Achill Island

Achill is a large island in Ireland off the coast of County Mayo, it is the biggest island owned by Ireland. Popular tourist destinations include, the cliffs of Croaghaun, The Minaun Cliffs, The deserted village and the Compass Bar.

Achill Island Media

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  Our Escort into Glenaragh, from the sketch book and diary of Elizabeth Thompson

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  View of the "Colony", prior to 1900

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  Memorial for the victims of the Clew Bay Drowning on 15 June 1894 at Kildavenet Graveyard

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  View of the deserted village from beside the ruins of one of the houses

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  Inside the ruins of one of the houses at the deserted village

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  The "Deserted Village" at the foot of Slievemore was a 'booley' village (see transhumance).

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  Author:Eoghan888

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  Croaghaun, the third highest sea cliff in Europe

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  Slievemore mountain dominates the centre of the island

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  Caisleán Ghráinne, also known as Kildownet Castle