• Anne GuazzelliGuazzelli Europe & UK 2024Traveler
    Our ferry for the day - Queen of the Aran
    Leaving port- MaghreraroartyOn an islandWild coastlineApproaching Tory IslandThis cross dates back to the 11th century.For next 2 photosThis tower is left from a 6th century monasteryOn the other side of the islandMountain goatsThe lighthouseSee any leprechauns?Tory Island in the distance from the mainland

    Tory Island

    October 6, 2024 in Ireland ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C

    Caught ferry to Tory Island at 11. Not a big ferry! Luckily the seas were smooth for the hour trip. We went to Tory Island because Jacko's grandmother was a Doohan and this is where they originated from. Unable to trace back past 3 generations (common for all families). We walked out to the lighthouse. Finally one of the 2 pubs opened at 2 and we had pizza for lunch. The manager was a Doohan so we had a good chat. It bucketed down while we were in there, but when it was time to leave the sun was out again. We had a great time over there. While there we were 15200km from home. Back on mainland for tea, and then an earlyish night.Read more