What’s On in Achill This Week
Scroll down for listings of events and activities available in Achill this week. We also have a printable guide listing all activities, shops, galleries, services, and food outlets that are open this week: Download / View Printable Version of What’s On Guide (PDF doc, 110kb).
Friday 16th October / Dé hAoine 16ú Deireadh Fómhair
Exercise Classes
At PB Fitness Achill. Tel. 087 950 2630 for details. 6.45am: Strength training. 10am: Shred.
Saturday 17th September / Dé Sathairn 17ú Deireadh Fómhair
Achill Greenway parkrun
Free 5km run, jog or walk on the Great Western Greenway starting and ending at the trailhead car park, Achill Sound (opposite the library, F28 XE77). Register at parkrun.ie for timing. Starts 9.30am sharp.
Exercise Classes
At PB Fitness Achill. Tel. 087 950 2630 for details. 10am: Saturday Sweat Box Session.
American Country Show
By popular demand! Achill Musical & Dramatic Society presents its American Country Show at Óstán Oileán Acla. Tickets via EventBrite or Achill Sound Post Office.
Live Music
At Nevins Newfield Inn, Tiernaur (F28 56K1). With Genevieve & Joanne. From 9pm.
Live Music
At No. 9 Doherty’s of Mulranny (F28 F8X5). From 10pm.
Sunday 18th October / Dé Domhnaigh 18ú Deireadh Fómhair
Clare Island Boat Trip (O’Gradys)
Departs Kildavnet Pier 9.15am, return leg departs Clare Island 3.30pm. Book online at clareislandferry.com
Live Music
At Mickey’s Bar, Dooega (F28 TX98). With Padraic McNeela. 6.30pm – 8.30pm.
Live Music
At Doherty’s of Mulranny (F28 F8X5). From 7.30pm.
Monday 19th October / Dé Luain 19ú Deireadh Fómhair
Exercise Classes
At PB Fitness Achill. Tel. 087 950 2630 for details and booking. 6.45am: Strength training mixed. 10am: ‘Shred’ (cardio & conditioning class).
Tuesday 20th October / Dé Máirt 20ú Deireadh Fómhair
Exercise Classes
At PB Fitness Achill. Tel. 087 950 2630 for details. 10am: Spin. 11am: Move. 7pm: Spin & Abs.
Sheepdog Demonstration
Ailt Sheepdogs hosts a live demonstration of herding and sheepdog skills. Derreens (F28 XH95). Tel. 0896071267 to book. Every Tuesday, 11am.
Wednesday 21st October / Dé Céadaoin 21ú Deireadh Fómhair
Exercise Classes
At PB Fitness Achill. Tel. 087 950 2630 for details. 6.45am: Strength training. 10am: Shred. 6.45pm: HIIT Fit.
Clare Island Boat Trip (O’Gradys)
Departs Kildavnet Pier 9.15am, return leg departs Clare Island 3.30pm. Book online at clareislandferry.com
Thursday 22nd October / Déardaoin 22ú Deireadh Fómhair
Exercise Classes
At PB Fitness Achill. Tel. 087 950 2630 for details. 6.30pm: Step Aerobics. 7pm: Spin 20/20.
Traditional Music
At the Valley House, Valley (F28 D8F7). Beginners welcome, from 7.30pm. Experienced players from 8.30pm.
Traditional Music
At Nevins Newfield Inn, Tiernaur (F28 56K1). With Pat Molloy and friends.
Whist Drive
Patten’s Bar, Derreens (F28 AC91). 8.00pm.
Daily / Gach Lá
Achill Sea Swimming
Dugort Beach 10am weekdays; 10.30am weekends and Bank Holidays. Dooega Beach 5.30pm weekdays. See facebook.com/swimachill.
Daily
Forthcoming Events:
Coffee Morning Fundraiser
Achill Tourism hosts a coffee morning to raise funds for Achill RNLI Lifeboat Station. All welcome for a cuppa, lovely treats, craic and maybe some ceol too. 10am – 1pm.
Friday 23rd October
Circus Science by the Sea Festival
Fun-filled weekend of science, circus and creativity across Achill Island, Mulranny and Westport. Expect climate-clowning, shark sculpting, beekeeping, egg-juggling and plenty more unusual and exciting activities for all ages. Details and booking.
