The Lighthouse/Teach an tSolais
The Arranmore Lighthouse is located at Rinrawros Point at the north west corner of the island. It has been in existence since 1859 having replaced the lighthouse built in 1798 which had been de-commissioned in 1832.
Teach an tSolais
Beaver Island Monument
For many generations a bond has existed between Arranmore Island, Co. Donegal and Beaver Island in the USA. Although physically separated by the Atlantic, the two islands are inextricably linked. These links were forged during the years of the Great Hunger when hordes of people fled from all parts of Ireland to escape poverty and starvation and emigrated to the USA. Many of those who emigrated from along the Rosses shores and islands, made their way to the shores of the Great Lakes in the USA where they settled and made new lives for themselves. The colonisation of Beaver Island by those early Irish settlers is evident from the map of Beaver Island with so many place names bearing the surnames of those early settlers.
Leacht Cuimhneacháin Oileán na mBéabhar
Famine Memorial
The Famine Memorial is located in the grounds of the Arranmore Holiday Village.
Leacht Cuimhneacháin an Ghorta Mhóir
Stolwijk Memorial
The Stolwijk Memorial is located at the top of the Ferry Pier, Leadhb Gharbh
Leacht Cuimhneacháin Stolwijk
St Crone’s Church – Teach Pobail Naomh Cróine
St Crone’s Church is situated at the crossroads bordering the townlands of Illion and Ballintra.
In 1917, an extension was added to the church. Fr. John MacIntyre was curate in Arranmore at the time and he worked tirelessly to have the extension work completed. He paid meticulous attention to the renovation and construction of churches in each of the parishes he was sent to. The parochial house was built in 1908 by Fr. Eddie Doherty.
The church on Arranmore also catered for the inhabitants of Inis Caorach, the last inhabitants left the island in 1955. During the days of the English penal laws, masses were held in secret at the site of mass rocks. There are three such sites on Arranmore; Ard an Aifrinn in Poll an Mhadaidh, Béal an Chaisil in Goirt Gearra and Malaigh na hAltóra in Plochóg.
Weekend Service
Saturday Evening Mass 7:00pm – Sunday Morning Mass 11:00am
Tel: 074 9520504
Teach Pobail Naomh Cróine
Tá Teach Pobail Naomh Cróine suite ag an chrosbhealach ar an teorainn idir an Uillinn agus Baile an tSratha.
Cuireadh giota leis an teach pobail sa bhliain 1917. Bhí an tAthair John MacIntyre ina shagart cúnta in Árainn Mhór ag an am agus d’oibrigh sé go dian dícheallach chun an obair seo a chur i gcrích. Thug sé an-aird ar athchóiriú agus ar thógáil na dtithe pobail i ngach paróiste a raibh sé ag freastal uirthi. Tógadh an teach paróiste in 1908 a bhuíochas don Athair Eddie Doherty.
Rinne teach pobail Árainn Mhór freastal ar mhuintir Inis Caorach fosta, d’fhág an dream deireanach an t-oileán in 1955. Le linn aimsir na bPéindlíthe in Éirinn, dúradh aifrinn faoi rún ag carraigeacha aifrinn. Tá trí áit dá macasamhail ar Árainn Mhór; Ard an Aifrinn i bPoll an Mhadaidh, Béal an Chaisil sna Goirt Ghearra agus Malaigh na hAltóra i bPlocóg.
Aifrinn an Deireadh Seachtaine:
Tráthnóna Dé Sathairn 7:00i.n. Maidin Dé Domhnaigh 11:00r.n.
Teil: +353 87 119 9066 074 9520504
Oileán Árainn Mhór - Arranmore Island
Available @€15.00 from An Chultúrlann & Comharchumann Árainn Mhór.
The book is the result of the combined efforts of participants on a FÁS Community Response Project which took place on the island from December 1999 to October 2000. The book was officially launched on 3/4/2006.
Is féidir an leabhar a chéannacht go háitiúil nó tríd an phost. Is féidir tuilleadh eolais a fháil ach teagmháil a dhéanamh leis an Chomharchumann.
coamteo@gmail.com
074 9520533
Oileán Árainn Mhór
Ar fáil ar €15.00 ón Chultúrlann & ó Chomharchumann Árainn Mhór.
Is toradh é an leabhar seo ar chomhiarrachtaí na rannpháirtithe a bhí i mbun Tionscadal Freagartha Pobail de chuid FÁS ar an oileán idir Nollaig 1999 agus Deireadh Fómhair 2000. Seoladh an leabhar go hoifigiúil ar 3/4/2006.
