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Island in County Mayo, Ireland
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Achill Island is an island just off the coast of County Mayo in the west of Ireland, linked by a bridge to the mainland. It's Ireland's largest island, with some farming but mostly uncultivated heath and hills. The two main settlements are Achill Sound by the bridge and Keel straggling into Dooagh near the west tip; in 2022 its population was 2350. Everyone speaks English but many residents are Irish speakers, especially on the east side of the island.
Ostán Oileán Acla
Not quite on the island, it's at the mainland end of the bridge. Comfy hotel, does good food, no dogs.
Friendly small hotel.
Comfy B&B and pitches for camping and motorhomes.
Welcoming trad B&B open March-Sep.
Pleasant away-from-it-all place on the southwest coast.
Comfy place mid-island.
Locally produced sea salt. Has a gift shop, and a self-guided tour where you can see how the salt is made. Also provides tea and coffee.
Achill Island is reached by road. From Dublin follow N5 to Castlebar, R311 to Newport then N59 to Mulranny. Branch off onto R319 which crosses the bridge to the island and continues west to Dooagh.
Read in the guideIt's a sparse bus service so you need your own wheels. The terrain is low-lying and the distances not great so a bike will do nicely.
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