Every type of accommodation is available depending on your budget. Onboard cabins reserved seating theres a range of 1,2 and 4 berth cabins on offer. We have over 50 years seagoing experience in these waters, and the safety of our passengers is our top priority. Book your trip with doolin ferries book ferry clare.
Aran islands hotel can arrange minibus tours, pony and horsedrawn carriage rides and rental bikes. Dun ducathair and dun eochla are local landmarks, and the areas natural beauty can be seen at kilmurvey beach and the worm hole. Andy haslamnew york times but beside the shop, three pubs, one food shop, restaurant and. The next time i took a ferry across the irish sea, i booked with irish ferries, and have have taken 6 trips with them since.
Ms isle of inishmore is a roro ferry owned by irish ferries and operated on their rosslare pembroke service. Tasty food and cold beer hit the spot while waiting for the ferry back to galway. Andy haslamnew york times but beside the shop, three pubs, one food shop, restaurant and handful of bedandbreakfasts. It is a popular attraction with tourists, and the island has adjusted accordingly, tourism being one of the islands biggest industries other industries include. The isle of inishmore runs on the rosslare pembroke route. Car parking is available at rossaveal and their also a shuttle bus which leaves galway city in time to get you to the ferry. This ship is a fine vessel, a beautiful ship and a liner compared to the stena europe, it looks newer and it is built in 1997.
The aran islands are a short flight or 45minute ferry ride from the rossaveel ferry port near galway, the main town on irelands west coast. The ferry ride wouldnt suffice in a real emergency if you needed medical care, and although there are daily flights to and from the island, its the type of place you want to have solid travel insurance heres why i recommend world nomads. Bed and breakfastguest house accommodation can be booked by telephone as most. Doolin ferry aran islands daily sailings book ferry clare. Inishmore house is a familyrun guest house in galway, with teacoffee available in the lounge, free wifi, and onsite parking. See 28 photos and 8 tips from 71 visitors to the inishmore. Inis mor big island is the largest of the three aran islands.
Take the ferry from doolin to inis mor inishmore, the largest of the aran islands. Couples in particular like the location they rated it 9. In the local area there are good walks, boat rides and dun aongusa fort. Sailing times and prices for inis mor aran island ferries.
Inishmor pub 20 main st, colchester, connecticut 06415 rated 4. It is well known internationally with over 50 different monuments of christian, pre christian and celtic mythological heritage. If playback doesnt begin shortly, try restarting your device. This is one of our most popular daytrips, where you can visit inis oirr and. Book oneway island hop ferry sailings to inishmore, inishmaan, inisheer and doolin. Please note that when arriving at the ferry terminal our car park is the first one on the right you can buy collect your tickets for the ferry here two minutes walk from the pier head. Cycle along the shannon estuary and up the coast to the cliffs of moher, where youll stop for traditional music in doolin and explore the famous burren region. The famous rocky landscape of inis mor has helped to create its iconic image of an island, divided by fields separated by winding stone walls. Inis mor inishmore meaning big island is the largest and most travelled to of the aran islands. Transfer to the aran islands by ferry and cycle through this remote and traditional landscape, returning to the mainland via the bustling foodie city of galway. This destination may have covid19 travel restrictions in place. Book your tickets online for aran island ferries, galway. Click here to view the sailing times from doolin, co. From rossaveal, a return ferry ticket is 25 euro for adults, and a roundtrip shuttle ticket from galway is another 9 euro.
Doolin ferry co has been a proud member of the burren ecotourism network b. The population of inis mor is about 900 people and it is about 14 km by 3. All are customer focused to ensure that you enjoy your stay on the aran islands or on the mainland in the galway or doolin areas. Its very name suggests its size compared to the other islands, meaning big island. Let me first say that the ferry itself was spacious, comfortable read. It has a population of about 900 people, but this can grow to far over a thousand in the busy summer months. Book your trip with doolin ferries, daily sailings to all aran islands and the stunning cliffs of moher. Doolin ferry co official aran islands cliffs of moher. Ms isle of inishmore is a roro ferry owned by irish ferries and operated on their rosslarepembroke service.
