The island of Inis Mór (Inishmore) meaning the big island, is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Ireland. It is Well known internationally with over 50 different monuments of Christian, pre Christian and Celtic mythological heritage.

Inis Mór is the largest of the three Aran Islands (7,635 acres) and includes several ancient stone forts and churches among its antiquities. Most impressive of the stone forts is Dun Aengus. It is semicircular, resting on the edge of a perpendicular cliff rising 100 metres out of the ocean.

Inis Mór is home to a wide range of historic and prehistoric monuments, from the dramatic Bronze Age cliff top fortification Dún Aonghasa to tiny Teampall Bheanáin, said to be the smallest church in the world.

The Aran Islands has plentiful accommodation options that suit any budget All three Islands (Inis Mór Island, Inis Meáin Island, Inis Oírr Island) hav high standard Bed and Breakfasts, Hotels, Hostels as well as Ireland’s newest Glamping & camping facilities.

Explore Inis Mor (Inishmore) The Aran Islands Menu. The Lighthouse. The old lighthouse is located at the highest point of the island offers spectacular 360 degree panoramic views. It is 37 meters high and opened in 1857. It is located at the most …

One of the earliest monasteries in Ireland was established on Inis Mór in the 5 th century by St Enda. A native of the east coast of Ireland Enda was granted land on Inis Mór where he established his monastery at Cill Éinne.

Situated in the west of Inis Mór at the village of Eoghanacht the seven churches or Dísert Bhreacáin as it is also known was for centuries one of the biggest monastic foundations and centres of pilgrimage along the west coast of Ireland.

The island of Inis Mór (Inishmore) is well known internationally with over 50 different monuments of Christian, pre Christian and Celtic mythological heritage. There isn’t far you can go before being somewhere where there’s something of historical interest and little reason to question its importance in modern Irish Culture.

Accommodation options for the three Aran Islands which include Inis Mor, Inis Meain, & Inis Oirr range from campsite accommodation to hostel accommodation , to Guest House accommodation, to bed and breakfast accommodation to Hotel accommodation.

Inis Mór is the largest of the Aran Islands and is home to Dun Aonghasa. Inis Meain Island is where you’ll find a more authentic escape from the modern world and has a population of 200 people. Inis Oirr (Inisheer) is the smallest of the islands is characterized by its distinctive charm.