A new ferry has been launched in Doolin, Clare, which will run to Inisheer, Aran Islands.

Report shows windswept coastline of Doolin.

Priest blessing the new ferry, 'Tranquility'.

Michelle Rocca breaking bottle of champagne on the boat.

Minister for the Marine, Brendan Daly, address.

Interviews with William O’Brien who says the boat will be a lifeline to the island, Madeleine Taylor Quinn who says it will attract more tourists, and with local islander Michael who speaks about the old life on the island.

The reporter is Gerry Reynolds.

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