Failte Ireland - Ireland Buyers Guide 2018

INIS BÓ FINNE (INISHBOFIN), CO. DONEGAL Northern Headlands Ferries sail seasonally from Magheroarty www.donegalislands.com Located 3km from Machaire Rabhartaigh (Magheroarty) this small island is a sanctuary for bird life such as the endangered corncrake, migratory Arctic terns, peregrine falcons, barnacle geese and choughs; and makes a spectacular retreat for bird-watchers. TORAIGH (TORY), CO. DONEGAL Northern Headlands Turasmara Teo sails from Bunbeg and Magheroarty all year round. T  +353 (0)74 953 1320 | 913 5061 www.toryislandferry.com www.oileanthorai.com An island of mystery and antiquity, many of Toraigh’s ancient customs still survive, including the appointment of the island king or Rí Thoraí, while the music, dance, song and stories of the island are living expressions of an ancient Gaelic culture. OILEÁIN GABHLA (GOLA), CO. DONEGAL Northern Headlands From Magheragallan (Machaire Gathlan) Co. Donegal Gola Island Ferry Service – The Cricket T  +353 (0) 87 224 5881 www.donegalislands.com Gola, less than 2km from the mainland at Gaoth Dobhair (Gweedore), It’s ferry service and growing interest in ecology and cliff climbing is bringing life back to the island, now a haven for artists, birdwatchers, photographers, walkers and rock climbers. ÁRAINN MHÓR (ARRANMORE/ ARAN), CO. DONEGAL Northern Headlands Daily Sailings from Burtonport (Ailt an Chorráin) Co. Donegal. Arranmore Car & Passenger Ferry T  +353 (0) 74 954 2233 www.arranmoreferry.com Arranmore Island Fast Ferry T  +353 (0) 87 317 1810 www.arranmorefastferry.com www.arranmoreco-op.com Árainn Mhór has been inhabited since prehistoric times and the promontory fort at Uilinn, which dates from about 800BC, still stands on its cliff top perch. Today, the island is a wonderfully peaceful place with a way marked trail leading from sandy beaches to the island’s rocky summit, providing spectacular views of the glittering sea, the cliffs, rock arches and the majestic mainland mountains. INIS FRAOIGH (INISFREE), CO. DONEGAL Northern Headlands A number of operators sail fromAilt an Chorráin, seasonal by booking, max. 10 passengers. T  +353 (0) 74 953 2571 www.donegalislands.com Just 5km from the mainland Inis Fraoigh offers an opportunity to step back to a simpler time, a time without cars or technology, and to experience the raw natural beauty of this special place. 19