Useful Links

Check out a list of useful websites relating to the Aran Islands and to the knitwear industry -

Tourist Information:

Aran Islands Tourist & Visitor Information - useful website with a wealth of information relating to Aran Islands tourism

Aran Island Ferries - find out about sailing schedules, timetables and fares of ferries operating to the Aran Islands

Aran Island Bike Hire - informative website with interactive cycle map of the islands

Knitwear:

Knitting Blogs - handy resource of the top knitting blogs on the web

Crafts Council of Ireland - the official website of the Crafts Council of Ireland with details of members and upcoming events

GlenAran.com: Aran sweaters & Irish Gifts - website of Glen Aran Irish Market based in Glengarriff, West Cork

Showcase Ireland - website of the annual Showcase Ireland event which includes exhibitions from Ireland's top craft producers

ClanArans.com - sister website of AranSweaterMarket.com with full range of Clan Aran sweaters, Irish knitwear & gifts

Fashion Articles - fashion web directory of fashionlistings.org

Ireland:

Discover Ireland - the website of the national tourist board of Ireland with everything from places to stay to visitor attractions and festivals & events

Ireland.com - good resource on all things Irish from latest news and current affairs to a whole raft of features

Great Irish Clan Gathering - Ireland's top clan heritage website where visitors receive a free, personalized Irish clan certificate

Irish Clans Network - website which acts as directory for the huge number of Irish clans that exist.

Murphy name history Ireland - official Murphy name website which is dedicated to the history of the Murphy Clan with informative articles and features.