has a proud tradition of Irish music, song and
dance. The north of the island features the golden sands of a
beautiful clean beach and is dominated by a 14th century castle built
by the O'Briens. Among the Island's early Christian ruins is the 11th
12th century church associated with St.Gobnait who was said to
have been the only woman allowed on the islands in the early
Christian era. The island's cultural and craft centre includes
woodcraft, landscape paintings, pottery and a glimpse of this lovely
island's heritage.
Getting to the Aran Islands
Island Ferries provide a ferry service to the Aran Islands from Ros
a'Mhíl all-year round with coach connections from their Galway
office.
Contact: Island Ferries Tel: 091 568903/572273; Fax: 091 568538;
Email: [email protected]
Aer Árann also serves all three Aran Islands from the airport in
Indreabhán, just a few miles past An Spidéal on the coast road to
Connemara.
Contact: Aer Árann Tel: 091 593034; Web: www.aerarann.ie