Tory Island, or simply Tory (officially known by its Irish name Toraigh), is an island 14.5 km (9 mi) off the north-west coast of County Donegal in Ireland. It is also known in Irish as Oileán Thoraigh, Oileán Thoraí or, historically, Oileán Thúr Rí.
Read more about Tory Island: Language, Geography and Transport, Tourism, Flora and Fauna
Famous quotes containing the words tory and/or island:
“A tory youth is a youth speculating on his future.”
—Christina Stead (1902–1983)
““Our island home
Is far beyond the wave;we will no longer roam.””
—Alfred Tennyson (1809–1892)