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Achill

Windswept hills of blanket bog slope down to towering cliffs and beautiful beaches.
Lonnaithe sa Ghaeltacht and one of the jewels of the Wild Atlantic Way.

Achill Island - Your Guide to the Perfect Achill Experience

View the listings below for events in the next week, or visit the What's On page on achilltourism.com. 

Boat Tours with Wild West Boat Tours - book at wildwestboattours.com. Departs Dugort Pier. Croaghaun Sea Cliffs Tour, dep. 10am & 2.30pm. Sea Angling Tour, dep. 5pm.

RIB Tours with AchillSeascape - book online at achillseascape.ie. Departs Cé Bheag pier, Cloughmore. Wild Atlantic Sea Safari, dep. 3.30pm.

Traditional Music Night - Valley House, Valley. (F28 D8F7). Beginners session 7.30pm. Trad music 9pm.

Ted's Bullseye Bingo - New! Fun, games and prizes every Monday night in Bullseye Bingo. Doors 8pm. Ted's Bar & Restaurant, Cashel. (F28 AX57)

Tuesday 16th July / Dé Máirt 16ú  Iúil

Boat Tours with Wild West Boat Tours - book at wildwestboattours.com. Departs Dugort Pier. Croaghaun Sea Cliffs Tours, dep. 10am, 1pm & 4.00pm. 

RIB Tours with AchillSeascape - book online at achillseascape.ie. Departs Cé Bheag pier, Cloughmore. Basking Shark & Wildlife Tour, departs 11am. Wild Atlantic Sea Safari, departs 2.15pm.

Set Dancing, Ted's Bar, Cashel (F28 AX57), 8pm.

Cathal's Pub Quiz, Ted's Bar, Cashel (F28 AX57). €5 per person, €100 prize money. 8.30pm.

Wednesday 17th July / Dé Céadaoin 17ú Iúil

Clare Island Boat Trip. Departs Ce Beag Pier (Kildownet), 9.30am. Return leg departs Clare Island 3pm. Book online at clareislandferry.com.  

The Colony Tour - Award-winning writer Kevin Toolis leads a two-hour walking tour of the historic Colony area in Dugort. Book online at thecolonytour.com. Starts 10am. 

Wednesday Market, Ted's Bar, Cashel (F28 AX57). Home baking, local produce, arts & crafts. 11.30am - 2pm.

RIB Tours with Achill Sea Safari - WhatsApp 089 603 7322 or achill-sea-safari.com. Achill Sea Safari Tour, dep. Purteen Harbour 5pm.

RIB Tours with AchillSeascape - book online at achillseascape.ie. Departs Cé Bheag pier, Cloughmore. Amazing Achill Adventure, dep. 12.30pm. Wild Atlantic Sea Safari, departs 2.15pm.

Whist Cards Game, Ted's Bar, Cashel (F28 AX57). Doors 8pm, game starts 8.30pm. 

Thursday 18th July / Déardaoin 18ú Iúil

Boat Tours with Wild West Boat Tours - book at wildwestboattours.com. Departs Dugort Pier. Croaghaun Sea Cliffs Tours, dep. 10am, 1pm & 4.00pm.

Boat Tours with AchillSeascape - book online at achillseascape.ie. Departs Cé Bheag pier, Cloughmore. Wild Atlantic Sea Safari, departs 11.30am. Amazing Achill Adventure, dep. 1.30pm.

Boat Tours with AchillSeascape - book online at achillseascape.ie. Departs Cé Bheag pier, Cloughmore. Wild Atlantic Sea Safari, departs 10.30am.

Boat Tours with Achill Sea Safari - WhatsApp 089 603 7322 or achill-sea-safari.com. Achill Sea Safari Tour, dep. Purteen Harbour 2.00pm & 4.15pm.

Bingo, Ted's Bar & Restaurant, Cashel (F28 AX57). Eyes down 8pm.

Saturday 20th July / Dé Sathairn 20ú Iúil

Achill Greenway parkrun - Weekly run, jog or walk on 5km out-and-back route on the new Greenway extension. Starts/ends at new car park opposite the library. Free event, register at parkrun.ie for official timings. 9.30am.  

Keel Market - local produce, arts and crafts, baking and more. Keel Hall (F28 XA33) 10am - 1pm.

Boat Tours with AchillSeascape - book online at achillseascape.ie. Departs Cé Bheag pier, Cloughmore. Wild Atlantic Sea Safari, departs 1.30pm.

