Dún Aonghasa
A great prehistoric stone fort at the edge of a cliff above the Atlantic, the best-known monument on the islands.
Tickets →Inishmore, Ireland
Inishmore: airports, things to do and where to stay
Inishmore is the largest of the Aran Islands, in Galway Bay, a landscape of stone walls, cliffs and prehistoric ruins. Irish is widely spoken, and the usual ways to get around are on foot, by bicycle or by minibus.
Inishmore airports
From the airport to central Inishmore
Inishmore airport is about 3 km from central Inishmore.
Island taxis and minibuses
The island has taxis and minibuses that run guided tours; it is best to book in advance, especially in summer.
Ferries to Kilronan
Ferries reach Kilronan harbour from Rossaveal, near Galway, and from Doolin, in County Clare. They are the usual alternative to flying.
Inishmore
Things to do in Inishmore
Kilronan
The island's harbour and main village, with shops, pubs and bicycle hire, where the ferries arrive.
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Poll na bPéist
A natural rectangular pool in the limestone of the coast, known as the Wormhole.
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Seven Churches
The ruins of an early Christian monastic settlement, with several small stone churches.
Tickets →Frequently asked questions
Which airport serves Inishmore?
Inishmore is served by Inishmore (IOR).
How far is the airport from central Inishmore?
Inishmore airport is about 3 km from central Inishmore.
How do I get from the airport to central Inishmore?
From Inishmore airport you can take Island taxis and minibuses (taxi) and Ferries to Kilronan (boat). Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Inishmore?
Highlights of Inishmore include Dún Aonghasa, Kilronan, Poll na bPéist, and Seven Churches.
Photo credits
- Dún Aonghasa: Scythian at Polish Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Kilronan: calflier001, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Poll na bPéist: Paucabot, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Seven Churches: Herbert Ortner, CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons