'''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]