Boat Tours with Achill Sea Safari - WhatsApp 089 603 7322 or achill-sea-safari.com. Achill Sea Safari Tour, dep. Purteen Harbour 3pm & 5pm.

The Colony Tour - Award-winning writer Kevin Toolis leads a two-hour walking tour of the historic Colony area in Dugort. Book online at thecolonytour.com. Starts 11am. 

Boat Tours with Wild West Boat Tours - book at wildwestboattours.com. Departs Dugort Pier. Sea Angling Tour, dep. 10am, 1pm & 4.00pm.

Achill Sea Swimming - Dugort Beach 8am and 10am weekdays. Dooega Beach 9.30am and 6pm weekdays. Weekends and Bank Holidays: 10am Dugort Beach / 10.30am Dooega Beach. See facebook.com/swimachill. 

Basking Sharks - View these incredible creatures as they graze in the waters around Keem Bay. More information on the species from Irish Basking Shark Group. 

Camp Craic Summer Activity Camp - Daily Mon - Fri, for children aged 5 – 12 years. Based at Keel Beach. See activesport.ie or call 086 331 7289. 

Summer Adventure Camp - From Achill Outdoor Education Centre. For ages 7 to 17. Weekly, 10.00am – 12.30pm. See achilloutdoor.com.

Kid's Summer Surf Camp - Daily or weekly, from Blackfield Surf School. See blackfield.com or call 089 422 1553.

Deserted Village Walking Tour - Local guides introduce the haunting 'Deserted Village' at Slievemore in a 1.5 hour walk. Meet at cemetery car park, Monday to Friday, 11am. €10 per person.

