Louise’s best of Achill guidebook
Sightseeing
Voted one of the best beaches in the world, the drive is along a cliff edge, not for the feint hearted but definitely worth it! Climb up to the lookout at the top (approx 45 mins) views are simply stunning.
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Keem Beach
Voted one of the best beaches in the world, the drive is along a cliff edge, not for the feint hearted but definitely worth it! Climb up to the lookout at the top (approx 45 mins) views are simply stunning.
Strand hotel is just beside if you fancy a beer. Nice for swimming or a picnic
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Dugort Beach
Strand hotel is just beside if you fancy a beer. Nice for swimming or a picnic
WATCH THE SUN GO DOWN! amazing views - feels like you are on top of the world! You can see the whole island from here. There is a holy statue to visit and some people scatter loved ones ashes up here. Be careful with kids steep areas and sheer drops.
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Minaun Heights
WATCH THE SUN GO DOWN! amazing views - feels like you are on top of the world! You can see the whole island from here. There is a holy statue to visit and some people scatter loved ones ashes up here. Be careful with kids steep areas and sheer drops.
Take the coast road and see amazing cliffs and beaches along the winding roads. ALSO SEE FILMING LOCATIONS OF BANSHEE MOVIE
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Atlantic Drive
Take the coast road and see amazing cliffs and beaches along the winding roads. ALSO SEE FILMING LOCATIONS OF BANSHEE MOVIE
Purteen Harbour
check out the boats in the harbour and take in the views
Slievemore, the deserted village
Nice walk around, feel the history
Watersports
Keel Beach
Gorgeous Beach, great for surfing!
Coláiste Acla
(SUMMER ONLY)
Irish college and outdoor activites
Achill Outdoor Education Centre
Great fun
Experience
Eskape Beauty and Seaweed Baths
Relax in a seaweed bath or beauty treatment, its fab!
Bring your fishing nets down and some bacon to the slipway across to Inishbiggle - the crabs come running - bit of fun for the kids - put them back when you have seen them race around the jetty.
Bullsmouth
Bring your fishing nets down and some bacon to the slipway across to Inishbiggle - the crabs come running - bit of fun for the kids - put them back when you have seen them race around the jetty.
Gallahair hairdressing
Lynott's Pub
Class little cosy thatched pub, can't not visit if you are on the island
MASTERSONS BAR AND RESTAURANT
Enjoy a pint with a fabulous view
Such a fun Trek, feed the Alpacas - Bailey & Bruno and stroll down the beautiful beach
Achillislandalpacas
Such a fun Trek, feed the Alpacas - Bailey & Bruno and stroll down the beautiful beach
Dugort Beach
Shopping
Bring home a beautiful gift! Also stocking artwork and gifts by myself Impack Design! Hoodies, framed prints, keyrings Jewellery & more.
The Top Drawer and Pantry
Bring home a beautiful gift! Also stocking artwork and gifts by myself Impack Design! Hoodies, framed prints, keyrings Jewellery & more.
Sweeney's SuperValu Achill
SuperValu supermarket, homewares over the road and great hardware shop
Molloy's Lifestyle Pharmacy
Everything you could need!
Food scene
Gorgeous food and relaxed atmosphere, family dinner or bar food and drinks / cocktails!
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The Amethyst Bar
Gorgeous food and relaxed atmosphere, family dinner or bar food and drinks / cocktails!
Gorgeous place for lunch and lovely things to buy! Fresh and bright
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Beehive Crafts and Gifts
Gorgeous place for lunch and lovely things to buy! Fresh and bright
(CLOSED AT THE MOMENT :-( )
Must go for lunch! Gorgeous food, bright, fresh and airy atmosphere :-)
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The Cottage
2 Grove Park(CLOSED AT THE MOMENT :-( )
Must go for lunch! Gorgeous food, bright, fresh and airy atmosphere :-)
Delicious food and friendly service, breakfast lunch or dinner, warm welcome.
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Gielty's Bar and Restaurant
Delicious food and friendly service, breakfast lunch or dinner, warm welcome.
Achill Cliff House Hotel & Restaurant
Delicious food and wonderful views - nice for an adult meal
The Aelph by Megs - lovely food in a cosy cafe in Davitt Quarter Achill Sound near Molloys Pharmacy
Achill Sound
The Aelph by Megs - lovely food in a cosy cafe in Davitt Quarter Achill Sound near Molloys Pharmacy
Enjoy a pint and some home cooked food in the cosy bar
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Ted's Bar, Café & Venue
Enjoy a pint and some home cooked food in the cosy bar
Alices
Hotel on the Bridge in Achill Sound, lovely food and a great breakfast
The Bervie
BERVIE ROADA special meal or a coffee on the beach, a little Gem in Keel
Achill Sound Hotel & Connaughton's Bar
Lovely family run bar and restaurant with a warm welcome
Sauna on the Beach
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