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beoir chonamaraDÉANTA SA CHEATHRÚ RUA, CO. NA GAILLIMHE Rossaveal- Ros an Mhíl
“peninsula of the whale or sea
INDEPENDENT BEERS FROM CiOndeNpeNndEenMtbreAwiRngA.ie monster”
holiday weekend. This “Féile an Dóilín” is the largest Here you will find Aran Island ferries, Rossaveal
gathering of Galway Hookers and one of Ireland’s largest is the main port for access to the islands today.
maritime festivals. In times past, it was customary for the farmers and
The main boats among these Hookers are the larger Báid fishermen of the area to travel freely by currach from
Mhóra (big boats) and Leathbháid (half-boats). In earlier shore to shore.
times the boats were used for hauling turf( peat used
for fuel) from the peat bogs in Connemara to the Aran www.aranislandferries.com
Islands and the Burren of County Clare, where peat is
absent. The smaller boats are called Gleoiteoga, and were The Aran Islands
traditionally used for fishing.These boats can be found
in the Caladh Thadhg area in Carraroe, the main pier. J.M. Synge’s Aran Islands and Connemara
From here you will get breathtaking views of the Twelve
Bens mountains and surrounds. Although more well known for his work as a
playwright (Riders to the Sea and the Playboy of the
Lyrics of the Waterboys’ 1993 hit: Western World, which met with riots in it’s day!)- John
Glastonbury Song, Millington Synge is also worthy of note for his prose
writings. At the turn of the twentieth century, J.M Synge
“We came down from the hill of dreams along with Jack B Yeats, Brother of W.B. Yeats, were
Bernadette, mother earth and you and me commissioned by The Manchester Guardian to evaluate
Through Carraroe, down the wildwood side.” social conditions prevalent in the West of Ireland at the
time. The following is an exerpt from Synge’s writings
from his first visit to the Aran Island;
Tigh Fitz
Killeaney, Inis Mor, Aran Islands, County Galway
Phone:(099) 61213, www.tighfitz.com
Tigh Fitz is a family run, 3 star guesthouse on Inis Mor,
We offer luxurious accommodation in this unspoiled
area of the Aran Islands.
Tigh Fitz is unique in its situation, spaciousness and
proximity to two beaches and areas of archeological
and historical remains. In this area are the famed tall
cliffs of Aran and the magnificent prehistoric forts.Tigh
Fitz is 1.6km from the island capital Kilronan and close
to the Aer Arann airstrip.
At Tigh Fitz you will find all the comforts of home.
All rooms are en suite, have direct dial telephone,
television, and tea and coffee facilities. You will be
treated to spectacular views from all bedrooms.
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“peninsula of the whale or sea
INDEPENDENT BEERS FROM CiOndeNpeNndEenMtbreAwiRngA.ie monster”
holiday weekend. This “Féile an Dóilín” is the largest Here you will find Aran Island ferries, Rossaveal
gathering of Galway Hookers and one of Ireland’s largest is the main port for access to the islands today.
maritime festivals. In times past, it was customary for the farmers and
The main boats among these Hookers are the larger Báid fishermen of the area to travel freely by currach from
Mhóra (big boats) and Leathbháid (half-boats). In earlier shore to shore.
times the boats were used for hauling turf( peat used
for fuel) from the peat bogs in Connemara to the Aran www.aranislandferries.com
Islands and the Burren of County Clare, where peat is
absent. The smaller boats are called Gleoiteoga, and were The Aran Islands
traditionally used for fishing.These boats can be found
in the Caladh Thadhg area in Carraroe, the main pier. J.M. Synge’s Aran Islands and Connemara
From here you will get breathtaking views of the Twelve
Bens mountains and surrounds. Although more well known for his work as a
playwright (Riders to the Sea and the Playboy of the
Lyrics of the Waterboys’ 1993 hit: Western World, which met with riots in it’s day!)- John
Glastonbury Song, Millington Synge is also worthy of note for his prose
writings. At the turn of the twentieth century, J.M Synge
“We came down from the hill of dreams along with Jack B Yeats, Brother of W.B. Yeats, were
Bernadette, mother earth and you and me commissioned by The Manchester Guardian to evaluate
Through Carraroe, down the wildwood side.” social conditions prevalent in the West of Ireland at the
time. The following is an exerpt from Synge’s writings
from his first visit to the Aran Island;
Tigh Fitz
Killeaney, Inis Mor, Aran Islands, County Galway
Phone:(099) 61213, www.tighfitz.com
Tigh Fitz is a family run, 3 star guesthouse on Inis Mor,
We offer luxurious accommodation in this unspoiled
area of the Aran Islands.
Tigh Fitz is unique in its situation, spaciousness and
proximity to two beaches and areas of archeological
and historical remains. In this area are the famed tall
cliffs of Aran and the magnificent prehistoric forts.Tigh
Fitz is 1.6km from the island capital Kilronan and close
to the Aer Arann airstrip.
At Tigh Fitz you will find all the comforts of home.
All rooms are en suite, have direct dial telephone,
television, and tea and coffee facilities. You will be
treated to spectacular views from all bedrooms.
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