Archive for the 'Aran Islands' Category

Doolin Ferry with Inis Mór, Aran Islands in background

Award Winning Ferry to Aran Islands

Doolin Ferry is named Best Irish Boat Tour Operator for 2023 The Doolin based ferry to the Aran Islands and Cliffs of Moher, was awarded Best Irish Boat Tour Operator 2023 at the prestigious Nautical Tourism Awards! Being crowned ‘Best Irish Boat Tour Operator’ tops off a year of success, as Doolin Ferry already secured […]

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Clare Business Excellence Award 2023 Winners Logo

Best ferry from Doolin

Best Tourism Experience in Clare 2023.  We are thrilled to announce that Doolin Ferry was crowned the ‘Best Tourism Experience in Clare‘ at the Clare Business Excellence Awards 2023. Run by Ennis Chamber, the awards celebrate and recognise the achievements of businesses from all corners of the county. Winners are selected by a panel of […]

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Aran Memories candle

Aran Islands Christmas Gift

Merry Christmas from Doolin Ferry Co. We are back with Doolin Ferry’s second Aran Islands Christmas Gift available now in our new Doolin Ferry Shop. This year we teamed up with the Irish Chandler to provide you with a nostalgic Christmas gift from the Aran Islands. Enjoy a little piece of the Aran Islands no […]

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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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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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