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Fáilte go hÁrainn
Official Guide to the Aran Islands

Events on the Aran Islands- March 2022

Getting here:

Aran Island Ferries

  • Aran Island ferries operates year round from Rossaveal, 40 km west of Galway city and 1 hour later you will arrive into the heart of Kilronan village on Inis Mór. Walking distance to bike rentals, shops, bars and restaurants.

Aer Arann

  • Take a flight from Inverin, Co. Galway to Inis Mór in only 8 minutes. There is a shuttle bus that can bring you from the airport to Kilronan village.

Events on the Inis Mór, Galway- March 2022

March 2022 on Inis Mór, Aran Islands is looking like a fun filled start to our season.

  • Live Music in the bars 
  • TedFest 3rd-6th March
  • Music Weekend 12th March
  • St Patricks Day 17th-20th March
  • Mothers Day 27th March

Live Music

Now that the restrictions are lifted, enjoy live Irish music with the locals. Find live music most weekends in the bars in Kilronan village! Live music notices can be found in the SPAR Shop or call into Joe Watty’s Pub or The Bar in Kilronan, you won’t be disappointed.

Ted Fest

Celebrating Father Ted on a small island off the West coast of Ireland more famously known as “Craggy Island”. Taking place on March 3rd-6th 2022, where crowds of nuns, priests, and lovely ladies flood to Inis Mór to have the craic with fellow Father Ted lovers.

Limited tickets available for TedFest 2022. If celebrating all things Father Ted, fancy dress and havin’ the craic is up your cup of tea, this event is not to be missed. Purchase your Ted Fest tickets via the website www.tedfest.org

Music Weekend

Enjoy a music filled weekend on Inis Mór with musicians from all over the country. Taking place on Inis Mór on March 12th 2022. Get your partner, friends or family together and put your dancing shoes on. Entry is €15 which can be bought by calling 099-61104. For accommodation click here.

St. Patricks Weekend

Celebrate a double bank holiday weekend on the Aran Islands for St. Patricks this year. The Inis Mór parade is always a great one to get into the spirit and celebrate the Irish holiday! Get away from the crowded streets in the cities and enjoy pints, ceol agus craic in the heart of Kilronan village! It always is a great weekend! 

Mother’s Day 

Treat someone special this Mothers day to a staycation on the Aran Islands. Explore Inis Mór by bike with Aran Bike Hire, breathe in the fresh Atlantic air, enjoy a picnic with breathtaking views from Dún Aonghusa overlooking the Atlantic, and wake up with a morning coffee watching the sunrise over Galway Bay.

Glamping gift vouchers available here.

For a unique stay on Inis Mór, whether sleeping under the stars camping, or tucked into your cosy bed glamping, check out Aran Islands Camping & Glamping