Go out to the Aran Islands either by boat or plane. On the edge of Europe, they are places to touch the past. Eat at, “The Aran Fisherman,” on Inis Mor and afterwards watch a spectacular show of hard shoe dancing and haunting airs in the village hall taken from the rich traditions of Connemara and Arainn.

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Further out past Louisburgh is Roonah Quay where the ferry leaves for Clare Island. Here on the edge of the island is the gloomy remains of the castle of Grainne Uaile the famous pirate queen who was so revered that she was received at the court of Queen Elizabeth l.

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