13th – 15th November
Santa Visits Achill Experience
Meet the main man, tour the aquarium, win raffle prizes, and more. In aid of St. Colmans. Tickets from clr.ie/140952
Sunday 6th December
Achill Rocks Musical
Coláiste Pobal Acla TY students present their musical show at Coláiste Acla, Dooega (F28 HK19).
10th & 11th December
Visitor Attractions
Achill Experience Aquarium & Visitor Centre
Achill Experience, Keel
45 minute Aquarium time slots available as well as self guided exhibitions on our local history in our Visitor Centre – Booking online is required. Online gift shop open 24/7. 098 43292.
Open Mon – Fri 10am – 5.30pm. Sat 10.45am – 5.30pm. Sun 11.30am – 5.30pm (last entry 4.45pm)
Achill Island Sea Salt Experience
Achill Island Sea Salt Visitor Centre, Bunnacurry (F28 HT29)
30 minute self-guided tours to discover the story of Achill Island Sea Salt. Includes tasting. Book in the Gift Shop.
Open daily 11am – 4pm.
Achill Island Day Tours
Coach tours of Achill Island with driver commentary, visiting locations used in filming The Banshees of Inisherin. Run starts/ends in Westport. Local pick-up/drop-off at Óstán Oileán Acla, Achill Sound. Call 085 8505025 for details and booking.
The Colony Tour
BAFTA award-winning journalist and writer Kevin Toolis provides a fascinating historical tour of The Colony in Dugort, looking at the life of founder Edward Nangle and its position in Irish history. Two hours, outdoors – see thecolonytour.com.
Eskape Beauty Seaweed Baths
Eskape Beauty Salon & Seaweed Baths, Shraheens, Achill Sound
Booking required. Tel 086 195 3828 or book online at eskapebeauty.com.
Open by appointment, get in touch to book.
Seaweed Baths & Treatment Room @ Mulranny Park Hotel
At Mulranny Park Hotel, Mulranny. Call 098 36716 for details & booking.
Open by appointment, get in touch to book.
Sabhna Sauna on The Beach
Wood fired beach sauna experience on Keel, Dugort and Keem beaches in Achill, and Mulranny Blue Flag beach. Booking required, see sabhna.ie or call 083 0101074
Achill Island Alpacas
A unique trekking experience for all the family! Guiding our two beautiful alpacas at Golden Strand beach, Dugort. Booking required via facebook Book Appointment tool.
By Appointment
Banshees of Inisherin Locations Trail
Visit some or all of the six sites on Achill Island that were locations for the multi-award winning movie The Banshees of Inisherin. See Banshees of Inisherin Locations Trail for map and info.
Self-Guided
Slievemore Heritage Trail
Download the ‘Slievemore Heritage Trail’ app to your smartphone and get multimedia presentations of information, stories, images and video at set points around the Deserted Village and nearby Megalithic passage tomb and court tomb.
Self-Guided
Alchemy Tours – Day Tour
Custom day tours of Achill Island with Alchemy Tours, in a limousine class Land Rover Discovery.
By appointment.
Art & Craft Workshops
Art and crafting workshops with Achill ArtSea, with optional afternoon tea and/or hot tub.
By appointment.
Woodland Faerie Trail
The Woodland Faerie Trail in the grounds of Valley House is open daily. Call in to the Valley House for entry details.
Open Daily.
Boat Trips
Croaghaun Sea Cliffs Tour / Fishing Trips
Wild West Boat Tours (formerly Geraghty Charters) offers boat trips to view Croaghaun sea cliffs. Also trips to Inishkea Islands. Departs Dugort Pier. Tel. 086 269 5851.
Booking Required
Clare Island Day Trip
O’Grady’s Clare Island Ferries offers sailings from Cloughmore to and from Clare Island. Must be booked in advance. Call 098 23737. Wednesdays dep. Achill 9.30am, return dep. Clare Island 3pm. Sundays dep. Achill 9.15am, return dep. Clare Island 2.30pm.
