Marooned West Cork islanders will discover soon if they will get a ferry service

The cable car between the West Cork mainland and Dursey Island has temporarily ceased operating for repairs. Picture: Dan Linehan
Islanders stranded on one of Ireland's islands are expected to find out over the coming days when they are to get a long-promised ferry service to the mainland.
Four farmers, who have homes and families on the mainland, and at least two full-time islanders, have been trapped on Dursey Island since March 31.