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Aran Islands - Inis Oírr
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The
Jack B
departs daily from Doolin to
Inis Oírr (Inisheer), the closest
of the 3 Aran Islands to the Clare coast.
The crossing takes 30 minutes with about
a 4 hour stay on the island.
Check here
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| Things to do on
Inis Oírr in the Aran Islands:
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Hire
a bike at the pier,
take a pony & trap, or
just walk around - enjoy
the car-free roads! |
Watch
the masters at work weaving baskets
at Aras
Eanna, the
arts and cultural centre |
Visit
the stone-age fort, 15th century castle,
and several other archaeological sites |
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| Enjoy a meal,
a snack or a pint of Guinness in the
pub or dine in the award-winning cafes
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Laze on one
of Ireland's most beautiful
beaches with glistening crystal clear
waters - very safe
for swimming |
Browse in
the little craft shop, where the famous
Aran
Island singer, Lasairfhíona
Ní Chonaola grew up. |
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The name "Inisheer/Inis
Oírr" comes from “Inis Oirthir"
meaning island of the east, the smallest
and the most eastern of the Aran Islands.
This charming island is the closest
to Doolin, with only a 30 minute crossing.
It has a population of 300 approx.
and an area of around 2 miles x 2
miles.
For
more information on the island, click
here
to access the islanders' own website.
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