Bronntanas ó Inis Meáin do Lá Fhéile Pádraig

6th March 2024

Bronntanas ó Inis Meáin do Lá Fhéile Pádraig
March signifies the deepening of spring on the island, with more fresh growth, longer evenings and our unique and highly anticipated St. Patrick’s Day Cead Tournament. This ancient game is played only on Inis Meáin and only on St. Patrick’s Day, no matter what the weather. read more

Seasonal TransitionTeacht an bhFómhair

31st August 2023

Seasonal Transition
Until the first daily boat service to Inis Meáin began in the late 1990s, travel to and from Inis Meáin was very difficult, and to this day Inis Meáin remains a remote outpost, where traditions are cherished. A journey to or from the island involves an hour's ferry journey or a 10 seater plane ride to rural Connemara - neither of which makes a daily commute possible. Hence a seasonal movement of people, both to and from the island, as the visitor season ends and the academic year begins read more

Unique St. Patrick’s Day Island Traditions

14th March 2023

Unique St. Patrick’s Day Island Traditions
People all over the world join in the tradition of celebrating St. Patrick’s Day on March 17th. Yet nowhere celebrates Ireland’s national day quite like we do here on Inis Meáin, with a Cead tournament. read more

The Feast of St. Brigid
Lá ‘le Bríde

9th February 2023

The Feast of St. Brigid<br>Lá ‘le Bríde
There is a very old custom or ritual, which has been practised in the island for centuries. On the eve of the feast of St Brigid, January 31st, all the young girls (under twelve) visited every house in the island with a Brídeog, a doll made of straw and clothed in a bright dress, ribbons and some jewellery. read more

The People Behind the Brand

20th September 2018

The People Behind the Brand
Launching our portrait series on instagram, an introduction to the people behind the brand. Cniotáil Inis Meáin was founded on the island in 1976 by Tarlach de Blacám and Áine Ní Chongaile, inspired by the unique spirit, environment and heritage of the place. When the couple  married in 1973, they were determined to make their... read more

Cóta Raiftearaí An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar.

5th September 2018

Cóta Raiftearaí An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar.
Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar accepting a gift of Cóta Raiftearaí at the official opening of newly independent Coláiste Naomh Eoin, Inis Meáin this week. Inspired by the famed 19th century poet Raftery and his epic poem Seanchas na Sceiche. In it he berates a bush, which he found by the roadside and which failed him in his... read more

Pitti Uomo 94, Florence

12th June 2018

Pitti Uomo 94, Florence
  Pitti Uomo June 2018. SS19 in 100% linen and linen blends. Colours resonant of island landscape and seascape. read more

Snow covered Inis Meáin

9th March 2018

Snow covered Inis Meáin
It’s not often we see Inis Meáin covered in a blanket of white. Last week’s weather resulted in a difficult few days for the animals without any shelter. Without any sheds our outbuildings on the island the farmers had to trek through the snow drifts to feed hay to their cattle.     read more

Alpaca Punch – How to Spend it Feature

3rd October 2017

Alpaca Punch – How to Spend it Feature
Our signature knitted jacket in Baby Alpaca and Silk was featured last week in the Financial Times – How to Spend it Supplement. “Strong yet soft, smart yet relaxed – it’s no wonder alpaca is leading the pack this season”, says Tom Stubbs. Alpaca’s durability and excellent drape also make it eminently suitable for the... read more

Inis Meáin’s Knitted Legacy

4th September 2017

Inis Meáin’s Knitted Legacy
An international beacon of knitted design and simple luxury, the Inis Meáin Knitting Company sits perched near the edge of Europe, 30-miles from Ireland’s Westernmost shores and on the middling of the three Aran Islands, 4-by-2 mile Inis Meáin. A landscape of inspiring rugged beauty and age-old simplicity, Inis Meáin is an oil painting of... read more