Bridget Dirrane, affectionately known as "The Woman of Aran," left an indelible mark on Irish history, spanning three centuries and witnessing monumental events that shaped the nation. Born Bridget ...

The Aran Islands are a group of three small islands located off the west coast of Ireland in Galway Bay. The three islands ...

All six of his plays are either set in or heavily influenced by his time in Aran. The three remote Aran Islands of Inishmore, Inishmaan and Inisheer hide in plain sight in the mouth of Galway Bay.