Inishmore (Inis-Mor)
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Inishmore (Inis-Mor)
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Places of Interest on Inis-Mor (Inishmore)
Joe Wattys. The friendliest pub on the Island
Inis Mor is the largest of the three Aran Islands (7,635 acres) and includes several ancient stone forts and churches among its antiquities. Most impressive of the stone forts is Dun Aengus. It is semicircular, resting on the edge of a perpendicular cliff rising 100 metres out of the ocean. The fort consists of an inner court 50 metres across surrounded by a wall six metres high and five metres thick at the base. Outside is a rampart, a defence formed by sharp-pointed stones set closely together. Dun Aengus superb position and it's structural perfection, have prompted many experts to pronounce it one of the finest prehistoric monuments in Europe. There are about 1100 inhabitants on Inis Mor making it by far the most populated of the islands. The main village on the island is Kilronan, which has a quite large new harbour that accommodates a vast amount of tourist travel to the island. The best way to see Inis Mor is to take a bus tour. You can also go by horse and cart or you could hire a bicycle which is also recommended.
Travel to Inis Mor by passenger ferry or light aircraft.
Places to visit on Inis Mor:
Inis Mor tourist office.
You can contact the Inishmore Tourist office
at +353 (0)99 61263
Dun Aengus:One of the most famous attractions on the island is the well preserved stone fort of Dun Aonghasa which is a semicircular shape and is at the edge of a cliff-side offering excellent defence to its ancient armies.
Poll na bPeist. The Wormhole:
A natural rock formation and site of the 4th stop in the 2012 Red Bull cliff diving world series on August 4th. MORE
Dun Dubhchathair:
Located on the southern cliffs of Inis Mor this is thought to be the oldest of the forts on Aran.
Dun Eochla:
The smallest fort on the island but it is excellently preserved and includes an inner citadel and outer defensive wall of stronger construction than any of the other forts.
Caislen Aircin:
Named in English as Arkin's Castle, it was built in 1587. It was later occupied by Oliver Cromwell's troops who plundered several monuments from around the island in order to repair it.
Teampall Bheanain:
Ruins of an ancient church which is one of the smallest in the world measuring just 10.75ft x 7ft.
Teampall Mhic Dhuach:
Small pre- Romanesque church with an early cross, a holy well and the remains of an enclosing castle.
Clochan na Carraige:
The only perfect clochan (ancient dwelling) on the Aran Islands. It is unusual in that it has an oval outline but a rectangular interior.
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