Ceantar na nOilean is an Irish-speaking district in the West of County Galway. There are about 2,000 people living in the area, located 56 km west of Galway city. 90% of the locals regard themselves as Irish speakers. The islands are connected by a bridge to the mainland. The main islands are Leitir Móir, Garmna and Leitir Mealláin. As in the rest of Connemara, Irish is the predominant language. The area is rich in Irish language and culture.