Mayo Premiere of The Banshees of Inisherin
iMayo TV has published a full-length programme reviewing the Mayo launch of The Banshees of Inisherin, which took place at Mayo Movie World in Castlebar on Friday 21st October. The movie, written and directed by Martin McDonagh, was filmed on location on Inishmore (Co. Galway) and on Achill Island. The…
Christmas Craft Shop Open at Achill Tourism Office
Looking for an Achill Christmas gift? Achill Tourism has opened a Christmas Shop in its information office at Davitt Quarter, Achill Sound to showcase local craft items. Open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, the shop stocks products and crafts from a number of local producers. Items available include mugs,…
Circus Science Festival to come to Achill
Achill is to co-host a new festival exploring science and circus. The Circus Science by the Sea festival is Europe’s first and will be held on the weekend of 19th and 20th November. It promises ‘something for everyone’ and all the events are free. Produced by circus250, with support from…
The Banshees of Inisherin Goes on General Release
The highly-anticipated Martin McDonagh movie, The Banshees of Inisherin, is now showing in cinemas across the globe. Filmed on location on Achill Island and on Inishmore, Co. Galway, the movie reunites the stars of McDonagh’s breakout film ‘In Bruges’, Brendan Gleeson and Colin Farrell. They are supported by a cast…
‘My Sailor, My Love’, Filmed in Achill, To Release Early 2023 in Ireland & UK
The independent movie My Sailor, My Love, which was filmed on location in Achill, had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) this week. Amid a raft of positive reviews, it was also announced that German-based distributors Global Screen has stuck a deal with Signature Entertainment for…
Colin Farrell Wins Best Actor Award at Venice Film Festival for The Banshees of Inisherin
Actor Colin Farrell, one of the stars of the movie The Banshees of Inisherin which was shot largely on location on Achill Island, has been awarded ‘Best Actor’ for this role at the Venice Film Festival. The inaugural screening of the movie at the festival was followed by a 13…
Three Circus Festivals in One Weekend on Achill
23rd – 25th September 2022 Roll up! Roll up! Achill Island will host not one, not two, but three fabulous circus-themed festivals on the weekend of 23rd to 25th September 2022. On Friday 23rd, as part of the national Culture Night initiative, there will be an evening of poetry, music,…
Trailer Released for Banshees of Inisherin Movie
The official poster and trailer have been released for the forthcoming movie ‘The Banshees of Inisherin’, which was filmed on location here on Achill Island and on Inishmore, one of the Aran Islands. Written and directed by Martin McDonagh, the film reunites actors Brendan Gleeson and Colin Farrell after their…
Book Launch: The Keelman’s Fortnight (Vol. 1) by Adrian Lavelle
Achill writer Adrian Lavelle has published his first novel, titled ‘The Keelman’s Fortnight (Volume One)’. The first of a two-part series, this crime story involves a student fleeing to Achill Island to hide out in a primal scream therapy commune. Copies of this book are available to buy in Achill…
Book Launch: The Summer I Robbed A Bank by David O’Doherty
Comedian David O’Doherty, a frequent visitor to Achill, has published a children’s novel based on Achill Island. Titled ‘The Summer I Robbed A Bank’ the story revolves around a plot to rob the travelling bank. Update – David O’Doherty’s debut novel was awarded winner of the Specsavers Children’s Book of…
Achill Painters Book Launched
Details of the launch of Mary J. Murphy’s book Achill Painters – An Island History in August 2020. This book is currently Out of Print.
Pop-Up Bakery & Achill Crafted Shop Launch
Achill Tourism’s Keel information office hosts a pop-up bakery every Saturday morning (10am – 12 noon) and stocks ‘Achill Crafted’ local items every day.
New Product Launch from Artist Padraig McCaul
Padraig McCaul Launches Hurricane Lantern Collaboration Achill-based artist Padraig McCaul has launched an exciting new collection of works in an innovative collaboration with the Blue Ridge Craft Company of Coleraine. Five is his images are being moulded into the hardened wax of the company’s handcrafted hurricane lanterns. Once illuminated via…
Events to Celebrate Achill’s Wildlife
A Celebration of the Wildlife of Achill Announcing a series of nature walks and talks from wildlife experts in celebration of the wildlife of Achill, Co. Mayo, on Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way. All of the events listed below are free and family friendly (all except the bat training are suitable…
Launch of Achill Maritime History Trail
Venue: Ostán Oileán Acla, Achill SoundSaturday 24th March 2018, from 7pmAlso on display Sunday 25th March, 1pm – 6pm The launch of the brand new Maritime History Trail is an evening for the public to come and see up close the this new and exciting addition to Achill Island. The 14…
Book Launch: My Father’s Wake by Kevin Toolis
BAFTA winning film maker, playwright, director and writer Kevin Toolis, whose father hails from Achill, launches his book ‘My Father’s Wake – How the Irish Teach Us to Live, Love and Die’ in Ted’s Bar, Cashel, at 7.30 on Wednesday 25th October 2017. Kevin Toolis introduces the book: On a remote…
Achill Expo 2017: Monday 17th April
Following the success of Expo Achill last year, Achill Tourism is delighted to announce that Expo Achill 17 will once again take place on Easter Monday, 17th April. This year’s exhibition will take place at the new Achill Island Brewery in Bunnacurry. The exhibition will be open from 12 noon to 4pm…