Local knowledge, practical tips, and in-depth guides to help you get the most out of your visit.
What makes Keem Bay worth the drive to the very end of Achill Island, its history as a shark fishery and lifeboat station, and how to make the most of it without fighting for a parking space.
Read guideThe history behind the roughly 80 abandoned stone houses under Slievemore mountain, how the village was used long after it was left, and how to visit respectfully.
Read guideHow to drive Achill's Atlantic Drive properly: the route from Achill Sound to Keel via Cloughmore, Ashleam and Dooega, what to stop for, and why the single-track road deserves patience.
Read guideHow Achill actually connects to the mainland, why there is no ferry to plan for, the real bus options, and a few honest facts about the Gaeltacht end of the island and its Achill Yawl sailing tradition.
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