Achill Tourism Launches Xplore Achill app
Achill Tourism announced the launch of its Xplore Achill smartphone app at its AGM in Óstán Oileán Acla on 19th April 2023.
Achill to host Midsummer Walks Festival in June 2023
Details have been announced of the Achill Midsummer Walks Festival to take place from 23rd to 25th June 2023 on Achill Island.
My Sailor, My Love, Filmed in Achill, Goes on General Release
The movie ‘My Sailor, My Love’, which was filmed on location in Achill and surrounding areas in the autumn of 2021, will go on general release in Ireland on Friday 10th March. The film is a Finnish-Irish-Danish co-production, directed by Finn Klaus Härö and written by Jimmy Karlson and Kirsi…
The Children of Achill and Robert Henri – Festival Details Announced
Details of the events planned for the The Children of Achill and Robert Henri History Festival have been announced. The festival takes place on Achill Island on 24th and 25th March 2023. View full line-up of events at The Children of Achill and Robert Henri History Festival
Daring Dames Circus Festival on Achill Island
The full line-up for the Daring Dames circus festival has been announced. The festival takes place on Achill Island on the 3rd, 4th and 5th March 2023 and all events are free of charge – though booking is required. Friday 3rd March Am I Irish Yet? A one-woman show by…
Knock Airport Opens New London Heathrow Route
Aer Lingus has announced a new route from London Heathrow airport direct to Ireland West Airport Knock, in County Mayo. Due to commence on 26th March with daily flights to the British capital, the route allows visitors easy access to Achill Island. Achill is just 80 minutes’ drive from Knock…
Come Say Hello at the Dublin Holiday World Show
Achill Tourism will be exhibiting again this weekend at the Dublin Holiday World Show in the RDS Simmonscourt. The event is open to the public from 12.30pm to 5.30pm on Friday 27th January, and from 11am to 5.30pm on Saturday and Sunday. Come along to stand S14/T17 and say hello,…
Achill Tourism to Exhibit at Holiday World Show in Belfast
Achill Tourism will be one of the exhibitors at the 2023 Holiday World Show in Belfast this weekend. The event takes place at the Titanic Exhibition Centre on Friday 20th, Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd January, with entry from 12.30 – 5.30pm on Friday and 11am – 5.30pm on Saturday…
Taylor Swift Wants Banshees Pub on Achill Island to be Rebuilt
Singer-songwriter Taylor Swift has revealed she would like the pub used in The Banshees of Inisherin movie to be rebuilt, so that she can visit. The fictional pub was constructed on location at Cloughmore on Achill Island and was the setting for many of the dramatic scenes in Martin McDonagh’s…
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…
Exciting Line-up for Battle for the Lake Achill Island
The line-up for the 2022 Battle for the Lake Achill Island event just gets better! After a Covid enforced two year hiatus, the popular watersports and music festival returns to Achill from Friday 30th September to Sunday 2nd October. The watersports on display include kitesurfing, windsurfing and stand up paddleboarding….
Cycle For Shane London to Achill Island Underway
A fundraising cycle ride from London to Achill Island is in full swing, with the riders expected in Achill on Saturday 27th August. The event is in memory of Mayo man Shane Corrigan, who died from Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP) in 2018 at the age of just 23….
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…
Beach Wheelchairs for Keel & Dugort Beaches
Achill Tourism, in association with Mayo Sports Partnership and mayo.ie, is delighted to announce the provision of three new beach wheelchairs for Achill. They add to the one beach wheelchair already available and can be booked for use at Keel beach and/or Silver Strand beach in Dugort. To aid accessibility,…
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.
Achill Greenway Extension Plans Approved
Plans for a 10K extension of the Great Western Greenway track, from Achill Sound to Bunnacurry, have been approved by Mayo County Council.
Achill Reopening Features on RTE Morning Ireland
RTE Radio One’s Morning Ireland programme reported from Achill Island on how tourism businesses and customers are adapting to a COVID-19 holiday season.
Keem Beach Voted Ireland’s Top Seaside Destination
A poll of Irish people has voted Keem Beach on Achill Island as the seaside destination they would most like to visit in Ireland.
Failte Ireland Announces Re-Opening Guides
Failte Ireland has issued a series of guideline documents for each tourism industry sector to prepare to re-open following COVID-19 restrictions.
