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Boffin Ferry
The Boffin Ferry has a daily summer ferry service from Magheroarty Pier to Inishboffin. The journey takes 10 Minutes.
Inishboffin Island is a Wild Atlantic Way Discovery Point, just 3km off the Donegal coast. It has a significant bird population and is a sanctuary for the corncrake, barnacle geese, choughs, arctic terns and peregrine falcons. It has much to offer in terms of tourism – beautiful scenery, walks, a fantastic beach and a unique destination to visit when in County Donegal.
The island offers an unrivalled panorama of some of Donegal’s most beautiful sights, including Tory Island, Inis Dumhaigh, Magheroarty Beach, the Derryveagh Mountains, Horn Head and Bloody Foreland, all surrounded by clear blue Atlantic waters. Visitors to the island are sure to enjoy the tranquil, beautiful east beach at Tobar an Ghlasáin.
2023 Prices
€12pp return trip – adult (12+)
€5pp return trip –children under 12
The Ferry operates every Friday, Saturday & Sunday in June and then will run daily for July and August. There may be more trips at weekends depending on demand.
Go to The Boffin Ferry booking page by clicking the “Book Now” button below and check out the latest updates from the ferry’s Facebook Page here.
Departs Magheroarty Pier –
10.30 am – 1.30 pm – 4:30 pm
Departs Inishboffin Island –
10.45 am – 1.45 pm – 4.45 pm
Another popular option is a 90-minute cruise around the 3 islands of Inishboffin, Inisdooey, and Inisbeg. With the promise of breathtaking views and the opportunity to see natural marine life and hopefully some dolphins too. These tours will run at weekends mainly depending on interest over the summer months. Enquire directly by email for availability and rates.
You will find plenty of activities and sights near this spot (Click on the links below for more details):-
- Magheroarty Beach
- Tory Island Ferry
- Slà Thorai – Tory Island way
- Magheroarty Walk
- Bridge of Tears
- Kitty’s Kayaks
- Narosa Life Surf School
- Muckish Railway Walk
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