Nighttime water restrictions on Inis Oírr lifted with immediate effect Tuesday, 26 November 2024: Uisce Éireann wishes to advise customers on Inis Oírr that essential overnight water restrictions that were in place on the public water supply have now been lifted. Water restrictions were in effect on Inis Oírr nightly between 11pm and 7am in order to conserve the low water resources on the island. The restrictions were necessary over the summer months to ensure a continuous daily water supply was available for residents and businesses for hygiene and other essential purposes. Supplies were increased by a significant amount of tankering of water by sea from Rossaveel over the past number of months. Tony Kelly of Uisce Éireann said: “Thankfully water reserves on the island have recovered and are currently sufficient to ensure a continuous water supply into the winter. Uisce Éireann will continue to monitor and maintain the supply for our customers on Inis Oírr. “We would like to thank residents, businesses and visitors to the island for their conservation efforts during the restrictions.” Uisce Éireann is committed to keeping customers informed across multiple platforms 24/7 and we encourage customers to engage with us through our website, X channels @IWCare and @IrishWater, on Facebook and LinkedIn and through our customer care helpline which is open 24/7 on 1800 278 278. Uisce Éireann has launched a free text service, providing real-time updates for local issues. Customers can sign up with their Eircode and mobile number at www.water.ie

The co-op is closing at 2.30 Thursday due to electricity outage.

Would you like to become more involved with CFOAT? We would like to have more members from all three islands on our board of directors, if you would like to join please seek a nomination from 2 other shareholders before the next AGM. A nomination form will be sent out to all members ahead of the AGM. Please contact us if you need any assistance with this. projects@aranislandsenergycoop.ie

By the way free equipment from the old cattle crush left outside Comhar Caomhán Teo if anybody wants to take it!!

Please get in touch with us,as coat can be collected here in the office

Cúirt Cheoil na mBan - A traditional Irish music festival celebrating women and non-binary singers, dancers and musicians for the communities of Inis Oírr and Inis Meáin. 4th, 5th & 6th October 2024 What began as a one-off event for Culture Night in 2022, Cúirt Cheoil na mBan has now grown into a 3-day festival that happens at the end of the tourist season on two of the Aran Islands. This Irish language festival puts a focus on women and non-binary Traditional Irish musicians and aims to revive the traditional social nights that people would have hosted in their homes long ago. People across both islands will open their homes to host sessions throughout the weekend. There will be concerts and céilís in the local halls and late night sessions in the local pubs. There will also be a bilingual talk by Niamh Ní Charra - Mná an Cheoil: 100 years of Women in Irish Traditional Music. Over 20 musicians, singers and dancers are involved including: Aedín Ní Thiarnaigh, Aimee Farrell Courtney, Alana MacInnes, Ashley O'Toole, Bríd Ní Chualáin, Deirbhle Nic An Aoire, Deirbhile Ní Bhrolcháin, Grace Corrigan, Julie Ni Longáin, Katelyn Corrigan, Leona McKenna, Marion McEvoy, Mary Donoghue, Niamh Ní Charra, May Ní Chonghaile, Paula O'Regan, Rita Ní Chatháin, Úna Ní Fhlannagáin Cúirt Cheoil na mBan is co-produced by Emma O'Grady and Áras Éanna, with support from the Arts Council, Ealaín na Gaeltachta, Galway County Council, Pleanáil Teanga Inis Meáin, Pleanáil Teanga Inis Oírr, Comhlacht Forbartha Inis Meáin and Comhan Caomhán Teo. Cúirt Cheoil na mBan is co-produced by Emma O'Grady and Áras Éanna, with support from the Arts Council, Ealaín na Gaeltachta, Galway County Council, Pleanáil Teanga Inis Meáin, Pleanáil Teanga Inis Oírr, Comhlacht Forbartha Inis Meáin and Comhan Caomhán Teo. Cúirt Cheoil na mBan is an Apartheid-Free Festival. Schedule Fri 4th Oct 8.30pm TALK: Mná an Cheoil: 100 years of Women in Irish Traditional Music le Niamh Ní Charra @ Áras Éanna 10pm Session @ Tigh Ned Sat 5th Oct 3pm Session House 1 4pm Session House 2 5pm Session House 3 8pm Concert/Céilí @ Halla Inis Oírr 10pm Sesson @ Tigh Ruairí Sun 6th Oct 8.45am Boat Inis Oírr to Inis Meáin 12pm TALK: Mná an Cheoil: 100 years of Women in Traditional Irish Music le Niamh Ní Charra 3pm Session House 1 4pm Session House 2 6pm Ceolchoirm/Céilí @ Halla Naomh Eoin 10pm Session @ Hotel TICKETS: Participating musicians - FREE Islanders - FREE Under 18 - FREE Visitors - €50 (entry to all events) https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cuirt-cheoil-na-mban-2024-tickets-1034836221997 TRAVEL: Ferry From Doolin: doolinferry.com From Ros-A-Mhíl: www.aranislandferries.com Plane From Indreabhán: aerarannislands.ie LÓISTÍN / ACCOMMODATION: Inis Oírr: discoverinisoirr.com/where-to-stay-eat/accommodation/ Inis Meáin: inismeainbeo.ie/lóistín MORE INFO: aras-eanna.ie Get the Inis Oírr App: inisoirrbeo.com CONTACT: cuirtcheoilnamban@gmail.com FOR NEWS and LIVE UPDATES follow us on Instagram: @cuirtcheoilnamban

