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Crisis meeting called to discuss the future of Aran Islands air service

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A special meeting of Galway County Council will take place next week to discuss the future of the Aran Islands air service. Up to 20 politicians from across Galway visited Inis Mór, Inis Oirr, and Inis Meáin yesterday for a series of meetings aimed at saving the service.

Aran fisherman dies in trawler accident

A young Aran fisherman has died this week following an accident on board a trawler in Donegal.

650,000 French read about Connemara and the Aran Islands in popular travel magazine

A major article showcasing Connemara, the Aran Islands and the Wild Atlantic Way features in the August edition of Grands Reportages magazine, a popular French travel magazine with about 650,000 readers or potential holidaymakers for Galway and the west of Ireland.

Councillors warn about the negative effects of any reduction in islands air service

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Galway county councillors have issued a strong message to the Government that the present level of air service to the Aran Islands must be maintained. Aer Arann has administered the service to the islands since 1970 and currently operates daily flights to Inis Mór, Inis Oirr, and Inis Meáin. All flights which take about 10 minutes from lift-off to touch down, depart and arrive from Connemara Regional Airport. The contract for the service is now up for renewal and there are fears due to a cut from Government to the air service subvention, the service will be reduced.

Aer Arann Islands run continues to fly high for Temple Street

The 10th annual Aer Arann Islands half marathon in aid of Temple Street Hospital will take place on Inis Mór, the largest of the three Aran Islands on Saturday.

Tender for Aran Islands air service published

A June deadline has been announced for submissions to operate the air service to and from the Aran Islands. The contract is valued at €3.68 million and will run for four years.

Public talk with writer and broadcaster Dr Deirdre Ní Chonghaile

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NUI Galway’s Centre for Irish Studies and Comhrá Ceoil has announced that the second Martin Reilly Lecture of 2015 will be delivered by writer and broadcaster Dr Deirdre Ní Chonghaile.The event weill take Tuesday, March 31 at the Galway City Library at 6.30pm.

Aran Island vessel to be the subject of TG4 documentary

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A documentary exploring the history of a cargo vessel which ferried passengers and freight between Galway and the Aran Islands for more than 30 years will be shown on TG4 on Sunday November 9.

Channel 4’s Phil Spencer to promote Galway to British tourists

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PHIL SPENCER is best known for helping people buy homes on Channel 4’s Location Location Location, but he’s about to turn his hand to encouraging Britons to holiday in Galway.

Standúns shortlisted for retail award for second year

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Galway’s Standún, located in Spiddal, has been shortlisted in the top 100 of the Retail Excellence Awards.

 

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