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welcome from comhlacht forbartha INIS MEÁIN
An island that has existed for over 6,000 years, vibrant still
Inis Meáin Development Company is a community development organisation based on Inis Meáin, Aran Islands. It was established in 2016 to promote the island, expand services, preserve the Irish language and ensure a better life for the community.
The island is renowned as one of the richest cultural and heritage areas in Ireland, from the windows of Harry Clarke’s Studio to Synge’s Chair, to the unique accent of Irish spoken here every day.
On the island
Places to Stay
A range of bed and breakfast, self-catering and suites - for all types of visitors and budgets
Coming to Inis Meáin
Boat from Ros a Mhíl or Doolin, or the plane from Indreabhán. A short trip for a visit that will not be forgotten.
Things to do
Synge's chair, Dún Chonchúir, Harry Clarke windows - living history in front of you, in every step.
Events on the island
Summer camps, sauna, guided wildflower walks and community events throughout the year.
Lúb Dhún Chonchúir
8.5km, 2.5hr
Smooth roads with a smooth surface. Suitable for all. Normal running shoes recommended.
Lúb Chill Cheannanach
10km, 3.5hr
Smooth paths around the old cemetery and medieval church. Suitable for all ages and levels.
Lúb Dhún Fearbhaí
13km, 4.5hr
Climbing and uneven surfaces in places. Special walking shoes and clothing are recommended.
Coláiste Gaeilge Inis Meáin
Learn in the heart of the Gaeltacht
Adult immersion courses are available every summer and Easter for all levels.
Among the famous people who came here to learn Irish were Pádraig Mac Pearse, J.M. Synge and Éamon de Valera.
"When I am among the men it seems like a dream that there is any other world than this solitary rock." - J.M. Synge, Inis Meáin, 1898
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Synge's Chair
Dún Chonchúir
Harry Clarke Windows
Inis Meáin Stone Walls
Living History
Inis Meáin's history is written in stone. From Iron Age forts to a small chapel with stained glass windows by master craftsman Harry Clarke, every step on this island tells a story. The heritage here is out in the open, sitting in the same landscape it has been in for thousands of years.