on the west coast of 7 is a good place to visit in September for its annual oyster festival. The Aran Islands and Connemara are also not far away. You go by ferry to Aran, an archipelago of three tiny islands where the main language is Irish and life has a more traditional pace. Check the forecast beforehand and pack a pullover and a raincoat you can expect frequent showers and it can be cold and windy along the dramatic rocky coast.