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Aran
Islands
| Thrity miles west of Galway, in the often
storm-tossed Atlantic, the three Aran Islands maintain
and offer a glimpse of life on the very edge of the once
known world, despite the Summer influx of visitors. A few
cows and hens, a pig and a goat here and there comprise
the local lifestock. Although there are bigger boats now,
the essential fishing craft is still the' Currach', a
strong , light, construction of tarred canvas stretched
over a bent wooden frame.The biggest of the islands
Inismór is a regular visiting for tourists. The Islands
are serviced by daily flights form Inverin Airport and by
Ferry from Galway Docks and from Rossaveal harbour. |
Dún Aengus stone fort
on Inismór
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The Limestone Flora of
the Burren
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The
Burren is a large area of rolling
limestone hills and eroded pavements in County Clare, which is
easily visible from Galway and The Aran Islands. An extraordinary
mixture of flowers, more characteristic of ther Alps the Arctic
and the Mediteranean, grow side by side, making this a mecca for
any serious botanist. Anywhere between Lisdoonvarna and
Ballyvaughan is likely to be good, and Poulsallagh and Black Head
are particularly noteworthy areas of limestone pavement.
Specialities of the Burren, including spring gentian, hoay
rock-rose, and bloody cranesbill, mountain avens and early purple
orchid, provide a stunning display of colour in May and June. The
Ailwee Cave spectacular is weel worth a visit also as is the
Portal Dolmen of Poulnabrone which are both quite near to
Ballyvaughan.
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