26th – 30th June 2017 The Craiceann Summer School which first began in 2001, returns to Inis Oírr this summer for another great week of music making. Mícháel O’hÁlmháin who originally came up with the concept wanted to link the musical heritage of the Aran Islands with the need for improving the drumming skills of [...]
A weekend of music and storytelling 24th -26th of June Sail out to Inis Oírr this weekend for the Dúil Festival. On Friday the 24th you can see Mise Éire and Cian Finn at the Áras Éanna. Another highlight of the weekend is stories from Eddie Lenihan on Saturday at Tigh Ruairi from 4:00pm. Eddie [...]
The Aran Islands are certainly a wonderful place to visit during the Summer, but there are also many advantages to travelling to the islands during October.
Visit native Tomás and Eoghan Poil, the brains behind the 'Man of Aran Fudge' company. A nice family story, Eoghan started selling his creamy, buttery fudge for his uncle on the island of Inis Mor, with the hope of expanding on to Inis Oirr next year.
The Seven Churches are the very fascinating ancient religious ruins on the island of Inis Mor. Trip Advisor reviews these ruins as "historic" and "peaceful" and "amazing". We agree.
There are several seals that call the shores of Inis Mór their home. The best place to catch a glimpse of these creatures is on the north side of the island.
A life on the Aran Islands is certainly something one would dream about. A life surrounded by fishing, farming, culture and nature.
Tedfest is the fantastic annual Father Ted fan convention held on the Aran island of Inis Mór. A fan of the hit tv series? Then TedFest 9 is a not to be missed event!
Dún Aonghasa, which has been given the description as "the most magnificent barbaric monument in Europe" stands at the edge of a 100 metre high cliff on the largest of the Aran Islands, Inis Mór.
Deirdre Ní Chinnéide is based at Sli Aonghusa, Inis Mór, Aran Islands, Co. Galway. Deirdre is trained as a psychotherapist and has practiced in Ireland and Kosovo.
