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