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Preparations for the Volvo Ocean Race stopover in Galway and the erection of the race village at the docks will go ahead regardless of whether the giant oil tanks are removed or not.

The newly opened health centre on Inis Oírr, the smallest of the Aran Islands, will serve a population of almost 250 people, ranging in age from the very young to the very old.

“If there was a great gale blowing from the West and you were in the house playing music, you would not hear any wind.”

In December 1920, the British army, then fighting the IRA in the Irish War of Independence, carried out an amphibious raid on Inishmore in the Aran Islands.

Next year’s Tedfest will take place over two 'Craggy Islands', Inis Mor from February 25 to 28, and Inis Oirr from March 4 to 7. Organisers hope this will finally end the long running feud between the islands and prevent the threatened break away Dickfest taking place on the smaller island.

Here is your opportunity to own a wonderful property on Inis Mór, Aran Islands. Situated approximately half a mile from Kilronan village and the airstrip, this is a wonderful three bedroom property with amazing uninterrupted views of the ocean and surrounding countryside.

THE MULKERRIN Brothers, winners of the first RTÉ All-Ireland Talent Show, are about to embark on their first Irish tour which takes in dates in Galway and Castlebar.

The Aran Islands (Inis Meain, Inis Mor, Inis Oirr) now have access to much-needed broadband connectivity under the National Broadband Scheme (NBS) thanks to 3, Ireland’s market leader in mobile broadband. The technology will provide homes across the islands access to the internet, and will support local businesses.