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The Aran Islands: At the Edge of the World
Inishmore, Inishmaan, wild, isolated, starkly beautiful and of great historical importance.
Lying in the Atlantic Ocean off Galway Bay, the Aran Islands are a place apart. Here island life has preserved many aspects of Irish culture - its language, customs and traditions. These islands bear witness to events from earliest times and have experienced Celtic occupation, the arrival of Christianity, invasions, sieges, famine and evictions. This history is evident in the massive Iron Age forts, the Early Christian ruins, and in the literature, songs and images from these 'three stepping stones out of Europe'.
A comprehensive, beautifully illustrated introduction to and lasting memento of these unique islands.
Lying in the Atlantic Ocean off Galway Bay, the Aran Islands are a place apart. Here island life has preserved many aspects of Irish culture - its language, customs and traditions. These islands bear witness to events from earliest times and have experienced Celtic occupation, the arrival of Christianity, invasions, sieges, famine and evictions. This history is evident in the massive Iron Age forts, the Early Christian ruins, and in the literature, songs and images from these 'three stepping stones out of Europe'.
A comprehensive, beautifully illustrated introduction to and lasting memento of these unique islands.
159 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 20, 2017
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Paul O'Sullivan
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July 15, 2026Lots of good information about the Aran Islands packed into a small book! I really enjoyed it after visiting recently.
June 30, 2021
Like a brochure, but thicker.
A workman-like explanation of the islands. Lore, but not much lore; history, but not much history; archeology, but not much archeology... And so on. Its a very good introduction for the generalist to become informed.
A workman-like explanation of the islands. Lore, but not much lore; history, but not much history; archeology, but not much archeology... And so on. Its a very good introduction for the generalist to become informed.
September 15, 2023
Lots of information is packed into this little book! An excellent overview of the geography, history, and culture of the Aran Islands.
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