Inis Bigil

[@abigailpip112]

Ah, what a lovely lady. I'm sorry for her trouble, losing her son,. I hope she will be safe and get any help she needs.

[@mbrian679]

I posted this video as a lady sent it to me and said the island is struggling at moment

[@franceslynch8815]

This is beautiful. This lovely lady has a life filled with purpose, simplicity and living side by side with nature and her animals who seem to adore her. Even though the weather can be harsh and unforgiving she has a beautiful warm cosy house for relaxation, reading, t.v, social media and hobbies. And also a nice community centre nearby. What more could a person ask for. She is steeped in riches. Most people are lonely, especially in big cities. The transport links are good now, so she could be in town for coffee, shopping or meeting friends whenever she feels like it. A beautiful video showing how life is meant to be lived and if we survive our damaged climate we may all have to try learning how this lady lives. Thank you for Beautiful Inis Bigil.❤

[@JohnDavis-gh4tl]

Yes

[@blueocean2510]

@@franceslynch8815 A good plastic sheet well secured could keep the turf dry. Raised beds for vegetables with netting to protect from elements and wildlife could provide fresh food close to the house.

[@franceslynch8815]

@@blueocean2510 A bit of heaven on Inis Bigil❤️

[@smiley9872]

Unfortunately it is not exactly as you might think, this lady lives on an island, her travel depends on the weather day by day, even hour by hour. I was delighted to come across this upload, truly. These people had it hard, not due to the harsh elements or the hard work, they lost their community, there are no young people left, only the older folk, that has to be very tough on them. I don't know how old this footage is, it may be 10 or 15 years or even more, it is difficult to tell, what I do love is this though, to hear her speak in her native tongue, to speak Gaeilge so naturally and not to fear a teacher or another Gaeilge speaker hit you across the knuckles because you got your verb wrong, oh I wish I could speak it like she does, I spent so many years in the Irish education system as did many of my peers. We cannot speak the language, the language of our country, is it an awful admission, but it is what it is. I am so sorry for that, it is unfair, I want to speak it, but there is always someone to correct and discourage. There was one subject a while ago in the old Senior Cert in Ireland, the Senior Cert I suppose would be classed much like the Leaving Cert Applied today. One of the subjects in the Senior Cert was "Gaeilge Chumasaideach", it was a wonderful subject, if only the powers that be had leaked that subject onto the Junior or Leaving Cert cycle, so many of us would now be able to converse tri Gaeilge. I have been on a bit of a rant, sorry about that.

[@rachelmacgowan86]

​@@smiley9872 Just to say that learning Irish was not a negative experience for everyone. I did Honours level Irish for the Leaving Certificate and was immensely proud of my knowledge of the language. Later, I took on the responsibility myself to speak it by going to the Gaeltacht and getting involved (if not initiating) Irish language initiatives in Dublin and Brussels. Grammar is essential in the learning of any language; and, later in life, my Russian language teachers were all quite impressed with the ease I accepted Russian grammar rules, which were akin to Gaeilge. I am forever grateful to the Irish education system that our native language is a compulsory part of the curriculum and would be very happy to see us become a bilingual nation.

[@blueocean2510]

She is a elder,living close to nature.

[@mbrian679]

@@blueocean2510 indeed 🙂

[@mariapierce2707]

Thank you so much for posting. Bless her and all who live there. ❤❤

[@mbrian679]

Your very welcome it's a small island that is struggling at the moment and has a small population I hope by posting it will raise awareness of this

[@mariapierce2707]

@@mbrian679 yes ❤

[@peterhannaway7188]

"Nobody goes visiting to other peoples houses anymore" said Cáit. Visiting our neighbours as a child was normal in the early 1950s in East London. Our parents knew them and there was no problem, no phones... The same on our summer holidays going "home" (county Armagh) and being away all day at the farms of our mother or father's family. Fetlar is a remote Shetland island I visited in 1964; the people were just the same. I would walk miles and be welcome-the women always knitting.

[@mbrian679]

Thank you for sharing your story

[@teresacrowley4076]

Thank you for posting this video. Great lady 💚☘️

[@mbrian679]

Your very welcome

[@odettehokemeir4425]

What an amazing lady!

