Achill Island, Island in County Mayo, Ireland
Located off Ireland's western coast, Achill Island spans 148 square kilometers and features high sea cliffs, five Blue Flag beaches, and mountain landscapes.
The island's infrastructure transformed in 1887 when the Michael Davitt Bridge connected it to mainland Ireland, replacing the previous boat-only access.
The eastern portion of Achill Island belongs to Ireland's Gaeltacht region, where residents maintain traditional Irish language and customs.
Visitors can reach Achill Island by road from major cities, with travel times of one hour from Westport, two hours from Galway, and four hours from Dublin.
The Deserted Village near Dugort contains eighty abandoned stone houses, which residents left during the 19th-century Great Famine period.
Location: County Mayo
Capital city: Gob an Choire
Elevation above the sea: 688 m
Part of: British Isles
GPS coordinates: 53.95889,-10.03889
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:18
Ireland presents historical structures, landscapes, and coastal formations for photographers. Sites include cliffs, castles, libraries, parks, lighthouses, and waterfalls. The country offers medieval fortresses, basalt geological formations, and ancient monastery sites.
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