Trip to Achill

Reoil

Hey,
I'm thinking about heading to Achill Island for a few days later in the month, probably by myself - is there much to do there to keep me entertained for a couple of days? The golf course would only take a couple of hours and I'm not into water sports.

Anybody here from there?

Cheers!

themadchef

I think there's a few Boardsies on here from Achill, or at least know it as well as i do.
So, Youre not into water sports and youre wondering what to do in Achill ? There's:
Horse riding in Keel,
Golf..minature golf, and pitch and putt
Hill walking, climbing... all those "God isint it great to be outdoors" activities
Deserted village walk?
2 art galleries and other cultural stuff.
Atlantic drive....Minaun Heights (nice auld view)

Probably not a whole pile in honesty, facilities are pretty bad to be honest. Sure if the worst comes to the worst cant ya spend the few days in the pub ;-) ...nope not a strip club, bunny ranch or house of ill repute to be found im afaid..but guaranteed craic i assure ya..whatever the weather.

Kat

Reoil

Thanks. Golf it is then! Not keen on going pubbing on my own though...well maybe one or two.
In terms of accomodation, could you recommend anywhere decent?

K4t

Reoil wrote: »

Thanks. Golf it is then! Not keen on going pubbing on my own though...well maybe one or two.
In terms of accomodation, could you recommend anywhere decent?

There's a campsite in Keel?

Or you could rent a holiday home. There are plenty around the place including a few developments in Keel.

yurmothrintites

I think there's a "niteclub"


.......notice the inverted commas:)

irishgeo

yurmothrintites wrote: »

I think there's a "niteclub"


.......notice the inverted commas:)

i from achill and niteclub with inverted commas is dead on.

Harbour

stay in the valley house www.valley-house.com and you'll even find company for pints in their bar!

nuac

Agree with Harbour. Valley House Doogort ( Gallaghers ) are a long time in the hospitality business. Good accommodation, good food, and you will meet interesting local people in the bar.

House also has a lot of history attached to it. Ask about Lynchehaun and Miss O'Donnell.

Harbour

you wont get any more than breakfast and a packet of cheese and onion crisps there at this time of the year (not even salt and vinegar) but as nuac confirms its an interesting spot.