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Fáilte go hÁrainn
Official Guide to the Aran Islands

Top Ten Things to do

About Inis Mor (Inishmore) Island Inis Mór is the largest of the three Aran Islands (7,635 acres) and includes several …

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Aran Islands in the Movies

In this blend of documentary and fictional narrative from pioneering filmmaker Robert Flaherty, the everyday trials of life on Ireland’s …

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Dún Dúchathair ( the Black fort)

This fort is situated on the cliffs at Cill Éinne, (Killeany )Inis Mór. Some visitors enjoy the solitude of it in contrast with the busyness of Dún Aonghasa. The fort consists of a terraced wall surrounding the remains of some early dwelling houses known as Clocháns( stone houses). Excavations have not been out carried yet so exact dates cannot be given but it is thought to be possibly contemporary with Dún Aonghasa. It is understood that the name the Black Fort comes from the dark coloured limestone which is characteristic of this particular area on the island.

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