View the listings below for events in the next week, or visit the <a href="https://achilltourism.com/experience-achill/entertainment-listings/" target="_self">What's On page on achilltourism.com</a>.&nbsp;
<h3>Monday 15th July / Dé Luain 15ú Iúil</h3>
Boat Tours with Wild West Boat Tours - book at wildwestboattours.com. Departs Dugort Pier. Croaghaun Sea Cliffs Tour, dep. 10am &amp; 2.30pm. Sea Angling Tour, dep. 5pm.
RIB Tours with AchillSeascape - book online at achillseascape.ie. Departs Cé Bheag pier, Cloughmore. Wild Atlantic Sea Safari, dep. 3.30pm.
Traditional Music Night - Valley House, Valley. (F28 D8F7). Beginners session 7.30pm. Trad music 9pm.
Ted's Bullseye Bingo - New! Fun, games and prizes every Monday night in Bullseye Bingo. Doors 8pm. Ted's Bar &amp; Restaurant, Cashel. (F28 AX57)
<h3>Tuesday 16th July / Dé Máirt 16ú Iúil</h3>
Boat Tours with Wild West Boat Tours - book at wildwestboattours.com. Departs Dugort Pier. Croaghaun Sea Cliffs Tours, dep. 10am, 1pm &amp; 4.00pm.&nbsp;
RIB Tours with AchillSeascape - book online at achillseascape.ie. Departs Cé Bheag pier, Cloughmore. Basking Shark &amp; Wildlife Tour, departs 11am. Wild Atlantic Sea Safari, departs 2.15pm.
Set Dancing, Ted's Bar, Cashel (F28 AX57), 8pm.
Cathal's Pub Quiz, Ted's Bar, Cashel (F28 AX57). €5 per person, €100 prize money. 8.30pm.
<h3>Wednesday 17th July / Dé Céadaoin 17ú Iúil</h3>
Clare Island Boat Trip. Departs Ce Beag Pier (Kildownet), 9.30am. Return leg departs Clare Island 3pm. Book online at clareislandferry.com.&nbsp;&nbsp;
The Colony Tour - Award-winning writer Kevin Toolis leads a two-hour walking tour of the historic Colony area in Dugort. Book online at thecolonytour.com. Starts 10am.&nbsp;
Wednesday Market, Ted's Bar, Cashel (F28 AX57). Home baking, local produce, arts &amp; crafts. 11.30am - 2pm.
RIB Tours with Achill Sea Safari - WhatsApp 089 603 7322 or achill-sea-safari.com. Achill Sea Safari Tour, dep. Purteen Harbour 5pm.
RIB Tours with AchillSeascape - book online at achillseascape.ie. Departs Cé Bheag pier, Cloughmore. Amazing Achill Adventure, dep. 12.30pm. Wild Atlantic Sea Safari, departs 2.15pm.
Whist Cards Game, Ted's Bar, Cashel (F28 AX57). Doors 8pm, game starts 8.30pm.&nbsp;
<h3>Thursday 18th July / Déardaoin 18ú Iúil</h3>
Boat Tours with Wild West Boat Tours - book at wildwestboattours.com. Departs Dugort Pier. Croaghaun Sea Cliffs Tours, dep. 10am, 1pm &amp; 4.00pm.
Boat Tours with AchillSeascape - book online at achillseascape.ie. Departs Cé Bheag pier, Cloughmore. Wild Atlantic Sea Safari, departs 11.30am. Amazing Achill Adventure, dep. 1.30pm.
Traditional Music Night - Valley House, Valley. (F28 D8F7). Beginners session 7.30pm. Trad music 9pm.
<h3>Friday 19th July / Dé hAoine 19ú Iúil</h3>
Boat Tours with AchillSeascape - book online at achillseascape.ie. Departs Cé Bheag pier, Cloughmore. Wild Atlantic Sea Safari, departs 10.30am.
Boat Tours with Achill Sea Safari - WhatsApp 089 603 7322 or achill-sea-safari.com. Achill Sea Safari Tour, dep. Purteen Harbour 2.00pm &amp; 4.15pm.
Bingo, Ted's Bar &amp; Restaurant, Cashel (F28 AX57). Eyes down 8pm.
<h3>Saturday 20th July / Dé Sathairn 20ú Iúil</h3>
Achill Greenway parkrun - Weekly run, jog or walk on 5km out-and-back route on the new Greenway extension. Starts/ends at new car park opposite the library. Free event, register at <a href="https://www.parkrun.ie/" target="_self">parkrun.ie</a> for official timings. 9.30am.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Clare Island Boat Trip. Departs Ce Beag Pier (Kildownet), 9.30am. Return leg departs Clare Island 3pm. Book online at clareislandferry.com.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Keel Market - local produce, arts and crafts, baking and more. Keel Hall (F28 XA33) 10am - 1pm.
Boat Tours with Wild West Boat Tours - book at wildwestboattours.com. Departs Dugort Pier. Croaghaun Sea Cliffs Tours, dep. 10am, 1pm &amp; 4.00pm.
Boat Tours with AchillSeascape - book online at achillseascape.ie. Departs Cé Bheag pier, Cloughmore. Wild Atlantic Sea Safari, departs 1.30pm.
Boat Tours with Achill Sea Safari - WhatsApp 089 603 7322 or achill-sea-safari.com. Achill Sea Safari Tour, dep. Purteen Harbour 3pm &amp; 5pm.
<h3>Sunday 21st July / Domhnach 21ú Iúil</h3>
Clare Island Boat Trip. Departs Ce Beag Pier (Kildownet), 9.30am. Return leg departs Clare Island 3pm. Book online at clareislandferry.com.&nbsp;&nbsp;
The Colony Tour - Award-winning writer Kevin Toolis leads a two-hour walking tour of the historic Colony area in Dugort. Book online at <a href="https://www.thecolonytour.com/" target="_self">thecolonytour.com</a>. Starts 11am.&nbsp;
Boat Tours with Wild West Boat Tours - book at wildwestboattours.com. Departs Dugort Pier. Sea Angling Tour, dep. 10am, 1pm &amp; 4.00pm.
Boat Tours with AchillSeascape - book online at achillseascape.ie. Departs Cé Bheag pier, Cloughmore. Wild Atlantic Sea Safari, departs 1.30pm.
Boat Tours with Achill Sea Safari - WhatsApp 089 603 7322 or achill-sea-safari.com. Achill Sea Safari Tour, dep. Purteen Harbour 3pm &amp; 5pm.
<h3>Daily / Gach Lá</h3>
Achill Sea Swimming - Dugort Beach 8am and 10am weekdays. Dooega Beach 9.30am and 6pm weekdays. Weekends and Bank Holidays: 10am Dugort Beach / 10.30am Dooega Beach. See <a href="https://www.facebook.com/swimachill" target="_self">facebook.com/swimachill</a>.&nbsp;
Basking Sharks - View these incredible creatures as they graze in the waters around Keem Bay. More information on the species from <a href="https://www.baskingshark.ie/" target="_self">Irish Basking Shark Group</a>.&nbsp;
Camp Craic Summer Activity Camp - Daily Mon - Fri, for children aged 5 – 12 years. Based at Keel Beach. See activesport.ie or call 086 331 7289.&nbsp;
Summer Adventure Camp - From Achill Outdoor Education Centre. For ages 7 to 17. Weekly, 10.00am – 12.30pm. See achilloutdoor.com.
Kid's Summer Surf Camp - Daily or weekly, from Blackfield Surf School. See blackfield.com or call 089 422 1553.
Deserted Village Walking Tour - Local guides introduce the haunting 'Deserted Village' at Slievemore in a 1.5 hour walk. Meet at cemetery car park, Monday to Friday, 11am. €10 per person.

