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How does Inis Oírr, Irish island with no court, manage itself?
short by Ashley Paul / on Monday, 29 April, 2024
Inis Oírr, smallest of Ireland's three Aran Islands, has no courts, police or ambulances and has population of 345 Irish-speaking people with each family holding one vote on decisions affecting the island. Inis Oírr's co-operative is managed by 24-year-old Chloe O'Malley. She mediates land and property disputes and also facilitates monthly visits to the island by bank and police officials.
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