Keem Bay is Ireland’s Best Beauty Spot for an Autumn Getaway
Achill Island’s Keem Bay has been crowned as Ireland’s best beauty spot for a scenic Autumn getaway in a new national poll. The rankings were compiled by travel insurance experts CompareNI.com and compared seven prominent beauty spots across the island of Ireland. The research looked at factors such as traveller…
Women’s Wellness Afternoon
Sunday 26th April, 2pm – 5.30pm Venue: Ostán Oileán Acla (F28 EA31) Take Time Out For You This April Join us for a relaxing and uplifting afternoon focused on women’s wellbeing, connection and self-care. Special guest and spot prizes Expert panel to answer your health questions A warm, welcoming space…
Achill Tourism Wins National Award at 2025 IPB Pride of Place Awards
Achill Tourism has been named winner of the Community Tourism Initiative category at the prestigious 2025 IPB Pride of Place Awards, recognising its outstanding contribution to community-based tourism and sustainable development on Achill Island and the Corraun Peninsula. Now in its 23rd year, the IPB Pride of Place Awards -…
Ocean Literacy Day on Achill Island
Achill Island is to host an ‘Ocean Literacy Day’ as part of the 2025 International Conference on Basking Sharks, which is jointly organised by the Irish Basking Shark Group (IBSG) and the National Parks and Wildlife Service. The Achill event takes place on Sunday, 31st August and will have talks,…
Achill Island Named One of the World’s 10 Most Beautiful Islands
Big 7 Travel Ranks Achill #8 in the World Achill Island has been ranked 8th in the world in a prestigious list of the Top 50 Most Beautiful Islands published by global travel site Big 7 Travel. The 2025 list places Achill in the company of international icons like the…
Achill Island Sandcastle Competition 22nd June 2025
Achill Island will host a free family-friendly Sandcastle Competition on Silver Strand beach, Dugort, on Sunday 22nd June.
Achill Easter Parade 2025
Achill Sound will host an Easter Parade followed by music on a big stage, on Sunday 20th April. This will be the second year the event has taken place on Easter Sunday and the colourful display will see local groups, organisations and businesses parading across the Micheal Davitt bridge and…
Achill Tourism to Host Coffee Morning
Achill Tourism will host a Coffee Morning on Friday, 11th April, in aid of Shannon Lynch Journey to Recovery. Following the success of its annual Bewley’s Big Coffee Morning event in October, Achill Tourism will again don the aprons and provide home-baked cakes and goodies along with freshly brewed teas…
Achill Tourism Networking Event
Óstán Oileán Acla, Achill – March 6, 2025 Achill’s tourism industry took centre stage last night as local business owners gathered at Óstán Oileán Acla for Achill Tourism’s Members Night. The event provided a vital forum for collaboration and discussion, with representatives from various support agencies, industry experts, and public…
Seachtain na Gaeilge Acaill 2025
Achill will host a number of events as part of the national Seachtain na Gaeigle initiate to promote the Irish language and culture, which takes place from the 1st – 17th March. The events have been co-ordinated by local group Gaeilg’ Acla in association with Comhlacht Forbartha Áitiúil Acla and…
Achill Greenway Shortlisted for Award
The new extension of the Great Western Greenway from Achill Sound to Cashel was shortlisted at the 2025 All-Ireland Community and Council Awards. The awards event, which is held annually in conjunction with the Local Authority Members Association (LAMA) and Irish Public Bodies Insurances, took place in Cork on 22nd…
Achill Gift Card 2025 Launched
The latest card designs in the highly popular Achill Gift Card scheme have been launched, just in time for Christmas. The cards are available in two values, €25 and €50, and can be redeemed at over 40 local businesses in the Achill area. Since the Gift Card scheme launched in…
Bewley’s Big Coffee Morning 2024
Achill Tourism will again host a Bewley’s Big Coffee Morning Social for Hospice event, on Friday 25th October. Last year’s event raised almost €2,000 for Mayo-Roscommon Hospice and we hope 2024 will be just as successful. Join us at Achill Tourism HQ, next to the Post Office in Achill Sound,…
Circus Science by the Sea Festival 2024
The Circus Science by the Sea festival 2023 takes place on Achill Island from 17th to 19th November. All events are free.
