The Aran Islands of Inismor, Inismeáin & Inis Óirr are located thirty miles out in the Atlantic Ocean off the West coast of Galway, Ireland. They're part of the Gaeltacht region & Gaeilge - the native Irish language is the main language spoken by islanders.
While their inaccessibility from the mainland may have isolated them from mainstream Irish culture in the past, it also helped keep many old traditions alive. Today's island community have radio, television & mobile phones to keep abreast of national & international developments. |
Old Co. Galway Ireland photos - Aran islanders & Currach boats bringing goods from the mainland supply ship to Inismeáin 1961.
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1960's picture of Aran Islanders ferrying sacks of flour & island supplies in two currach boats.
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Aran islanders onshore bringing supplies from currach boats, County Galway 1960's picture. |
Currach boat at Inismeáin seashore, islanders offloading supplies & dog looking out to sea. Inismeáin Aran Island, Co. Galway photograph 1961.
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Three currach boats at sea off Inisheer, Aran Isand. The ruins of O'Briens castle dating from the 14th century in the background
Aran island 1960's Ireland photographs by Brendan Doyle. Images © Irelandposters.
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