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Fáilte go hÁrainn
Official Guide to the Aran Islands

If Aran was a man ……

Good Morning,

At the very heart of this unique and beautiful island is community and the essence of community, is family.

If Aran was a man ……

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FINDING LOVE ON THE ARAN ISLANDS

lovers on aran

I was initially inspired to write this heading when i saw that there was to be a singles weekend in the Island’s Hotel, and it got me thinking.

 
I thought, imagined and, indeed, even reminisced about how the romance and magic of this Island can wrap a couple up in a loving embrace, while they go on to share and experience the very best that Mother Nature has to offer. 

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Aran ways and Aran Days

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I was struck very forcibly while watching the epic hurling match on Sunday at how, we Irish are different to the rest of the world.

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End of Summer Season Fatigue on the Aran Islands is Real!!

lighthouse

Firstly, for the last few busy weeks of this summer season the rhythm of my island life consisted of; work, eat, sleep – on a loop!!!

I found myself unable to access the real rhythm of this stunning island, even knowing it’s powerful impact on my life, views and feelings – it seemed a world away.

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