Gaeltacht thair tir Chona - TORY ISLAND

The paint out on Saturday, 14 September 2024 is on Tory island, off the coast of Magheraroarty, beyond Inish Boffin where we ventured to in July. 

We will depart at the pier in Magheraroarty at 11am sharp on the regular ferry, the return options are 1.30pm and 5.30pm. We will meet at 10.45am. The fare is €2 for those with FreeTravel or Smart passes, for adults it is €28 return. You will have to advise of your attendance or book your own ticket online. Be sure to come on time as the boat will depart with - or without you. 

Learn a little about the island before you visit: Toraigh, as it is officially known as, is the most remote inhabited island of Ireland, 14.5 kilometres (9.0 miles) off coast. The island is approximately 5 kilometres (3 miles) long and 1 kilometre (0.6 miles) wide, and 1.38 square miles. The population is divided among four towns – An Baile Thoir (East Town), An Baile Thiar (West Town), An Lár (Middletown) and Úrbaile (Newtown). Since 2018 the position of the King of Tory is unclaimed. There are conditions, maybe they apply for one of you? 

We will spend the day on the island so bring everything you might need for the day from layers to add on or take off as needed, rain gear so you do not miss it when you need it, sunscreen (the eternal optimist), a hat, a light lunch, drink of your choosing, chair and of course your art materials or whatever you want to spend your time doing. Painting assistants, family and friends are all welcome, you just need to advise or do your own booking. 

PLEASE confirm your attendance - and size of your party - to ensure that there is a seat on the boat for you. Thank you!

Picture of Tory island by Julianne Ford

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