The Mayo Advertiser this week reports:
Regulations are to be introduced by the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government to prohibit the spread of wild rhubarb, which has taken over large areas of Achill.
Gunnera tinctoria (more commonly known as wild rhubarb or giant rhubarb) is a large herbaceous plant that forms dense […]

Achill Tourism was the overall winner in Gradam Gnó le Gaeilge 2008 in conjunction with Comhlacht Forbartha Áitiúil Acla and Údaras na Gaeltachta.
This prestigous prize was awarded to Achill Tourism for their promotion of the Irish language in their business.
Kathleen English accepted the award on behalf of the committee and staff. The manager […]

Achill Tourism carries some information for those wishing to surf on Achill.
Firstly, know your environment. The beach at Keel, Achill, contains dangerous rip tides from its centre to the eastern end (under the Minaun Cliffs). Surfing should only take place in the western half of the beach waters. A prominent notice on the beach informs […]

Most Catholics when on holiday would like to attend Mass. So here are the local mass times for the coming summer month. This information is liable to change so bookmark this link in order to have the most up to date Mass times on the island.
Achill Sound
Vigil (Saturday Evening) Masses: Winter: 7:30 pm, Summer: 8:00 […]