Category archives: Launches

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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.

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.

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…