Aran Islands. Inishmaan.(Inis Meain) From the Hands series

A short excerpt from the wonderful "Hands" series by Sally Shaw Smith. Many thanks to Sally for permission to show it on the Aran Islands Facebook page.
Video shows people and goods being unloaded from the supply ship by currach in days gone by.

[@eoinfaherty7027]

The safest vessel that ever rode the waves, but you have to know how to handle her.

[@AranInfo]

It was a long time ago but no life was ever lost.
John.

[@Celtic-Saxon]

My grandfather grew up on this island does anyone know what year this was filmed?

[@michealbreathnach2928]

Geallaim doibh nár labhair siad focal bearla lena chéile sna currachaí an lá sin.

[@AranInfo]

The full video is available from Sally Shaw Smith. Full details on the Aran Islands facebook page.

[@pamelatotanes1917]

Wow your place is very interesting to me the kids are brave to ride in a small boat
Me im not that brave enough i don know how to swim just incase

[@JonathanQuintin]

Shocking to watch children been loaded into them without a life-jacket.

[@Decco10000]

Shocking good seamanship - times have changed - the children on the donkeys never wore helmets either.... Jaysus, for crying out loud.🤣🤣😂

[@johnmcdyer7297]

Ooh get real will you

[@Truthwillalwayswinoverlies]

Go get few more vaccines and clot shot for yourself ya gomey of a ting ya. Leave the pure natives of Ireland gaels be Ireland for the Irish Tál 🇮🇪