Aran Islands Trips

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Top rated Aran Islands Trips

Bike Riding on Inis Moir | Nov 09 07'

by Lauren & Justin a 26 year old female traveling as a couple from Adelaide, on vacation in Aran Islands

"The spectacular stone ringed walls form a semi circle with the 150m sheer cliff face"

After our breakfast of vegemite toast (thanks mum!) we headed 37km west of Galway to Rossveal where we caught the 10.30 ferry across to the Biggest... Continue reading »
More than Aran sweaters | Apr 12 05'

by Karen Watkins a female from Cape Town, on vacation in Aran Islands

"Cycling the largest of the Aran Islands"

From an article on Southern Ireland by Karen WatkinsGalway Town and trying to go to the north, but it was Sunday and no buses. So I went up the coa... Continue reading »
Aran Islands Adventure | Feb 22 08'

by James Hanlon a 21 year old male from Eagan, on vacation in Aran Islands

The next morning, after everybody recovered from a wild night, we took our bus to the port near Galway to head out to the Aran Islands. Some... Continue reading »

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St. Patrick's Night in Ireland | Mar 17 09'

by Bill & Michelle DeKeyser a traveling as a couple from Trabuco Canyon, on vacation in Galway

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We arrived in Galway on St. Patrick's Day afternoon and the main square of town was crawling with people dressed in green with a beer or two in han... Continue reading »
Ireland: Consume Me! | Jan 04 07'

by christina a 23 year old female from Chicago, on vacation in Galway

Greetings from the Emerald Isle! And that is definitely not a misnomer, let me tell you—green is definitely in abundance, even in January!You'll be... Continue reading »
Big Day in Galway | Dec 29 06'

by Maripicante / MaK a real traveler from Prague, on vacation in Galway

"We took a walk along the river, today so wild and muddy"

Oh yeah, the KIA car is a whole returned to the Budget Parking area, and we do have where to spent the night ahead. Hostel near by the bus statio... Continue reading »
Connemara, Galway County: Days 3 & 4 | Aug 17 07'

by michelle finkelstein a female from San Francisco, on vacation in Connemara

"The rugged coastline is dotted with beaches, islands, and harbors..."

Drive west towards to County Galway. Connemara, one of the most scenic areas of Ireland, is a land of mountains and lakes and has the largest Iris... Continue reading »
The Burren | Jun 16 07'

by Traveling Whitneys a traveling as a family from Aix-les-Bains, on vacation in Burren

The Burren is an area stretching across counties Clare and Galway. The Burren used to be under the sea, giving it an unusual landscape covered w... Continue reading »
Mind the Midges on the Cliffs of Moher | Jun 09 07'

by Wandering Spaulls a traveling as a couple from Cape Town, on vacation in Doolin

"If you visit one natural wonder in Ireland it should be this one"

After a 20 minute ferry ride over the Shannon River and a quick stop for petrol we headed into the small town of Kilkee - a seaside resort popular... Continue reading »
Now this is what I call breathtaking | Nov 22 06'

by sschott27 a 22 year old female from Heidelberg, on vacation in Galway

"We visited the Dunguaire Castle, the Pouluabrone Portal Tombs, the Aillwee Caves, and the Cliffs of Moher."

On Thursday of our Thanksgiving break we took a train up to Galway, the western coast of Ireland. In order to fully take advantage of the reg... Continue reading »
Ellens fiddle... | Nov 24 06'

by Ellen & Mairin a female traveling as a family from Melbourne, on vacation in Carna

We left Tony and Bernies on Wednesday morning, with plans to make our way to Keshcarrigan, Co. Leitrim, where Poppy is from. On the way there we st... Continue reading »
The Burren & Cliffs of Moher to Shannon, County Clare: Day 5 | Aug 18 07'

by michelle finkelstein a female from San Francisco, on vacation in Burren

"The spectacular Cliffs of Moher are 700 ft high and span nearly 5 miles along the Atlantic..."

Drive south near the coast along the landscape of the Burren to the Cliffs of Moher (approx. 1 1/2 hours from Galway City)The Burren is a land... Continue reading »
Galway and the Aran Islands | May 14 06'

by swan0715 a real traveler, on vacation in Galway

Well I must say that Galway has been everything it was supposed to be and more. I have enjoyed my visit here and find it somewhat sad to leav... Continue reading »