Dooagh, Achill Island, Co Mayo, Ireland Photograph by Gareth McCormack
1. Location Achill Island is a rural retreat on Ireland's west coast, in extreme west County Mayo. It is separated from the mainland by the Achill Sound with a bridge. The nearest towns of any size are Westport and Castlebar (50km and 60km away respectively). 2. Endless things to do It's surprising how many things there are to do on Achill Island.
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Achill Island history, Co. Mayo, Ireland - Achill Tourism History A Brief History of Achill A brief tour of Achill Island celebrating 5,000 years of life on Achill. Watch on Achill has a long history of human settlement and there is evidence that Achill was inhabited as many as 5,000 years ago.
County Mayo Achill Island © Suzanne Mischyshyn ccbysa/2.0 Geograph Ireland
Information on travel to, and around, Achill Island, Co. Mayo, on the west coast of Ireland. Includes links to online route planner and to transport providers.
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Attractions, activities, festivals, history, landscape, maps and travel information for Achill Island and the Curraun Peninsula, Co Mayo, in the west of Ireland
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in Mayo Your Council Speak Popular Services Information about Achill Island, Ireland's largest island and a prime tourist location. Make sure to check out our top 10 list
The Atlantic Drive, Achill Island, Co Mayo, Ireland. One I took myself. Ireland, Island, Outdoor
ARCHAEOLOGY Experience Island Archaeology in the beautiful West of Ireland; visit the Achill Archaeological Field School. USEFUL DIRECTIONS To Westport - approx 27miles (44km) R319 then N59 via Mulranny and Newport. To Castlebar - approx 31miles (50km) R319 then N59 via Mulranny to Newport and then R311.
Achill Island Co Mayo, Minaun Cliffs Island, Ireland, Places to visit
Croaghaun sea cliffs (688 metres or 2,257 ft), the highest in Ireland and third highest in Europe are located at the western end of Achill Island, Co. Mayo in the north west of Ireland and on the Wild Atlantic Way scenic tourist route.It is hard to get much wilder than this exposed, scenic, remote and peaceful spot. Download our Free iPhone or Android App to help your trip.
History of Achill Island Co. Mayo, in the West of Ireland mayoireland.ie
Lashed by the ocean, carved by the wind and swept by the rain, Achill is one of Ireland's most spectacular and beautiful places. Achill's rugged landscape features dramatic cliffs, soaring mountains, remote lakes and secluded beaches - including no fewer than five Blue Flag beaches.
Keem Bay, Achill Island, County Mayo, Ireland Keem Bay, at… Flickr
Achill is the largest island in Ireland and its unique landscape has inspired many artists and writers, including Camille Souter, Robert Henri, Paul Henry and Heinrich Böll. Lashed by the wild Atlantic Ocean and carved by the windswept rain, Achill Island is a truly spectacular place.
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Keem Bay, Achill, Co Mayo, Ireland. Keem Bay, at the western end of Achill Island, is one of the most picturesque bays in Ireland. It is accessible by road over a twisting clifftop route on the side of Croaghaun mountain. Keem Bay is virtually uninhabited (the only building is a former coastguard station) and provides a peaceful and magnificent.
Grainne mhaol's castle, Achill Island, Co. Mayo r/ireland
Achill Island in Co. Mayo is a jewel in the crown of Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way. With beautiful secluded beaches, the highest sea cliffs in Ireland, and the iconic Keem Bay, the island is the perfect place for a getaway. Achill Island, one of our favourite locations in the West of Ireland, was also shortlisted by The Irish Times as one of.
Achill Island, County Mayo Ireland travel, Day trips, Beautiful destinations
Achill Island ( / ˈækəl /; Irish: Acaill, Oileán Acla) is the largest of the Irish isles and lies off the west coast of Ireland in County Mayo. It has a population of 2,345. [2] Its area is 148 km 2 (57 sq mi). Achill is attached to the mainland by Michael Davitt Bridge, between the villages of Achill Sound and Polranny.
Achill Island in County Mayo Ireland Photograph by Tom McGuinness Pixels
Snug little beach tucked away in a natural alcove, surrounded by high mountains. Frequented by surfers , swimmers and it's more natural inhabitants, baskin sharks, friendly to humans of course. Public toilets, lifeguards all on site. Probably the best attraction on Achill Island.
Ashleam Bay Achill Island, Co. Mayo Mark Waldron Flickr
Achill Island in Co. Mayo. Achill Island is the largest island in the County (24km x 19km) and is accessible from the mainland by the Michael Davitt bridge at Achill Sound. Its magnificent golden sandy beaches, breathtaking sea cliffs and bare mountains make Achill one of the most beautiful tourist attractions in Ireland. It boasts a long.
Achill Island , County Mayo, Ireland. County mayo, Island, Outdoor
Achill Island is located on the northwest coast of Ireland in County Mayo. The nearest cities are Sligo and Galway, with towns like Westport, Newport, and Castlebar closer still. Achill sits about 300km west of Dublin (approx. 4 hours by car), 140km northwest of Galway (2.5 hours by car), and 330km northwest of Cork (4.5 hours by car).
Travel Achill Island Best of Achill Island, Visit County Mayo Expedia Tourism
Achill Island is an island just off the coast of County Mayo in the west of Ireland, linked by a bridge to the mainland. It's Ireland's largest island, with some farming but mostly uncultivated heath and hills. Map. Directions.