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# Island Living

'You've to make a real go of it in summer': Arranmore islanders look ahead as new plan unveiled

The island is one of dozens hoping to benefit from a new ten-year plan for offshore communities.

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Jun 11th 2023, 12:05 AM

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All smiles as Minister visits Donegal island but dwellers want more than 'just a piece of paper'

The first national plan for offshore islands in 27 years was launched yesterday amid a warning about whether government departments are supporting it.

The plan aims to get more people living, working and raising their families on offshore islands.

Although groups have strived to be welcoming about the measures some criticised "vague commitments".

Eoghan Dalton spoke to island representatives on Arranmore.

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Jun 8th 2023, 12:02 AM

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Minister sets out 'positive discrimination' policy to ringfence offshore island funding

The ‘Our Living Islands’ strategy published today is the first national island policy in 27 years.

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Jun 7th 2023, 2:21 PM

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In pictures: Fancy your own private island?

James Island carries a $75m price tag and comes complete with an airstrip, 780 acres and guaranteed solitude.

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Jun 2nd 2012, 6:30 PM