Dun Aonghasa
Category: Families, Outdoors, Culture, Sightseeing
Type: Castles, Historic Homes & Sites, Visitor Centres, General Attractions
Inis Mor
Aran Islands
Co Galway
Aran Islands
Co Galway
Tel: +353 99 61008
Please mention ireland-guide.com when enquiring.
Fort perched spectacularly on a cliff overlooking the Atlantic ocean
Dun Aonghasa
Georgina Campbell
Perched spectacularly on a cliff overlooking the Atlantic ocean, this is the largest of the prehistoric stone forts of the Aran Islands. It is enclosed by three massive dry-stone walls and a "chevaux-de-frise" consisting of tall blocks of limestone set vertically into the ground to deter attackers.
The fort is about 900m from the Visitor Centre and is approached over rising ground and visitors are advised to wear weather protective clothing and shoes suitable for walking over uneven terrain.
The fort is about 900m from the Visitor Centre and is approached over rising ground and visitors are advised to wear weather protective clothing and shoes suitable for walking over uneven terrain.
Opening Time:
Nov-Feb, Wed-Sun, 9.30am-4pm; Mar Daily 9.30am-4pm; Apr-Oct Daily 9.45am-6pm
Admission Charge:
Adults €3; Child/Student €1; OAP/Group €2; Family €8.
Directions
The Aran Islands are west of county Galway. Ferries from Galway & RosavealView Similar Tourist Attractions
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