Trá Poll na gCaorach, Inis Oírr
About Trá Poll na gCaorach, Inis Oírr
Trá Poll na gCaorach at Formna on Inis Oírr is a quiet Green Coast beach on the north-east shore of the smallest Aran Island, a sheltered strand of clean sand about fifteen minutes' walk from the pier. There is no lifeguard, so swimming should be taken with care, but the clear water, the island peace and the stone-walled Aran landscape make it a beautiful, tranquil spot.
Get directions to the car park
This opens the verified car-park pin — never the beach itself or a mid-route point.
📍 Get directions to the car park
Pin confirmed at 53.0562, -9.5314. Always verify the car park on arrival — access can change.
Activity suitability
- Swimming — Supervised only
- Surfing — No surf
- Walking — Short walk (under 1km)
- Lifeguard (summer) — No
Facilities
- Toilets — Seasonal
- Car park — No car park
- Disabled access — No
- Lifeguard — No
- Shower
- Café nearby
Facilities confirmed from Galway County/City Council and Fáilte Ireland. Source.
Water quality
EPA classification: Good (latest annual bathing-water assessment). Always check beaches.ie for the current rating.
Where to stay nearby
Accommodation near this beach coming soon — we are building our Galway guide now.
Where to eat & drink
The nearest pub or café from TopPubs.ie will appear here as the Galway guide is built.
Nearby walks
Coastal walking routes from IrishWalks.ie will appear here soon.
Audio story
A 60–90 second audio story of this beach is coming to AudioToursIreland.ie.
Nearby golf
Coastal golf courses within 15km from GolfIreland.ie will appear here.