‘Achill Island, Basking Shark Fishermen’
Sunday 27th October, The Wavecrest, Dooagh Musical group ‘The Achill Sound’ presents a unique and innovative evening of song, music, folklore and oral history focused on the basking shark industry from the mid-20th century. Musicians Graham Sweeney (guitar and vocals), Lisa Fukuda (fiddle) and Johnny Butler (uilleann pipes) will perform live traditional and newly composed Irish…
Dooagh Folk Festival 2024
13th – 15th September 2024, Dooagh, Achill Island The village of Dooagh host the inaugural Dooagh Folk Festival from 13th to 15th September, with a line-up that includes Matt Molloy, John Carty, ALDOC, Lisa Lambe and many many more. Over 35 artists will take part in over 21 events over…
HER Outdoors Week 2024 Events in Achill
Achill Island will host several events as part of HER Outdoors Week 2024. This initiative, which runs from 12th to 18th August, aims to celebrate and encourage more women and girls to get out and enjoy the benefits of being in the outdoors. The local events by Achill’s outdoor activities…
Achill to host Mountain Environment Weekend
Achill Island will host Mountaineering Ireland’s annual Mountain Environment Weekend this year, from 14th – 16th June. Achill Outdoor Education Centre, based in Cashel, will host the event in conjunction with Atlantic Technological University. It is open to Mountaineering Ireland members and aimed at: Environmental Officers within Mountaineering Ireland clubs;…
Keem Bay to host Cold Water Dip Challenge
Achill’s iconic Keem Bay, which has been recognised with nominations in multiple global and European best beach listings in 2024, is to host one of the Cold Water Dip events for Family Carers Ireland in April. The event is a fundraiser for this national charity which supports over 500,000 family…
Achill Half Marathon 2024 Almost Sold Out
The 2024 Achill Half Marathon and 10K is close to selling out. As of today (13th February), only 77 places remain available for the Half Marathon and 60 for the 10K. Any runners still undecided whether to commit are urged to register now – Register for 2024 Achill Half Marathon…
Slievemore Heritage Trail Official Opening 16/02/24
The official opening of the Slievemore Heritage Trail on Achill Island takes place on Friday 16th February 2024. Minister Dara Calleary will open this new resource which aims provides interactive interpretation of an area rich in history. The trail covers an area approximately 3km in length and includes megalithic portal…
Circus Science by the Sea Festival 2023
The Circus Science by the Sea festival 2023 takes place on Achill Island from 17th to 19th November. All events are free.
Achill Gets New Eco-Powered Defibrillator Cabinet
The newly opened Great Western Greenway extension on Achill Island has become the first Greenway in Ireland to get an eco-powered defibrillator cabinet. The new installation at Saula is solar powered and contains a defibrillator along with other medical equipment. The cabinet itself is made from high-grade 316 stainless steel…
New Greenway Extension Opened from Achill Sound to Cashel
A new 5km stretch of the Great Western Greenway has been opened in Achill, linking Achill Sound to Cashel. The extension, which is hoped to be further developed inland on the island, was officially opened by Minister of State Jack Chambers. Chambers was joined in the opening by Leas Cathaoirleach…
New DS Lucy Golden Novel Released
The Reckoning, the third in the DS Lucy Golden crime series by author Martina Murphy, has been published. The novels are set on Achill Island.
Megalithic Tomb at Slievemore – Temporary Closure
Please note that access to the Megalithic Tomb on the south slopes of Slievemore (from the Slievemore Road) is temporarily closed to facilitate works.
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.