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MV Plassy Shipwreck

MV Plassy Shipwreck

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MV Plassy Shipwreck

Name: MV Plassy Shipwreck
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Location: Galway, Ireland

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1. Inis Oírr loop

10.8km

02:47

50m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. MV Plassy Shipwreck – O'Brien's Castle (Dún Formna) loop from Ballyhees

8.61km

02:17

90m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. MV Plassy Shipwreck – O'Brien's Castle (Dún Formna) loop from Ballyhees

6.68km

01:48

90m

80m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Cathrin

August 17, 2022

The Plassey Shipwreck

One of the most unusual and popular spots on Inis Oírr is also one of the newest. The wreck is located at the easternmost point of the island. This rusting colossus was a former cargo ship that struck some rocks near Inis Oírr on March 8th, 1960. No one was killed in the accident, largely due to the bravery of the local islanders who rushed to help, risking their own lives in the rough seas to get the sailors aboard the ships. The ship was later washed up on the rocks by heavy seas and much to the confusion and surprise of many visitors to the island, she now rests here. An aerial view of the wreck is featured in the opening credits of the television series Father Ted.

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Cathrin

August 17, 2022

If you would like to see the wreck (or the other Aran Islands), here is the website for the ROSSAVEEL ferry:
aranislandferries.com/inis_oirr.php

From DOOLIN:
doolinferry.com

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November 4, 2022

Wikipedia (MV Plassy, 2022-11-04):
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/MV_Plassy

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MV Plassy Shipwreck

1. Inis Oírr loop

2. MV Plassy Shipwreck – O'Brien's Castle (Dún Formna) loop from Ballyhees

3. MV Plassy Shipwreck – O'Brien's Castle (Dún Formna) loop from Ballyhees

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