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The Tau Cross

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The Tau Cross, The Pier,, Toraigh, North Donegal, Ireland.

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The Tau Cross

The t-shaped cross is the earliest Christian Relic on the island and dates from the 12th Century, it is 1.9 metres high and has a breadth of 1.1 metres.

The Tau Cross is one of only two T-shaped crosses in Ireland with the other one being in Kilnaboy, Co. Clare and gets its name as it is shaped like the Greek letter tau.

Tory Fisherman traditionally prays before the cross before setting out to sea.

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01 - Castle, Forts & Towers and 01 Sights & Landmarks

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An Cloigtheach (The Bell Tower)

Round Tower,
Toraigh
North Donegal
Ireland

Hospitality close by: Caisleain Oir Hotel – Annagry, Óstán Loch Altan – Gortahork, Tory Island Harbour View Hotel

Activities close by: Narosa Life Surf School, Magheroarty Beach Walk, Tory Island Ferry, Slí Thoraí – The Tory Island Way, Toraigh Pier View & Wild Atlantic Way Discovery Point

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01 Sights & Landmarks, 04 - Points of Interest and 05 - Viewpoint

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Dun Bhaloir & An Tor Mor View

Balor's Fort, An Ché,
Toraigh
North Donegal
Ireland

Hospitality close by: Caisleain Oir Hotel – Annagry, Óstán Loch Altan – Gortahork, Tory Island Harbour View Hotel

Activities close by: Magheroarty Beach, Tory Island Ferry, Slí Thoraí – The Tory Island Way, Toraigh Pier View & Wild Atlantic Way Discovery Point, An Cloigtheach (The Bell Tower)

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02 Coastal walks, 05 Looped Trails, 03 Outdoor Activities, 01- Walks, Walks - Medium and 07 Waymarked Trails

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Slí Thoraí – The Tory Island Way

Teach Sean Martin, The Pier
Toraigh
North Donegal
Ireland

Hospitality close by: Caisleain Oir Hotel – Annagry, Óstán Loch Altan – Gortahork, Tory Island Harbour View Hotel

Activities close by: Narosa Life Surf School, Magheroarty Pier & WAW Discovery Point, Magheroarty Beach Walk, Tory Island Ferry

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01 Sights & Landmarks, 04 - Points of Interest, 05 - Viewpoint and 06 - WAW Discovery Points

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Toraigh Pier View & Wild Atlantic Way Discovery Point

Meenaclady
Toraigh
North Donegal
Ireland

Hospitality close by: Caisleain Oir Hotel – Annagry, Óstán Loch Altan – Gortahork, Tory Island Harbour View Hotel

Activities close by: Magheroarty Pier & WAW Discovery Point, Tory Island Ferry, Slí Thoraí – The Tory Island Way

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02 Ferries and 11 Resource

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Tory Island Ferry

Magheraroarty Pier,
Magheroarty
North Donegal
Ireland

phone:: 087 199 3710

Hospitality close by: Caisleain Oir Hotel – Annagry, Óstán Loch Altan – Gortahork, Tory Island Harbour View Hotel

Activities close by: Kitty’s Kayaks, Narosa Life Surf School, Muckish Railway Walk, Magheroarty Beach, Magheroarty Beach Walk

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