COMHAR CAOMHÁN TEO

Comhar Caomhán Teo was established in 1970. The co-op plays a central role in the development of the island, in the economic, social and cultural developments that take place. The co-op was originally established to put in place basic essential services such as the electricity and water schemes.

In the meantime the co-op has overseen many various developments on the island, including:

an air service and building of an aerodrome

the establishment of a secondary school

a campsite

public toilets

an indoor handball and racketball alley

a thatched cottage village

running social employment schemes

a playing pitch with dressing rooms

the development of the art centre Áras Éanna

The co-op is responsible for the management of the air service on behalf of Údarás na Gaeltachta. Comhar Caomhán also has a trading store and sells agricultural products, building materials, fuel, coal, etc. The offices are an important resource for the public. One can get information and advice, and photocopying, laminating and fax services are also available. The co-op also administers a rubbish collection and recycling scheme, on behalf of the 'Timpeallacht na nOileán' Company. Irish Language project where people who moved to the island have access to a free Irish course enabling them to participate more fully in island life, insuring that our island remains a strong Gaeltacht community. Public Services.

The co-op offices are open from Monday to Thursday between 9 am and 5 pm, and on Friday between 9 am and 4 pm.

The following services are available in the offices:

Drinking Water

Recycling Refuse Bags

Fax, Photocopying and Laminating Services

Library & Internet Services: Tuesday & Thursday 2.30pm - 4.30pm

Bank of Ireland, monthly in winter time and fortnightly during Summer

Credit Union Thursday: 3.30pm-4.30pm

Cumas: Information regarding Social Welfare benefits & various payments or grants, 11.00 am - 3.30 pm third Tuesday of every month.

Irish Language project
Monday afternoons and Thursday mornings.