Guided wildflower tours on Inis Meáin, Aran Islands
Siúlóidí treoraithe bláthanna fiáine in Inis Meáin, Oileáin Árann.
Join nature broadcaster and folklorist Aedín Ní Thiarnaigh for a guided wildflower tour on Inis Meáin, the most remote of the Aran Islands.
Learn to identify an array of native flowers, gain an insight into Irish beliefs associated with wild plants and discover the many uses of wildflowers in cooking, medicine and craft.
Upcoming 2026 Events
Folklore and Foraging Tour
Saturday 18 April 2026 Inis Meáin, Co. Galway
Experience Inis Meáin in bloom on a spring wildflower tour of the most remote of the Aran Islands.
Spring Awakening Webinars
Wednesday and Thursday 22/23 April (online events)
Learn to identify seasonal Irish wildflowers in bloom and discover their folklore and many uses.
(Webinar offered in English and as Gaeilge)
Bealtaine Wildflower Tour
Monday 4 May (Bank Holiday) 2026 Inis Meáin, Co. Galway
Discover the beauty and folklore of Irish native wildflowers on Inis Meáin at the height of the spring season.
Tours and Services
Turais agus seirbhísí
Pre-scheduled Tours
Siúlóidí poiblí
Join a scheduled 1.5 hour wildflower tour on Inis Meáin. Tour themes and routes change with the seasons. Tickets €25 per adult.
Private Tours
Siúlóidí príobháideacha
Arrange a private wildflower tour on Inis Meáin for a day and time that suits you. Suitable for couples, friends or family groups. Child-friendly family tours also available.
Prices from €25-€50 per person.
Bookings taken via email to aedin@blathannafiaine.com
Guest Appearances & Other Events
Cainteanna, cuir i láthair nó ócáidí eile
Talks, presentations and wildflower walks at other locations can also be provided.
Enquiries taken via email to aedin@blathannafiaine.com
Reviews
A fascinating, informative and fun experience with an incredible charming and knowledgeable guide. A wonderful introduction to beautiful Inis Meáin and a great way to learn more about the island’s unique landscape and folklore. Could not recommend this experience more highly!
— – Robert Power (Private tour, 2024)
Aedín guided us around the lanes of Inis Meáin and gave the most fascinating mix of science, folklore, cures, recipes and more all in fluent Irish. There’s not enough stars to rate this experience. Totally unique.
— Tony C (Couples tour, 2025)
This is a beautiful experience not to be missed. Aedín is so lovely, knowledgeable and accommodating. We got to learn about (and taste) some of the wildflowers and plants growing on the island along with the stories and folklore about them. I will definitely go again next time.
— Ciara Kilbride (Scheduled tour, 2025)
About
Aedín Ní Thiarnaigh is a broadcaster, writer, and folklorist. Best known for her nature programmes on RTÉ (Faoi Bhláth, The Summer Show) and TG4 (Scéalta Ár Stampaí, Réabhlóid ar Chúl an Tí), she shares her love of Ireland’s native flora with a wide audience through the popular Instagram account @BlathannaFiaine.
Aedín holds an MA in Irish Folklore and Ethnology. She has been conducting fieldwork on the folklore of Irish plants and operating Bláthanna Fiáine Wildflower Walks since 2021.