Inis Meáin
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The island is 5km by 3km (about 3 by 2 miles) and has a population of approximately 170. These people mostly live along a three-km stretch of road that traverses the centre of the island east to west. The island is an Irish-speaking area, but most inhabitants can speak English, if they feel like speaking to tourists (which they may not).
Get in
- Aran Directand Island Ferries, operate from Ros an Mhíl, in Connemara with bus connections to Galway City.
- Doolin Ferries, run boats from Doolin in County Clare.
- Aer Árann flights are available from Minna Airport in Connemara.
Inis Meain is highly accessible from the sea, via the harbour on the north side of the island.
Ferries run regularly between here and rosaveal, and sail 364 days a year except in the most extreme adverse weather conditions.
Eat
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Ostan Inis Meain
phone: +353 99 73020address: Lisheen Village, lnis Meain, The Aran lslands Co GalwayThe nearest place for food and accommodation to both the port and the airport. Panoramic views of Galway Bay.
Drink
The island has a single, and very fine, pub, Teach Ósta.
Sleep
There are B&Bs; alternately, knock on a door and ask if you can pay to pitch a tent in their field.
- An Dun B&B and Restaurant. ( Opposite the big stone fort just beyond the church.) Great place, spotless, with very friendly hosts, also does a great dinner in the evening if you tell them before mid-afternoon.
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phone: +353 87 2035171address: Moore VillageBed and breakfast and restaurant with scenic views looking out to the cliffs of Moher and Inis Oirr. Cuisine by the renowned chef Vilma a Guatemalan lady whose food is not to be missed.