Aran Donkey
I spotted this donkey while walking the quiet lanes of the Aran Islands. He stands patiently while close by the farmer works in the fields. See the stone walls and rough terrain on which these people have survived for years.
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Thatched Cottage
Take a look at one of the old thatched cottages which still remain and wonder how people lived in such simple dwellings.
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Teach Synge
The quaint thatched home of John Millington Synge the famous poet and playwright. It has now been turned into a visitor centre
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Cathaoir Synge
The place where John Millington Synge spent many days writing. It has a superb view across to the cliffs on the south east corner of Inis Mór
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Teampall Bheanain
These are the ruins of an ancient church which was one of the smallest in the world measuring just 10.75 ft by 7 ft.
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Tobar Einne
The holy well of St. Enda, the patron saint of Inis Mor, although now is in ruins the well is greatly respected by the islanders.
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Plassey Shipwreck
This is the cargo vessel called the Plassey which was shipwrecked in the 1960s. The islanders rescued the entire crew from the vessel during the storm force weather without a single sailor lost.
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O'Briens Castle
This is a large three story castle built around 1585 and is thought to have been built by the O'Brien family.
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Signal Tower
Part of a chain of Signal Towers around the coast dating from the Napoleonic wars, an excellent spot for a view of the island.
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Leaba Diarmuid & Grainne |
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Dun Aengus |
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Dun Chonchuir |
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Dun Eochla |
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Dun Eoghanachta |
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Dun Fearbhai |
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Caislean Aircin |
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Cill Cheannannach |
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Cill Ghobnait |
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Tempall Bhreachain |
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Tempall Chaomhain |
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Clochan |
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Cnoc Raithni |
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Tempall McDuach |
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Tempall na Seacht Mac Ri |
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