Where is Inishdooey?

Donegal Archipelago
Inishdooey (Inis Dúiche, Oileán Dúiche) is the second island out to sea from Magheroarty Pier and forms part of an enchainment of the four islands collectively known as the Donegal Archipelago. These four Islands comprises of Inishbofin, Inishdooey, Inishbeg and Tory Island in ascending order from mainland Donegal.

How Old Is Tory?

Tory Island has been populated since the age of Neolithic farmers four thousand years ago. Legend, which dates Tory Island back to the Bronze Age, has it that the island was occupied by a race of pirates whose god-chief was Balor of the Evil Eye. In the 6th century St.

Who owns Inishtrahull Island?

Commissioners of Irish Lights
There are landing restrictions enforced by the National Parks and Wildlife Service and the Commissioners of Irish Lights (present owners of the Island). Particular care is requested by visitors during the breeding bird period of May–July. As of 2015 there are two Geocaches on the island.

Who owns Tory Island?

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The Tory Island Hotel (Óstán Thoraí) is owned and managed by Mary Wrynn. Originally from Donegal, Mary fell in love with Tory while visiting her cousin who was the former Lighthouse keeper on the island.

Where is Tory Island Ireland?

County Donegal
Tory Island, County Donegal, is situated 11 kilometres off the North West Coast of Ireland and on the Wild Atlantic Way / Slí An Atlantaigh Fhiáin. The people of Ireland regard Tory Island as being the jewel in the crown of islands off the coast of Ireland.

Do people live in Tory Island?

Tory Island is a remote and craggy island lying eight miles off Bloody Foreland on the northwest Donegal coast. It supports a tenacious population of almost 200 souls. The islanders live in two clustered settlements, “An Baile Thiar” (West Town), and “An Baile Thoir” (East Town).

Is Tory Island a Gaeltacht?

As this is a Gaeltacht, Toraigh is the only official name. Tory Island, or simply Tory (officially known by its Irish name Toraigh), is an island 14.5 kilometres (73⁄4 nautical miles) off the north-west coast of County Donegal, Ireland, and is the most remote inhabited island of Ireland.

How many islands are off Donegal?

Farming, shellfish-rearing, and tourism are the main ways of life of the islanders, of which there are just 26. The reasons to visit any the Islands are innumerable, be it rock climbing, birdwatching, getting in touch with nature or visiting a well preserved traditional culture.