Ruins · Ireland · Connacht
Dun Aonghasa, Inis Mor
A prehistoric stone fort perched on a cliff edge on the largest Aran Island.
Paid entry about 2.5 h
For storytellers
Why Dun Aonghasa, Inis Mor matters
Dun Aonghasa sits at the very edge of a cliff on Inis Mor, the largest of the Aran Islands. Its semicircular stone walls overlook a sheer drop to the Atlantic. Getting there means a ferry, a bike ride and a short climb, but it is one of Ireland's most atmospheric ancient places.
Talking points
- A ferry from the mainland is needed.
- The fort sits at the edge of a cliff.
- Irish is spoken on the islands.
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Good to know: Hire a bike at the pier, but check weather and ferry times.