What's On in Achill This Week - Entertainment & Events Listings

The full line-up of speakers, writers, guides and musicians for the annual Heinrich Böll Memorial Arts Festival has been announced for 2024. The event takes place over the May Bank Holiday weekend, which this year will be from Friday 3rd to Sunday 5th May.

Full details and links for tickets from achilltourism.com. 

The full line-up of speakers, writers, guides and musicians for the annual Heinrich Böll Memorial Arts Festival has been announced for 2024. The event takes place over the May Bank Holiday weekend, which this year will be from Friday 3rd to Sunday 5th May.
<a href="https://achilltourism.com/2024-heinrich-boll-memorial-arts-festival-line-up-revealed/" target="_self">Full details and links for tickets from achilltourism.com</a>.&nbsp;

Heinrich Böll Memorial Arts Festival 2024

As part of the Home to Mayo festival, Achill Island hosts four walks with local guides, offering a range of locations and difficulty levels. Your guide will introduce you to the rich heritage and cultural history of Achill’s spectacular landscape. The event runs from 17th to 19th May 2024.

Full details and ticket booking links from AchillTourism.com. 

As part of the Home to Mayo festival, Achill Island hosts four walks with local guides, offering a range of locations and difficulty levels. Your guide will introduce you to the rich heritage and cultural history of Achill’s spectacular landscape. The event runs from 17th to 19th May 2024.
<a href="https://achilltourism.com/achill-walks-2024/" target="_self">Full details and ticket booking links from AchillTourism.com.</a>&nbsp;

Home to Mayo Achill Walks Festival

*** UPDATE: 17th FEBRUARY - NOW SOLD OUT ***

The 2024 Achill Half Marathon and 10K is close to selling out. As of today (13th February), only 77 places remain available for the Half Marathon and 60 for the 10K. Any runners still undecided whether to commit are urged to register now – Register for 2024 Achill Half Marathon & 10K. 

This popular running event takes place on Saturday 6th July with the start and finish at Keel, next to the beach. Honoured as Ireland’s ‘Most Scenic Route’ and ‘Best Half Marathon’ by Run Ireland magazine, the Half Marathon route offers a challenge even to elite runners, with an elevation gain of 212m and frequent winds direct from the Atlantic.

After the race, the pristine Atlantic waters at Keel Beach adjacent to the finish line offer a soothing relief for runners. There is also a beach side mobile sauna in Keel, and no fewer than three seaweed baths in the Achill area for relaxation of aching muscles. For accommodation options for runners staying in Achill, please see our Achill accommodation listings. 

Please see the Achill Half Marathon & 10K website for fuller details of the event. 

<h3>*** UPDATE: 17th FEBRUARY - NOW SOLD OUT ***</h3>
The 2024 Achill Half Marathon and 10K is close to selling out. As of today (13th February), only 77 places remain available for the Half Marathon and 60 for the 10K. Any runners still undecided whether to commit are urged to register now – <a href="https://endurancecui.active.com/new/events/85239401/select-race" target="_self">Register for 2024 Achill Half Marathon &amp; 10K</a>.&nbsp;
This popular running event takes place on Saturday 6th July with the start and finish at Keel, next to the beach. Honoured as Ireland’s ‘Most Scenic Route’ and ‘Best Half Marathon’ by Run Ireland magazine, the Half Marathon route offers a challenge even to elite runners, with an elevation gain of 212m and frequent winds direct from the Atlantic.
After the race, the pristine Atlantic waters at Keel Beach adjacent to the finish line offer a soothing relief for runners. There is also a beach side mobile sauna in Keel, and no fewer than three seaweed baths in the Achill area for relaxation of aching muscles. For accommodation options for runners staying in Achill, please see our <a href="https://achilltourism.com/cat/where-to-stay/" target="_self">Achill accommodation listings</a>.&nbsp;
Please see the <a href="https://achillmarathon.com/" target="_self">Achill Half Marathon &amp; 10K website</a> for fuller details of the event.&nbsp;

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Windswept hills of blanket bog slope down to towering cliffs and beautiful beaches. Lonnaithe sa Ghaeltacht and one of the jewels of the Wild Atlantic Way.

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