What's on in Achill This Week

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).

Saturday 5th September / Dé Sathairn 5ú Meán 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.

Tour de Achill Cyling Event
Achill Wheelers cycling club hosts the annual Tour de Achill cyling event with three distances to suit all abilities. Entries via EventMaster. Starts 9.30am.

Exercise Classes
At PB Fitness Achill. Tel. 087 950 2630 for details. 10am: Saturday Sweat Box Session

The Colony Tour
Historical guided walking tour of The Colony in Dugort. Details and booking at thecolonytour.com. Starts 11am.

RIB Boat Tours with Achillseascape
Details and booking at achillseascape.ie. Dep. 1pm.

Trad Music – Achill BreezIn Session Weekend
McLoughlin’s Bar, Achill Sound (F28 Y272), 6.30pm.
The Valley House, Valley (F28 D8F7), 9pm.

Live Music
In the Westbound Bar at Mulranny Park Hotel, Mulranny (F28 N2H9). 9pm – 11pm.

Live Music
At No. 9 Doherty’s of Mulranny (F28 F8X5). With Clodagh Togher & Michael S. From 10pm.

Sunday 6th September / Dé Domhnaigh 6ú Meán Fómhair

Clare Island Boat Trip (O’Gradys)
Departs Kildavnet Pier 9.15am, return leg departs Clare Island 3.30pm. Book online at clareislandferry.com

Croaghaun Guided Walk
Achill Isle Walks hosts a guided walk on Craoghaun. 5 hours duration. More details and booking at AchillIsleWalks.ie.
10am.

Card Game: 25s
Ted’s Pub, Cashel (F28 AX57). Every Sunday. Doors 7.30pm, game starts 8pm sharp.

Live Music
At Doherty’s of Mulranny (F28 F8X5). With Sean Fahy. From 7.30pm.

Live Music
McLoughlin’s Pub in Achill Sound (F28 Y272). From 9pm.

Monday 7th September / Dé Luain 7ú Meán 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 8th September / Dé Máirt 8ú Meán 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.

Pizza Night
Ted’s Pub, Cashel (F28 AX57). Dine-in or takeaway. From 4pm – 8pm.

Set Dancing
Ted’s Pub, Cashel (F28 AX57). Starts 8pm.

Wednesday 9th September / Dé Céadaoin 9ú Meán 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

Achill Island Market
Fresh local produce, artisan food, arts and crafts, plans and herbs, handmade goods, coffee and treats. Every Wednesday Ted’s Pub, Cashel (F28 AX57).
11.30am – 2.30pm

Whist Cards Game
Ted’s Pub, Cashel (F28 AX57). Every Wednesday. Doors 8pm, game starts 8.30pm sharp.

Live Music
Lynott’s Pub, Cashel (F28 YV24). From 9pm.

Thursday 10th September / Déardaoin 10ú Meán Fómhair

Exercise Classes
At PB Fitness Achill. Tel. 087 950 2630 for details. 6.30pm: Step Aerobics. 7pm: Spin 20/20.

Quiz Night
Ted’s Pub, Cashel (F28 AX57). From 8.30pm.

Whist Drive
Patten’s Bar, Derreens (F28 AC91). 8.00pm.

Friday 11th September / Dé hAoine 11ú Meán Fómhair

Exercise Classes
At PB Fitness Achill. Tel. 087 950 2630 for details. 6.45am: Strength training. 10am: Shred.

Clare Island Boat Trip (O’Malleys)
Departs Kildavnet Pier 9.15am, return leg departs Clare Island 3.15pm. Book online at clareislandferry.com.

RIB Boat Tour with Achill Sea Safari
Details and booking at achill-sea-safari.com. Achill Sea Safari Tour, dep. 12 noon, 2.30pm & 4.30pm.

Bingo
Ted’s Pub, Cashel (F28 AX57). Doors 7.30pm, eyes down 8pm.

Live Music
Lynott’s Pub, Cashel (F28 YV24). From 9pm.

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

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

Forthcoming Events:

Dooagh Folk Festival
Acts include Damien Dempsey, Lúnasa, Dervish, Dan McCabe, Karan Casey Trio and locals including Des Cafferkey and GráDee & The Achill Lads. More details & booking links.
Friday 11th – Sunday 13th September

Achill ROAR
Achill ROAR adventure race returns with three categories: Expert: 60km involving beach and mountain / trail running plus road biking. Sport: 30km with beach and mountain / trail running plus road biking. Challenge: 18km involving beach running and road biking. More details | Online booking.
Saturday 12th September

Oíche Chultúir 2026
For Culture Night 2026, Patten’s Bar, Derreens (F28 AC91) hosts Caint ar Cheol Acla – a presentation of music in Achill down through the years. Followed by seisiún ceoil agus amhránáiochta.
Friday 18th September, from 8.30pm

Féile na Garraí
Inaugural Achill Harvest Festival with stalls, kids corner, baking and produce competitions, free tea and treats, meet the growers and tour the community garden. Venue is Achill Outdoor Education Centre, Cashel (F28 H7F2).
Sunday 20th September, 11am – 4pm

Battle for the Lake
Watersports and music festival. Surfing, kitesurfing, windsurfing, winging and a paddleboard special – all at Keel lake and beach. Live music at the Valley House and at Keel lake – acts TBC. More details & booking links.
25th – 27th September

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 10am – 5pm.

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. 2026 season now open – 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

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.
Open Every Day

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.