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Inis Mór, Aran
Islands
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Inis
Mór (or Inishmore) means
"Big Island". It is the
largest of the three islands, covering
approx 16 square miles and it has
the biggest population with nearly
900 inhabitants.
This
is
the most visited of the three islands
because of its size, its port, and
its important archaeological sites,
particularly Dún Aengus.
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In
1934 Robert Flaherty's dramatic film
'Man
of Aran' was filmed on Inis Mór.
This drew world attention to the islands
and their ancient way of life.
There
are two main roads across the island
from Cill Rónáin (Kilronan)
to Cill Mhuirbhigh (Kilmurvy).The
busier and shorter of the two (around
7 km) crosses the center of the island,
while the longer and more scenic of
the two (around 9 km) follows the
northern coast. Kilmurvy is a village
near the island's star attraction,
the prehistoric fort of Dun Aonghasa.
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Places
to visit / things to do on Inis Mór
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One
of the finest pre-historic forts in
Europe
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Built
on the edge of
a 300ft high cliff
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Walking
back from the fort
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Dún
Aengus
"..at Dún Aengusa the
site and building affect even the
coolest mind as no blaze of mythic
or historic association could... All
who have visited feel the 'repellant
attraction' of the gigantic precipice
and the swirling abyss over which
the fort is so airily poised."
Thomas
Westropp, 1910
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Dún
Eoghanachta
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Dún
Eochala
Photo
courtesy of
The Burren and The Aran Islands -
Carelton Jones
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Na
Seacht d'Teampaill -
Seven Churches
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Kilronan
Largest town
on the island, plenty of options for
shopping and dining.
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Ionad
Aran
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Heritage Centre
Guided tour and exhibition on life
in Aran over the centuries. Features
daily showings of "Man
of Aran"
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Na
Poill Seideáin
(The Puffing Holes)
These are two large, circular holes
about 100 yards from the cliff edge,
where sea water dramatically pushes
through.
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| Places
to eat / stay on Inis Mór |
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Aran
Islands Hotel
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