There is Mass this Saturday at 1.00pm

Galway Sports Partnership Galway Sports Partnership is seeking to engage an Active Islands Hub Co- Ordinator to facilitate the development of the Active Islands Sport & Physical Activity Hub, for the Aran Islands, Inishbofin, and the surrounding areas. This post will be to develop the hub in partnership with the local community and to implement a comprehensive plan to promote, attract and develop sustainable programmes and increase the offerings for Outdoor Recreation in these areas. The candidate will need to be a fluent Irish speaker. The ideal candidate will have a keen interest in outdoor recreation/sports/physical activity and community development with experience of working in these areas an advantage. They will also have a full driving licence and their own transport. An initial 3-year fixed term contract will be offered to the successful candidate. The salary will be €30,000 per annum. A copy of the job description and application form is available at www.galwayactive.ie or by email to galwayactive@galwaycoco.ie Application by application form only should be submitted by email to galwayactive@galwaycoco.ie Closing date: Applications must be received no later than 5pm on Friday, 4th October 2024. Kind Regards,

Someone lost a revolut card yesterday - Gerald Greene the name on the card, get in touch with Úna if you see it anywhere 086 381 3300. GRMA

There is only Sunday afternoon sailings from now on until end of September. The Saturday midday boat is now finished until next year. Thank you very much.

there are 3 workmen on Inis Oirr today from National Broadband Ireland and TLI doing research on the poles and ground etc.

If anyone would like Inis mor compost, we have 3 orders in , Gerry likes to send a few together. You could text me and I’ll add that name to the list later this week. €50 for the ton (skip bag) +353 87 778 7730

A chairde, Bank here today 10.45-3.00 the Guard will no longer be here today, we will put up a new date soon

Mass will be on Sunday at 1.00 instead of Saturday

The water Safety Certs are in Comhar Chaomhán Teo ready for collection or if you need them to be posted to you, contact us.

all fuel pumps back again working

A chara, I would like to invite you/your organisation, to take part in a consultation run by the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, on behalf of the Advisory Committee on Women’s Stories. Minister Catherine Martin T.D. appointed this Advisory Committee on 07 March to examine how women’s lives and experiences, in all of their diversity, are presented and recorded within museums, galleries, libraries, archives, and theatres (in the national cultural institutions and national collections, as well as other national and local community cultural spaces). The committee will make recommendations to help the Government enhance and expand the representation of women’s diverse experiences, contributions, and stories. As part of its work, the Advisory Committee will also consider the feasibility of options for a dedicated presentation of women’s stories and/or a women’s museum. We are seeking the views of stakeholders, including professional, advocacy, representative, and community groups, as well as other interested parties and individuals on an all-island basis and internationally. Your perspectives and ideas will help the Advisory Committee in considering the recommendations that they will make. You can complete the survey here, in English or in Irish (gov.ie/womensstories). There are 3 questions to be completed. You can also make your submission through Irish Sign Language or pre-recorded audio-visual formats, or other formats. If you have any queries about making a submission, please contact us at womensstories@tcagsm.gov.ie. We welcome submissions at your earliest convenience. The survey will close on Friday, 30 August, and it may not be possible to accept your contribution after this date. Thank you very much for taking the time to participate - your input is really appreciated. Kind regards, Sinéad Copeland —— An Roinn Turasóireachta, Cultúir, Ealaíon, Gaeltachta, Spóirt agus Meán Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media Urlár 3, Áras an tSeoighigh, 8-11 Sráid Lombard Thoir, Baile Átha Cliath D02 Y729 Floor 3, Joyce House, 8-11 Lombard Street East, Dublin D02 Y729

