'''Tory Island''' is an island located about 11 km off the north-western coast of County Donegal.

Get in

The only access to the island is by ferry.

Get around

There are two "towns" on the island, called simply West Town and East Town and the best way to explore the island is by foot or by bicycle, which can be hired on the island (Phone 00353(0)74 9165614)

See

  • The '''Tau Cross''' is a reminder of St. Colm Cille's monastic period on the island. Carved from a single slab of slate, it is considered to be of great importance to the fishermen,who pray there before going fishing.
  • The '''Round Tower''' was built in the sixth century and is made of granite.
  • The '''Lighthouse''' was built between 1828 and 1832 and was manned until 1990.
  • Do

  • Meet the '''King of Tory''', Patsy Dan Rodgers. The title is not inherited but rather bestowed on the bearer by the islanders. Patsy Dan represents the people and tries to meet every visitor who lands on the island.
  • Buy

    Eat

  • '''Creggan Restaurant''' 00353 (0) 74 9135856
  • Drink

    Sleep

    Hotel

  • '''Tory Hotel''' 00353 (0) 74 9135920
  • Hostel

  • '''Tory Hostel''' 00353 (0) 74 9165145
  • Bed and Breakfasts

    Graceanne Duffy( Bord Failte Approved) 00353 (0) 74 9135136

    Eilis Nic Ruairi 00353 (0) 74 9135512

    Maire Nic Fhionntaigh 00353 (0) 74 9135856

    Noelle & Eddie Doohan 00353 (0) 87 7950176

    Self-catering Apartments

    Jimmy Rodgers' Self-catering apartments 00353 (0) 74 9165152

    Get out

    Links

    [http://tory.wikia.com Informations about Tory Island]