Achill Island Guide

Get the most out of Achill Island, Co. Mayo with the ultimate guide. Whats On In

Get the most out of Achill Island, Co. Mayo with the ultimate guide. Whats On In Achill is the most comprehensive guide for both tourist and local alike. Designed and published locally, the app brings Achill's hidden secrets to life.

Enjoy the Great Western Greenway that stretches from Westport through Newport and Mulranny all the way to Achill. Built on an abandoned railway line, the Greenway has been one of Ireland's greatest success stories in years and is the model for many similar projects at home and abroad.

Achill sits at the mid-point of the Wild Atlantic Way, the World's longest ocean drive and boasts one of the drive's signature discovery points, the magnificent Keem Bay.

Achill lies on the west coast of County Mayo. Its surrounded by the Atlantic ocean with Blacksod Bay to the north and Clew Bay to the south. It is a 75 minute drive from Ireland West Airport (Knock) and a 40 minute drive from Westport.

Over the years Achill has proved to be a magnet for artists, writers, musicians and poets. Many World renowned names have lived and worked here including Graham Greene, Heinrich Boll, Paul Henry, Robert Henri and Camille Souter to name but a few. They all drew inspiration from the magnificent landscape of the area.

Now you can enjoy all that Achill has to offer with this comprehensive guide. The app has many features including a list of accommodation providers, bars and restaurants, activities, local services, places to see and things to do. It also has an event calendar and features exclusive offers not available anywhere else.

The app also has a constantly updated news feed, so that you won't miss a single thing.