I'm planning to come into Shannon a couple of days early before my 8 day Ireland tour. I was wondering if it is worthwhile to go out to the Aran Islands. Has anyone used a tour company that would do a pick up at the Ennis Hotel?
Posted by
Missoula, Montana
512 posts
Absolutely worth the trip to Inishmore and Inisheer, where you'll hear Irish spoken amongst the residents unless they're talking with visitors. Be sure to see the Dun Aengus ring fort on Inishmore. It's a few miles away from Kilronan, the only town on the island. You can hire a taxi to take you there.
Posted by
Lynnwood, Washington
8880 posts
Here is a link to one tour
https://www.getyourguide.com/doolin-l89864/from-ennis-aran-islands-cliffs-of-moher-day-tour-t268782/
You could also rent a car, drive 1 hour to the ferry at Doolin, park, and just take the ferry across yourself.
Posted by
Noblesville, Indiana, USA
1406 posts
A few years ago we took the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oirr for a day trip and loved it! BTW - the ferry doesn't run in rough seas. You could rent a car in Ennis for a day and drive over to Doolin via the Cliffs of Moher (a must see).
Posted by
Colorado Springs
2980 posts
These guys have a couple that might be of interest: https://wildatlanticwaydaytours.com/tours-cat/ennis/
Seeing the cliffs from the perspective of the water is a much more pleasant experience than fighting the crowds at the visitor center on top, especially in the light of mid to late afternoon when the sun illuminates them in all their glory.