This morning cattle were brought on a barge into Tory Island

Spirits were high this morning as a herd of hardy Galloway cattle were driven on a trailer onto a barge to be taken to Tory Island for the first time in almost thirty years. 

There was a heavy media presence on the pier. The cattle are being brought to this unique location in conjunction with Corncrake/Traonach LIFE and will be the first cattle to inhabit the island for almost three decades.

During the mid-90’s a number of Shorthorn cattle were kept by a farmer on the island. A blessing of the cattle took place at the pier on Tory on arrival. 

For the first time this century cattle are being brought to Tory Island

Tea and refreshments are being served in the Club house.