North Atlantic Skyline - - Photographs from the west of Ireland (Galway, Mayo, Clare, Limerick, Roscommon and even Leitrim)

Skyways

I mentioned last month the planned cablecar for Achill Island. RTE's Countrywide programme focused on two island communities this evening; Dursey on the Beara peninsula in Cork and Turbot island near Clifden (it is close to Omey island) . Dursey has been linked to the mainland by a cablecar since 1969 (opened by the real Taoiseach, Jack Lynch) and is used by locals and tourists alike. It is also used to carry cattle and sheep across, so best arrive early if you're worried about sharing.