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ARRANMORE ISLAND
Arranmore Island from Inishfree
| FACTFILE | |
| Situation |
Donegal |
| Size |
13½ km. x 5 km |
| Highest Point |
700 ft |
| Population |
900 |
| Access |
Ferry from Burtonport, Donegal. In summer transport is available every hour with a Roll-on-roll-off vessel. Bookings have to be made in advance |
| Accommodation |
Hotel and a Youth Hostel |
| Facilities |
Post-office, schools, shops, pubs, and religious services, doctor and nurse. |
| Main Industries |
Farming on small subsistence farms and fishing. |
| Services |
Electricity |
| Attractions |
Lake fishing for rainbow trout and excellent sea-fishing. |
| Further Information |
Tony Gallagher Tel 33 (Co-op for ferry) |
A Little bit of History
A number of stylish new bungalows have been built among the picturesque older Gaeltacht subsidised cottages.
For more on this island go to: Arranmore Island,
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