Weekend on Inis Mór

The weekend takes place on the Aran Island of Inis Mór, 16–18 October 2026.

As a Gaeltacht area, the island is a natural place for an immersive Irish-speaking break — with a healthy dose of Craggy Island spirit.

Programme outline

Session titles, facilitators, and exact times will appear in the published programme. The weekend is structured as follows.

Friday evening

Welcome, introductions, and opening activities.

Saturday — daytime & evening

Core workshops, screenings or scene work, and social time.

Sunday — daytime

Closing sessions and farewell.

Packages

Standard weekend package — includes the core event programme (accommodation not included).

Tickets — pricing at public release

Extended package — adds escorted trips with a Father Ted–loving islander on Friday morning and Sunday afternoon, for those who want to explore more of the island.

Tickets — pricing at public release

Venue & accommodation

Package prices do not include accommodation.

We use the Aran Islands Hotel as a venue; multi-night and delegate offers are arranged directly with the hotel. See Accommodation for the property link and other island options.

We can also suggest B&Bs, glamping, and hostel options — see Accommodation.

Cowboys, Ted! A bunch of cowboys!