Is féidir an leabhar a cheannach go háitiúil nó tríd an phost. Is féidir tuilleadh eolais a fháil ach teagmháil a dhéanamh leis an Chomharchumann.
coamteo@gmail.com
074 9520533
Post Office – Oifig an Phoist
The Árainn Mhór Post Office is situated in the community center, Fál an Ghabhann.
Hours of Business:
Mon, Tue, Wed: 9:00am-2.00pm
Thur, Fri: 9:00am-2.00pm, 2:30-5:30PM
Saturday: CLOSED
ATM Services
An ATM service is available in the Post Office (BOI & AIB) during Post Office opening hours.
Oifig an Phoist
Tá Oifig an Phoist Árainn Mhór suite san ionad pobail, Fál an Ghabhann.
Uaireanta Oibre:
Dé Luain, Dé Máirt, Dé Céadaoin: 9:00r.n.-2.00i.n.
Déardaoin, Dé hAoine: 9:00r.n.-2.00i.n., 2:30-5:30i.n.
Dé Sathairn: DRUIDTE
Seirbhísí ATM
Tá seirbhís ATM ar fáil in Oifig an Phoist (BOI & AIB) le linn uaireanta oscailte Oifig an Phoist.
The Townlands
Árainn Mhór is divided into thirteen townlands. The names of the townlands originate from the Irish language with the physical characteristics of the area influencing the naming of that area.
An Leadhb Gharbh – Leabgarrow
Leadhb – a piece of land. Gharbh – rough.
Located in Leadhb Gharbh: Ferryboat quay, Leadhb Gharbh Pier, Boat House Beach Bites, No 1 National School (Naomh Colmcille), Gairmscoil Mhic Diarmada, Hughie Mickey Dan’s Café & B&B, The Glen Hotel, Árainn Mhór Hostel, Phil Bán’s Shop & Bar, Early’s Pier Bar & Lounge, Boyle’s Nite Club & Bar.
Na Bailte Fearainn
An Leadhb Gharbh
Leadhb – píosa talún. Gharbh – éagothrom, cnapánach Lonnaithe ag an Leadhb Gharbh: Cé na mbád farantóireachta, Cé Leadhb Gharbh, Greimeanna Cois Trá – Teach Bád, Scoil Náisiúnta Uimhir 1 (Naomh Colmcille), Gairmscoil Mhic Diarmada, Caifé & L&B Hughie Mickey Dan, Óstán a’ Ghleanna, Brú Árainn Mhór, Siopa & Beár Phil Bán, Tigh Early, Tigh Boyle – Club oíche & Beár. Poll an Mhadaigh – Pollawaddy
Poll an Mhadaigh
Poll – harbour, an Mhadaigh – of dogs
Many of the first islanders sent to Beaver Island by the Landlord, John Stoupe Charley were from Poll an Mhadaigh. Located in Poll an Mhadaigh:
Arranmore Lifeboat Station.
Scraig an tSeabhaic – Screig
Scraig – rock, tSeabhaic – of the hawk.
Báigh Bhéal an Chraoise is located off Scraig.
Na Goirt Ghearra – Gortgar
Goirt – fields, Ghearra – short.
An Cloch Corr – Clochcor
Cloch – stone or boulder, corr – rounded or projecting.
Located in Cloghcor: Comharchumann Árainn Mhór Teo, Coláiste Árainn Mhór.
Fál an Ghabhann – Fallagowan
Fál – hedge or barrier, Ghabhann – smith.
Located in Fál an Ghabhann: The Holiday Village. Former Courthouse (1855)
Baile an tSratha – Ballintra
Baile – village or townland, tSratha – low-lying land along a river or lake.
Located in Baile an tSratha: Neily’s Bar, The Day Care Centre.
Baile Ard – Ballard
Baile – village or townland
Ard – high.
Uileann – Illion
Uileann – elbow or corner.
The Church of St Crone’s borders the townlands of Illion and Ballintra.
Plochóg – Plohogue
Plochóg – hallow.
Located in Plochóg: Malaigh na hAltóra – The Mass Rock.
Leadhb Rannagh – Leabrannagh
Leadhb – a piece of land
Reannagh – headland.
Located in An Leadhb Reannagh: No 2 National School (Naomh Cróna), Reannach Park soccer pitch.
Athphort – Aphort
Athphort – out-port.
