Aran air service celebrates 40th.

From Todays Irish Times.
The foresight of the people who campaigned for an air service between the three Aran Islands and the mainland was praised yesterday by Eamon Ó Cuív at a ceremony to mark the 40th anniversary of the opening of the first airport on the islands, writes John Fallon.

The Galway West TD and Minister for Social Protection said people were benefiting today from campaigning work carried out in the 1960s by islanders.

The first airport on the three islands opened in 1970 at Killeaney on Inis Mór, and further airports followed on the smaller islands, Inis Meáin and Inis Oirr.

A fare of £5 was charged on the first flights which flew from Aran to Galway Airport at Carnmore.

Hundreds of people attended the 40th anniversary celebrations on Inis Mór yesterday.

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40 Years of Air Travel to the Aran Islands

Air travel to the Aran Islands is 40 years old this month, as is Aer Arann, the company formed to make it possible. Electricity, post-primary education and industry all came to the islands as a result of the flights, along with hundreds of thousands of tourists. One hundred in 1969 became 14,000 in 1976. Now 25,000 tourists fly to the islands each year

The Irish Times had and interesting Article at the weekend.

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Hen Parties on the Aran Islands. Joe Wattys

Joe Wattys, which is famous for being the friendliest pub on the Aran Islands have announced that they welcome Hen Parties. They have a special reason for Hen parties to pick Joe Wattys on Inishmore (Inis-Mor).

They offer A Welcoming Cocktail Drink plus Free Wattys Shuttle from & to their Accommodation at end of Night with Live Music or Disco or both.

Expect to see lots of happy women around Joe Wattys at the weekends.

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Aran Islands is getting popular on Facebook.

The Aran Islands fan page on Facebook continues to attract new fans.

There are now over 5,500 facebook fans (people who like) of the Aran Islands page.

Fans share photos, videos and comments.

Come join the community, you’ll be very welcome.

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Hen Parties on the Aran Islands

The Aran Islands has become a popular summer hen party venue.

Hen parties seem to like to escape to the islands and are a common sight on the Ferries at weekends. Easily spotted in outlandish costumes.
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