This day 81 years ago – 3 September 1939 – between Tory Island, Co Donegal, and Rockall in the Atlantic Ocean, the SS Athenia was sunk, the first attack on a British ship by Nazi Germany.
430 of its survivors were rescued and brought to Galway by the Knute Nelson. pic.twitter.com/wOaAuicERs
— This Day in Irish History (@ThisDayIrish) September 3, 2020
You’re not OK, Hun.
‘sup?
This morning.
Harbour View Hotel, Tory Island, County Donegal
‘Iggy’ owned by photographer James O’Donnell, who writes:
We are delighted to announce that following our visit to the Tory Harbour View Hotel, they are now on the list of dog friendly businesses in Donegal! Give Iggy a mention when booking!
Arf.
Tory Island Harbour View Hotel
Thanks Laura
Earlier this morning.
Niall Carson tweetz:
On the way to Tory Island for the funeral of the King Patsy Dan Rodgers and to see the ballot boxes delivered for the Presidential election. All courtesy of the Irish Air Corp.
