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An Post has today launched a new Aran jumper stamp issue, celebrating a garment from the Aran Islands which is recognised worldwide as a staple of Irish identity.

Aer Arann is an essential service and a link between the islands and the mainland has served the three islands, Inis Meáin, Inis Mór and Inis Oirr since 1970. Built in 1970 it is still in operation seven days a week, operating three flights a day between the three islands.

Long before Aran island sweaters became a fashion statement being rocked by many celebrities such as Patrick Dempsey, Marilyn Monroe and Alexander McQueen; local fishermen and islanders would wear them in day-to-day life.

Inis Meáin has lots of amazing geographical features, mostly thanks to its connection to the Burren landscape.

The Aran Islands RNLI volunteer crew were requested to launch Friday evening at 8.59pm by the Irish Coast Guard following reports of an overdue kayaker.

The Aran Islands RNLI were tasked on Sunday to assist four people on board an 18-foot speedboat that had suffered engine trouble and was drifting off the Clare coast.

What do you like most about living in the west of Ireland?

Get outdoors with the award-winning Aran Island Ferries and explore the Aran Islands for spring and summer.

Aran Islands RNLI volunteer, Noel Seoighe, completed his final assessment after months of hard work and determination and is now the ready to take command of the David Kirkaldy, all weather lifeboat.

Eleven (11) tourism companies from Ireland – including Aran Island Ferries and Killary Fjord Boat Tours – joined Tourism Ireland’s Lunch & Learn events in France this week. The events took place in the cities of Bordeaux and Toulouse.