Achill Tourism | Visitor's Guide to Achill Island, Co. Mayo, Ireland

Accommodation

There’s a wide selection of places to stay across Achill, including hotels, B&Bs, guesthouses, hostels, self-catering and caravan and camping.

Eating & Drinking

Traditional Irish food, sea-food or something a bit more extravagant, Achill has a number of beautiful restaurants for you to choose from.

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’s Going On

See our Weekly Entertainment Listings or Events Calendar for big and small happenings in Achill, or visit our Festivals & Events page for an overview.

Féile Na Mara

Achill Island Festival of the Sea, July – August. Huge list of events taking place this month.
Féile Na Mara Events

What’s On This Week

Entertainment listings for Achill this week, including daily activities guide.
What’s On in Achill

Mulranny Music Festival

14th – 21st August at McLoughlin’s of Mulranny. Acts include Enda & Ronan from Biblecode Sundays, and Cronin.
Mulranny Music Festival full listings

Féile Chill Damhnait

Féile Chill Damhnait / Kildownet Festival takes place 11th – 20th August with a packed programme of events.
Féile Chill Damhnait full listings

Tour de Achill

Saturday 2nd September, three levels of cycling challenge (38K, 65K & 110K) on stunning Achill Island.
Details & Online Booking

Take a Hike

Explore Achill’s hills and trails with our free hillwalking guides. Includes Slí Grainne Mhaol.
Achill Hiking Guides

QUEST Achill

Saturday 9th September. Adventure race involving running, cycling and kayaking with three grades of difficulty.
Quest Achill details & Booking

Dooagh Beach

Dooagh’s sandy beach returns for first time since 1984, sparking global interest!
Dooagh’s New Beach

Rare White Lobster

1-in-a-million white lobster, caught in Achill waters, on display at Achill Experience.
Ghost Lobster

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