A “walkabout” theatre show and the opening of an exhibition by a collective of more than 20 artists from Galway are among the highlights of a day of celebration to mark the 21st birthday of Aras Eanna on Saturday. People on the island are invited to attend the world premiere of ‘It’s A Lovely Day...
There is great excitement on the island of Inis Oirr this week ahead of the launch of an open air exhibition of 21 currachs by artists from all along the western seaboard to celebrate the 21st birthday of the island’s arts centre. Each of the six foot currach creations, fabricated in metal and covered in...
Bringing the works of Samuel Beckett from the sprawl of urban Dublin to the peace and tranquillity of Inis Oirr is currently inspiring theatre director and producer Sarah Jane Scaife during a month-long residency at Aras Eanna. Sarah Jane has been a frequent visitor to both Inis Oirr and the arts centre for many years...
As the country opens up again, Aras Eanna Ionad Ealaine is delighted to announce that we will be celebrating our 21st birthday next month with three art exhibitions and a big gig! The story of how a disused weaving factory was turned into the most westerly arts centre in all of Europe is definitely worth...
Aras Eanna is delighted to announce that renowned comedian, actor, and chat show host Tommy Tiernan has released a short video to support our fundraising draw. Tommy visited Inis Oirr recently and urged people to buy tickets for a chance of winning a five night holiday for four adults on the island. “One of the...
Can you imagine a better place to “staycation” in 2021 than the beautiful Gaeltacht island of Inis Oirr? Well, Aras Eanna Ionad Ealaine is offering you a chance to win a five night break for four adults this September. The prize includes transport from the mainland to the island, a self-catering house, a seafood platter...
As Áras Éanna celebrates its 21st year as an arts centre in 2021, we are set to expand our Artists in Residence programme. Over two decades now, it has been part of the culture of our Gaeltacht island that artists come and live among the people of Inis Oirr, taking inspiration from the island, its...
There was great excitement in Inis Oirr this week when the biggest parcel in history arrived to the island. Santa Claus was unable to visit the Halla Mor in person this year because of social distancing, but he met up with the children of the island beside a new chimney which nobody had seen...
The stunning exhibition of photographs of Inis Oirr during the first lockdown by Cormac Coyne is featured on ‘Nationwide’ on RTEOne television this Friday (7pm). The photos were hosted online by Aras Eanna Ionad Ealaíone when arts centres across the country were closed and attracted interest from all across the globe. One lady even contacted...
