Archaeologist says there is a solution to impasse over access to Inishmurray island
A leading archaeologist says there could be a simple solution to the ongoing impasse over access to the ancient monastic island of Inishmurray off the coast of north Sligo. Boat trips to the island have been banned on safety grounds by the Marine Survey Office of the Department of Transport.…
Travellers’ tribute to Bishop Jones; visits to Inishmurray Island also recalled
The remains of the retired Bishop of Elphin, Christopher Jones, are reposing today at the diocesan headquarters, St Mary’s in Temple Street in Sligo, until 6 o’clock this evening. Eighty-two years old Bishop Jones passed away on Friday evening, having retired four years earlier. Since then, various people have been…
Minister insists boat owners not allowed bring people onto Inishmurray Island
The Transport Minister has said that Sligo boat owners will not be allowed onto Inishmurray until there are proper landing facilities. The island off County Sligo is famous for having one of Ireland’s best-preserved early monastic sites. Last month the Marine Survey Office (MSO) attached to the Department has warned…
On Inishmurray, a sandy beach where once there were rocks
A sandy beach has appeared on an island off the coast of North Sligo where, in living memory, a beach has never before been seen. It’s at Inishmurray, the ancient monastic island more renowned for its rocky edges than for smooth sandy beaches. The new beach is near a landing…