The Aran Islands are a group of three islands at the mouth of Galway Bay, off the west coast of Ireland, with a total area around 46 km2. They constitute the historic barony of Aran in County Galway. The islands are made up of limestone and had no natural topsoil until early inhabitants mixed the soil with sand and seaweed to fertilise the landscape. The drystone walls are a significant feature of island life with narrow roads and pathways connecting the various townlands and villages.
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