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The confirmed entry of the Moycullen man has tightened odds in the Dáil race, as he is expected to draw votes from the same Connemara pool that bookies’ favourite, Councillor Noel Thomas (II), relies on, along with Oughterard candidate, Councillor Thomas Welby (Ind).

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.

On the small island of Inis Meáin education extends far beyond the classroom walls. As the island's only secondary school, Colaiste Naomh Eoin (CNE) is at the heart of the community, supporting students academically, culturally and socially.

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.

Life on Inis Meáin has always been shaped by nature - located in the middle of the Aran Islands off the west coast of Ireland, it is the quietest of the islands.

The Naomh Éanna was a cargo ship used as the primary mode of transport for the people of the Aran Islands from the summer of 1958 until its decommissioning in 1986.

The Aran Islands consists of three beautiful islands – Inis Mór, Inis Meáin and Inis Oirr. These islands are full of culture, stories and art.

Locations across County Galway figure prominently in the Government’s latest plan for developing a truly bilingual public service.

The RNLI is launching its Christmas fundraising appeal, as its volunteer lifeboat crews including those on the Aran Islands, Clifden and Galway RNLI selflessly prepare to spend their Christmas on call.