Naomh Éanna, the iconic CIE passenger/cargoship that for decades served the main Aran Islands-Galway route until 1988, is through artefacts to feature in a permanent maritime exhibition.

The exhibition according to the Galway Advertiser is to be part of the National Museum of Ireland - Country Life in Co. Mayo.

The ferry custom built for Córas Iompair Éireann to serve the three Aran Islands route, was completed by the Liffey Dockyard in 1958. For 30 years the vessel transported islanders, tourists, cargoes and animals to and from Galway, see port related story.

When the Naomh Éanna was decommissioned, the small vessel returned to the capital in 1989, Afloat adds firstly to Alexandra Basin before moving to the Grand Canal Dock.

There have been renewed calls for the restoration of the historic and rare surviving Irish built vessel, as for decades the vessel has lain in a derelict condition and in more recent times faced scrapping. In January, the vessel partially capsized in a dry dock of the Grand Canal Dock.

To assist in the collection of artefacts, the newpspaper has more details on how to contact the museum's exhibition on this part of Irish maritime heritage and culture.