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These bare limestone islands project out into the Atlantic from Galway Bay. Traditional Irish life still continues on the islands. The Aran Way consists of three separate walks on the three Aran Islands. The walks are specially designed to show the walker the history of the islands, from the mysterious stone forts of unknown origin to the early Christian churches and graves, and also how the islands have created a living and happy community despite the harshness of their environment.

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Celtic Heritage, Holy places, ancient rituals, old myths and legends, early Celtic Church. Tours and lectures with recognized scholars on Celtic Heritage, myths and stories with the storytellers Niall de Burca or Liz Weir....

Improve your English in an enjoyable way: through lessons, conversations, Celtic and archaeological tours, films, lectures and discussions with Islanders. Tuition: Ursula Murray...

Discover the island yourself and getting advice, tips and information from an Island expert....

Workshop in traditional basket weaving combined with archaeological tours and plenty of time to relax.Contact Elizabeth Zolinger...

The Connemara Trail and Coast Trail are designed for beginner and advanced rider alike. For a week or more the routes take your across Connemara in the beautiful west of Ireland through some of the most spectacular and unspoilt scenery in the country....

This is an old style spacious town residence in picturesque Oughterard. Guests will receive a friendly service in a relaxed atmosphere. It is only a short walk to top class restaurants and lively pubs.

This route starts at Oughterard and follows the shore of Lough Corrib to Maam. From Maam it finds a low level way through the great quartzite ranges of the Maum Turks and Twelve Bens, before descending to the deep, narrow valley of Killary Harbour and junction with the western Way...

Mairtin Mullin's hilarious coach tours of the Island, when Mr Mullin will inform with Garrulous delight that on Aran they bury the locals standing up, there is more to these curiosities that a fine joke....

The length of trail is 8km (5 miles). The actual walking will take you 2 - 2.5 hours, but there is a lot to see on the Trail, so you should allow 4 - 5 hours if you are to enjoy it fully.

The route is marked by yellow arrows on limestone plaques, with an occasional - walking man - symbol. There are stiles wherever you need to cross a wall....