Arranmore Island

Walking

Excellent views of the mainland from glen head to tory island are to be found while walking the islands 7 square miles. there is also a walking trail marked as "arranmore way" slã­ ãrainn mhã³ir.

Fishing

Árainn mhã³r boasts excellent lake and sea angling. there are two freshwater lakes which contain brown trout and one, loch shore, is the only lake in europe where rainbow trout breed naturally. the rich waters around the island provide numerous cod, ling, conger eel, pollock, wrasse, skate, turbot and plaice. boats for sea angling can be arranged locally by phoning mickey "eddie" gallagher 003530749520522 & neily boyle 003530749520745. another service which has just begun caters for tours and island hopping.

Diving

There are many small, secluded beaches on the island as well as the main beaches at aphort & leabgarrow. the crystal clear waters, shipwrecks, drift dives and varied marine life provide excellent snorkeling and scuba diving. there are dedicated visitor moorings for yachts and cruisers on the island

talk

Árainn Mhór is an Irish-speaking area of the country, though the inhabitants often choose to speak English for convenience. However, any Irish speaker is most likely to find a willing conversation partner in any of the local public houses.