"Islands...." Ireland Travelogue by Anisha1

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Aran Mor and Tory Island are the two main 'living' islands off our coast. Don't ask me about population, but I know it doubles or trebles in the Summer months. They are well known by mainlanders (that's us), for their all night ceilís (Irish dance) and discos. 
Aran is only 20 minutes by ferry and Tory is double that at least. 
Tory is steeped in Myths and Legends. It still has the ruins of Balor's tower.....what do you mean, you've never heard of "Balor of the evil eye"!!
The craic is only mighty on these islands, My only problem with them is, when I go out there, I never seem to know when to come home.......there's always a later ferry you can catch, and the craic is too good in the pubs to leave.
If you're looking for Accomodation in Aran Mor, Bonners B+B is located just afew hundred yards from the ferry landing point. Phone # 075 20532. Fax # 075 20750 .

There is a hotel in Tory, "Ostan Thorai" : Phone 00353 74 35920.
Some of the B&B phone numbers for you are:
Duffy's 074 35136
Nic Ruairi 074 35512
Nic Fhionntaigh 074 35856
M. Ni Mhianain 074 65005

They are very easy-going. Don't expect anything to be on time.....expect the ferry!!

Aran Mor Ferry timetable is above, click to enlarge.
<a href="http://www.arainnmhor.com/">Aran Mor Info</a>
or <a href="http://www.goireland.about.com/travel/goireland/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?site=http://www.infowing.ie/donegal/index3.html"Aran Mor </a>

Bringing home the catch.

This is Rutland Island, one of the islands you pass on the way to Aran Mor.At one time it was the home of The Cummingham Family who were Landlords here. They established Burtonport as one of the main ports in the 1800's.

Gola Island.
Uninhabited in Winter months. Many take a picnic and a boat trip here in Summer. A nice quiet day out.

This was taken from Cruit Island looking out on Aran Mor.

Arán Mór Lighthouse. It's worth the walk to the lighthouse.

Page Written Sep 11, 2002
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1IRISHLAD1 Aug 16, 2004 at 9:12 AM Report Abuse

Can you please tell me if this picture was taken in DUNGLOE. All are of your pictures are wonderful. Thank you PAT
850prc Sep 11, 2003 at 6:36 PM Report Abuse

An appropriate word for such an outstanding look at Donegal would be "enchanting". What better word for Eire? Love the photo of Altan Lake.
Alain_Smeets Jul 27, 2003 at 7:27 AM Report Abuse

Great pics, I hope to see some off those lovely places myself soon.
dansak May 22, 2003 at 1:32 PM Report Abuse

beautiful pictures, congratulations!
oma14 May 2, 2003 at 7:22 PM Report Abuse

wow, i love the pics...a few of them i recognize as places you took gloria and me...wonderful!
Kozzmozz Apr 24, 2003 at 3:37 PM Report Abuse

Excellent page with beautiful pictures. After the first time I've been here I completely fell in love with the country...
brazilnut30 Apr 4, 2003 at 11:57 AM Report Abuse

absolutely gorgeous!!!
dsantosh Apr 3, 2003 at 4:36 AM Report Abuse

Excellant page..nice phtographs and lots of useful information... Excellant information for a traveller and highly useful
Pavlik_NL Mar 23, 2003 at 1:08 PM Report Abuse

Simply WOW. You're page is realy amazing and I love the pictures. Long to go to Eire now even more and thank you for taking me there a little. Greetings, Paul
hunterV Mar 22, 2003 at 4:52 PM Report Abuse

So many wonderful pictures! Thanks for your interesting introduction