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This month, from August 18 to 23, Gary Plummer will take to the Atlantic off Fanore and not stop swimming until Inis Óirr comes into view. That’s 16 kilometres of open water, but this swim extends far beyond endurance for Gary.

Water restrictions will be in place until further notice on the Aran Islands to protect treated water supply as tourism and the dry weather strain infrastructure.

The Aran Islands RNLI responded to three call outs over the weekend, bringing the total to ten call outs in the past week, highlighting what has been an exceptionally busy period for the station’s volunteer crew.

The Aran Islands RNLI were requested to launch by Valentia Coast Guard on Sunday afternoon at 4:46pm (3 May) after reports that a person had separated from friends, while exploring Straw Island and had failed to return.

Aran Island Ferries sail year-round to all three of the Aran Islands from Rossaveel in Connemara. Minutes from Galway and miles from the rush, the islands of Inis Mór, Inis Meáin and Inis Oírr are the ideal outdoor getaway. The Galway City departure to Inis Mór with a cruise by the Cliffs of Moher continues until September 27.

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.