THE weekly helicopter service to and from Tory will resume this morning, Saturday. The helicopter will be stationed at Falcarragh and the service will continue until April 14 next. Helicopter services on Tory ceased operating in March. The Government doubled helicopter services to Tory three years ago, with the flight in and out of the […]
Funding sought for new ferries
FUNDING has been sought to provide a new ferry service between two more Donegal islands and the mainland. It is hoped that Inis Meáin and its nearest neighbour, Inishsirrer, will join Tory, Arranmore, Gola and Inishboffin in being linked to a regular ferry service next summer. The issue was raised at the latest meeting of […]
Coastal Donegal at risk of flooding within thirty years
RISING tides will leave hundreds of homes, businesses and critical
infrastructure in parts of coastal Donegal under risk of flooding by
2050.
Plans to extend Tory helicopter service
PLANS to extend helicopter services to and from Tory Island, announced this morning, have been welcomed by the island community. Talks are underway between the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht and the HSE to reinstate a helicopter service from September for a three month period. Helicopter services on Tory ceased operating in March […]
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 Islanders stranded at Magheroarty
TORY Islanders are stranded in Magheroarty after returning from their protest in Galway on Wednesday over the need for a new ferry. Tory Island Co-op Manager Marjorie Uí Cearbhaill said they made it back up to Donegal on Wednesday night as things began to shut down. They have received confirmation that the helicopter service […]
Campaign to light up Tory for Christmas
DONATIONS have been coming in from all over the world, following an appeal for funds to light up Tory Island for the first Christmas in 30 years.
King of Tory joins call for cut in politicians’ wages
THE Clean Up Politics campaign has won regal favour this week.
Tommy Tiernan announces World Tour of the Islands
TICKETS for Tommy Tiernan’s World Tour of the Islands, which includes dates on Arranmore and Tory, go on sale this Thursday, May 30.