This familyrun business operates a fleet of four stateoftheart vessels, providing maximum. Inis mor aran islands ferry from doolin 2020 western ireland. The inishmore now closed mail 8 tips from 71 visitors. Book your trip with doolin2aran ferries ferry doolin. Jun 28, 20 the hotel has 22 standard ensuite bedrooms, including five magnificent kingsize bed rooms with balconies and spectacular views of kileaney bay and kilronan harbour. Sailing times for daily trips to the aran islands and cliffs of moher book your trip with today. Bed and breakfastguest house accommodation can be booked by telephone as most do not have. Stayed at forster court hotel across the street from the aran island ferry office, and wandered over to the office to see if a day trip was possible in december. Inishmor pub irish restaurant colchester, connecticut. I took the last ferry of the day to inishmore from galway for an overnight stay on the island. Aran ferry services from rossaveal are not subject to tidal issues. From campsites to hostels, guest houses,bed and breakfasts to hotels.
Inishmore inis mor, arainn, aranmore is the biggest and most famous of the three aran islands. You can check out ferry schedules from aran island ferries here. Luxury cruise ferry from rosslare to pembroke isle of. At the time of her introduction, she was the largest car ferry operating in northern europe. David hanor if youre lucky enough to find yourself on inis mor on the aran islands, you must stop in the bar. Book oneway island hop ferry sailings the doolin ferry. Inis mor is the home of dun aengus, the famous ring fort and one of the finest prehistoric ruins in europe. Aran islands ferries operate all year round from a modern ferryport in rossaveal, co. The island of inis mor inishmore meaning the big island, is one of the most popular tourist destinations in ireland. This map shows the route from the n6n18 junction on the east of galway city through to the ferry terminal at rossaveel.
Inis mor aran islands ferry from doolin 2020 western. Inishmore is almost too big for just a daytrip, but if you only have the one day, the best thing is to get the first ferry to the island and hire a pony trap or the less romantic means of transport, a taxi, or a tour bus like inish mor tours providing extensive explanations and easy access to most of the sites. The island is a lively place at night, with great irish music and dance shows. Irish ferries onboard isle of inishmore rosslare to pembroke. The american bar a favourite of the youth on the island, this bar is done up in an american theme, after an old story about an islander who fell in love with an american girl. This destination may have covid19 travel restrictions in place, including specific restrictions for lodging. N is a network of tourism enterprises with the object. Isle of inishmore, which is irish for big island, is just like a populated island, and as such offers all the facilities and amenities that people expect. Aran island ferries galway 2020 all you need to know. The name of the ferry is tautologous, since inishmore derives from the irish. Doolin ferry aran islands daily sailings book ferry. You can also find bike rental very easily when arriving on each island. Luxury cruise ferry from rosslare to pembroke isle of inishmore. Trip to inishmore aran island ferries, galway traveller.
Travel time is roughly 40 minutes from rossaveal to inishmore, or 90 minutes from doolin. Kilmurvey house, situated halfway along the island of inis mor between kilronan and the western village of bun gowla, is ideal for exploring this truly. The largest is inishmore nine miles of land with one sleepy town, a few farming hamlets, and a weatherbeaten charm. The guest house is within a 10minute walk to the city center, beach, bars, promenade and restaurants. Took a day trip to inis mor inishmore and it was, by far, our best day in ireland. The hotel has 22 standard ensuite bedrooms, including five magnificent kingsize bed rooms with balconies and spectacular views of kileaney bay and kilronan harbour. Doolin ferry company servicing the aran islands and cliffs. It is a quintessential irish pub, with a convivial atmosphere, friendly staff, and often filled with locals or semilocals. Guided day tours from galway often combine a trip to the aran islands with a visit to the cliffs of moher on mainland ireland and include roundtrip transport from the city. Travel with doolins original ferry service to the aran islands on the largest and most comfortable ferries on a journey to irelands traditional past. Aran islands hotel, on inis mor, has spacious bedrooms with private bathrooms.
Inis mor inishmore visit aran islands ferry accommodation. Just to answer a few questions and give you the best advice please note the following. May, 2020 aran island ferries is irelands largest domestic ferry company, sailing yearround to all three islands. Ferry services are available to the aran islands from doolin in co. It is possible to travel to inishmore, inis mor inisheer inis oirr or inishmaan inis meain by passenger ferry from doolin in co. You can find information on both aran ferries and aer arann. For flexibility, book a roundtrip ferry ticket in advance and explore independently on foot, by bike, bus, or pony trap from inishmores main town, kilronan. The bedrooms with attached bathroom at inishmore house include a tv and radio, a hairdryer and complimentary. Aran island ferries galway all you need to know before. All bedrooms are spacious and beautifully appointed and include facilities such as tv, telephone, wifi, trouser press, hairdryer, tea coffee making facilities. Find out more about aran islands ferry tours and book your trip with the doolin ferry company. Please note that the journey time is typically 1hour. She is named after inishmore, the largest of the aran islands.
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