Way out West: Island Patrún festivals in full swing

By ld on July 5, 2009 11:57 AM | 0 Comments

Each of the Aran Islands has its own festival to celebrate its individual Patron Saint. Its an action packed weekend of currach races, swimming, Tug o' war, donkey racing, music and dancing on the pier. The high-light of the day is generally a Hooker Boat race in the bay.

Patrún Inis Mór 2008 27th/28th/29th June
Patrún Inis Méain 2008 1st/2nd/3rd August
Patrún Inis Oírr 2008 15th/16th/17th August

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Way out West: Island Patrún festivals in full swing

Each of the Aran Islands has its own festival to celebrate its individual Patron Saint. Its an action packed weekend of currach races, swimming, Tug o' war, donkey racing, music and dancing on the pier. The high-light of the day is generally a Hooker Boat race in the bay.

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Way out West: Island Patrún festivals in full swing

Each of the Aran Islands has its own festival to celebrate its individual Patron Saint. Its an action packed weekend of currach races, swimming, Tug o' war, donkey racing, music and dancing on the pier. The high-light of the day is generally a Hooker Boat race in the bay.

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