The Waste of War | Loss of HMS Viknor off Tory Island
On January 13th 1915, the armed merchant cruiser HMS Viknor was lost off Tory Island, Donegal. The ship went down without even…
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The Sinking of HMS Wasp – A Mystery Veiled in Darkness
On the morning of September 22nd 1884 the HMS Wasp was sent on the less than savoury task of ferrying police and…
It’s Talk Like a Pirate Day! Here’s a look at Ireland’s Piratey Past
As an island nation we have produced some of the world’s most renowned seafarers – they’ve led explorations around the globe, helped create…
Last King of Ireland leads Ferry replacement protest to Leinster house
Patsy Dan Rodgers – the last king of Ireland – has led a protest to Leinster house. Over 100 Tory Islanders, about two…
Lesser Spotted Marine Life | Rare Toothed Rock Crab caught off Tory Island
A rare toothed rock crab not usually seen in these waters was caught off Tory Island earlier this month. Toothed rock crabs…
Giant metal object washes up on Tory Island – Any ideas?
Weird and wonderful objects often wash up on the Irish coast – but this latest object to wash up has left Tory…
On Stranger Tides | Curious wooden object washes up on Tory Island
A strange wooden fork sculpture that washed up on Tory Island last May is prompting an investigation into its mysterious origins. Officials…