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Tory Island Tragedy: A Bloody Chapter from 1608

By PeteIn Co. Donegal, UlsterPosted March 27, 2024

Prelude to Conflict The year 1608 marked a pivotal moment in Ireland, particularly after the influential Earls of Tyrone and Tyrconnell fled the country. This departure seemingly left the northern province vulnerable and compliant under King James I's rule. Dr. Russell's account, chronicled in the "Calendar of State Papers 1608-1610"...

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The Mysterious Tau Cross on Tory Island

By PeteIn Ulster, Co. Donegal, High CrossesPosted February 5, 2023

Tory Island, located off the northwest coast of County Donegal, Ireland, is home to a unique and mysterious symbol carved into the rugged landscape: the Tau Cross. The origins of the cross are uncertain, but it is believed to date back to the early Christian period, possibly as early as...

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