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Cnoc RaithníVisitor information · 292 ydPort na CilleBeach / strand · 445 ydIndicatedFairy fort / stone ringfort · 453 ydExplorer Tom Fairy fort or stone ringfort in Inis Oírr is Dún Formna, and it’s been restored so much it looks like a fancy day spa. I bet the fairies just moved out because the Wi-Fi was terrible. A good place to forget your phone for ten minutes.
St. Cavans ChurchChurch · 465 ydExplorer Tom St. Cavans Church on Inis Oírr ended up in the wrong place because someone misread the map badly. It has a sacristy that looks like an afterthought, but it’s still standing firm. Best visited with a curious kid and no timetable.
Caisleán Uí BhriainCastle · 466 yd
Furmina Castle (in ruins)Castle, hall-house · 467 ydExplorer Tom Furmina Castle in Inis Oírr is a hall-house that's seen better centuries. It's basically a giant box where people used to argue about land rights. Make a wish, it's had centuries of practice listening to complaints.
coastguard station555 ydExplorer Tom The Coastguard station in Inisheer would write on its dating profile: 'Loves the sea, has a boathouse, slightly defensive due to past cliff rescues.' It’s got those brick bits that don’t match the limestone, which is very trendy. Pretend it's yo
Cill GhobnaitHeritage attraction · 715 ydPoll na gCaorachBeach / strand · 1025 yd
Creggankeel FortFairy fort / stone ringfort · 1050 ydExplorer Tom Creggankeel Fort on Inis Oírr was nearly sold for a horse in a very bad bet. The wall is two and a half meters high, which is impressive if you’re a gnome. Look up, the best bit is always higher than you think.
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Inis OírrIsland · 1277 yd
MV PlassyHeritage attraction · 1683 ydMore beaches and strands in County Galway · All of County Galway
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