Talk:Tory Island

Etymology
''Where does the name Tory come from? In keeping with the island being the land of plunderer pirates like More, Conand, and Balor, I offer the following etymology from etymonline.com:''

1566, "an outlaw," specifically "a robber," from Ir. toruighe "plunderer," originally "pursuer, searcher," from O.Ir. toirighim "I pursue," related to toracht "pursuit." About 1646, it emerged as a derogatory term for Irish Catholics dispossessed of their land (some of whom subsequently turned to outlawry); c.1680 applied by Exclusioners to supporters of the Catholic Duke of York (later James II) in his succession to the throne of England. After 1689, Tory was the name of a British political party at first composed of Yorkist Tories of 1680. Superseded c.1830 by Conservative, though it continues to be used colloquially. In American history, Tory was the name given after 1769 to colonists who remained loyal to George III of England.

Translation
Any idea what the translation of the Irish names are (Oileán Thoraigh, Oileán Thoraí or formerly Oileán Thúr Rí)? These usually give a clue as to the history/geography of a place. Stormcloud (talk) 09:33, 21 December 2009 (UTC)

Abandonement?
I heard in 1974 a severe storm nearly caused the island to be abandoned. Whats the story behind this? --Ragemanchoo (talk) 07:47, 31 March 2008 (UTC)


 * (Just saw this now). In January of 1974 a storm battered Tory for about 8 weeks. During that time the island was "cut-off" entirely. Not even helicopters could safely fly in the storm. The thought of it happening again was too much for some families, and a lot of people left the island. As many as 10 families moved to the Donegal mainland, and others considered doing the same. In the end the population dropped to about 130 people. There was even debate about a "mandatory" evacuation of the island at government level. In that, if the government couldn't guarantee safety/services/etc, then maybe everyone should be moved in a compulsory fashion. Like they did on the Blaskets in the 50s. In the end the remaining people who wanted to stay won out. But it could have gone the other way easily. If you think this warrants inclusion (and can find some supporting sources) I'd happily help frame it for inclusion. Guliolopez (talk) 12:57, 22 October 2008 (UTC)

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