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Inisheer (Irish: Inis Oírr [ˈɪnʲɪʃ iːɾˠ], Inis Thiar [ˈɪnʲɪʃ hiəɾˠ] or Inis Oirthir [ˈɪnʲɪʃ ˈɛɾʲhəɾʲ]) is the smallest and most easterly of the three Aran Islands in Galway Bay, Ireland.
The site is believed to have been in use since the 6th century. According to traditional tales, Saint Gobnait fled from County Clare to Inisheer to escape a family feud. . Later, an angel appeared to her and told her to return to the mainland and go south until she saw nine white deer; she settled at Ballyvourney and built a religious communit
St Cavan's Church (also "St Kevin's Church", Irish: Teampall Chaomháin) is a ruined church, built in the 10th century, [5] at the location of the saint's grave. [4] The entrance is now below ground level, as the church was nearly buried by drifting sands; it has been excavated and is kept clear of sand by the islanders. [6]
Bronze replica of the cross inscribed on a graveslab at Cill na Seacht nIníon. The fort is formed from two square drystone walls with a cross inscribed onto a pillar-stone. [7] [5] The Grave of the Seven Daughters is the incomplete circuit of a cashel; there are sleeping niches in the walls reminiscent of the Roman catacombs.
The Inisheer, Inis Oírr or Fardurris Point Lighthouse, is an active 19th century lighthouse located on the island of Inisheer, the smallest of the Aran Islands, in County Galway, Ireland. It marks the south-eastern entrance to Galway Bay and the Port of Galway known as the South Sound, with a red sector of the light marking the Finnis Rock. [ 1 ]
Information sign. The lower tier is dated to c. 2000–1500 BC, making this the earliest known settlement site on the island. [5] The upper part is believed to be Early Christian (5th to 8th centuries AD).
The castle is a rectangular donjon (keep). The original doorway was into the first floor, accessed by an external wooden stairs. [citation needed]The entire first floor was a great hall, with mural stairs up to the parapet.
In the centre of the island, at its highest point is the Inishmore Lighthouse, it was decommissioned in 1857 and replaced by the lights at Eeragh and Inisheer. [12] The island plays host to Ted Fest each year. First celebrated in 2007, it is a celebration of the sitcom Father Ted.