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TORY ISLAND-OILEAIN TORAIGH

TORY ISLAND-OILEAIN TORAIGH

"Maybe you will meet Ireland's last recognised King"

Oiléain Toraigh

Tá Oiléain Toraigh ina luí go ciúin 9 míle ó chósta Dhún na nGall.Oiléain galánta ar fad atá ann le daonra de 200.

An Rí dearna sa tír-Patsaí Dan Mac Ruairí

Fadó bheadh Rí ar achan oiléain ar chósta an tír ach inniú is é Patsaí Dan Mac Ruairí as Toraigh an téin ceann atá fágtha. Seineann sé an bosca ceol agus ma théann tú go dtí oiléain Toraigh cloisfidh tú é ag seinm san óstan ansin. Buaileann an Rí le cuid mhór de na cuairteoirí a théann go dtí an oileain.  

Tory Island, Donegal - Toraigh, Dún na nGall: Tory is an island of mystery and antiquity. It is a remote and craggy island lying 9 miles off Bloody Foreland on the Northwest Donegal coast. It supports a population of almost 200 people.  It has been inhabited since the earliest of times and is rich in archaeological and monastic sites from the Iron Age and Early Christian periods.

Ireland's last Recognised King - Patsai Dan Macruarí (Patsy Dan Rodgers)

At one point all of Ireland's Islands had a king to represent the interests of the islanders, but modern times have taken toll on Irish culture and traditions and only in Tory can you still find a King.  Patsy Dan is Ireland's last recognised king and he is a talented member of the Tory School of primtive art and a fantastic musician.  patsy plays the squeeze box, and when you travel with Real Ireland to Tory Island not only will Patsy meet you on the pier after the 45 minute journey but he will also take the time to talk to you and play a tunes in the hotel bar.  Who knows you may even be luck enough to expoerince the waves of Tory a find farewell from this island community steeped in history and culture.  To avail of a special package incorporating a trip to Tory Island to meet Patsy Dan - please click here

A wide range of activities are available on the island including: Walking, camping, sight-seeing, birdwatching, botany, diving, rock-climbing, boating, deep sea angling and cycling.

 

Tory Island-Oileain Toraigh