O'Brien's Castle
The ruins of a 14th-century castle built inside an older stone ring fort, on the highest ground of the island.
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Airport · Inisheer, Ireland
Inis Oírr INQ
1 km from central Inisheer. Live flights, getting to town, car rental and where to stay.
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About the airport
Inisheer Aerodrome (Inis Oírr) is on the island of the same name, the smallest of the Aran Islands, in County Galway. Aer Arann Islands links it with Connemara Airport at Inverin on a flight of a few minutes.
Terminals
There is a small building beside the strip, with the basics for passengers.
Services
Facilities are minimal. The island has minibuses and pony-and-trap tours, and the village and pier are close by. Weather can disrupt flights, so check your flight before setting out.
Getting to the city
Island taxis and minibuses
The island has minibus and pony-and-trap tours; the village and the pier are close to the aerodrome.
Ferries
Ferries reach the island's pier from Rossaveal, near Galway, and from Doolin, in County Clare. They are the usual alternative to flying.
Airport map
Aerodrome
A small building beside the airstrip, with only what passengers need. It is served by Aer Arann Islands, with short flights from Connemara.
Inisheer
Things to do in Inisheer
Inisheer is the smallest and easternmost of the three Aran Islands, in Galway Bay. It has a small village, stone walls, a ruined castle and a lighthouse, and is easy to explore on foot. Irish is spoken here.
Inisheer Lighthouse
The island's lighthouse, on the south coast, with views over the Atlantic and the Clare cliffs.
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Plassey shipwreck
The rusting hull of the Plassey, a cargo ship that ran aground on the island's rocks in 1960.
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Harbour
The island's small harbour, where the ferries arrive and the traditional currach boats can be seen.
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How far is the airport from central Inisheer?
Inis Oírr airport is about 1 km from central Inisheer.
How do I get from the airport to central Inisheer?
From Inis Oírr airport you can take Island taxis and minibuses (taxi) and Ferries (boat). Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
How many terminals does Inis Oírr airport have?
Inis Oírr has one terminal: Aerodrome.
Landing in Inisheer?
Book your car and your stay before you arrive: more choice and better prices.
Photo credits
- The Inisheer airstrip and the aerodrome building: Sheila1988, CC0, Wikimedia Commons
- Inis Oírr airport: Towel401, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- O'Brien's Castle: Z thomas, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Inisheer Lighthouse: Biscit at English Wikipedia, CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Plassey shipwreck: Mike Parker, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Harbour: Ridiculopathy, CC0, Wikimedia Commons