Ireland’s strange “Wormhole of Inishmore:” Inishmore is the largest of the Aran Islands of Galway Bay in Ireland and is an area consisting of 12 square miles. It is the largest island off the Irish coast with no bridge or causeway to the mainland. One of the most remarkable features of Inishmore island is what is known as the “Wormhole” or Poll na bPéist, which means “Serpent’s Lair,” relating to the reptilian sea monster from Gaelic folklore. The Wormhole is a rectangular shaped pool cut straig

Not your average commute! 🐎 This is everyday life on Inis Mór (Inishmore), the largest of the Aran Islands off Ireland’s west coast much as it would have been for generations of island families before cars and traffic lights ever arrived. You’ll find stone walls, open fields, and the occasional horse and trap, following routes that islanders have used for centuries. It’s a glimpse into a rhythm of life many Irish ancestors would have known well. If your family roots trace back to the Aran Islan

Stepping into history on the island of Inisheer