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The end of an era
The Ó Máille family originally came from Portacarron near Oughterard which accounted for their Irish speaking background. Their landlord, Mrs Annie Nolan evicted them from their holding and they spent a number of years in temporary accommodation. When Mrs Nolan’s son wanted to run in an election, Isaac Butt, the Irish Parliamentary Party leader stipulated that his nomination would not be ratified until such time as his mother reinstated her evicted tenants and so the Ó Máille family were awarded a fine farm holding in Brackloon in the parish of Corofin, east of the Corrib.
The end of an era
The Ó Máille family originally came from Portacarron near Oughterard which accounted for their Irish speaking background. Their landlord, Mrs Annie Nolan evicted them from their holding and they spent a number of years in temporary accommodation. When Mrs Nolan’s son wanted to run in an election, Isaac Butt, the Irish Parliamentary Party leader stipulated that his nomination would not be ratified until such time as his mother reinstated her evicted tenants and so the Ó Máille family were awarded a fine farm holding in Brackloon in the parish of Corofin, east of the Corrib.
Aran Islands teacher to co-present new TG4 plant-based cooking series
TG4’s new cookery show for January is the first of its kind on Irish television. Planda go Pláta is a beautiful series that celebrates plant-based cooking. Across eight episodes viewers can join chef Niall Ó Conchúir and home cook Rebecca Uí Chonaola as they cook vegan recipes created especially for the series.
Inis Meáin to celebrate the blackberry this weekend
Inis Meáin will celebrate the blackberry harvest this Saturday with Féile na bPuiteachaí, a festival named for the islanders’ unique Irish word, puiteachaí, which is used on Inis Meáin instead of the more commonly heard word for blackberries, sméara dubha.
Galway Chamber connects to celebrate 40 Years of Aran Island Ferries
Aran Island Ferries hosted a Galway Chamber ‘Connect Series’ event last week, giving members of the Chamber an opportunity to network while enjoying a pleasurable cruise on the Bay.
O’Donnellan & Joyce presents a rare opportunity to acquire a seashore site with breathtaking views on Blake’s Hill
This is a rare opportunity to buy an outstanding home location on the waterfront, close to Salthill, with full planning permission for a modern five bedroom, three storey architect designed detached residence.
Galway RNLI honours long career of Aran Islands coxswain
In recognition of the long career of RNLI Coxswain John O’Donnell and the close relationship with the Aran Islands RNLI, the Galway RNLI crew last week presented him a framed picture of the lifeboats from both stations to mark his retirement.
Locals asked to conserve water on Inis Oírr to ensure normal daytime supply
Uisce Éireann and Galway County Council are reminding customers on Inis Oírr to conserve water as essential overnight water restrictions are being introduced in order to maintain reservoir levels on the island. The restrictions will be in place nightly from 11pm until 7am and started yesterday (Wednesday)
Iconic Aran Islands ferry Naomh Éanna to feature in permanent maritime heritage exhibition
The iconic Naomh Éanna, which served as the main ferry link between the Aran Islands and the mainland for several decades up to the 1980s, is set to feature in a permanent maritime exhibition at the National Museum of Ireland – Country Life in Mayo.
Inis Mór isn't the only place to celebrate TedFest
God almighty it's that time of year again - TedFest returns to Inis Mór from Thursday March 2 to Sunday March 5. Can't make your way out to the island? No problem there! The TedFest Table Quiz is on in Massimo's on Wednesday March 1, and the Toilet Duck Awards are on in the Roisin Dubh on Thursday March 2.