Achill Island

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. One bus per day departs from Achill to Westport in the morning and returns in the evening (timetable). Get around See Achill has a beautiful little sandy beach - Keel Bay. The view from Menaun Heights towards this bay is spectacular. Do Various stunning beaches make this a popular holiday location for the locals. Eat Bayside Bistro, Keel, ☎ 09843798, [1]. Family friendly sea food restaurant  edit Drink Stay safe Achill Island is a very safe place for visitors - just watch out for sheep on the roads if driving: many upland grazing areas are unfenced and so sheep often wander along and across the island's roads. Get out This article is an outline and needs more content. It has a template, but there is not enough information present. Please plunge forward and help it grow!