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Comhdháil Oileáin na hÉireann AGM & celebrating 40 years of Representing Ireland’s Islands. DETAILS TO BE ANNOUNCED, WATCH THIS SPACE! For accomodation and transport information to Inis Oírr check out https://www.inisoirrbeo.com If you require further assistance on accomodation or any other questions re the AGM or 40th please contact bainisteoir@discoverinisoirr.com 083 085 1695- Chloe Ní Mháille

postponed for now we will update on the new date soon.. Hector Ó hEochagáin will be on Inis Oírr on Wednesday 28 August and he wants to talk to companies with bicycles and local people who still use bicycles every day. They are thinking of doing a new programme on the Aran Islands about bikes and they will be making a bike from scratch as a bike that is suitable for the island and is able to withstand the bad weather for more than 25 years without any issues etc! If you are interested in joining please contact me as we are putting together a programme for the day shortly. With good wishes Chloe Ní Máille Manager@discoverinisoirr.com/ 083 085 1695

Sicap Islands Development Officer

there will be 400 students on the island this saturday between 9 ans 7.30

There will be no mass on Sunday, instead Mass will be on tomorrow at 11am

I'm away from the parish from Monday 5th till Saturday 10th.In emergency call Fr.Hughie Loftus 0879983172 or Parish office Carraroe 091595452

For information notice from Aran Island Ferries: They apologize they were not in contact about the students yesterday or today. For information, 140 students will be coming this Wednesday and 250 on Saturday

the banc will be here 11-3 the Garda will be here 11.30-1 and available for clinics

notice from Aran Island Ferries, there will be mid day sailings on Saturdays and Sundays from this weekend until 24th August.

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The HSE is happy to provide Emergency First Response training for people on Inis Meáin and Inis Oírr ( space for 8 people between the 2 islands) It is a 5 day course, run over 2 weekends (towards the end of the year) if you are interested you must be willing to be a Community First Responder for the island as well.

A chairde, 145 students visiting Inis Oírr today. 243 visiting this Thursday 18th of July

Mass is at 11.20 a.m Saturday 20th of July.

Did anybody see Rísín? she had a grey collar/golden. please call 083 1020081 if you see Rísín. Thank you

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A huge thanks to Coláiste Laichtín for doing a litter pick on the beach. This is brilliant work for keeping our Blue Flag!!

We recommend registering for swimming course today or Friday in co-op office. €30 cash only per child. You can still register on the beach at 10.00 am on Monday but we are trying to reduce waiting time when registering.

118 students visiting Inis Oírr 09/07 204 students visiting Inis Oirr 10/07

I am currently working as a researcher with Strident Media for the Irish TV series, "Bog Amach." We are seeking applications from participants for this third series, our co-production between RTÉ and the BBC. You could watch series One and Two on the RTÉ player HERE, and series two on the BBC player HERE. In Seasons One and Two of the TV series Move Out, we helped 12 couples and families move house or make a big life change through move out of cities to beautiful rural locations. I would really appreciate it if you could please spread the attached information to your organization or contact list, or if you have any suggestions yourself! (More on Move Out) · Do you live in the city that you have a big dream of moving to countryside? · A retired person looking to downsize, or move to the country from another country? · Are you looking for a rural place to work remotely, for a new business or enterprise start - or just a new way of life? · If so, and if you speak Irish and would like a little help with your search, we want to hear from you! If you want to take advantage of expert advice and get help with more information to find about the houses of your dreams - and if you are willing to be filmed in the process - we want to hear from you! Contact casting@stridentmedia.com or fill out our casting request at: https://shorturl.at/ZUn3P

Missing a chain with a diamond pendant. Please call the comharchumann 0n 099-75008 if found.

There is a stray donkey in Lurgan Village.

Passport handed in to the shop belonging to a Claire Barron if anybody knows who she is

Hello if anyone is intrested in buying the old window, please be in contact with Eoin inisoirrhandball@gmail.com or +353 87 767 0357

small reminder today is the last day to register!!

I hope you can help me by donating whatever you can. Simply click the Donate button above. All donations are processed securely. You can also share my page using Share options below. This is a great way to show your support. Thank you for your support. Caitlín & Keely

Our apologies but the ACRES Burren Aran information meeting for tranche 2 farmers which was due to take place in Comhar Caomhán Teo @8pm on Monday 02 July 2024, has been cancelled. The tranche 2 farmers will be informed of time and date for a rescheduled meeting soon.

