ESIN held their 2023 AGM and Conference on Bere Island, Co.Cork, Ireland at the end of September – just in time for Storm Agnes! While the weather was shocking, the presentations and comradery were very special. Great work done, Great food and great company – who could ask for more?
(Left to right, front) Bríd Ní Chonghaile (Dept Rural and Community Dev: Ireland),Kirsten Sydendal (Danish Small Isl Fed), Lise Thilleman Sørensen (Danish Small Isl Fed.), Pia Prost (FOSS: Assoc. of Finnish Islands), John Walsh (Irish Islands Federation/Chair, ESIN), Riina Kaljulaid (AEI -Estonia), Agneta Wackstrom (Företagsam Skärgård, Åland), Camille Dressler (Scottish Islands Fed) Back row Left to right): Anetté Larm Johansson (National Association for the Swedish Archipelago), Ivan Matić (Island Movement, Croatia), Aodán Mac an Mhíle, (Principal officer, islands division,DRCD, Ireland)