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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From Gordon Deegan in the Irish Times.

Gordon writes that the promoter of a seaplane plan for the west is facing opposition. The plan by Harbourair Ireland involves  planning applications to 3 local authorities for facilities at  Galway, Inishmore and Lough Derg.

The opposition seems to be centered on Lough Derg with objectors claiming that birds will be put in danger.

A facility in Foynes Co. Limerick is also part of the plan.

Looks like the promotors may have a battle on their hands.

I’m sure the service will be welcomed on the Aran Islands and Kilronan is the location envisioned for landing facilities.

No objection have been made in Galway city or Inishmore. Decisions are due later this month. We wish the developers luck as any plan that makes the Islands more accessible has to be welcomed in these dificult times.

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