County Mayo Achill Island © Suzanne Mischyshyn ccbysa/2.0
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).
Keem Bay on Achill Island, County Mayo as seen from Moyteoge Head
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.
Croaghaun Sea Cliffs, Achill Island, Co Mayo, Ireland Wild Atlantic
Achill is an island jutting off the coast of County Mayo, on the west coast of the Emerald Isle. As the largest of the Irish isles, Achill Island sees many visitors each year. They flock to its serene shores of emerald green and crystal blue in search of stunning sights.
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Achill Island is the largest island in the Country (24km x 19km) and is accessible from the mainland by bridge. Its magnificent sandy beaches, sea cliffs and warm hospitality bring visitors back again and again for holidays.
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What to Do From water sports to walking trails, kite flying to fishing, relaxing on a stunning beach to cycling the superb landscapes, Achill has it all to offer. What to Do in Achill. Welcome to achilltourism.com, your guide to Achill Island and the Curraun Peninsula, Co. Mayo, on Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way.
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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.
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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 is located on the west coast of County Mayo, Ireland, and is accessible by road. Achill is a four hour drive from Dublin and from Shannon airport, or five to six hours from Belfast. Achill is accessible by the Michael Davitt Bridge, built in 2008 on the site of the original bridge which was constructed in 1887.
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1. Keem Bay. Beautiful beach with stunning views. 2. Achill Experience, Aquarium & Visitor Centre. They have a great collection of interesting fish found in Irish waters and some exotic sea life such as an octopus. 3. Atlantic Drive. From towers, abbeys, beaches, cliffs, single lane roads this island encompasses all of Ireland's tourist sights.
Grainne mhaol's castle, Achill Island, Co. Mayo r/ireland
Achill Island is on Ireland's West Coast in Mayo County. It is on Wild Atlantic Way - a 2500 KM long trail that goes along the Atlantic Ocean in Ireland. This route can be covered in many different ways - driving, cycling, hiking and even kayaking. Achill Island is just after Newport and right before Belmullet.
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Council Speak Popular Services 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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Location: Mayo 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.
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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.
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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.