A fascinating exhibition which documents life on Tory Island is moving to Gaoth Dobhair this week. ‘Looking Back, Tory Island’ by Eric Luke has been displayed the island’s Community Centre since July. However from November 2nd its new home will be An Gailearaí in Gaoth Dobhair. The exhibition will open on November 2nd at 8pm […]
Irish-speaking Ukrainian refugee visits Donegal in new TG4 Documentary
By Rebecca Crockett A new documentary comes to TG4 next week which explores the lives of a Ukrainian family who have made a home in Ireland since the war. Idir Dhá Bhaile – ó Chív go Corcaigh, follows Leo and Nadia Dobrianska, a father and daughter who travelled from Kyiv to Cork to escape the […]
Tory Island on TG4 tonight
THE people and spectacular coastline of Tory Island will feature on tonight’s TG4 ‘Bailte’ series at 8 pm. Needless to say, this is by far the most northerly townland visited in the series which highlights how townlands and their communities are at the heart of Irish life. The award-winning series presented by Síle Nic Chonaonaigh […]
€750,000 allocated for three Donegal projects
THREE Donegal projects have been allocated funding totalling €750,000 under the 2023 Town and Village Renewal Scheme. Laghey, Tory Island and Rosnakill have will each receive €250,000 for a wide range of regeneration projects. Laghey’s allocation is for the development of Laghey Community Park to provide a dedicated outdoor recreational amenity and play space. Advertisement […]
Tory Island private water supply had signs of E.coli
A PRIVATE water scheme on Tory Island was one of fourteen supplies across the country that were found to be contaminated by E.coli last year. That’s according to a new report released by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) which found the water supplies had not been properly disinfected. A private water scheme in Townawilly, in […]
Singer Diane celebrates launch of new single
WELL known local traditional singer Diane Cannon has released her latest single ‘Amhrán Pheadar Breathnach’. The single from her new album is inspired by Donegal’s stunning coastline and Tory Island. Talented musician Diane is very busy on the traditional music scene at the moment and has been promoting her new single having recently completed a tour of Germany, […]
Works begin on new playground in Tory Island
By Emma Ryan MAJOR work is underway at a brand new state of the art playground on Tory Island. The works, which began early last week, will see the addition of a much needed upgraded playground for the busy Island. Advertisement The work on the playground has been in the pipeline for a number of years […]
No helicopter to bring nurse and GP to Tory tomorrow
THE helicopter that was scheduled to fly a Nurse and GP to Tory Island tomorrow (Thursday) has been grounded due to essential maintenance work. The HSE has released a statement which details that there is currently no second helicopter available to do this run. The HSE is putting interim measures in place. Advertisement A spokesperson […]
Concerns raised over Tory Island recycling facility
TORY islanders have raised concerns regarding the island’s recycling facility. Local residents have reached out to independent Councillor Micheál Choilm Mac Giolla Easbuig asking when the recycling will be taken off the island. They have complained that the skip on the island is currently full with a large amount of household electrical items. Advertisement The councillor […]
Temporary nurse cover confirmed for Tory Island
TEMPORARY nurse cover has been secured for Tory Island. The news emerged last week that residents on Tory Island are to be left without a nurse for two weeks and were told to contact their GP or Nowdoc in the case of an emergency. There are currently two full time nurses who work on the […]