Inishmaan, or Inis Meáin is the centrally located of the three islands that make up the Aran Islands. For the longer of the three walking trails: Start at the pier and end at the pier or turn left if arriving by plane as you depart the small airport building. This incredible walking trail traverses a convoluted array of narrow winding roads jutting out in a haphazard fashion. Numerous sheltered paths and stone walls erected in an maze-like configuration add to the thrill of this wondrous walking trail. Follow the Purple Arrows and allow yourself to criss cross the island, from the rocky hillsides of the south to the deserted sandy beaches on the north shore. Where you will encounter wild flowers in bloom everywhere along the limestone Karst landscape. The trail is also littered with some astounding historical sites from the imposing stone fort - Dún Chonchúir to the nearby fort - Dún Fhearbhaí. To one of the best preserved early Christian 10th century oratories at Cill Cheannannach. If time allows a make detour to Cathaoir Synge (Synge’s Chair), the scenery here...
Read moreI usually fly here for work a few times a month plane is a great way to see the island from above Islanders are helpful friendly and like to tell you about the island rich strong irish culture and how it has changed in the last 50 years from an isolated island to a variety of interesting sites to visit and the irish language spoken here daily enriches the sole of the irish people and touches those who experience its hospitality and warmth at...
Read moreIts one of the 3 aran islands situated in Atlantic Ocean. Inishmaan is the middle sized island among the 3 islands. Its usually always raining so one need to wear a jacket with a hoodie to cover the head. There is only 1 pub from where one can buy food as well. People are really helpful as well. Ideally one should carry some cash as well when...
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