Aran Islands Ferry to Inisheer from Doolin Pier
About
Doolin is one of only three mainland ports for the Aran Islands, and the closest of the three islands, Inis Oirr (Inisheer), is only about fifteen minutes across. The Aran Islands are Gaeltacht, Irish-speaking, with stone walls, sandy beaches, a ruined castle and the wreck of the Plassey on Inisheer, and a day there is one of the best things you can do from Doolin. Ferries run from the pier from late February to early November, up to four sailings a day in summer, operated by the Doolin Ferry Company. This day-trip product, run on the ground by Ollie's Tours, pairs the crossing with a bike or bus tour of the island so you see it properly in a few hours. Inis Meain and the larger Inis Mor are also reachable from Doolin on the same operator's sailings.
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Highlights
- ✓The closest Aran island, Inis Oirr, about 15 minutes across
- ✓Gaeltacht island of stone walls, beaches and a ruined castle
- ✓The wreck of the Plassey on the shore of Inisheer
- ✓Departs Doolin Pier; Inis Meain and Inis Mor also reachable
Tips
- →Ferries run roughly late February to early November; check the timetable.
- →Take an early sailing to get the most time on the island.
- →It is a Gaeltacht island; a few words of Irish go down well.