Bernadette Divilly, dance artist in residence in collaboration with lens based visual artist Cormac Coyne will exhibit in Áras Éanna Arts Centre in October 2024. The exhibition will be launched by Professor Rióna Ní Fhrighil on Saturday 12th of October, and will run for the remainder of the month. The material of the exhibition was...
The launch of the Holy Wells of Árann will take place at 1pm on Thursday 22nd August at Áras Éanna, Inis Oírr The exhibition will be launched by Cormac Coyne, Exhibition Curator. This exhibition forms part of the Holy Wells of County Galway Audit which is being undertaken by Zena Hoctor, Heritage Consultant on behalf...
An exhibition by Alan James Burn in partnership with Galway City Arts Office which discusses climate change and neurodiversity. This provides us with an opportunity to learn from Alan’s project partner about Neuro Pride & the Arts and Disability. Augmented Body, Altered Mind is an interactive exhibition weaving a brain-computer interface with an audiovisual environment....
A film by Augustine Martin A film made by Augustine Martin in the 60’s with the island’s schoolchildren, depicting life on the island at the time. The film was broadcast by RTÉ at the time. These children would now be in their 70’s. Showing on loop between 11am and 4pm (from Tuesday to Sunday during...
‘Craiceann’, Inis Oírr’s bodhrán summer school has celebrated its’ 21st birthday with its’ annual gathering which was held from the 24th – 28th June. Since its’ foundation Craiceann has been held at Áras Éanna Arts Centre on beautiful Inis Oírr. Bodhrán players, from beginners to advanced, participate in classes, workshops, concerts and events and of...
The first lace exhibition on Inis Oírr, Aran Islands. Also on display are two antique Irish Crochet Lace dresses on loan from the Traditional Lace Makers of Ireland. Step into a world where craftmanship meets centuries old tradition at this Exhibition of Irish lace. Each handmade piece draws its inspiration from the culture, heritage, landscape,...
Photographic Exhibition from the community on Inis Oírr. A call out was made to the community to send in one photo of any subject. Over 160 photographs depicting various aspects of Inis Oírr life taken by the people themselves. Showing in the Gallery at Áras Éanna till Tuesday 14th May.
After the success of this exhibition last summer we are delighted to show this wonderful colourised photographic exhibition of old photos of the Aran islands at the Áras Éanna courtyard. Based on the book ‘Old Ireland in Colour’ by Galway University academics John Buckley and Sarah-Anne Buckley. June to September 2023
Philip Jacobsen spent some of his childhood living on Inis Oírr and has been a frequent visitor to the island since. Inis Oírr is one of the great loves of his life. Philip has a deep respect for the island, it’s people and it’s unique landscape. The Plassey has been an important part of the...
After the great success of Áras Éanna’s ‘Curracha’ exhibition which saw 21 artists decorate 21 currachs displayed throughout the island during the Covid restrictions of the summer of 2021, Áras Éanna have plans to hold an outdoor exhibition on Inis Oírr on a bi-annual basis. The fishermen of Inis Oírr did a coastal clean up...
