Top Things to do in Achill Island
Top 6 Sights & Landmarks in Achill Island, Western Ireland
Discover the best top things to do in Achill Island, Ireland including Sli Grainne Mhaol, Deserted Village, Kildownet Old Cemetery Headstones, Kildavnet Castle, Achill henge, Slievemore Grave Yard.
Restaurants in Achill Island
1. Sli Grainne Mhaol
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 46 reviews
Reviewed By Are-any-left
Fantastic walk with really stunning views. Very well marked and easy to follow. A few seats / picnic benches en route. Takes about 2/2.5 hours. Weather was good but there had been lots of rain during the week and the ground was quite boggy in places, so would definitely recommend hiking boots for it. Well done to those involved in developing and maintaining this walk, it's fabulous!
2. Deserted Village
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 184 reviews
Reviewed By COTTONEYEDDJ - County Cork, Ireland
This worth a visit for a hour or two.We were there on a lovely sunny day and it was beautiful.This was a village of about 80 houses taking us back to when times were really hard.Sitting there listening to the wind and the sound of the many sheep that were there.It a very peaceful feeling and you would try to imagine what the village was like when people live there.
3. Kildownet Old Cemetery Headstones
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4.5 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By jamescQ3446OD - Achill Sound, Ireland
So much history and tragedy here in this wild place overlooking the sea. The memorials to the two great Achill tragedies ( Clew Bay and Scotland) recall the unbearable sorrow experienced by this small island community.. Since I first came to Achill 14 years ago, several friends have passed away and are buried in this quiet graveyard. Despite this, there is an overwhelming sense of peace and tranquillity here.
4. Kildavnet Castle
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 43 reviews
Reviewed By mcconnellboys - Lexington, United States
Do your due diligence and read about Grace O'Malley before you go. Perhaps visit the ruined castle of her family, Aughnanure, as you drive through Galway on your way to Achill (although she was supposedly born out on one of the islands). Marvel at the strong women of history who have, by hook or by crook, made their way in the world in all generations.... Grace O'Malley (I like her Gaelic name better, and am told many young girls carry it even today: Grainne') - a pirate queen who had the audacity to visit with Queen Elizabeth to make a request and spoke with her in Latin.... Veni, vedi, vici....
5. Achill henge
6. Slievemore Grave Yard
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
