Inis Mor : Questions fréquemment posées

Depending on which departure point you sail from the sailing time is

• 40 minutes from Rossaveel Ferry Terminal
• 90 minutes from Galway City

The island offers a range of facilities including shops, restaurants, and accommodation options.

• Local shop 'SPAR' sells groceries and other basic items,
• An ATM is located in the local shop,
• Restaurants such as Joe Watty's Pub, The Bar and Teach Nan Phaidis and
• Pub, Tigh Joe Mac,
• Accommodation options including a hotel, hostel, BnBs, camping and glamping and
• Children's Park

Our Guide to the Big Island lists at least 25 different activities and attractions you can enjoy on Inis Mór (Inishmore). The island offers you a big experience with nature, local culture and adventure.

• Walking,
• Touring,
• Exploring the iconic forts,
• Shopping unique, local and world-famous products

are just some of the main things to do on the island. See our list 'Things to do on Inis Mór' for more information.

Saoirse na Farraige - Freedom of the Sea is the biggest passenger ferry sailing to Inishmore (Inis Mór) and the passenger only ferry in Ireland.

Aran Island Ferries operate the biggest ferries to the islands with a passenger capacity of up to 400 seats. Ferries are custom-built for the journey with bar service and refreshments served on board.

Inis Mór is a short ferry ride from

• Rossaveel, Connemara, Galway (40-minutes) and
• Galway City (90-minutes).

There are up to five sailings per day to Inis Mór (Inishmore).

• Up to 4 per day from Rossaveel Port in Connemara (Co. Galway). 2 per day all year round.
• 1 per day from Galway City Harbour (Galway Docks)

Being the biggest Aran Island with beautiful forts such as Dún Aonghasa (Dún Aengus) dating back to 1100 B.C and Dún Dúcathair (Black Fort), a naturally formed rectangular pool the Wormhole (Póll na bPéist), and its preservation of traditional Irish culture with islanders speaking their native language and practicing traditional crafts.

The fastest ferry to Inis Mór departs Rossaveel, Connemara, Galway year-round and will get you to the island in 40-minutes.

The island is approximately 12km in length and 3km in width with lots of trails suitable for walkers ranging from 1km to 16km. Trails offer beautiful scenery taking you through winding, Celtic stonewalls unique to the Aran Islands. For more information, see our Best Walks on Inis Mor.

Yes. Below are some of the accommodation types to choose from,

• from quaint B’n’Bs to
• a hostel,
• a hotel,
• glamping pods and
• your own tent on a camping site
• as well as Airbnbs

We've outlined a list of options to choose from on our Best Stays - Accommodation on Inis Mór.

Several award-winning movies were filmed on the island including:

• 'The Banshees of Inisherin' (2022) starring Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson;
• 'Leap Year' (2009) featuring Amy Adams;
• 'The Matchmaker' (1997) and
• 'Man of Aran' (1934).

Rich traditions and culture brings a lot of famous artists, actors and celebrities to the Big Island which was awarded the 'Best Filming Location 2023' by the European Film Commissions Network.

Inis Mór is like an outdoor museum with over 50 different monuments of

• pre-Christian,
• Christian and
• Celtic

heritage.

There are also several major geological features on Inis Mór including:

• the Poll na bPéist (The Wormhole),
• puffing holes and
• some of the most spectacular cliffs in Europe.

It's the perfect getaway for a family break or those looking to sail away from the hustle and bustle of modern life.

One of the best ways to experience the island is with a local islander, offering a guided tour with insider knowledge. On Inis Mór, there are:

• Landrover Jeep Tours,
• Aran Islands Goats' Cheese Tours,
• Horse and Cart tours and
• standard Hop-On-Hop-Off minibus tours of the island.

Find out how to book on our Best Tours on Inis Mór page.

While the weather is typically sunnier between May and September, visitors can experience the beauty and authenticity of the islands year-round with attractions, activities, pubs and restaurants open and available to enjoy all year.

Inis Mór, the largest of the three Aran Islands is located off the coast of County Galway on the west coast of Ireland and is part of the Wild Atlantic Way.

You can see the detailed map of attractions on Inis Mór

Yes, there are 3 restaurants/pubs on the island, another pub selling drinks and toasties only and a café selling homemade produce and drinks. There's also a truck selling seafood produce and drinks. The island is known for its freshly caught seafood but offer a wide variety of options.

Yes, there's a shop called 'SPAR' on the island which is about a 10-minute walk from the ferry pier. Here you can get a tea/coffee, pick up a sandwich or purchase useful items like sunglasses, suncream and anything else you might need to enjoy your time on the island.

There are plenty of ways to explore the island.

• On foot,
• by hiring a bike or
• hopping on a minibus tour (The hop-on-hop-off Big Island tour) or
• taking a pony and trap.

We've outlined some helpful information on how you can get around Inis Mór.

Most bars, restaurants and activity providers accept card payments on the island, however, you could bring some cash just in case. There is an ATM on the island located in the local supermarket (grocery store) which is a short distance from where you disembark the ferry on Inis Mór if you forget to bring some.