Aran Islands Ireland

Why the first of February is called after Saint Bride

elisabeth koopmans — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:05:28 +0000

The 31st January the extended time of Christmas closes off. During the past six weeks there were a few celebrations which will come to a closure with the last three festivities we are having this week. In the context of … Continue reading →

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Inspiration-Aran Islands

elisabeth koopmans — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:25:27 +0000

It was a lovely and clear morning. It started already before sun dawn. While the sky was colouring from deep grey to dark blue ending up in a red/violet dye, the robin, crow and the thrush were already singing and … Continue reading →

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Aran Islands. The First parking ticket.

admin — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 16:12:50 +0000

Shock and horror on Inis Mór on Monday last. A Kilronan resident, well known, but we won’t identify him here got the shock of his life on Monday…. Martin Mannion, the community warden, wrote himself into the history book by … Continue reading →

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January, time of reflection. Inis Meáin

elisabeth koopmans — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 12:53:54 +0000

The month of January we are living in now is a characteristic example in which one reflects on what is passed the year before. The name derives from Janus with the two heads, one looking backwards, the other one looking … Continue reading →

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Returning of light. Inis Meáin, Aran Islands

elisabeth koopmans — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 09:52:13 +0000

Every year again I find it amazing to experience the way light returns after a long span of time. I hardly can wait for this moment. But at the very point in time I think I cannot bear the darkness … Continue reading →

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