Wednesdays – Call to Book
Clare Island Day Trip
Clare Island Fast Ferries (‘O’Malley’s’) offers sailings from Cloughmore to and from Clare Island during summer season. Call 087 660 0409 to book. Two trips per day on Tuesdays & Fridays. Dep. Achill 09.15am, return leg dep. Clare Island 4pm.
July / August
Achill Seascape
Sea safaris in locations around Achill Island, aboard a 9 person RIB (Rigid Inflatable Boat). 1 or 2 hour tours, or charters by arrangement. Call 087 772 3077 or visit www.achillseascape.ie.
Book by phone
Achill Sea Safari
Sea safaris in locations around Achill Island, aboard a 12 person RIB (Rigid Inflatable Boat). 1.5 hour tours, or charters by arrangement. Call 089 603 7322 or visit achill-sea-safari.com.
Book by phone
Croaghaun Sea Cliffs Tour / Fishing Trips
Blacksod Sea Safari offers boat trips to view Croaghaun sea cliffs. Also trips to Inishkea Islands and fishing charters. Departs Dugort Pier. Tel. 086 269 5851.
Booking Required
Achillbeg Day Trip
Explore Achillbeg island – a 10 minute boat trip will bring you to this now uninhabited island, where you have two hours to enjoy a golden beach, explore archaeological sites, view the lighthouse, visit the holy well and deserted village, and much more. Book at Achillbeg Ferry.
Mutiple Sailings Daily
Galleries & Crafts
Art Exhibition
Western Light Art Gallery, Sandybanks, Keel.
Showing paintings, sculpture, photography & prints. Admission free. Wheelchair friendly. Enquiries – contact Sean & Margaret Cannon 098 43325
Mon – Sat 11am – 5pm; Sun 2pm – 5pm
Ronan Halpin Gallery
Gallery and sculpture garden in Newtown, Keel. Tel. 087 277 0409 or visit ronanhalpin.com.
Open daily 11am – 5pm, or by appointment.
Kieran Sweeney Crafts & Knitwear
Kieran Sweeney Crafts & Knitwear, Achill Sound
Tel. 098 45227.
Open daily Mon – Sat
Top Drawer & Pantry
Top Drawer & Pantry, Keel
Gift Shop and Creative space of the ‘Live Simply’ brand. We nurture, support and promote local design, craft and art. Private shopping appointments can be made outside opening hours. Tel. 087 961 4202.
Closed
Outdoor Activities
Achill Sound Bike Hire
Achill Sound Bike Hire. Polranny.
Booking essential: Tel 086 088 0882.
Booking Required.
Achill Bikes
Achill Bikes bicycle rental, Dooagh.
Booking advised: Tel 087 243 7686
Booking Advised.
Blásta Bikes
Blásta Bike Hire at Ted’s Bar, Cashel.
Tel 083 200 5646.
Achill Outdoor Education Centre
Achill Outdoor Education Centre, Cashel
Group sessions & weekly kids activity camps. Tel 098 47253.
By appointment.
Blackfield Watersports
Blackfield Watersports offers surf lessons, surf camps and stand-up paddleboarding. Booking advised. Tel. 089 422 1553 or visit www.blackfield.com.
Booking Advised.
Calvey’s Equestrian Centre
Horse riding, beach treks and riding lessons. Pony club for children aged 7 years and over.
More details at calveysofachill.ie. Booking required – call or whatsapp to 087 9881093
Pure Magic Watersports
Pure Magic Achill offers kitesurfing and stand-up paddleboarding.
Booking advised: Tel 085 243 9782.
Booking Advised.
Achill Surf Activity Centre
Achill Surf Activity Centre offers daily surf & kayak lessons & tours at 10am & 2pm. Kids Surf summer camp each week Monday to Friday 10am – 12noon. Sea kayaking tours weather permitting each week by appointment. Contact 085 155 4376 or info@achillsurf.com.
Booking Advised.
Soundwave Surf School
Offers surfing and stand-up paddleboarding in Keel. Tel. 083 019 2615 or visit soundwave.ie.
Booking Advised.
Achill Island Surf Club
Community surf club based at Keel Beach. See facebook page for news and events.
Golf (9 Hole Links Course)
Achill Island Golf Club, Keel Sandybanks.
Green fees apply. Call to book. Tel 098 43456.
Booking Required.
