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Passengers boarding Aran Islands Express ferry at Doolin Pier

Aran Islands- What to bring?

Visit the Aran Islands Wondering what you need to bring on your trip to the Aran Islands? With over 50 years experience in traveling to and from the Aran Islands, Doolin Ferry Co have this down to a tee! As they say, there is no such thing as bad weather- just bad clothing! The success […]

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Bus Eireann traveling to Doolin Ferry

Bus Éireann and Doolin Ferry bus and boat ticket offers, all new!

Bus ticket to Doolin and Aran Islands Taking a trip out West and Looking for Transport to Doolin? Hop on the bus and boat to get there. Bill and Liam O’Brien of Doolin Ferry are delighted to announce a brand new offer for transport to Doolin, the Bus and Boat ticket in partnership with Bus Éireann.  […]

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Views of the Burren and Cliffs of Moher Coastline.

Galway to Cliffs of Moher, Aran Islands Day Tour

Need transport from Galway City? Here’s your answer! Join the leading Tour Company in Galway and the Doolin Ferry Company for a fantastic day trip you’ll be sure to remember. The fun and informative guides will lead you through your Irish experience in a truly memorable way. Visit The Aran Islands, Cliffs of Moher by […]

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O'Brien's Castle on Inis Oirr with a sunset

O’Brien’s Castle

Caisleán Uí Bhríain When taking the ferry from Doolin to the Aran Islands one of the first things you will see upon approach is O’Brien’s Castle, on Inis Oírr (Inisheer). The Castle is located on one of the highest points of the island and grandly overlooks the beach, pier, and ruins below. This castle is […]

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The Plassey Shipwreck on Inis Oirr, Aran Islands.

Plassey Shipwreck

The Famous Plassey Shipwreck In 1960 on a dark stormy night a freighter was washed ashore on the Island of Inis Oirr. The Islanders quickly gathered to the wreck to rescue those on board and to salvage what they could from the battering sea. The ship carried many goods that were never before seen on […]

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Cliffs of Moher Ferry in sea

Doolin Express Ferry

Fast Ferry Service in Doolin New in 2018, The Doolin Ferry Co. with the O’Brien Family welcomes a fast ferry to the fleet, the ‘Doolin Express’! We have officially put into operation our new fast ferry, the Doolin Express. Today is a very exciting day for our ferry service here in Doolin which has been […]

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