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Doolin Ferry Ticket Office at Doolin Pier

Parking at Doolin Pier and Directions to Doolin Pier

Parking and Directions to Doolin Pier New parking fees from Clare County Council have been put in place at Doolin Pier and Harbour from 2016. Parking fees are: For 0 – 2 hours: €1, For 2 – 30 hours: €5, For 30 hours – 1 week: €15 This is a Pay and Display parking system […]

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Liam O'Brien and Bill O'Brien at Doolin Pier launching the new Aran Islands Ferry

School Tours

Primary and Secondary School Tours In 2016 we introduced curriculum based learning via our ‘Learning the Landscape Educational Series’ of school tours for Primary, Second and Third level students. To celebrate and promote Seachtain na Gaeilge our island crew will host your school and give you a very informed and enjoyable cruise under the magical […]

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Old photo of Doolin Pier in 1984

The evolution of Doolin Pier- a bittersweet occasion

New Pier in Doolin Most would say that there isn’t a much better way to celebrate our 45th year of sailing from Doolin to the Aran Islands. Tomorrow, Friday, June 19th will see the Official opening of the highly anticipated and brand new Doolin Pier.  To mark this tremendous occasion Cathaoirleach John Crowe and Chief […]

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The advantages of travelling to the Islands during October

Quiet Season in Aran The Aran Islands are certainly a wonderful place to visit during the Summer, but there are also many advantages to traveling to the islands during October. The ferry services finish at the end of October, as the seas start to get very wild in Doolin from the beginning of November. From […]

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ariel shot of Inis Oirr Ferry

Island People – Considering a life on the Aran Islands

A life on the Aran Islands is certainly something one would dream about. A life surrounded by fishing, farming, culture and nature. However, it may not be suited to everybody. We looked into rent, schools and services, to see how feasible that life really is. Houses are available to rent on the Aran Islands at […]

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ariel shot of Dun Aonghasa on Inis Mor, Aran Islands Ferries.

Dun Aonghasa

Europe’s Famous Ringfort Dun Aonghasa, which has been given the description as “the most magnificent barbaric monument in Europe” stands at the edge of a 100 metre high cliff on the largest of the Aran Islands, Inis Mór. This amazing site is over 300o years old! It’s located just over 7 km from Kilrónan so […]

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