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
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				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
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