Aran Islands - Inis Meáin
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The 'G' symbol indicates that this is one of the 15 Gaeltacht islands, where Irish is spoken as a community language. These islands are situated off the Irish coast in Counties Donegal, Mayo, Galway, Kerry and Cork and give a superb insight into a special part of Ireland. On these islands you'll meet the resilient and independent people who make these craggy shores their home.
Gaeilge
Aran’s Middle Island. Beauty, tradition and culture combined.
Usually the quietest and least visited of the Aran Islands, Inis Meáin is truly an escape from the modern world, a place where beauty, tradition and culture combine with a rugged landscape.
A maze of narrow winding roads, sheltered paths and trails crisscross the island, from the rock hillsides of the south to the deserted sandy beaches on the north shore. Wild flowers bloom everywhere and numerous examples of early settlements dot the limestone karst. The incredible oval fort of Dún Chonchúir is here, and so too are the beautiful Cill Cheanainn and the church of Mary Immaculate with its magnificent stained-glass windows by the famed Harry Clarke Studios. Nearby is Teach Synge, the restored island cottage of writer John Millington Synge, for whom the island was a favourite retreat.
The island also offers a diving centre to explore the clear waters and discover the abundant marine life off shore, and renowned Irish language and culture courses where you can learn about the history and traditions of the island from music and poetry to set dancing and environment.
Highlights
Dún Chonchúir; Teach Synge; Church of Mary Immaculate;
Cill Cheanainn.
Activities
Walking, cycling, diving centre, music, language and cultural studies and activity breaks.
Address
Inishmaan - (Inis Meáin)
Aran Islands
Co Galway
Republic Of Ireland
Telephone
+353 ((0)99) 73010
Fax
+353 ((0)99) 73052
E-mail
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Key Facts and Information
Directions
14.5 km from Ros an Mhíl in Connemara; 48 km from Galway City and 13 kms from Doolin, Co. Clare.
Accommodation
Hotel, holiday homes, B&Bs, restaurants, pubs, shop, craft shop.
Population
Population: Over 180. A Gaeltacht island.
Size
Approx 4 km long and 2.5 km wide.
When to visit
Best time is May to Oct., but busiest time is July and August.
Take me to the Island
Provides a seven-day Air Taxi service to each of the three Aran Islands - Inis Mór, Inis Meáin and Inis Óirr.
Aer Arann Islands
+353(0)91593034
Aer Arann fly daily
Tel. +353(0)91 593034
www.aerarannislands.ieSailings from Ros an Mhíl, Co. Galway:Island Ferries Teo.
Daily, year round. 180 Passengers
Tel. +353(0)91 568903
www.aranislandferries.comSailings from Doolin, Co. ClareDoolin2Aran Ferries
Sail to the Aran Islands and the Cliffs of Moher from Doolin Pier.
Tel: +353(0)65 7075949
www.doolin2aranferries.comAran Doolin Ferries
Daily from April to Oct. 96 Passengers
Tel: +353(0)65 7074455
www.doolinferries.comDoolin Ferries Ltd
Daily from April to Oct. 96 Passengers
Tel: +353(0)65 7075555
www.doolinferry.comAran Islands Fast Ferries
Twice Daily from April to Oct.
140 Passengers.
Also Inter-Island
service. Tel: +353(0)86 8819052
www.aranislandsfastferries.com