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Tory Island

Ireland
4.0 of 5 stars 20 Reviews
Type: Islands
Traveller Description: The best advice on Tory is come prepared. The weather can change very quickly on Tory so be prepared to stay longer. It is then that you will be able... more »
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tory island
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 January 2012
1
person found this review helpful

We at Tory Hostel are really sorry to hear that a reviewer was disappointed with their visit to Tory Hostel. We pride ourselves on offering a warm cead mile Failte to all our guests and accommodating their needs where possible. I know in your case you had booked in for a smaller group and nearer the time you were looking... More

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Western Ireland, Ireland
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 October 2011
1
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We always were told to go to Tory Island at the end of July by our other friend that have been throughout the years, and noticed on facebook there was alot happening so we said to ourselfs now is our time, And on the day we rang the ferry and we were told last ferry was at 7PM which was... More

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Donegal
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 August 2011
3
people found this review helpful

I booked a room with four single beds, in the hostel, two months prior to our trip. On arrival, we were told that the only room available had a double bed, a single bed, and one of us would have to sleep on the floor. This might be ok for teenagers, but we're approaching sixty. We had no choice but... More

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Glasgow, United Kingdom
1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 August 2011
3
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Visited Tory for 10 day holiday in July. First few days were really bad weather, thankfully there was indoor entertainment for the kids in the Community Centre , this was part of the Arts festival. The remaining days were glorious, the 6 children aged between 9months and 10 years spent most of the time down the beach, fishing and making... More

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liverpool
2 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 June 2011
3
people found this review helpful

Just a short review... my husband and I went over to Tory Island on a much anticipated trip to find that everywhere was closed when we got there. We were very lucky though to have met a fantastic local man who couldn't have been kinder and who kept us occupied making our stay one to remember! I would advise everyone... More

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Londonderry, Vermont
1 review
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 June 2011
9
people found this review helpful

Stayed here for luckily enough for only one night over the weekend (Saturday) after always wanting to get to this island for a good number of years.To our horror as we had sailed in to the island we were titled non residents of the only hotel and therefore was refused to be served(sold) breakfasts the following morning.To add to this... More

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Galway, Ireland
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2011
11
people found this review helpful

My daughter and I had the pleasure of staying in Teach Bhillie, the hostel on Tory Island during a recent visit. What a gem of a hostel. It is so exquisitely decorated with small personal touches left around the place that it does not feel like a hostel at all. All rooms are en-suite, just the right size and ideal... More

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dublin
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2011
5
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Amazing amazing amazing, Great place, great people and surprise surprise really nice weather for winter I have never had a better crossing, the sea was glass. two day session just great great great More

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 December 2010
8
people found this review helpful

Tory go Brath. Especially in wintertime.when it's covered by snow. We dropped in by ferry from Bunbeg, december 21th. The shortest day of the year. A lift to the harbour by deliveryman Eugene Gallagher, local grocer. Dangerous roads to drive in West Donegal (as he reports later that night at RTE news). We sailed away from the harbour as scheduled... More

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Manitoba, Canada
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50 reviews 50 reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
82 helpful votes 82 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 October 2010
11
people found this review helpful

My mother and I travelled to Tory Island in September, planning to stay two nights. Much to our disappointment, it didn't turn out that way. We were greeted by the king of the island, Patsy Dan Rodgers, who welcomed us warmly and even drove us to the Tory Island Hostel where we planned to stay. On the way, though, he... More

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