Inis Oirr Island Churches & Celtic Sites
Cill Ghobnait – An Teampall Beag (The Small Church)
This little church, situated to the west of the peir, dates from the tenth century. It replaced an earlier church. Named after St. Gobnait, the …
Inis Oirr Island Churches & Celtic Sites
Inis Oirr Island Churches & Celtic Sites
Cnoc Raithní
This is one of the Aran Islands most noted prehistoric monastic sites and it’s location is handily close to where the ferry enters the island. …
Inis Oirr Island, Inis Oirr Island Churches & Celtic Sites
Limestone Formations
The vastness of the unique rocky landscapeof Inis Óirr, and it’s uusual formations are an extremely beautiful sight. This is especially since the Aran Islands …
Inis Oirr Island Churches & Celtic Sites
Cill Chobait
Located west of the pier this church is also known as St Gbnait whose church at Gugan Barra, Bally vourney, county Cork is also a …
Inis Oirr Island Churches & Celtic Sites
The Plassy
The Plassy has become very much a signiture attraction of Inis Oirr and adds a wonderfully rustic view to the viewer and is a spectacular …
Inis Oirr Island Churches & Celtic Sites
The Lighthouse
The old lighthouse is located at the highest point of the island offers spectacular 360 degree panoramic views. It is 37 meters high and opened …
Inis Oirr Island Churches & Celtic Sites
Obriens castle
The remains of this castle make a picturesque sight. Built by the O’brien family who were former rulers until the 1500’s it stands as protective …
Inis Oirr Island Churches & Celtic Sites
Tiemphall chaomha
Tiemphall chaomha (church of St keevauns ) is surrounded by the main graveyard of the island. It has the peculiar appearance of being sunk into …
Inis Oirr Island Churches & Celtic Sites
The New Lighthouse
The new Lighthouse is located at the Western bottom tip of the island and is adjacnt to the Cliffs of Mohar and thus providing dramatic …