THE new Arranmore Blu ferry will go into service for the first time today, Thursday. The team are delighted to announce the arrival of their newest vessel which marks a major milestone in the evolution of ferry services to and from Arranmore Island. The Arranmore Blu was expertly designed by Simon Cormack of Marine Design […]
Popular ferry service operating again for 2023 to Inis Bó Finne
Boffin Ferry Donegal, a passenger ferry service from Magheroarty Pier to Inishboffin Island is open again for 2023 with daily crossings in the morning, afternoon and evening. Inis Bó Finne, or Inishboffin island, is located between Magheroarty on the mainland and Tory Island in County Donegal. This daily service will ferry passengers to and from […]
New ferry to Inishboffin
A BRAND new ferry service has been launched to carry visitors to a stunning island off the coast of Donegal. Boffin Ferry Donegal, a new ferry service from Magheroarty Pier to Inishboffin Island, was launched on Wednesday last week, June 30 and it is the first time that a regular ferry service will be in […]
‘Middling’ job on the Arranmore ferry is a great job
ARRANMORE’S largest ferry has been lengthened by three metres. The specialist work was undertaken on the MV Rhum by engineers at Mevagh Boatyard in Downings over recent months. The vessel is now back in the water ahead of the busy summer season between Burtonport and the island. The yard is operated by Dominic Sweeney, a […]
Foyle ferry service will not operate over Easter
DONEGAL County Council has announced that the Foyle Ferry Service from Greencastle to Magilligan will not operate over the Easter period. In a statement this morning the local authority said: “In light of the COVID – 19 situation and the restrictions already in place, Donegal County Council has agreed with the operators of the Foyle […]
Queen of Aran viewing days for Tory island community
VIEWING days will be held on Tory Island and in Burtonport to give islanders the opportunity to see the Queen of Aran vessel before the new ferry contract comes into force on Sunday. Cllr Micheál Cholm Mac Giolla Easbuig made contact with the owner of boat, Seamus Boyle, to see if it would be possible […]
Tory Island hotel to stay closed at Easter
THE OWNERS of the hotel on Tory Island have decided not to reopen for Easter because of the uncertainty surrounding the ferry service. Patricia Doherty, owner of Tory Island Harbour View Hotel, said they will be reviewing the situation after that. Ms Doherty said they do not want their guests getting into […]
Department issue statement on Tory ferry crisis
THE Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht issued a statement this afternoon on the ferry options for Tory island following on from the islander’s rejection of the 44-year-old vessel the Queen of Aran. The three options put forward by the Department include the building or purchase of a new vessel within two to three […]
Islanders find themselves at crucial ‘fork in the road’
Many families are threatening to leave island due to fears about new ferry service which is scheduled to start on April 1.
Arranmore United’s ‘late, late’ Friday ferry crossing
THE last ferry to Arranmore island on Friday evening will be running much later than usual this week as it awaits the return of the island footballers