The islands cannot exist in a time warp. We can preserve all that is good about the Aran Islands, their marvellous culture, language and fantastic archaeological ruins. However, those who visit the islands also want en suite services and the ability to travel by safe, quick and comfortable means. These people want the islands to have facilities to allow recreational activities on wet days and they want access to hotels, etc. What we must do is move forward positively in terms of providing the best of modern services while also protecting all that was good about the past and discarding the rest.