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Aran Islands

Aran Islands Why the Aran Islands are special
The Aran Islands in Ireland are known for their windswept barren landscapes etched with a patchwork of rock fences. They are also heralded for preserving their traditional Irish heritage.

Aran Islands tips andinsights
Aran Islands Map
About the three Aran islands
Top Inishmore attraction
Don Aengues is a 2,000-year-old fort designed with concentric semi-circular stone walls. This site audaciously sits on the edge of a 100 meter (330 feet) cliff.

Aran Islands sightseeing
You can take guide tours - or hike or bike for a do-it-yourselfer.

When to come
May and September are the best warm-weather months. Day-trippers outnumber Inishmore residents in the peak-summer season.

Getting to the Aran Islands
Ferries connect the Aran Islands to several mainland harbors on the Galway Bay coast. Air service is also available.

Livelihoods
The three economic pillars of the Aran Islands are fishing, farming and tourism.

Language
Virtually all the islanders speak Irish (Gaelic), though most are fluent in English.

Location in Ireland
Aran Islands Map
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