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Island in County Donegal, Ireland
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Árainn Mhór or Arranmore is an island 5 km off the west coast of County Donegal. It's a Gaeltacht community where Irish is the official language (in its Ulster dialect) though English is universally understood. The population continues to decline, being 469 in 2016, and in 2019 the islanders wrote an open letter urging the people of Australia and the United States to relocate: "There are less people here than would fit in a couple of Amtrak carriages . . . " There wasn't much response so this threat to the viability of Amtrak has been averted.
Friendly pub with decent food, often has live music.
Splendid trad pub, no food.
Last thing you'd expect, a night club and disco in this remote spot.
Charming country pub.
Friendly small guesthouse.
Splendid comfy pods with great views.
Burtonport or Ailt an Chorráin is the mainland ferry pier. Local Link Bus 271 runs from Letterkenny via Glenveagh National Park and Dungloe to Burtonport 7 times a day, taking 1 hr 40 min.
Read in the guideThe farthest points are 5 km from Leabgarrow, so an hour's walk will reach them. Your accommodation may offer a pick-up from the landing pier.
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