There are maps of the island that imply that the beach at Donegal Bay and the McCauley’s Point access trail are public property. Are they correct?
No. Both these locations are, in fact, property owned by the Association. The McCauley’s Point Access Trail is located on a lot owned by the Association. The Association also owns the beach at Donegal Bay. Technically, these properties are for the use of members of the Association only. That, however, is not the complete answer. While the Association owns these properties, there has been a long standing policy of the Board to permit use of the Donegal Bay beach by island residents. It is a beautiful spot and has been used for years by all island residents as a place to watch a glorious sunset and even to swim. Similarly, the McCauley’s Point Access Trail is the shortest, but not only, way for people to get to McCauley’s Point and the Association has permitted island residents to use the trail. However, it is incorrect to say that these locations are public property or constitute public access points. It is also incorrect and inappropriate to advertise the locations as areas open to the