[@mbrian679]

Indeed

[@lesleyelalami2562]

Reminded me of Hannah Hawkswell who was found by a film crew living a solitary life in the Yorkshire dales.

[@mbrian679]

Thank you for the comment

[@patob4868]

I remember when all of ireland was like this

[@mbrian679]

@patob4868 Indeed the country side was very much like this

[@yackama504]

So glad that you posted this video. My husband and I are going to Ireland in September We'll be there for 3 months and will be staying in Ballina, Co Mayo for a week, This is certainly on our bucket list.

[@mbrian679]

Your very welcome and I hope you enjoy Ireland. One bit of advice make sure to bring rain gear, you will certainly need it 😊

[@mbrian679]

The island is struggling at the moment and only has a small population I hope posting this video it raises awareness of this island Inis Bigil

[@philbebbington1755]

I regularly visit Achill, but never been over to Inis Bigil, is there any overnight accommodation available there ? Go raibh maith agaibh.

[@mbrian679]

From my research there is no accommodation available however, it does day trips and a festival there every August called the Inis Bigil festival

[@smiley9872]

@@mbrian679 Never knew that there was a festival on the island, that's interesting, thank you.

[@mbrian679]

@smiley9872 yes it takes place every August Bank Holiday weekend the last information I found was on achilltourism.com and it has information about 2022 one

[@smiley9872]

@@mbrian679 thank you so mch

[@noradinneen1]

Thank-you!

[@mbrian679]

Your very welcome 😊

[@mrsturnbull4698]

what Language is this wow is this what my ancestors sounded like amazing...

[@mbrian679]

Thank you for your comment the language being spoken is Irish

[@noradinneen1]

What's the name of the island & where exactly is it?

[@mbrian679]

The name of the Island is Inis Bigil and is located between Mayo and Achill Island

[@sky-magentatyr5234]

not all are as fortunate as her. and the old council cottages tenants harassed. English buyers.

[@blueocean2510]

@@sky-magentatyr5234 On Inishbiggle?

[@mbrian679]

Island life can come with its own difficulties as well as its own advantages

[@maureenmcgreevy3866]

Thank you,I enjoyed the video. I fail to understand what difference the nationality of the buyers makes though 🤔

[@mbrian679]

Glad you enjoyed the video please subscribe for more content and I don't too understand the difference the nationality makes 🙂

[@Mary-wo5ln]

​@@mbrian679 I do not know what council cottages are in question, but if the buyers are English speaking only, in a Gaeltacht area, they are replacing the native Irish speakers. More of the Gaeltacht dying as a result. Great video. This year's festival is over obviously. Would love to go next year.

[@mbrian679]

An Tailliúr Gorm is the name of the video was made in 2008

[@mbrian679]

Indeed it is just needed to get it confirmed before stating it 🙂

[@pellakilbane]

Beautiful Video 💚 🇮🇪

[@mbrian679]

Indeed it is 🙂

[@pellakilbane]

My family live in Achill and watching the video of this Amazing hard working woman was a pleasure to watch 💚🇮🇪

[@mbrian679]

Thank you I uploaded the video to raise awareness of the island as its struggling at the moment as the population from the last census is 12 people

[@healthydee381]

Any idea what year this was filmed? Early 2000's?

[@mbrian679]

Trying to find out will come as soon as I know

[@mbrian679]

@@healthydee381 Film is called An Tailliúr Gorm and was filmed in 2008

[@healthydee381]

@@mbrian679 thank you so much. Far more recent than I thought.

[@mbrian679]

Your very welcome

[@leorasotto9587]

When was film made?

[@mbrian679]

Trying to find will come back as soon as I know

[@mbrian679]

Film called An Tailliúr Gorm made 2008

[@noradinneen1]

Thank-you. I thought that was the lady's name.

[@mbrian679]

No worries at all 🙂 and the name of the video is An Tailliúr Gorm made 2008

[@susanlaird5154]

Wish her well

[@mbrian679]

Likewise 😊

[@kimagangobrit4480]

Feel very sorry for the lady. What a lonely existence she looks worn out 😢🫶🙏

[@mbrian679]

Thank you for your comment. There are always advantages and disadvantages living in most places in the world. She may enjoy the silence and solitude some people do and knowing she is a very independent and self-reliant lady.