Keel Beach Retains Blue Flag for 32nd Year
The 2020 Blue Flag beach awards see Achill retain the status on four beaches, including Keel which represents 32 consecutive years of the award.
Keem Bay Sharks Video Goes Viral
A video of basking sharks in Keem Bay, Achill Island, has gone viral after being picked up by national and international media. Shot in May 2020 by Sean Molloy.
Achill Bathing Water Quality Recognised in Latest EPA Report
The latest (May 2020) EPA report on Bathing Water Quality ranks four Achill beaches in the highest ‘Excellent’ category.
Keem Bay One of ‘Best Beach Destinations For When We Can Travel’
Keem Bay, the jewel in the crown of Achill Island, has once again been referenced as one of the top beach destinations in Ireland. Travel journalist Pol O Conghaile appeared today (Monday 27th April, 2020) on Newstalk Radio’s Pat Kenny show to discuss ‘The Best Beach Destinations for When We Can Travel. Asked by…
Achill Tourism COVID-19 Revamp Featured on RTE News
Revamped Tourist Hub a Lifeline for Achill Cocooners Since the announcement of the ‘lockdown’ in Ireland to try to control the spread of COVID-19, Achill Tourism has re-purposed its operations to become a hub for the local Community Response. This initiative was covered today (Monday 27th April 2020) by RTE…
Basking Shark at Keem Bay, Achill Island
Large Basking Shark Visits Keem Bay, Achill Island In recent weeks a large basking shark has taken up residence in Keem Bay and surrounding waters off Achill Island, Co. Mayo, on Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way. Estimated at up to 25 feet (7m) in length, the huge shark has attracted crowds…
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…
Achill on RTE Getaways
Achill Featured on RTÉ Getaways Programme – February 2019 Achill Island was featured as the ‘Short Getaway’ destination on the RTÉ travel programme ‘Getaways’, broadcast in Ireland on 5th February 2019 and in the UK on BBC1 NI on 11th February 2019. Viewers in Ireland can see the programme online…
Two Awards for Achill Half Marathon & 10K
January 2019 – RunIreland.com, Ireland’s premier running and triathlon website, announced the winners of its 2018 awards for Irish events and named the Achill Half Marathon as both Ireland’s Best Half Marathon and its Most Scenic Route. These twin awards are just rewards for the small army of volunteers who…
Dooagh Beach Disappears … Again
January 2019 – The sandy beach that reappeared at Dooagh Bay in 2017, sparking worldwide interest, has disappeared again following stormy weather. The ‘beach’ had been sand-free for 33 years, having disappeared in 1984, but came back in the spring of 2017. It is thought that the sand is lying…
Rare White Lobster on Display in Achill
A very rare white lobster has gone on display in an Achill aquarium after being caught in local waters. The one-in-a-million lobster was caught recently by fisherman Charlie O’Malley in pots close to Dooagh Bay. In 25 years of fishing, it is the first white lobster Charlie has seen. The ghost…
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…
Achill’s Latest New Beach – Ashleam Bay
Following the return of sand to Dooagh beach in May 2017, a new story has emerged online as Ashleam Bay, on Achill’s spectacular Atlantic Drive, has sand for the first time in 12 years. According to locals, the sandy beach usually appears every seven years. In a stunning video, Malcolm Cooney tells…
RTE1 Ryan Tubridy Show – Tuesday 30th May 2017
Achill Island welcomed the RTE Radio 1 Ryan Tubridy Show to Keel on Tuesday 30th May 2017. Ryan and his team were touring Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way for the week. On the day before, he visited Dooagh’s new beach and also went horse riding on Keel beach. The show came live from The Beehive…
Achill’s New Beach – Dooagh Beach Born Again
Achill Island has a new beach for 2017! For the first time since 1984, an extensive sandy beach has returned to Dooagh Bay. Just in time for the start of the summer season, the ocean has deposited thousands of tons of sand onto the formerly rocky ‘beach’. Now that the…
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…
Keem Bay in World’s Top 10 Beaches
Keem Bay on Achill Island has been listed among 10 of the world’s most breathtaking beaches, according to the Irish Independent. Taking its place alongside beaches the Seychelles, Tahiti, Big Sur California and other global locations, Keem is the only Irish beach listed in the paper’s Travel Top 10. Travel…