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Briain Kelly, 24 Aug
Four decades have passed since Aran Island Ferries first transported
tourists to the Aran Islands on board their family âGalway Hookerâ boat,
An TonaĂ, a traditional vessel which remains in the family today.
In 2024, the award-winning Aran Island Ferries operates a high quality,
tourist ferry from two key Galway locations, Ros aâMhĂl (Rossaveel)
Harbour in Connemara, its traditional departure point where multiple daily
ferry transfers are available year-round to all three Aran Islands, Inis
MĂłr, Inis MeĂĄin and Inis OĂrr.
Its most recent development and offering, Saoirse na Farraige, Irelandâs
largest passenger ferry operates daily from Galway City to Inis MĂłr, the
largest of the three Aran Islands with a unique, cruise by the
world-famous Cliffs of Moher.
The tours offer a unique island cultural experience where the traditions
of the Irish Language and a rich Aran Island heritage live freely in 2024
alongside a vibrant and multi-generational family tourism and hospitality
industry which is extremely valuable to life on the islands.
All of which is wrapped in the stunning Aran Islands scenery and
breathtaking of views of Galway Bay, the Connemara and Clare landscapes.
Visitors have a wealth of choices for a day trip or overnight experience,
as a couple, or with family or friends. An excellent choice of
high-quality accommodation from hotels, a hostel, Guest houses, and
Airbnbâs to Glamping, itâs all available across the Aran Islands.
A warm Aran Islands welcome with excellent food and entertainment and a
unique island tradition and personality awaits visitors. Walk, cycle, or
take a minibus tour or a relaxing pony and trap ride on the islands.
Visit the splendid stone fort, DĂșn Aonghasa, on Inis MĂłr and learn the
tradition of food on the islands with Aran Food Tours and Aran Island
Goats Cheese; 2024 welcomes the first ever Aran Seafood truck at the foot
of the iconic DĂșn Aonghasa.
Aran Off Road Experience, in their 4 x 4 jeeps explores the hidden gems of
the Worm Hole (Poll na bPĂ©ist) and the roads less travelled on Inis MĂłr
along with the behind-the-scenes sites of the acclaimed Martin Mc Donagh
Movie, The Banshees of Inisherin.
The tradition of the Aran Sweater is found in exhibitions and showcases
across the islands. The clear waters of the Atlantic surrounding the Aran
Islands are ideal for diving and water sports with Dive Academy on Inis
MĂłr or visitors can choose the Aran Sea Tours experience as well.
Organic and wholesome food is plentiful across all three islands with an
extensive choice of freshly caught seafood on all menus. Traditional
sessions take place nightly and aimed at families also.
Liam O MaonlaĂ of the Hot House Flowers will deliver two wonderful
intimate gigs on the 20th and 21st of August on both Inis MeĂĄin and Inis
OĂrr. Inis MĂłr born, singer song writer, PĂĄdraig Jack will make multiple
island appearances when not touring across Ireland this summer.
For literary enthusiasts, the tours of Inis MeĂĄin give a true and
authentic insight to the calmness of island life while the treasure of
Cathaoir Synge, the seat of the famous writer John Millington Synge is a
must visit. Tours are available daily and bicycles are for hire, with
music and food in the local Teach Ăsta.
Inis OĂrr, has the spectacle of the Plassey shipwreck for visitors to view
along with OâBrienâs Castle, the Light House, Teampall CaomhĂĄn and
multi-functional and unique arts space Ăras Ăanna which offers an
excellent arts and culture programme to visitors and locals alike and
thereâs also the relaxing Inis Oirr Seaweed Baths.
In 2024, the ever-growing tradition of family hospitality businesses on
the Aran Islands marks multiple milestones including the award-winning
Aran Island Ferries, 40+1 years and the second generation of the OâBrien
family comfortably transporting passengers to all three of the Aran
Islands.
The tradition of shopping and commercial supplies on Inis MĂłr from
groceries, Aran Sweaters and more is now in its 4th generation and marking
108 years with the Mullen Family and the Spar shop on Inis MĂłr.
Itâs 55 years, 1969, since a handful of bicycles were first available on
Inis MĂłr for visitors. Today, thousands of bicycles from traditional to
electric, tandems and bicycles with buggies for all age groups are
available in 2024 with Aran Bike Hire who carry on the tradition.
Across the island hospitality sector, the Aran Islands welcome and
facilitate a unique hospitality island experience with true Gaeltacht
Island ethos which is celebrated in 2024 especially on Inis MĂłr.
The Gill Family and Ard Ăinne guest house marks 40 years of welcoming
guests to Killeany, Inis MĂłr. Clodagh NĂ Ghoill (Gill) and her family are
warmly delivering the mantle under the astute supervision of their mother
who founded the business.
The stunning thatched cottage at the foot of DĂșn Aonghasa, Teach Nan
PhaidĂ marks 20 years of award-winning food, with sumptuous daily, home
cooked menus on offer. All ingredients are island sourced with much pride
in the seafood selection and of course locally grown vegetable and salad
ingredients.
Husband and wife team, PJ and Grace Flaherty, are marking 43 years of food
and hospitality on Inis MĂłr and 15 years in the award-winning Tigh Joe
Wattyâs where their son, rising composer and singing star PĂĄdraig Jack is
influenced for his new creations and often performs.
A visit to Galway and Connemara is complete with a ferry ride to the Aran
Islands and for Galwegians and their family and friends, a ferry crossing
or cruise to the Aran Islands with Aran Island Ferries, gives a wholesome
and unique day out or minibreak in a stunning location where traditions of
previous generations are coupled with the innovations of life in 2024.
Creating a fun and authentic experience which is wholesome and rewarding
for all age groups, the Aran Islands offer escapism, culture, adventure,
language and heritage along with beautiful scenery. Aran Island Ferries
offers memories and a first-class ferry experience to the Aran Islands.