The Aran Islands are an archipelago on the western shore of Ireland.
Overview[]
The Aran Islands form a rocky buffer that stretches across Galway Bay. Formed of carboniferous limestone, these stony islands have almost no natural soil to speak of, yet they support a population of about 14,000 inhabitants who manage to wrest a living from their unyielding surroundings. The people of Aran are Gaelic-speakers, proud of their heritage, and determined in their conviction to preserve a way of life that is fast disappearing from the rest of Ireland. Although the tourist industry has brought a measure of prosperity to the islanders, fishing remains an important part of the islands' fragile economy. Once accessible only by boat, a small airport on each of the three principle islands now connects Aran to the outside world.
The Islands[]
References[]
- CTD: Immortal Eyes: Court of All Kings, p. 60