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.

What’s On in Achill

Entertainment Guide for Achill, 19th – 25th April. Full listings for live music and other events in Achill this week. Weekly What’s On Guide

Heinrich Boll Arts Weekend

Heinrich Boll Memorial Arts Weekend, 4th – 6th May. Talks, readings, music, walks and more.
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Brief History of Achill

New Video: A brief tour of Achill Island celebrating 5,000 years of life on Achill.
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4th May: Book Launch

Launch of Patricia Byrne’s book ‘The Preacher and the Prelate’, about the Colony in Dugort in 19th Century Achill. More Details

Soundwaves Summer Festival

Achill GAA hosts a weekend of events in The Big Red Barn, including ‘Stars in their Eyes’ and White Collar Boxing. More Details

Wonders of the Wake

World premiere of Kevin Toolis’s show ‘Wonders of the Wake’, Wavecrest Hotel, Sunday 6th May.
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Achill Half Marathon & 10K

The Achill Half Marathon & 10K run takes place on Saturday 7th July 2018.
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The Weather

Three day, six day and long term weather forecasts for Achill and surrounding area: Achill Weather

Scoil Acla 2018

Scoil Acla summer school in traditional Irish arts & culture takes place 28th July – 4th August.
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