Na Tuarthaí-Torries
Tuar – dry, or it can also mean a ploughed field into which sheep are put. Granite was quarried in Torries and taken by horse and cart to build the lighthouse
Poll an Mhadaidh
Poll an Mhadaidh Poll – cuan, an Mhadaidh – na madraí Ba as Poll an Mhadaidh do go leor de na chéad oileánaigh a chuir an Tiarna Talún John Stoupe Charley go hOileán na mBéabhar. Suite i bPoll an Mhadaidh: Stáisiún Bád Tarrthála Árainn Mhór.Scraig an tSeabhaic
Scraig – carraig, an tSeabhaic – éan seilge. Tá Báigh Bhéal an Chraoise suite amach ón Scraig.Na Goirt Ghearra
Goirt – páirceanna, cuibhrinn, Ghearra – gearr, gan a bheith fada nó ard.An Chloch Chorr
Cloch – carraig nó bollán, corr – cruinn nó ag gobadh amach. Suite i gCloch Chorr: Comharchumann Árainn Mhór Teo, Coláiste Árainn Mhór.Fál an Ghabhann
Fál – claí nó bacainn, Ghabhann – gabha – duine a dhéanann uirlisí as iarann/miotal srl. Suite i bhFál an Ghabhann: An Baile Saoire. Iartheach Cúirte (1855)Baile an tSratha
Baile – sráidbhaile nó baile fearainn, tSratha – talamh íseal cois abhann nó locha. Suite i mBaile an tSratha: Tigh Neily, An tIonad Cúram Lae.Baile Ard
Baile – sráidbhaile nó baile fearainn Ard – cnocán.An Uillinn
Uillinn – an t-alt ag a lúbann an ghéag, ciallaíonn sé coirnéal fosta. Tá Teach Pobail Naomh Cróine suite ar an teorainn idir an Uillinn agus Baile an tSratha.Plochóg
Plocóg – beannaithe. Suite i bPlocóg: Malaigh na hAltóra – Carraig an Aifrinn.Leadhb Reannach
Leadhb – píosa talún Reannach – ceann tíre. Suite ag an Leadhb Reannach: Scoil Náisiúnta Uimhir 2 (Naomh Cróine), Páirc Reannach (páirc sacar).Athphort
Athphort – fo-chalafort.Na Tuartha
Tuar – tirim, ciallaíonn sé páirc threafa ina gcuirtear caoirigh inti, fosta. Baineadh cloch eibhir sna Tuartha agus tógadh é le capall agus cairt chun an teach solais a thógáil.
Birdwatching
Birds frequently observed on Árainn Mhór
| Blackbird | Fulmar | Puffin |
| Black-backed | Gull | Guillemont |
| Razorbill | Black Hooded Gull | Goldcrest |
| Ringed Plover | Bluetit | Herring Gull |
| Robin | Chaffinch | Hooded Crow |
| Shag | Common Gull | Jackdaw |
| Starling | Curlew | Whimbrill |
Éin Árainn Mhór le Micheál Mac Gloinn
The first field guide to the birds of Árainn Mhór, with short, bilingual descriptions and photos of 104 species and a listing of a further 61 less common visitors.
It can be purchased on the following website for €25 including postage.
https://madeinarranmore.com/
Éin Árainn Mhór le Micheál Mac Gloinn
An chéad treoirleabhar a bhaineann le héin Árainn Mhór ina bhfuil cur síos gonta dátheangach ar na héin, le cois grianghrafanna de 104 speiceas agus liosta de 61 éan eile nach mbíonn le fáil ann chomh minic sin.
Tá sé le fáil ar €25 (postas san áireamh) ón suíomh gréasáin seo a leanas:
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Faire ar Éin
Éin a fheictear go minic ar Árainn Mhór
| Lon Dubh | Canóg Bhán | Puifín |
| Droimneach | Faoileán | Éan Aille |
| Crosán | Sléibhín | Cíorbhuí |
| Feadóg Chladaigh | Meantán Gorm | Faoileán Scadán |
| Spideog | Rí Rua | Feannóg |
| Seaga | Faoileán Bán | Cág |
| Druid | Crotach | Crotach Eanaigh |
Éin Árainn Mhór le Micheál Mac Gloinn
An chéad treoirleabhar a bhaineann le héin Árainn Mhór ina bhfuil cur síos gonta dátheangach ar na héin, le cois grianghrafanna de 104 speiceas agus liosta de 61 éan eile nach mbíonn le fáil ann chomh minic sin.
Tá sé le fáil ar €25 (postas san áireamh) ón suíomh gréasáin seo a leanas:
https://madeinarranmore.com/ein-arainn-mhor/
