Islands of Ireland: Inishbeg Island begs the question

The recent rescue of a trawler 20km north of Fanad Head in Co Donegal gave us a glimpse of the enormous seas that occasionally strike that part of the coast. The phenomenal bravery of Lough Swilly, Portrush and Arranmore RNLI volunteer crews saw all hands on the trawler saved.

Inishbeg, lying 5km off shore, is one of a trio of islands overshadowed by the mighty Tory Island. Inishbofin is popular with holidaymakers and Inishdooey has the ruins of a monastery.