'''Achill Island''' is the largest island off the west coast of Ireland. It is connected to the mainland by a bridge at Achill Sound.

Regions

Cities

The main villages of Achill are (from the west) Dooagh, Pollagh, Keel, Dookinella, The Valley, Bunacurry, Cashel, Dooega, Saula, Ashleam, Dereens, Cloughmore, Achill Sound and Currane.

Other destinations

Understand

Achill is an island but is connected to the mainland of Ireland by a bridge at Achill Sound. The bridge spans about 100 metres and allows two lanes of traffic to pass onto the island.

Talk

They speak traditional Irish as well as English.

Get in

You can get to Achill by car or bus. Two buses a day leave from Westport to Achill and back.

Get around

See

Itineraries

Do

Various stunning beaches make this a popular holiday location for the locals.

Eat

Drink

Stay safe

Get out