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Inis Oírr
Go for one night, or as a day trip from Doolin or Rossaveel: the whole island is walkable in a few hours, but check the return sailing timetable before you book.
Inis Oírr (Inisheer) is the smallest and most easterly of the Aran Islands, 10 km off the Clare coast and formed of the same bare limestone as the Burren. Most sights sit within 1 km of the ferry pier, so it works as a day trip from Doolin or Rossaveel, but one night buys you the empty lanes after the boats leave. Irish is the everyday language; tourism is the main industry.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Nov–Feb (ferries thin out, flights often cancelled)
- Airport
- INQ
- Nights
- 1
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What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Inis Oírr112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Inis Oírr, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR).Ireland-wide
- SIM or eSIMVodafone, Three and Eir run the networks; prepaid SIMs (also 48, Tesco Mobile, GoMo) sell in phone shops and newsagents, no registration fuss.Ireland-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe; occasional local 'boil water' notices are posted by Uisce Éireann.Ireland-wide
- TippingRestaurant with table service: 10–15% if service is not included.Ireland-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets G. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): fits · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Ireland-wide
- SafetyVery safe for tourists: the real risks are weather, wet limestone underfoot and the lack of mobile signal away from the landing area.
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- RestroomsFree in shopping centres, museums, pubs (as a customer) and many petrol stations; some public toilets charge 50c.Ireland-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police, ambulance, fire, coast guard · 999 police, ambulance, fire, coast guard (alternative)
- Sundays & holidaysShops open Sunday afternoons in towns; rural shops and some attractions close in winter (November–March).Ireland-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportINQ Inis Óirr airfield (Aer Árann from Connemara Airport (Inverin), 10 min, 9 seats, often cancelled in wind).
- Getting aroundWalk: all facilities and most sights are within 1 km (0.6 mi) of the pier.Walk: all facilities and most sights are within 0.6 mi (1 km) of the pier.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee or tea€3–4 (≈ US$4–5)
- BeerPint of stout€5–6 (≈ US$6–7)
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed (exclusive group bookings only), a night, per person€30 (≈ US$35)
- Mid-range bedB&B double room, a night, per room€120 (≈ US$140)
- High-end bedB&B double room, a night, per room€160 (≈ US$190)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €55 (≈ US$65) · Mid €95 (≈ US$120) · High €160 (≈ US$190)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- INQ Inis Óirr airfield (Aer Árann from Connemara Airport (Inverin), 10 min, 9 seats, often cancelled in wind)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Feb
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Mar
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Apr
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
May
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Jun
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Jul
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Aug
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Sep
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Oct
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Nov
Avoid
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Dec
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)), coolest Jan (4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C) low), wettest Jan (18 rain days), driest Jun (11). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Inis Oírr: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
18 rd
Feb
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
15 rd
Mar
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
16 rd
Apr
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
13 rd
May
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
12 rd
Jun
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
11 rd
Jul
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
13 rd
Aug
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
14 rd
Sep
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
14 rd
Oct
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
17 rd
Nov
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
17 rd
Dec
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
18 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walk: all facilities and most sights are within 1 km of the pier. Five lanes run southwest from the harbour, paved for a km or two then turning to boreen; there are few cross-links, so crossing between them means walking on bare limestone. Bikes, pony-and-trap and a tractor-drawn trailer tour start at the pier.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Inis Meáin
cautionDoor to door: About 1–1.5 h
Ferry, often routing via Inis Mór; direct sailings when running
check — inter-island trips run most days in summer, seldom in winter; confirm connections before you commit.
Cliffs of Moher and Doolin
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Doolin Ferry, 40 min, foot passengers only
Ferry runs 3–4 times a day Mar–Oct.
Galway city
cautionDoor to door: 2.5–3 h
Ferry to Rossaveel, then the shuttle bus to Eyre Square
Shuttle connects with all sailings; check the timetable before you book.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Pier and village
Almost everything: ferry, pubs, hotel, hostel, shop. Walk to all sights.
Rua Camping
Campsite 200 m east of Óstán Inis Óirr (Inisheer Hotel); 5–10 min walk back to the pier.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €55–85 (≈ US$65–100) excl. bed
- Mid
- €85–140 (≈ US$100–170) excl. bed
- High
- €140 (≈ US$170)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| B&B double room1 × 1 night × €120 | €120 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €95 | €190 |
| Aran Island Ferries, Rossaveel return2 × €40 · check | €80 |
| Doolin Ferry return2 × €40 · check | €80 |
| Bike hire, one day2 × €20 · check | €40 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × €15 | €30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €54 |
| Trip total≈ €297 per person per day, bed included | €594≈ US$700 |
2026 estimate in euro; mainland travel excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee or tea | €3–4 (≈ US$4–5) |
| Fish and chips | €12–16 (≈ US$14–19) |
| Pub lunch | €12–18 (≈ US$14–25) |
| Pint of stout | €5–6 (≈ US$6–7) |
| Bike hire, one day | €15–25 (≈ US$18–30) |
| Ferry, return from Rossaveel or Doolin | €35–45 (≈ US$45–55) |
| Aer Árann return from Connemara | €60–80 (≈ US$70–95) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No mobile signal outside the landing area: finish urgent calls on the ferry.
- The island's only ATM is at Siopa XL next to the hotel; bring cash.
- Never bring a vehicle, even a motorbike: park at Rossaveel.
- Flights are in 9-seat aircraft and are often cancelled in bad weather.
- O'Brien's Castle is usually free to enter but the gate is sometimes locked.
Emergency numbers
- Police, ambulance, fire, coast guard
- 112
- Police, ambulance, fire, coast guard (alternative)
- 999
Pocket card
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My bed tonight
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Chun an chéibh, le do thoilTo the pier, please
Emergency
- Police, ambulance, fire, coast guard112
- Police, ambulance, fire, coast guard (alternative)999
Embassy
No embassies on the island: most are in Dublin, with US and UK consulates there too. Garda station in Galway city handles island matters.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Rossaveel → Inis Oírr, Aran Island Ferries: about 40 min, at least twice daily year round
- Doolin → Inis Oírr, Doolin Ferry: about 40 min, 3–4 sailings a day Mar–Oct
- Connemara Airport → Inis Óirr, Aer Árann: 10 min, 9-seat aircraft
Say or show
- Dia duit — Hello (jeea gwit)
- Go raibh maith agat — Thank you (guh rev mah agut)
- Le do thoil — Please (leh duh hull)
- Cé mhéad é? — How much is it? (kay vade ay)
- Cá bhfuil an leithreas? — Where is the toilet? (kaw will un leh-rass)
- Slán — Goodbye (slawn)
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Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Inis Oírr. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Sep · avoid Nov–Feb (ferries thin out, flights often cancelled) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for INQ: Aer Árann cancellations, Connemara Airport transfer, overnight rung.
- Walking clusters with rescue anchors: pier and village, castle and Cnoc Raithní, Plassy and the lighthouse, St Enda's Well.
- Place pages with verified access notes (O'Brien's Castle gate, lighthouse compound private, Teampall Caomhán always open).
- Golden and hostile weather fixtures so gates A–D can go green.
Sources
- officialAran Island Ferries
- officialDoolin Ferry
- officialAer Árann
- officialSport Ireland — Inis Oírr walking trails
- secondaryWikivoyage: Inis Oírr, revision 5067475 (CC BY-SA 4.0)