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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!

May 2008

May 2nd - May 4th
Heinrich Böll Memorial Weekend
Events include a lecture by Chris Newton on the life and work of adventurer Hugh Falkus, director of the 1951 film about the Achill Island shark fishing industry, Shark Island.
May 5th
Public (Bank) Holiday
Bank Holiday for Republic of Ireland
Art Exhibition
Exhibitions of original art, photography and prints at the Western Light Gallery, Keel
May 20th
Full Moon
Enjoy a romantic Spring break on Achill and celebrate with a moonlit stroll along one of its five Blue Flag beaches.
May 26th
Northern Ireland Bank Holiday
Bank holiday in Northern Ireland (also England, Wales & Scotland)
May 30 - June 1st
Achill Swim Festival
Details to be confirmed

June 2008

June 2nd
Public (Bank) Holiday
Bank Holiday for Republic of Ireland
Art Exhibition
Exhibitions of original art, photography and prints at the Western Light Gallery, Keel
Lake Fishing Competitions
Achill Sporting Club hosts regular Fishing Competitions on Keel Lake and Lough Gall
Féile Snámh Acla / Swim Festival
A series of swims in the crystal clear Atlantic waters of Achill. Final dates and events TBC.
Cinemobile
State-of-the-art 'Cinemobile' visits Achill Sound, Cashel and Keel. 100 seater mobile cinema showing the latest films.
Details to be confirmed. See www.cinemobile.net
June 15th
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.
June 18th
Full Moon
Take a romantic midweek break on Achill and enjoy a moonlit stroll along one of its five Blue Flag beaches.

July 2008

Cruinniú Bádóirí Acla / Yawl Sailing Festival
A series of weekly races involving traditional Achill Yawl sailing boats.
Lectures in Archaeology
A series of weekly lectures on archaeology held on Tuesday evenings at the Folklife Centre in Dooagh.
Deserted Village Archaeology Open Days
Achill Archaeological Field School hosts a series of Open Days at its site at the Deserted Village, Slievemore.
Art Exhibition
Exhibitions of art at the Art Gallery, Saula
Cinemobile
State-of-the-art 'Cinemobile' visits Achill Sound, Cashel and Keel. 100 seater mobile cinema showing the latest films.
Details to be confirmed. See www.cinemobile.net
Lake Fishing Competitions
Achill Sporting Club hosts regular Fishing Competitions on Keel Lake and Lough Gall
Art Exhibition
Exhibitions of original art, photography and prints at the Western Light Gallery, Keel
5th July
Achill Half Marathon
This popular half-marathon sees a number of extra events for 2008 including a free beach barbeque for all participants following the run. Run commences at 11am. Details of previous events on our Achill Marathon page.
Bernie Varley Memorial 10k Walk
Sponsored walk in aid of Croí, the west of Ireland heart foundation. Family fun and exercise for a worthy cause. Final date TBC
St. Colman's Garden Fete
Family fun weekend. Located between Keel & Pollagh.
Golf Open Week
Achill Golf Club hosts Open Week competitions.
2008 dates TBC
July 12th
Northern Ireland Public Holiday
Northern Ireland only
July 18th
Full Moon
Take a romantic weekend break on Achill and enjoy a moonlit stroll along one of its five Blue Flag beaches.
July 28th - August 3rd
Scoil Acla
Culture and music is the theme of this festival. It includes traditional music classes, drawing and writing workshops, lectures, ceilis and concerts.

August 2008

August 4th
Public Holiday
Bank Holiday for Republic of Ireland
Art Exhibition
Exhibitions of original art, photography and prints at the Western Light Gallery, Keel
Cruinniú Bádóirí Acla / Yawl Sailing Festival
A series of weekly races involving traditional Achill Yawl sailing boats.
Lectures in Archaeology
A series of weekly lectures on archaeology held on Tuesday evenings at the Folklife Centre in Dooagh.
Deserted Village Archaeology Open Days
Achill Archaeological Field School hosts a series of Open Days at its site at the Deserted Village, Slievemore.
Art Exhibition
Exhibitions of art at the Art Gallery, Saula
Inishbiggle Festival
Annual festival on Inishbiggle Island, located to the north-east of Achill. 2008 dates TBC
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

September 2008

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
Wavesailing Competition
Location: Keel 2008 dates TBC

October 2008

October 27th
Public (Bank) Holiday
Check out the Special Offers from our members before booking your trip.
October 31st
Halloween
 

November 2008

December 2008

January 2009

Thursday January 1st
New Year's Day Swim
Annual New Year's Day Swim at Dugort.

February 2009

March 2009

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 2009

Please contact Achill Tourism for further details of any of these events.
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