Take a look outside of Dublin to explore the real Ireland

Aer Arann, Ireland’s premier regional airline, has found seven fabulous locations for you to enjoy on the west coast of Ireland.

The carrier, which is the fastest growing between the UK, Ireland and France, continues to deploy turboprops rather than jet engines because of their environmentally-friendly make-up. Go ‘green’ and look outside of Dublin to explore the real Ireland, verdant countryside and characterful towns, with Aer Arann and Tourism Ireland.

1. Galway Town
Fly into Galway to enjoy the lively culture and shops of this small but bustling hive. Soak up the atmosphere of the ‘real’ Irish pubs or join in the myriad of festivities such as the Oyster Festival in September. Fly to Galway from London Luton, Manchester, Edinburgh, Leeds Bradford, Cardiff, Bristol or Newcastle from ?28 one way including tax.

2. The Ring of Kerry
Fly to Kerry to visit this popular corner of Ireland which has attracted tourists over the centuries. The Ring of Kerry is a natural centre for outdoor pursuits such as golf, watersports, cycling and fishing and boasts some of the finest beaches in Europe for a seaside holiday. The Iron Age Forts and Ogham Stones are amongst this regions rich heritage. Fly to Kerry from Manchester from ?28 one way including tax.

3. Yeats’ Country
Ireland’s northwest is the homeland of the much celebrated poet, W.B. Yeats, and the spectacular countryside that provided the inspiration for his poems. Fly to Sligo for Ireland’s surfing highlights, a traditional seaweed bath or head north up the coast to the wonderful Donegal Bay. Fly to Sligo from Manchester from ?28 one way including tax.

4. Cliffs of Moher
This eye-catching landmark stretches for many miles and rises to 700 feet above the Atlantic Ocean. Fly to Galway and take the coastal road south to see this natural beauty. Fly to Galway from London Luton, Manchester, Edinburgh, Leeds Bradford, Cardiff, Bristol or Newcastle from ?28 one way including tax.

5. The Burren Region
This rock formation, south of Galway in County Clare, is composed of karstic limestone and has lain unspoiled since the ice-age. Fly to Galway and travel south to see the largest area of such rock formations in western Europe. Fly to Galway from London Luton, Manchester, Edinburgh, Leeds Bradford, Cardiff, Bristol or Newcastle from ?28 one way including tax.

6. Connemara
Drive west from Galway to the wild and beautiful Connemara where you can go horse riding on the white sand beaches, try your hand at surfing or simply enjoy the hospitality in the friendly towns along the way. Fly to Galway from London Luton, Manchester, Edinburgh, Leeds Bradford, Cardiff, Bristol or Newcastle from ?28 one way including tax.

7. Visit the Aran Islands
If you are feeling adventurous, take a scenic ride in Aer Arann’s nine seater island hopper plane to the mystical Aran Islands, steeped in history and legend. Explore the Iron Age ruins of Dún Aengus, savour a Guinness in the traditional thatched pub on Inis Meáin, the only pub on the middle island or hire a bicycle to explore these magical islands, also the inspiration for ‘Father Ted’. Fly to Galway from London Luton, Manchester, Edinburgh, Leeds Bradford, Cardiff, Bristol or Newcastle from ?28 one way including tax and then on to the Aran Islands from €40 (about ?26) for a day trip.

Aer Arann flies from London and UK regions to Galway, Kerry, Sligo and Donegal in the West Coast of Ireland. They also fly to Waterford, Cork and Dublin as well as Nantes in Northern France.

To book visit Aerarann.com.