Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Inisheer offers a vivid glimpse of Aran Island culture and has an engaging smorgasbord
of sights. For some reason, this quaint little island seems to attract as many German-speak-
ing visitors as English-speaking ones.
Planning Your Time
Take an early boat from Doolin to maximize your time on Inisheer. For more details, see
“Aran Islands Connections” at the end of this chapter.
You'll dock on the north side of the island in its only settlement. Facing inland with your
backtothepier,you'llbeabletoseenearlyalloftheisland'slandmarks(exceptforthe
An
Plassy
shipwreck and the lighthouse on the southern shore). Although a handful of pony
carts and minivan drivers meet you at the pier, I'd rely on them only on a rainy day (€10,
but prices are soft...negotiate).
For me, the joy of compact Inisheer is seeing it on a bike ride or a long breezy walk.
The bike rental outfit is right at the base of the pier (€10/day, no deposit necessary “unless
you look suspicious”). Any of the boat operators in Doolin can give you a free map of the
island showing Inisheer's primitive road network. That's all you'll need to navigate.
