Achill Island (/ ˈ æ k əl /; Irish: Acaill, Oileán Acla) is an island off the west coast of Ireland in the historical barony of Burrishoole, County Mayo. It is the largest of the Irish isles and has an area of approximately 148 km 2 (57 sq mi). Achill had a population of 2,345 in the 2022 census. [1]

Welcome to achilltourism.com, your guide to Achill Island and the Curraun Peninsula, Co. Mayo, on Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way. Discover Achill’s natural beauty including five Blue Flag beaches, the highest sea cliffs in Ireland, iconic Keem Bay, soaring mountains, corrie lakes, secluded (and secret) beaches, inland lakes and colourful flora ...

2024年6月17日 · The deserted village on Achill Island is the latest proof of habitation in what is one of the most sheltered parts of the island. Visitors can walk among the ruins of around 100 traditional stone cottages which are believed to date back to the 1800s or so.

Irelands largest offshore island is Achill with its golden beaches, unspoiled beauty and great island skies full of ever changing cloudscapes, continually caressing its peaks and valleys. Achill is joined to the mainland by a bridge at Achill Sound and about half of …

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.

This is the site of a mysterious village which was inhabited until 1838. There is no local memory of it, but some accounts, left by travel writers visiting the Protestant Achill Mission, give important clues about the site, even though describing the local people as primitive and backward.

Visit Achill - Official Visitor Guide to Achill, Co Mayo, Ireland. Attractions, activities, festivals, history, landscape, maps and travel information for Achill Island and the Curraun Peninsula, Co Mayo, in the west of Ireland

2023年2月18日 · Located in County Mayo, along the west coast, Achill is the largest of Ireland’s islands. Since 1887 the island has been connected to the mainland by bridge, making it easily accessible for anyone wishing to visit and explore its raw beauty. The island is definitely a highlight along the Wild Atlantic Way, Ireland’s longest scenic drive.

Achill Island, or Oileán Acaill, is Ireland's largest offshore island and can be reached by car from Mayo's Corraun Peninsula. Achill Island is home to a number of picture-postcard beaches, some of Europe's highest cliffs and large tracts of blanket bog sweeping over the island's two peaks and down to the shore.

Escape to the wilderness and charm of Co Mayo’s Achill Island and Keem Bay. Walk epic cliffside trails before stopping by a proper pub. Plan your trip now.