Explore Kilmurvy in Ireland
Kilmurvy in the region of Connaught is a place in Ireland - some 145 mi or ( 234 km ) West of Dublin , the country's capital city .
Time in Kilmurvy is now 06:53 AM (Monday) . The local timezone is named " Europe/Dublin " with a UTC offset of 0 hours. Depending on your budget, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Derry, Lisburn, Belfast, Tralee, and Limerick. Since you are here already, consider visiting Derry . Where to go and what to see in Kilmurvy ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Dún Aonghasa
Dún Aonghasa (anglicized Dun Aengus) is the most famous of several prehistoric forts on the Aran Islands of County Galway, Ireland. It is on Inishmore, at the edge of an 100 metre high cliff. A popular tourist attraction, Dún Aonghasa is an important archaeological site that also offers a spectacular view. It is not known when Dún Aonghasa was built, though it is now thought to date from the Iron Age. T. F.
Located at 53.13 -9.77 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
Inishmore
Inishmore (Irish: Árainn Mhór or Inis Mór) is the largest of the Aran Islands in Galway Bay in Ireland and has an area of 31 square kilometres . Inishmore has a population of about 405, making it the largest of the Aran Islands in terms of population. The island is famous for its strong Irish culture, loyalty to the Irish language, and a wealth of Pre-Christian and Christian ancient sites including Dún Aengus, described as "the most magnificent barbaric monument in Europe" by George Petrie.
Located at 53.12 -9.73 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
Aran Islands
The Aran Islands or The Arans are a group of three islands located at the mouth of Galway Bay, on the west coast of Ireland. They constitute the barony of Aran in County Galway, Ireland. From west to east they are: Inishmore, the largest; Inishmaan, the second-largest; and Inisheer, the smallest. The 1,200 inhabitants primarily speak Irish, which is the language used naming the islands and their villages and townlands.
Located at 53.12 -9.70 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
Dún Dúchathair
Dún Dúchathair or simply Dúchathair (anglicized Doocaher), meaning "black stone ringfort", is a large stone fort on Inishmore (one of the Aran Islands) in County Galway, Ireland. Due to erosion, it now sits on a rocky promontory that stretches out into the sea. On its outer side there are large walls, reaching 6 meters high and 5 meters wide. On the inside are the ruins of various rooms, possibly "beehive" huts. There is also evidence of a cheval de frise protecting the entrance.
Located at 53.10 -9.69 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
Aran Islands GAA
Aran Islands GAA is a Gaelic Athletic Association club based on the three Aran Islands in the Gaeltacht, County Galway, Ireland. It helps caters for the sporting and social needs of the people of the Islands' through Gaelic football. There are many age groups within the club including minor, under 16, junior a and so forth.
Located at 53.11 -9.65 (Lat./Long.); Less than 7 km away
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