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

Dursey Island's residents and visitors alike have been cut off due to the temporary halt of its cable car service since March 31
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.

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