Achill Island
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| Locations | Atlantic Ocean |
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| Population | 2,700 (2006) |
| Destinations | Ballycroy National Park |
| Achill Sound | |
| Keel | |
| Dooagh | |
| Mountains | Croaghaun |
| Slievemore | |
| Did you know | The present church was built in the 1700's and the graveyard contains memorials to the victims of two of Achill's greatest tragedies, the Kirchintilloch Fire (1937) and the Clew Bay Drowning (1894). |
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| ID | 1065210 |
About Achill Island
Achill Island lies off County Mayo on the west coast of the Republic of Ireland. Marked by rugged mountains and peat bogs, the island is known for its tall sea cliffs and clean beaches. Its breezy shoreline makes it a popular spot for water sports. The strand (beach) at Keem Bay inspired visiting writers Heinrich Böll and Graham Greene. Keel, the island's main village, has a sandy surf beach.
