More than Aran sweaters

Cliffs of Dun Aengus, ancient fort
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From an article on Southern Ireland by Karen Watkins

Galway Town and trying to go to the north, but it was Sunday and no buses. So I went up the coast and caught a ferry to the largest of the three Aran Islands.

Cycling the largest of the Aran Islands

The Gaelic (Irish) speaking Aran Islands are known for sweaters, originally made for the islands fishermen. But they are also known for their rich diversity of archaeological remains. The best way to see these is by bicycle, passing myriad small fields split by dry stonewalls.

Fishing nets, bike and stone walls
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The spectacular crescent fort of Dún Aengus is dramatically located on the highest edge of 50-100m cliffs. From here I cycled to the opposite end of the island and the more impressive Dún Dubhchathair, Black Fort, on a promontory surrounded on three sides by steep cliffs.