Our island is part of hidden Ulster and better still hidden Ireland. We are recorded very little on
most of the maps for the Rosguill area and are on very few maps for Donegal.
Island Roy the name that the island is known today as has had many different names recorded
in Donegal History all relating to the island. They are as follows:
Edenbray, Elendebray, Illandeory, Island Roy, Island Wray, and as is is officially registered
with the Irish Ordinance Survey Office, Oileán an bhráighe, which when translated
is Prisoner's Island which according to local history links the Island with Doe Castle and the Clan
Mac Sweeney.
We are nested quietly in the beautiful Mulroy Bay and protected by Gainne Mhor the Fanad Mountains
, Figart Hill, with Muckish Mountain in the distance. We have one lake on the Island called Loch Moss,
but sadly no fish, although we do have wild duck nesting and hatching their broods there. Our shores
are noted for Whelks, Scallop and Urchin.
Two causeways link our Island to the mainland, one to Carrickaholan Isle and the other from Carrickaholan
to Island Roy. The causeways were built between the years of 1927 and 1929.
Our cottages are situated close to Rosapenna, which offers the best in Irish Golf. The Rosguill
peninsula offers breath taking beauty and majesty. With miles of long sandy beaches and clear
unpolluted waters. There is plenty for everyone to do from golf to water sport, horse riding, cycling
and hill walking.
Close by is Glenveigh National Park, Ards Forest Park, The Historic Doe Castle and Mount Errigal, Donegals
highest mountain.
Carrigart is a typical "period" village with interesting Victorian architecture while Downings is a major
water sport and sea fishing centre.
