The Aran Islands (Irish: Oileáin Ãrann) are a group of three islands located at the mouth of Galway Bay, on the west coast of Ireland.
The Aran Islands, on the west coast of Ireland
Aran IslandsThe largest island is Inishmore (Irish: Ãrainn (Mhór) or Inis Mór),[1] the middle and second-largest is Inishmaan (Inis Meáin / Inis Meadhóin), and the smallest and most eastern is Inisheer (Inis Thiar or Inis OÃrr / Inis Oirthir). Irish is a spoken language on all three islands, and is the language used for the names of the islands and many of the island's villages and place names.
Inishmore is the largest island, with a population of 831. The port Kilronan (Cill Rónáin) is the main village on the island, with a population of 270. The medium island, Inishmaan, is the least populated (187 persons) and least tourist oriented island. Inisheer is the smallest island, with a population of 262. Population figures are from the 2002 Census.
Total population of all islands -
1996: 1,303
2002: 1,281
2006: 1,218
Tourism
There are several Iron Age forts on Inishmore, including Dún Aengus (Dún Aonghasa) and the Black Fort (Dún Dúchathair). Visitors come in large numbers, particularly in the summer time. Oileáin Ãrann DÃreach arrange tours of the Aran Islands together with accommodation, flights or ferries to all three Aran Islands. Two companies operate a ferry service from Rossaveal in County Galway - Aran Direct and Island Ferries. Aran Direct is owned and operated by islanders, and operates a year round service to all three islands. They also offer an "Island Hop" service during June, July and August to connect the three islands. An air service (Aer Arann) is available from Inverin, both of which have connecting buses from Galway city. There is also a ferry service from Doolin, in County Clare (near the Cliffs of Moher) to Inisheer. There is currently no direct ferry service from Galway city.
2006-10-26 04:44:48
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answered by Linda 4
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Go to www.visitaranislands.com
The are a part of Ireland.
2006-10-24 17:33:06
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answered by wanderlustgettingtome 3
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