Tory Island Árasán Bhalor

Situated 9 miles from Northwest Donegal with a regular ferry service. Tory Island or Toraigh is an island of mystery and antiquity off the northern tip of Donegal. Interesting historical sites include a round tower that once protected monks from Viking raids, the ruins of St Colmcille’s 6th century monastery and the intriguing Tau Cross that suggests early seafaring links to the Coptic Christians of Egypt. The island also boasts an abundance of rare bird life and wild flower species.