The island, which has no public toilets or cafes, has seen a daily average of just five or six visitors this summer
The Co Mayo island, which has no public toilets or cafes, has seen a daily average of just five or six visitors this summerChristy Henry: 'The death knell was when the school closed back in 1989. Unless we get new blood and the school is reopened, it is just a matter of time.
Two days after this year’s festivities, the only ceol agus craic is the languid flapping of the empty marquee at the former schoolhouse, now used as a community centre and doctor’s surgery. Henry had been fighting for proper and safe access to the island since 1984. Feasibility studies had concluded a cable-car service costing €2 million from Achill was the preferred option. Ultimately, due to complex issues, the project did not materialise.
Inishbiggle is accessed by boat from either Doran's point at Ballycroy or Bullsmouth, Dooniver, on Achill island. Photograph: Michael McLaughlin He beams as his brother, Timmy, helps me and photographer Michael McLaughlin on-board. We are the only passengers. “We could do with a few more visitors,” he observes wryly. “Although the looped walk here on the island has been good for tourism when the weather is good.”Mayo man Frank Fahy says he worked with Fáilte Ireland when the national looped walk networks were originally being developed. “We came out from Achill this morning to do the walk here today and are delighted that it is now signed. This 4km walk is ideal for moderately fit walkers.
“I’d say the native population will peter out and it will become like west Cork, with lots of holiday homes and part-time residents.”
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