Inch Island sits in the waters of Lough Swilly on the Inishowen Peninsula, connected to the mainland at Burt by a causeway. It's a special place — a tight-knit community of around 400 people surrounded by stunning natural beauty.
This site exists to gather news and updates relevant to our island in one place. Whether it's council planning decisions, wildlife sightings at the nature reserve, community events, or stories about our island's rich heritage — you'll find it here.
What We Cover
- Local News — Updates and stories mentioning Inch Island from regional news sources
- Council & Planning — Relevant decisions from Donegal County Council
- Nature & Wildlife — News from Inch Levels nature reserve and the surrounding environment
- Community Events — What's happening on and around the island
- Local Heritage — Stories about our island's history and culture
Our Sources
We aggregate news from trusted regional sources including Donegal Daily, the Donegal Democrat, Inishowen Independent, Highland Radio, and official council announcements. When we cover a story, we always link to the original source.
About Inch Island
Inch Island (Irish: An Inis, meaning "the island") covers approximately 13 square kilometres in Lough Swilly. The island's highest point, Inch Top, rises to 222 metres and offers panoramic views across the lough to Rathmullan and the Fanad Peninsula.
The island is home to Inch Castle, a 15th-century tower house overlooking the water, and Inch Fort at the northern tip — an early 19th-century defensive structure. The Inch Wildfowl Reserve on the eastern shores is one of County Donegal's most important wetland sites, supporting diverse populations of breeding and wintering birds.
Community Resources
These local Facebook pages are excellent sources of community news and updates:
- Fahan, Inch & Burt — Community page covering the wider area including Inch Island
- Inch Hall — Updates from Inch Hall, the community centre on the island
We'd recommend following both pages for the latest on local events, news, and community activities.
Get In Touch
Have a news tip or local story to share? Know about an upcoming event? We'd love to hear from you.
Accuracy & Corrections
We gather information from public sources including news outlets, official announcements, and community contributions on social media. While we strive for accuracy in everything we publish, we cannot independently verify all details — particularly historical information and claims shared by community members.
When reporting community knowledge or local accounts, we attribute these to their sources and use appropriate language to indicate they are claims rather than established facts. We present multiple perspectives where they exist.
Spotted an error? We're committed to correcting mistakes promptly. If you notice something inaccurate in any of our articles, please contact us with details and we'll investigate and update the content as needed.