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| − | + | The '''Aran Islands''' (Ir: ''Oilean Arran'') are a small island group off the west coast of [[Ireland]] in the North [[Atlantic]] Ocean, and are a part of [[County Galway]]. The group consists of three islands and a number of islets and rocks. The islands are Inishmore (''Inis Mor''), Inishmaan (''Inis Meain'') and Inisheer (''Inis Oirr''). Fishing, subsistence farming and tourism are the main industries; the islands are also a stronghold of the [[Irish Language]]. | |
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Revision as of 04:54, March 5, 2015
The Aran Islands (Ir: Oilean Arran) are a small island group off the west coast of Ireland in the North Atlantic Ocean, and are a part of County Galway. The group consists of three islands and a number of islets and rocks. The islands are Inishmore (Inis Mor), Inishmaan (Inis Meain) and Inisheer (Inis Oirr). Fishing, subsistence farming and tourism are the main industries; the islands are also a stronghold of the Irish Language.