Inishmor, one of the three Aran Islands
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| Aran Islands are Located West of Ireland |
Westport is a gateway to these islands. Enjoyed
Irish music at McCarthys Pub, dinner at Wyatt's, lodged at Adairs,
and visited history museum of life of ordinary person in the region.
Early morn trip to catch ferry from Westport to largest of
the Aryran Islands, Inishmore. The landscape is covered with stones,
outlined with stone walls and cows grazing here and there.
Views of Largest Aran Island, Inishmore
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| Great Stones Fences are Everywhere |
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| Way Station to Observe Seals |
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| A Hardy Life in the Countryside |
Dun Aengus, a fortification built 2000 years ago
consisting of 3 nonconcentric walls and 60 meter high cliffs of
limestone high above the fierce ocean. It is a significant walk to explore the fortification. What effort it took to build it!
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| View of Dun Aengus |
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| High Cliffs Surrounding Dun Aengus Fort |
At one time this rugged isolated Island was populated by Christian
monks who came to build monasteries and learning centers. It became a highly regarded religious
education destination for Christian monks who came from as far away as Rome.
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| Monastic Cemetery |
Sign indicated religious
scholars from as far away as Rome came to study here in the 9th Century.
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| Gaelic Language Explanation |
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| Celtic Designs on Cross |
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Monastic Structures on Inishmore Island
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Pub Life with Music and Irish Fun
in Main Village Town of Kilronin |
After a day of exploring on bicycle, it is a must to drop by Ti Joe Watts Pub for a night of food and great Irish music.....
The incredible rugged landscape and isolation of this small island of Inishmor has drawn Hollywood movie producers to make several well-known film over the years: Ryan's Daughter, Leap Year, Man of Aran, and Playboy
of the Western World.
Next is a journey south to Killarney, and the Peninsulas of Kerry and Dingle. See you soon!
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