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When you see the ghostly shapes of the islands floating 48km (30 miles) out at sea like misty Brigadoons, you instantly understand why the Aran Islands have been the subject of fable and song for thousands of years. The islands—Inis Mór (Inishmore), Inis Meain (Inishmaan), and Inis Oirr (Inisheer)—are outposts of Gaelic culture and language. The islands are physically beautiful and home to protected bird species, with a lovely, deeply isolated landscape. To this day, many of the 1,500 inhabitants of the islands still maintain a somewhat traditional life, fishing from currachs (small crafts made of tarred canvas stretched over timber frames), living in small stone cottages, relying on pony-drawn wagons to get around, and speaking Gaelic, although they all speak English as well. The classic hand-knit bainin sweaters that originated here are still worn, as there's nothing better for keeping out the chill. Sadly, though, the constant flow of tourists has had an impact on island life, and more and more islanders are involved in modern life, running tourist-related businesses. In fact, visiting in the high season—particularly in July and August—can be a disappointment, since the small, rocky islands are not suited to being overrun by crowds, and at that time of year, visitors arrive by the boatload.
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