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Local Ammenities

There is an enormous amount to see and do here on Achill Island. From historic tombs dating from the megalithic period to sampling the athmosphere in the local public houses. The following list only scratches the surface of what you will experience when you visit us.

Crafts

A wide range of locally produced craftware including knits, weaves and pottery is available.

Historic Sites

It is estimated that the first celtic settlers came to Achill around 4000BC and the evidence of the continous habitation of the area can be seen from archiological and historic sites on the island. Some of note are the megalithic tombs, Kildownet castle and the deserted villege.

Music

Traditional Irish music, indiginous to the area, can frequently be heard in the local pubs. Every August the Scoil Acla Irish music festival is held in Dooagh with classes, concerts and sessions.

Outdoor Pursuits

Achill is a magnificant setting for a wide variety of outdoor activities. The Island has both golf and pitch & put courses and caters for hill walking, mountaineering, orienteering and horse riding.

Painting

Achill with its magnificent scenary with changing colours and light has long been a favourate detination for artists from all over the world, two of the most notable being Paul Henry and Robert Henri. Painters continue to come here both to visit and live seeking inspiration from the landscape and seasons.
Locally produced work can be viewed / purchases in galeries.

Trips

Island Bus tours are available bring you to all the local beauty spots and sites of historical interest. Regular boat trips to the near by islands Innisbiggle and Clare Island are available during the tourist season.

Water activities

Achill's unspoilt waters with 5 European Blue Flag beaches provides a broad range of activities for you to enjoy. Included are canoeing, fishing, sailing, surfing, swimming and wind-surfing. (The picture shows the 3 mile long Beach at Keel)

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Crafts	A wide range of locally produced craftware including knits, weaves and pottery is available.
Historic Sites	It is estimated that the first celtic settlers came to Achill around 4000BC and the evidence of the continous habitation of the area can be seen from archiological and historic sites on the island. Some of note are the megalithic tombs, Kildownet castle and the deserted villege.
Music	Traditional Irish music, indiginous to the area, can frequently be heard in the local pubs. Every August the Scoil Acla Irish music festival is held in Dooagh with classes, concerts and sessions.
Outdoor Pursuits	Achill is a magnificant setting for a wide variety of outdoor activities. The Island has both golf and pitch & put courses and caters for hill walking, mountaineering, orienteering and horse riding.
Painting	Achill with its magnificent scenary with changing colours and light has long been a favourate detination for artists from all over the world, two of the most notable being Paul Henry and Robert Henri. Painters continue to come here both to visit and live seeking inspiration from the landscape and seasons. Locally produced work can be viewed / purchases in galeries.
Trips	Island Bus tours are available bring you to all the local beauty spots and sites of historical interest. Regular boat trips to the near by islands Innisbiggle and Clare Island are available during the tourist season.
Water activities	Achill's unspoilt waters with 5 European Blue Flag beaches provides a broad range of activities for you to enjoy. Included are canoeing, fishing, sailing, surfing, swimming and wind-surfing. (The picture shows the 3 mile long Beach at Keel)