Inishturk is a small beautiful island, 5km x 2.5km, located 9 miles (14.5km) off the west coast of Mayo. It rises boldly from the wild North Atlantic in wall-like cliffs to the northwest and steep hills to the north on which stands the ruins of the old signal tower 722 ft above sea level.

The Gathering: Inishturk Tale of the Tongs (June)

The building of a ’Gathering Place" in 9 days on Inishturk in June of 2013 by local inhabitants,  students of Architecture from the Catholic University of America, Washington DC as well as Irish Architectural  students. Construction will begin on June 9th and completion ceremonies will be solstice, June 21st!

The Gathering: Inishturk Tale of the Tongs (August)

The building of a ’Gathering Place" in 9 days on Inishturk in August of 2013 by local inhabitants,  students of Architecture from the Catholic University orf America, Washington DC as well as Irish students.