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Irish island ferry dispute risks stranding residents over winter

Residents of Inis Mór, the largest of the Aran islands, a group of three islands on the west coast of Ireland, could soon find themselves stranded if last-minute talks fail. The island has been stripped of ferry services from today (1st December) until March next year because of a dispute between Galway County Council and the ferry service provider, Island Ferries. The firm said it had no choice but to withdraw its winter service due to a failure by the council to recognise its difficulties with a levy. Dan Damon spoke to Dara Molloy, who lives on Inis Mór.

(Picture: Inis Mór ferry at dock Credit: RTÉ)

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