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Aran Island Ferries sail year-round to all three of the Aran Islands from Rossaveel in Connemara. Minutes from Galway and miles from the rush, the islands of Inis Mór, Inis Meáin and Inis Oírr are the ideal outdoor getaway. The Galway City departure to Inis Mór with a cruise by the Cliffs of Moher continues until September 27.

Pleanáil Teanga Inis Meáin is delighted to announce Glac sos ar Inis Meáin, a unique three-day bilingual wellness and cultural retreat, from Friday, May 15 to Sunday, May 17, that invites visitors to slow down, embrace the Irish language, and experience authentic island living.

Inis Oírr Lighthouse will open its doors to the public this weekend for the first time, giving people a unique opportunity to visit the lighthouse and discuss its future.

An Post has today launched a new Aran jumper stamp issue, celebrating a garment from the Aran Islands which is recognised worldwide as a staple of Irish identity.

Cead, also known as cluichí le maidí (game with sticks) is an ancient, traditional game that is unique to Inis Meáin and played exclusively on St Patrick’s Day.

One thing you learn very quickly as a student on Inis Meáin is how to adapt.

Long before Aran island sweaters became a fashion statement being rocked by many celebrities such as Patrick Dempsey, Marilyn Monroe and Alexander McQueen; local fishermen and islanders would wear them in day-to-day life.

Life on Inis Meáin has always been shaped by nature - located in the middle of the Aran Islands off the west coast of Ireland, it is the quietest of the islands.

Inis Meáin has lots of amazing geographical features, mostly thanks to its connection to the Burren landscape.

The Aran Islands consists of three beautiful islands – Inis Mór, Inis Meáin and Inis Oirr. These islands are full of culture, stories and art.