COVID-19 Information for Achill Residents

UPDATE OCTOBER 2020 Following a number of local cases of COVID-19 we have reactivated Tuesday shopping delivery in addition to Saturday deliveries and urge all higher-risk residents to avail of this free service.

Achill Tourism is providing a helpline to co-ordinate requests for shopping and help from a team of community volunteers during the COVID-19 public health crisis. Call us on 098 20400 (Monday – Saturday, 9.00am – 5.00pm). Shopping is delivered by LocalLink on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Orders must be placed with us by 5pm on the day before delivery. Email orders on info@achilltourism.com or phone to Achill Tourism 098 20400.

This home delivery service is completely free and is available to any resident who requires it.

Place order by 5pm on Mondays for delivery on Tuesdays.
Place order by 5pm on Fridays for delivery on Saturday.

Retailers included in the scheme:

Health & Safety Guidelines: Please observe safe health guidelines during this time:

  • Wear a mask or face covering in indoor public spaces.
  • Wash your hands well and often
  • Cover your mouth or nose when coughing or sneezing (and discard used tissues safely)
  • Avoid touching eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands
  • Clean and disinfect touched objects and surfaces
  • Stop shaking hands or hugging when meeting others
  • Reduce social interactions
  • Practice social distancing – min. 2m
  • Avoid unnecessary journeys

Achill Community Services

Achill Doctors, with many public and community services in Achill have come together to continue existing and provide extra services during the COVID-19 pandemic:

Achill Doctors: Achill Sound (098) 45231 / Pollagh (098) 43105

Please phone for appointments; the doctor / nurse will advise you on what to do. Pollagh Surgery is no longer dispensing prescriptions. All prescriptions will be dispensed from Achill Sound pharmacy. Call (098) 45248 to arrange collection of your medication.

Molloys Pharmacy, Achill Sound (098) 45248

The pharmacy will contact you with a pick-up time. If you wish to have your prescription delivered to your home, please advise. The shop floor at Molloys is now closed to customers. Keel has a limited service: Friday (10am – 11am) & Saturday (3pm – 4pm). One customer at a time is in operation.

Counsellor: Agata 087 936 20 97

The pandemic and lockdown situation makes us all stressed; this is normal. It may be challenging to cope with and sometimes scary. Don’t be alone with your worries – talk to a counsellor. Free confidential support calls with Agata. Available on WhatsApp And FaceTime.

Community Helpline (098) 20400

A co-ordination centre has been established at Achill Tourism. The phone line will operate 9am – 5pm, seven days a week. A list of volunteers has been drawn up for every area in Achill. These will be contacted by the co-ordination centre after your phone call. You should call this Helpline if you wish to avail of non-medical services from volunteers, eg. shopping brought to your door; posting letters; putting out bins; a social phone call; etc. Please note, this is a confidential service.

Home Meals Service

St. Colman’s Care Centre (Keel): 098 43248
Currane area: 098 45220

Local Link (Rural Transport)

The Local Link service continues to operate as normal, however vulnerable people (over 60 and/or with underlying condition) are advised to stay at home. Contact Local Link on 094 9005150.

Important Numbers

Achill Sound Surgery: (098) 45231

Pollagh Surgery: (098) 43105

Molloy’s Pharmacy, Achill Sound: (098) 45248

Gardai: (098) 45108 or (098) 25555

Community Helpline: (098) 20400

For an emergency dial 999 or 112 (please have your eircode readily available.