There’s one place above all others on Ireland’s west coast, where the visitor can gaze down on the brilliant blue of the Atlantic Ocean, and think: “Next parish, Boston, USA”. That place is Dún Aonghasa.
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The Seal Colony is located on the coastal road, just before Kilmurvey beach. On a good day, you will see numerous seals bathing in their natural habitat as well as wild swans, ducks and many rare birds.
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Kilmurvery craft village is located at the foot of Dun Aonghasa and contains a handful of eclectic Irish arts and crafts shops. Many visitors to the island browse or refresh at the cosy cafe before entering Dun Aonghasa.
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This rectangular natural tidal pool is a regular on the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series circuit. Access this extraordinary natural phenomenon via a clifftop walk or a signposted walking path.
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Tedfest is the world’s first Father Ted Festival (cult TV show from the 90’s). The 4 day spectacular takes place every year in February on our picturesque island of Inis Mór. There are all sorts of surreal and wacky events. If you are looking for a completely different type of festival and you have a sense of adventure then this is the one for you.
Tedfest is the world’s first Father Ted Festival (cult TV show from the 90’s). The 4 day spectacular takes place every year in February on our picturesque island of Inis Mór. There are all sorts of surreal and wacky events. If you are looking for a completely different type of festival and you have a sense of adventure then this is the one for you.
An annual three-day summer party on Inis Mór that brings patrons (patrún) of all three Aran Islands together to compete for some serious bragging rights. This family fun event consists of all kinds of sports, including currach and hooker boat racing (see the Galway Hookers in the picture), tug-of-war, art, sandcastle competitions and a road race on the island.
An annual three-day summer party on Inis Mór that brings patrons (patrún) of all three Aran Islands together to compete for some serious bragging rights. This family fun event consists of all kinds of sports, including currach and hooker boat racing (see the Galway Hookers in the picture), tug-of-war, art, sandcastle competitions and a road race on the island.
Join the islanders in celebrating Ireland’s most internationally famous day, St. Patrick’s Day on 17th March. On Inis Mór the parade is very much a unique community event where we celebrate our Irish heritage with locals & tourists alike.
Join the islanders in celebrating Ireland’s most internationally famous day, St. Patrick’s Day on 17th March. On Inis Mór the parade is very much a unique community event where we celebrate our Irish heritage with locals & tourists alike.
Every year on a Saturday morning in May the community and visitors gather together at our hotel to raise funds and awareness for a local charity Pieta House. ‘Darkness into Light’ is a global movement that connect communities in over 200 venues, in 19 countries across 5 continents.
At 4.15am the 5km walking event begins in the darkness of night and finishes after the sunrise of early morning.
Every year on a Saturday morning in May the community and visitors gather together at our hotel to raise funds and awareness for a local charity Pieta House. ‘Darkness into Light’ is a global movement that connect communities in over 200 venues, in 19 countries across 5 continents.
At 4.15am the 5km walking event begins in the darkness of night and finishes after the sunrise of early morning.