Dia daoibh a chairde, Notice from Aran Island Ferries, the 6.30pm boat from Ros a Mhíl this Sunday afternoon will stop at Inis Mór first to pick up the people of Inis Meáin and Inis Oírr to take back to Inis Meáin and Inis Oírr. The races are taking place on Inis Mór this Sunday. €10 as usual for the return ticket. You can book a space in advance through the office in Ros a Mhíl if you like.

Hello, A little reminder the Bank will be here today between 11-3pm The Garda will be here between 11 and 2pm and available for meetings with people The co-operative will be closing at 3.30pm today and open again as usual this Thursday at 9am. A sad story from Bere Island in Cork John Walsh rip was always working hard for all the islands. He was on the board of Management of Comhar na Oileán, the Confederation of Irish Islands, ESIN and several other committees. He gave a lot of support to Inis Oírr with various initiatives during the years. A true Gentleman. Thinking of John's family and friends at this sad time. 🙏 https://rip.ie/death-notice/john-walsh-cork-beara-560315

Friends, We will be collecting money for UNICEF, which is working in Gaza, at the Ciorcal Spraoi on Wednesday. If you want to make a little something (cake/biscuits) and bring it with you that would be great. There will be a collection box to collect donations if people want to drop in. Everyone welcome!

Hi, if you are interested in taking part in rowing training this year, please contact Brid. 0872382394. The training will start shortly.

There are free hard copies available in Inis Oírr co-op.

Mass this evening at 6pm

Notice from Homeowner: Hello The road at the red spot on the map on West village will be closed on Monday 17 June 2024 because of work that will take place on the house. You will be able to use the main road. Thank you very much for your understanding and patience with this.

A Pandora bracelet with the initial A and a tiger was lost yesterday please contact Mary at 0872390493

The co op is aware of an electricity outage for 320 buildings on the island this Wednesay, but we recommend for everyone to call this number 1800 372 757 to check if your own MPRN number will be turned off. You can contact the number until 6pm. We know not every house received a notice and its best for you all to check. Electricity will be off from 9.30-17.00 The public toilets will be closed on that date.

For your information notice from Galway County Council, a hard copy of the form is available here in the office and also as a pdf. **2024** We are currently waiting final approval from the department for the **2025 LIS** The LIS 2025 application scheme is open from today, please see the LIS 2025 application form with terms and condtions attachted for your attention. This will also be advertised in the local newspapers and social media over the summer and is availableon the link below. The closing date for the 2025 LIS applications will be 4.00pm on the 9th of August 2024. Please note all forms are to be returned to the roads section, County Hall, for processing please,and not the area offices. I would like to thank the Members for their assistance in liasing with & the Technical & Administration staff. kind regards Geraldine Byrne Administrative Officer Infrastructure & Operations Unit Galway County Council Prospect Hill, Galway * gbyrne@galwaycoco.ie       http://www.galway.ie ( 091 509293 | 087 9941704

The swimming course will run from the 15th of July. To book a place call Comhar Caomhán Teo on 099-75008 or email info@discoverinisoirr.com with the name & date of birth of your child to be added to the list. More information to come regarding registration time on Monday etc.

Bank will be in co-op offices June 25th.

QR code stands for Inis Oírr Beo App available in the co-op. Useful for businesses, accomodations etc. Call in and pick one up.

Laethanta Sona: Saol ar an gChrieg 21-26 May (11am – 6pm daily) Entry: FREE Originally created by Sarah Jane Scaife alongside her award-winning production of Laethanta Sona (Beckett’s Happy Days, Laethanta Sona: Saol Ar An gCreig, documents the creation of the piece in collaboration with the islanders of Inis Oirr in a multimedia installation.  The installation is a celebration of the women of the island, whose stories served as inspiration for the piece. It features a selection of portraits by Cormac Coyne, accompanied by a sound installation of their voices contemplating island life, recorded by Martha Knight.  Videographer Killian Waters of Arcade Films presents a video documentary response to the making of the Happy Days set on site in Chreig an Staic, Inis Oírr by designer Ger Clancy and islanders Mairtín Céline, Mairtín Stiofán and Thomas Sharry. 

Quiz & Raffle in Inis Oírr Hotel on Friday at 9pm €40 per table

The Bodhrán summerschool. Classes, workshops and concerts