Win a day trip and tour of Inis Mór, Galway!

The award-winning, Aran Island Ferries is the largest and longest established family owned, year round ferry service to all three of the Aran Islands. It is in a unique position as it offers departures from two locations, Ros a’Mhíl Harbour in Connemara and Galway City Docks. It’s traditional, daily ferry service from Ros a’Mhíl Harbour in Connemara, offers multiple daily sailings to all three of the Aran Islands, Inis Mór, Inis Meáin and Inis Oirr. Galwegians and visitors to Galway city, for the second season in succession have the option of Aran Island Ferries unique tourist cruise on Galway Bay which departs Galway Docks daily at 9.30am, for a 90 minute cruise to Inis Mór which is followed by 4.5 hour stop off on the island and an exciting guided cruise by Inis Meáin, Inis Oirr before going onto the world renowned Cliffs of Moher and Galway City.

Awarded “Best Irish Experience 2021”, Aran Island Ferries, Saoirse na Farraige or Freedom of the Sea is Ireland’s largest domestic ferry and it operates the Galway City Cruise option. A state of the art, purpose built, 400 seater passenger ferry, it offers a 90-minute luxury cruise on Galway Bay showcasing the contrasting beauty and scenery of the spectacular Wild Atlantic Way coastline of Connemara and Clare along with all three of the Aran Islands, Inis Oirr and Inis Meáin. It docks in Kilronan on Inis Mór, the largest of the three Aran Islands for 4.5 hours when visitors can explore the magic of the Gaeltacht Island. The return journey to Galway City brings passengers on a cruise along the iconic Cliffs of Moher which travels by the islands of Inis Meáin and Inis Oirr and it is complete with entertaining and educational, onboard audio commentary for guests to learn about the culture and heritage of the Aran Islands, the nature and beauty of Galway Bay, the Wild Atlantic Way and the world renowned Cliffs of Moher.

For the RTÉ Guide, the Award Winning Aran Island Ferries have teamed up with fellow Inis Mór tourism partner Aran Off Road Experience, to give you the opportunity to win a stunning day out to include the Return Ferry from Ros a’Mhíl in Connemara (year round) or the Cruise from Galway City with Saoirse na Farraige (available up until September 25th). The Aran Off Road Experience includes a guided tour on board a 4x4 jeep with brothers and native Islanders Pádraig and Aonghus Hernon. The Hernon family go back three generations of horse and cart tours on the Island and Aonghus and Pádraig have over 20 years’ experience in the business.

The brothers decided to change it from one horsepower to 50HP in their bespoke Land Rover Defender 4x4 jeep and take you on the road less travelled! A personalised, small group experiences that takes visitors off the beaten track to the local landmarks and unique sites of the ancient Island including Poll na bPéist. Get ready to explore Inis Mór, Galway, Ireland!

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