by admin | Jun 28, 2012 | Inis Mor Island Churches & Celtic Sites
This is reputedly the smallest church in Ireland. It stands atop a hill overlooking Cill Éinne Bay and is a landmark on the island for fishermen at sea. In contrast with churches elsewhere in Ireland it has a north south orientation. It dates from about the 7th...
by admin | Jun 28, 2012 | Inis Mor Island Churches & Celtic Sites
Situated in the west of Inis Mór at the village of Eoghanacht the seven churches or Dísert Bhreacáin as it is also known was for centuries one of the biggest monastic foundations and centres of pilgrimage along the west coast of Ireland. Breacan is believed to have...
by admin | Jun 28, 2012 | Inis Mor Island Natural Features
The close proximity of the Gulf Stream makes for a mild and pleasant climate and also encourages a unique mixture of all year round Alpine and Mediterranean flora. In spring and early summer countless tiny stone walled chemical free fields exude the powerful...
by admin | Jun 28, 2012 | Aran Islands Culture & History
This is the main form of entertainment. Traditional music sessions both organised and impromptu are held in the pubs on the islands. Classes in all instruments are also available during the winter. Set and Céilí dancing is also done. Sean Nós singing( that is old...
by admin | Jun 28, 2012 | Aran Islands Culture & History
The chief source of livelihood on the islands is fishing, tourism and farming. Fishing includes both on-shore and off-shore from small boat and deep sea trawler. The traditional Curach boat is still used by some on the islands (cf. Picture). Mackeral, Pollock, Rock...
