Rhoda Twombly - Women of the Islands: A Vital Life Force
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Women of the Islands
-A Vital Life-force-
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Inishlyre, Clew Bay
53 AcresPopulation: 3
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Comhdháil Oileáin na hÉireann
The Federation of Ireland’s Islands
Representing Ireland’s Islandson National, Local and European
Levels
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Comhdháil Oileáin na hÉireann:ChallengesAccess: Sea, Air and BroadbandPolicy: Recognising that mainland policies don’t
necessarily “fit” the Island situationEmployment: Encouraging entrepreneurshipHealth care: A unified approachEducation and keeping youth on the IslandsCommunity Development: Helping strengthen
communitiesSustainability: Economic, Social and Environmental
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A Different Set of CircumstancesGeographic isolation Insularity Harsh weather Extraordinary environment Strong culture & heritage Diverse skill sets
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Tourism Development
The first hotels on Inishbofin, Co. Galway
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Community Engagement & Craft Entrepreneurship
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Craftwork & the Community : Inis Oírr
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Craftwork & the Community : Inis Oírr
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Weaving: Crafting and Teaching on Clare Island
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Community Development: Inish Turk
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Health CareInadequate fundingNeed for unified, nation-
wide Island health program
Difficulty in accessing locum doctors
Lack of cover nurses
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EducationNeed to Island-proof Dept. of Education’s enrolment
policiesSome Islands without secondary school
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Inis Meáin: Coláiste Naomh Eoin
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Sustainable Living/Alternative Tourism
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Island SustainabilityEconomic, Social and Environmental Sustainability Renewable energy projects Pilot broadband schemes The AranLife project Aquaculture programs Practices related to High
Nature Value Farming
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On the Sea
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Women of the Islands Women contribute positively to their
communities in their everyday lives. Women have set their Islands on the
road to recognition through tourism, craft work and alternative therapies and farming practice.
Women that save lives through the medical and recue services.
Women who influence our youth through teaching and sport.
Women who are leaders in community development, working to provide services, training and enhancement of the environment.