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2008 Events & Festivals on Achill Island, Ireland
This list shows some of the events scheduled for 2008 in Achill, including the dates of Public Holidays in Ireland and the UK, along with dates for popular occasions; more events will be added as they are announced and full details will be published as soon as they become available. It is advisable to check local papers or to contact our tourist office to ensure you don't miss any of the local craic!
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August 2nd - 17th
- Achill Golf Club Open Festival
- Sat 2nd - 18 Hole Open Competitions (Mens & Ladies)
Sun 3rd - Red's Cup 18 Hole Open Competition (Men)
Sun 3rd - Ladies 18 Hole Open Competition
Mon 4th - 18 Hole Open Competitions (Mens & Ladies)
Tue 5th - Open 4Ball Betterball -V- Par
Tue 5th - Ladies 18 Hole Open Competition
Wed 6th - 18 Hole Open Competitions (Mens & Ladies)
Fri 8th - Ladies 18 Hole Open Competition
Sat 9th & Sun 10th - Waterford Crystal Achill Masters 36 Hole Open Stroke Competition
Mon 11th - 18 Hole Open Competitions (Mens & Ladies)
Tue 12th - 18 Hole Open Competitions (Mens & Ladies)
Thu 14th - 18 Hole Open Competitions (Mens & Ladies)
Fri 15th - 18 Hole Open Competition (Men)
Fri 15th - Ladies 9 Hole Open Competition
Sun 17th - 18 Hole Open Competitions (Mens & Ladies)
August 4th
- Public Holiday
- Bank Holiday for Republic of Ireland
August 5th
- Archaeology Lecture
- Theresa McDonald of the Achill Archaeological Field School presents: "The Medlycott Estate in the Barony of Burrishoole ".
Venue: Folklife Centre, Dooagh, Achill. 8.30pm.
August 8th & 10th
- Currane Sea Angling Festival
- At the beach, Currane
August 9th & 10th
- Inishbiggle Island Festival
- Events include yawl racing, fishing competition, currach racing, live music and activities for children including treasure hunt and face painting.
August 5th
- Archaeology Lecture
- Dr. Audrey Horning of Leicester University (U.K.) presents: "Archaeology of Plantation-period Ireland: a view from the Ulster alehouse".
Venue: Folklife Centre, Dooagh, Achill. 8.30pm.
August 15th
- Classical Concert
- A string quartet of performers from the celebrated London-based Orchestra of The Enlightenment will perform Mozart's Oboe Quartet in St Thomas's Church on Friday August 15th 2008 at 8pm. The concert, organised by the Achill Heinrich Böll Association, will benefit the Keel Community Hall Development & the Achill Sheltered Housing project.
August 25th
- Northern Ireland Bank Holiday
- Bank holiday in Northern Ireland, England, Wales & Scotland
Also during August:
- Cruinniú Bádóirí Acla / Yawl Sailing Festival
- A series of weekly races involving traditional Achill Yawl sailing boats.
- Art Exhibitions
- Exhibitions of art at the following galleries:
The Art Gallery, Saula, Achill
Kieran Sweeney Craft Shop, Achill Sound, Achill
Sweeney's Restaurant, Achill Sound
Western Light Art Gallery, Keel, Achill
- Garden Tours
- Guided tours of the Woods, Nursery and Gardens at Bleanaskill Lodge every Monday (2pm), Wednesday (11am) and Saturday (2pm).
View details on a poster (JPEG file)
- Deserted Village Archaeology Open Days
- Achill Archaeological Field School hosts a series of Open Days at its site at the Deserted Village, Slievemore.
- Country Market
- Held every Friday morning at Ted Lavelle's, Cashel.
- I.T. Courses
- Scealaíocht, An Greasán, Foilseachán, Griangrafadoireacht.
Story Weaver, Interactive Activites on the Web, Desktop Publishing, Digital Video & Photography.
For primary school students (7 yrs and up), 10am - 1pm at Cumarsáid Acla / Achill I.T. Centre, Keel
View details on a poster (PDF file)
September 13th - 14th
- Wavesailing Competition
- Location: Keel
- Cruinniú Bádóirí Acla / Yawl Sailing Festival
- A series of weekly races involving traditional Achill Yawl sailing boats. September sees the finale of the season and the Yawlman's Ball.
- Kite Surfing Competition
- Location: Keel 2008 dates TBC
October 25th - 26th
- Open Golf Competition
- Achill Golf Club hosts an 18 Hole Open Competition
October 27th
- Public (Bank) Holiday
- Check out the Special Offers from our members before booking your trip.
October 31st
- Halloween
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Thursday January 1st
- New Year's Day Swim
- Annual New Year's Day Swim at Dugort.
March 22nd
- Mother's Day
- Take a family break on Achill and let herself enjoy Mothering Sunday with a bracing beach walk and a meal out in one of Achill's restaurants.
March 17th
- St. Patrick's Day
- Ireland's national day, also a Public Holiday, sees fun and festivities on Achill including the famous Pipe Bands.
April 13th
- Easter Monday
- Bank Holiday for Republic of Ireland
May 4th
- Public (Bank) Holiday
- Bank Holiday for Republic of Ireland
June 1st
- Public (Bank) Holiday
- Bank Holiday for Republic of Ireland
June 21st
- Father's Day
- Take himself out to surf the Atlantic waves or complete a challenging hillwalk before settling down with a pint and a well deserved meal on Achill Island.
July 27th - Aug 3rd
- Scoil Acla
- Traditional Irish music summer school.
- Cruinniú Bádóirí Acla / Yawl Sailing Festival
- A series of weekly races involving traditional Achill Yawl sailing boats.
- Garden Tours
- Guided tours of the Woods, Nursery and Gardens at Bleanaskill Lodge every Monday (2pm), Wednesday (11am) and Saturday (2pm).
View details on a poster (JPEG file)
- Lectures in Archaeology
- A series of weekly lectures on archaeology held on Tuesday evenings at the Folklife Centre in Dooagh.
Please contact Achill Tourism for further details of any of these events.
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