Guided Hillwalks
Achill Isle Walks
Guided tours and hill walks by Failte Ireland qualified guide of Achill including Keem Loop Walk, Minaun, Slievemore, and Croaghaun to view the highest sea cliffs in Ireland. Surrounding areas of Mayo Nephin and Mweelrea are also covered. Guided historical walk through Achill’s famous Deserted Village. See achillislewalks.ie for more info or call Gerard on 086 843 9683.
By appointment.
Retail
Calvey’s Butchers & Farm Store
Calvey’s Butchers, Keel.
Achill Mountain Lamb. Tel. 098-43158
Mon-Sat 9am-6pm.
Ketterick’s Butchers
Ketterick’s Butchers, Achill Sound
Family butchers. Tel. 098-45218
Mon-Sat 9am-6pm.
Mac Savers
Mac Savers, Achill Sound
Supermarket. Tel. 086 172 8903
Mon-Sat 9am-6pm.
Molloy’s Pharmacy
Molloy’s Pharmacy, Achill Sound.
Lifestyle pharmacy & health store. Tel. 098 45248
Mon-Sat 9.30am-6pm.
Sweeneys Supervalu
Sweeneys Supervalu, Achill Sound
Supervalu supermarket with butcher counter, deli & coffee dock. Tel. 098 45211
Mon – Sat 7.30am – 8.30pm. Sundays 8am – 7pm
Travel & Transport
Achill Cabs Taxi & Bus Hire
Achill Cabs Taxi & Bus Hire, Achill Island
Call Colum 087 238 3692
Booking Required.
Achill Coaches
Achill Coaches, Dooagh
23 seater luxury coach. Available for private hire all year round. 085 850 5025
Booking Required.
Clare Island Ferries (O’Grady’s)
O’Grady’s Clare Island Ferries
Sailings from Cloughmore to & from Clare Island. Call 086 851 5003 or 087 900 4115
Wednesdays & Sundays
O’Malley Ferries (Clare Island)
O’Malley Ferries (Clare Island)
Ferries to Clare Island as part of the Clew Bay Bike Trail. Call 087 660 0409
Roonagh to Clare Island return 4 times daily
Clare Island to Achill (return 2 times per day) Tuesdays & Fridays
Wild West Boat Tours
Wild West Boat Tours
Boat trips to Croaghaun sea cliffs every Monday, Wednesday and Friday during summer (weather dependent). Also fishing charters, and trips to Inishkea Islands. Tel. 086 269 5851.
Booking Required
Services
Achill Community Laundry
Achill Community Laundry
Full laundry services to households & businesses. Tel. 098-43041
Book in Advance.
Library
Achill Sound
Open for browsing and borrowing. Tel. 098-20910
Tue-Wed 2-4pm/5-7pm. Fri-Sat 11-1pm/2-4pm.
Babysitting Service
Tots’n’Teens offers babysitting and childminding service in your house, hotel room or holiday home.
Contact Mary B on 087 629 2878
Available on request.
Achill Tourism Visitor Information (Achill Sound)
Achill Tourism Office, next to the Post Office, Achill Sound
Visitor information. Souvenirs and Achill gifts. Tel. 098 20400.
Open Mon – Fri 9.30am – 5.30pm, Saturday 9.30 – 2pm.
Great Western Greenway Visitor Information (Mulranny)
Old Station House, behind Mulranny Park Hotel, Mulranny.
Visitor information. Visitor information, snacks, ices and drinks..
Open Daily during season, 10am – 4pm.
EV Charging Point
Located in car park of Gielty’s Bar & Restaurant (F28 F6C1). Ask in bar for charge card.
Gteic@Acaill Digital Hub
Achill Sound. Workspaces, meeting and video-conferencing facilities with high-speed broadband. Tel. 098 43292.
Open Daily.
Serenity Haven Holistic Therapies
Serenity Haven, based in Tonragee, offers a wide range of holistic therapies. Tel. 086 378 6731.
Call for appointments.
Irish Online Counselling & Psychotherapy Service
Online therapy from the convenience of your own home or location. Counselling via phone, text, IM or video for issues including grief, depression, relationship issues, anxiety and addition. See www.counsellingonline.ie or email info@counsellingonline.ie.
Open Daily.