Things to do in Inishmór
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Joe Watty's Bar
This is the best pub in Kilronan, with traditional sessions most nights and rather posh pub food (noon to 8pm) from June to August. Turf fires warm the air on the 50 weeks a year when this is needed.
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Dún Aengus
Three spectacular forts stand guard over Inishmór, each believed to be around 2000 years old. Chief among them is Dún Aengus, which has three nonconcentric walls that run right up to sheer drops to the ocean below. It is protected by remarkable chevaux de frise, fearsome and densely packed defensive stone spikes that surely helped deter ancient armies from invading the site.
Powerful swells pound the 60m-high cliff face. A complete lack of rails or other modern additions that would spoil this amazing ancient site means that you can not only go right up to the cliff's edge but also potentially fall to your doom below quite easily. When it's uncrowded, you can't help but f…
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Na Seacht dTeampaill
Past Kilmurvey is the perfect Clochán na Carraige, an early-Christian stone hut that stands 2.5m tall, and various small early-Christian ruins known rather inaccurately as the Na Seacht dTeampaill, comprising a couple of ruined churches, monastic houses and some fragments of a high cross from the 8th or 9th century.
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Aran Heritage Centre
For an informed appreciation of all three islands' history, geology and wildlife, stop in at the Aran Heritage Centre, just off the main road leading out of Kilronan. The admission fee covers regular screenings of Robert Flaherty's 1934 film Man of Aran. The centre also has a coffee shop.
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American Bar
Two large rooms fill with happy pint quaffers throughout the year. In low season sloshed locals anticipate the next year of tourists (especially the namesakes of the bar). The room on the right as you enter, with its windows and access to the terrace, is the best bet.
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Mary O'Flahrety
Shops around Kilronan mostly sell machine-knitted Aran sweaters. For a much heavier, hand-knitted version, visit Mary O'Flahrety. Chances are you'll see Mary knitting when you call in. Expect to pay around €100 for a genuine hand-knitted sweater.
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pony traps
To see the island at a gentler pace, pony traps with a driver are available for trips between Kilronan and Dún Aengus. If the pony traps are not waiting by the pier, walk to the tourist office to ask where they're stationed.
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Mary O’Flaherty
Visit Mary O’Flaherty for heavy, hand-knitted Aran sweaters. Chances are you’ll see Mary knitting when you call in. Expect to pay around €100 for a genuine hand-knitted sweater.
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Pier House Guest House
Sitting on the large terrace watching the ferries come and go while grazing your way through a platter of local seafood is one of the island's joys. There's a fireplace inside for when it blows.
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Tigh Fitz
Near the airport, this jovial pub has traditional sessions and set dancing every weekend and does excellent bar food (noon to 5pm) from June to August. It's 1.6km from Kilronan (about a 25-minute walk).
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Spar supermarket
The Bank of Ireland ( M0406; Kilronan; ;10:00-12:30 & 13:30-15:00 Wed), north of the village centre, doesn't have an ATM, but you'll find one in Kilronan's small Spar supermarket.
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O'Malley's@Bayview
The terrace here has commanding harbour views. The simple menu belies the talents of the kitchen; choices include fine fish chowder, good burgers and pizza, plus fresh fish at night. Even the garlic bread is good.
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Aran Cycle Hire
Aran Cycle Hire, near the pier, hires out sturdy bikes, which it'll deliver to your accommodation anywhere on the island. You can also bring your own bicycle on the ferry for free.
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Teampall Bheanáin
The ruins of numerous stone churches trace the island's monastic history. To the southeast, near Cill Éinne Bay, is the early-Christian Teampall Bheanáin.
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Teampall Chiaráin
The ruins of numerous stone churches trace the island's monastic history. The small Teampall Chiaráin, with a high cross in the churchyard, is near Kilronan.
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St Enda's Monastery
Near the airstrip are the sunken remains of a church; the spot where it's located is said to have been the site of St Enda's Monastery in the 5th century.
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minibuses
Year-round, numerous minibuses greet each ferry arrival and offer a 2½-hour island tour that provides good overview of the main sights.
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Kilmurvey
There's a Blue Flag beach (a clean, safe beach given the EU Blue Flag award) at Kilmurvey, peacefully situated west of bustling Kilronan.
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Port Chorrúch
In the sheltered little bay of Port Chorrúch, up to 50 grey seals sun themselves and feed in the shallows.
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Dún Eochla
Along the road between Kilronan and Dún Aengus is the smaller, perfectly circular fort, Dún Eochla.
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Dún Dúchathair
Dramatically perched on a clifftop promontory directly south of Kilronan is Dún Dúchathair .
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Dún Eoghanachta
To the south of the Na Seacht dTeampaill ruins is Dún Eoghanachta, another circular fort.
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Tí Joe Mac's
Informal music sessions, turf fires and a broad terrace with harbour views make Tí Joe Mac's a local favourite. Food is limited to a few sandwiches slapped together between pints.
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Mainistir House
Mainistir House cooks up renowned organic, largely vegetarian fare featuring dishes redolent with the tastes of summer – pesto is much in evidence. Nonguests are welcome, but be sure to book.
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