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Ben View GuestHouse
Bridge St, Clifden,
Connemara, Co. Galway
900m from the Visitor Centre and is approached over rising ground. There
is access for visitors with disabilities to the Visitor Centre. As much of the
tour is outdoors, visitors are advised to wear weather-protective clothing
and shoes suitable for walking over uneven terrain. Tel: (099) 61008. Open All Year
Inis Meain, the middle island, was the setting for Riders to the Sea by
J.M. Synge. Among its ancient features are the dolmen called ‘Dermot and
Tel: (095) 21256 Fax: (095) 21226
Grainne’s Bed’, and Dún Conor, an oval fort surrounding several hut sites.
Web: www.benviewhouse.com
E-mail: benviewhouse@ireland.com
Inis Oirr is the eastern-most island. Over the years, its peace and
solitude have attracted many writers and artists. Its history dates back
Approved By: Irish Tourist Board (Failte Ireland), RAC & AA
to a 4th century monastic settlement founded by St. Enda, though the
Recommended by Frommers, Le Petit Fute,
earliest remaining ruins date from the 8th century. Inis Mór, Inis Meain
Le Guide du Routard and other Guidebooks
and Inis Oirr are well served by regular ferry services from Galway City,
Doolin and Rossaveal, and by air from Inverin, Co. Galway. To learn
more, visit Ionad Árann, Aran’s Heritage Centre, which explores the
landscape and traditions of the Aran Islands. Tel: (099) 61355.
guestrooms accommodation
Ard Einne Guesthouse, Inis Mor, Aran Islands, Co. Galway. Tel: (099)
61126; Fax: (099) 61388; Email: ardeinne@eircom.net; Web:
www.ardeinne.com. Ard Einne 3-Star Guesthouse is renowned for its
high standards and cosy atmosphere which offers the ideal base to get
away for a unique, relaxing and therapeutic break with the real island
experience. Located in an unspoilt area with its own beach, this
guesthouse offers spectacular views from all en suite bedrooms. Our
dining room is renowned for its traditional fresh home cuisine with our
specially selected house wines. Near cliffs, monastic monuments and
historical sites, this is an ideal base for walkers, cyclists, bird-
watching, botanists and archaeologists. Close to air/sea service.
pointofinterest activities & pastimes
Aran Direct, Co. Galway. Tel: (091) 566535; Web:
Burkes Bar & Restaurant
www.arandirect.com. The Aran Islands in Galway Bay seem to have an
unfair share of all that is best in Ireland's scenery, historical artefacts
A family-run business, Burkes incorporates a
and living elements of a Celtic heritage. Located off the West coast of
traditional pub with a high quality restaurant
Ireland at the mouth of Galway Bay, approximately 22 miles west of
serving fresh local produce. The relaxing ambience
Galway city, the Irish-speaking Aran Islands are famous for their
in the Coolin lounge is perfect for a pre or post
unique way of life, where old traditions co-exist comfortably with
dinner drink, and the views from the restaurant
modern living. There is no better way to travel to these world- balcony are spectacular.
renowned islands than with Aran Direct who have ticket offices in
Galway city and sail to all three Aran Islands from Rossveal Harbour.
Burkes Bar & Restaurant – just 10
minutes drive from Ashford Castle.
shopping shopping
Clonbur (A.K.A. An Fháirche),
Aran Sweater Market and Museum, Inis Mór, Aran Islands, Co. Galway.
Co. Galway.
Tel: (099) 61011. No visit to Ireland would be complete without a
Tel: (094) 954 6175
visit to the famous original Aran Sweater Market and Museum. With
Email: tibhurca@eircom.net
the world’s largest selection of Aran sweaters and a fascinating
Web: www.burkes-clonbur.com
museum, this should be a ‘must-do’ on every tourist’s itinerary. A
highly recommended visit.
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