Shirley Gallagher
This is a list to promote my island home. Following on from a July hangout we thought we ought to create a list of reasons why people should come to Glanmire, so I thought why not 1 for Arran. I am thinking this list should have people, places and projects
Community co-op and registered charity involved in community development on the beautiful island of Árainn Mhór.
Árainn Mhór Island, Donegal, Ireland
Names
Aran Island, Arranmore Island
Location
Lat/Lon 55˚N 8.5˚W
Nearest Port Ailt an Chorráin
Distance From Éire: 3 Miles
Area: 18 Km2
Árainn Mhór is situated in a Gaeltacht (Irish speaking area) in the Republic of Ireland, approximately three miles from the Donegal mainland.
The island is serviced throughout the year from the fishing village of Burtonport by regular ferries. The journey from Burtonport on the mainland, to the pier in Leabgarrow takes you between a number of small islands, before crossing the stretch of open Atlantic known as Aran Roads.
The narrow channel between Rutland island (Inis Mhic an Doirn) and Inishcoo (Inis Cú/Ederinish island is known as The Black Hole due to its deep, dark, fast moving waters. The shelter provided by the islands allows the Ferry to run in all but the most severe weather conditions.
The proximity of Carrickfinn International Airport (25 minutes by car to Burtonport pier) and the accessibility provided by bus from Galway/Dublin/Belfast make Árainn Mhór an ideal destination for weekend and short breaks.
A unique, true character who says it like it is. One who always makes me smile. Once upon a time I laughed for 12 hours solid at his antics on a New Years Day
taken by Ronan McLaughlin Photography
17Aug12
John Rafferty
Elaine is a jack of all trades and excellent at taking photos. Exhibition now showing.
Arranmore Island, County Donegal, Ireland, Oilean Árainn Mhóir, tourist information and services from Comharchumann Árainn Mhór, Arranmore Co-op
Free Island Guide with Walking Route Map, Pick up a copy from Comharchumann Árainn Mhór, An Chultúrlann, on ferries to Árainn Mhór, Rural Transport Service Bus
the 1,000,000 supporter in Croke Park, diver and sustainable guy
Arranmore Island, Co Donegal - Free online genealogy resources, photographgs, maps and videos
this is lovely Helena!
