ÁRAS ÉANNA ARTS CENTRE

Looking out towards Inis Meáin, Áras Eanna is Ireland and Europe's most westerly arts and heritage enter. Formerly a weaving factory, it was renovated in 1999 by its owners, Údarás na Gaeltachta and Inis Oírr's co-operative society, Cómhar Caomhán, with assistance from the European Union and the Arts Council.

Áras Éanna aims to fulfil the dual role of being an arts, heritage and craft enter for the islanders of Inis Oírr and a enter for contemporary and traditional arts for the wider community. It has a 70 seat theatre, a gallery, a café, craft workshops, classrooms and an artist's residence. The enter hosts drama, concerts, courses and events and has been home to a series of artists since its inception in 2000. Áras Éanna is also particularly suited as host to groups who wish to hold courses which need a quiet and reflective environment and we welcome several groups each year who study celtic spirituality, meditation and personal development. For more information, visit Áras Éanna's website at www.araseanna.ie

CLEAS, an enterprise owned and staffed by islanders, runs a translation and craft business from Áras Éanna : For further information contact CLEAS: Tel./Fax: 099 75979 or email cleas@utvinternet.com

Cleas Aistriú: A translation service from English/Irish or Irish/English, no document too big or too small. Contact CLEAS or cleasaistriu@eircom.net

Basketry: Revival of the particular type of basketry associated with Inis Oírr and on the planting and harvesting of the indigenous sally rods. Modern pieces are also produced. The various products can be viewed, and bought from our work enter or by contacting CLEAS. Weaving: The centuries old skill of weaving on Inis Oírr can be seen in the beautiful multicoloured waist band known as a "crios". Contact CLEAS.'