The centre is named after the local island, Inis Gluaire, which is a historic early Christian site and was home to the Children of Lir for 300 years. Áras Inis Gluaire, performance and event venue situated in Belmullet Town County Mayo, is Ireland’s only bilingual arts centre.

There are monthly exhibitions in Áras Inis Gluaire and also a permanent exhibition which features the original illustrations of the famous painter, Edward Ardizzone. Áras Inis Gluaire hosts a quality and varied arts programmes throughout the year. They cater for the local public, tourists, local national and second level schools. They run a full time education course in Broadcasting Level 6.

Tá mílte fáilte roimh chuairteoirí, le breathnú thart, cupán caife a bheith acu nó le labhairt leis an bhfoireann oibre atá ar fáil le daoine a thaispeáint thart.