Inis Oírr
The smallest of the Aran Islands and the closest to Doolin, with the stranded 'MV Plassy' shipwreck, O'Brien's Castle and stone-walled fields.
Inis Oírr is the smallest of the Aran Islands, only about 15 to 30 minutes by ferry from Doolin, making it suitable for a half-day or day trip. You can explore on foot or rent a bicycle. Highlights include the rust-red cargo ship MV Plassy, which ran aground on the rocky shore in 1960 (it appeared in the opening sequence of the TV series Father Ted); the 15th-century O'Brien's Castle ruins; St. Kevin's Church, buried beneath the sand; and the criss-crossing stone-walled fields. In summer, you can also take a ferry that passes the Cliffs of Moher, viewing them from the sea. The island has small pubs and cafés.
Opening hours
Ferries follow seasonal timetable
Nearby sights
- Inis Mór & Dún Aonghasa
- Lough Corrib
- Salthill Promenade
- Galway Cathedral
- Spanish Arch & The Long Walk
- Galway Latin Quarter
- Galway City Museum
- St. Nicholas' Collegiate Church