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ARAN ISLANDS The Aran Islands present to you one of the most unique and oldest surviving traditions in the Irish way of life. The islands are famed for their curraghs (small tar covered fishing boats), aran jumpers, stone walls and of course the unique scenery and tranditions. Many of our most famous literary figures came from here. On this tour you will see the stone walls criss cross the small holdings, the tatched cottages, the ancient but magnificent fort of Dun Aengus, perched high on the atlantic cliffs (1000BC). The older fort of Dun Eochla and Dun Duchathair (3000BC), a ruined monestary from the 7th century, some wedge tombs and several churches and crosses. The fishing village of Kilcrohan now houses a heritage center where you can gain and insight and understanding to life on Aran and it is and as it was.  Cliffs near Dun Aengus One ofthe nice things about the Aran Islands is that it is just a 20 min Ferry ride from Doolin. Overnight you can enjoy some traditional music and sleep with the sound of the atlantic ocean pounding the rocks. If you don't feel energetic enough to walk to the sites you can always take the jaunting car. (Horse drawn buggy). |
ARAN ISLANDS Dun Aengus  Stone Walls  Dun Duchathair  Church of the 4 saints  Serpents Hole |
CLIFFS OF MOHER Situated near the musical village of Doolin, the Cliffs of Moher are one of the most viewed cliffs in Ireland. They are 200m (700 feet) high with a sheer drop into the atlantic ocean below. If you happen to be lucky to get a sunset then you will see a very magical sight - the cliffs tinted with an orange glow. Neaby is O'Briens Castle (Which is really more of a tower than a castle.  Cliffs of Moher  Cliffs of Moher Bunratty Castle |
| If you wish to see more detail concerning the areas covered in the individual tour please click on the counties at the top of the page. This will give you the history of each location in detail. Plus some photos. For summary tour stops on each individual and photographs click on the tour names directly above here on the left side of this page. |
THE BURREN The Burren by inconsequence is virtually an open air museum dedicated to flaura and fauna for Europe. Surviving here amoung the rocky crevices are some of the most rarest of flowers to be found. In Spring and Summer the little flowers popping up amound the gigantic limestone slabs are so beautiful. And in the background are stone monuments as old as 5000 years. This area is rich in History as evidenced by these mounuments.  Poulnabrone Dolmen The Burren is riddles with underground caverns, caves and tunnels. All natural formations. One of these open to the public is the Ailwee Caves. Take 30 min to explore these caverns and the stalligmites and stalligites. |
 Ailwee Caves  Scattery Island Burren Flowers |
SCATTERY ISLAND An island situated in the Shannon Estuary, Scattery Island is easily reached from Kilrush. St. Senan founded a monestary here in the 7th century. The remains of which include some high crosses, holy well, churches and a well preserved round tower. There was also a village on this island which now stands deserted. The last person to leave the island left in the 1960s. You can wander at will on the island just like the sheep currently do.  Scattery Island |
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Adare Village |
 Scattery Island |
