The parish of Achill includes Achill Island and parts of the Currane Peninsula in County Mayo on the west coast of Ireland. This area is steeped in history and, despite its remote location, has produced or attracted a rich array of famous people, including Heinrich Boll, Paul Henry and Robert Henri .
The area hosts a wide variety of flora and fauna. A large collection of books about Achill provides a wealth of information about this history, these people and other aspects of Achill's history, culture and geography. Use the links above or the navigation on the right to find out more about Achill's history, famous people and books.
For visitors considering a trip to Achill, our Local Services section includes details for a wide range of services that might be useful or necessary, including information on local banking facilities and church services as well as emergency numbers.
Services
Local bank
There is an ATM machine at Achill Sound, adjacent to P. Sweeney's craft shop.
There is a second ATM located inside the Costcutter shop in Mulranny.
Bureau de Change services are available in the following outlets:
P. Sweeney's craft shop, Post Offices in Achill Sound and Keel, and the Beehive Coffee Shop in Keel.
Visitors to Achill may wish to avail of ATM and banking services in Westport or Castlebar before travelling to Achill.
There is also a travelling bank service which visits the Achill area during the week. Please note that the mobile bank has no electronic capability.
http://www.achilltourism.com/banking.html
Mass times
Achill Parish, Roman Catholic, Church Notes, Achill, Mayo, Ireland
Achill County Mayo
Phone : 086-1708123
Email : parishcentre@iolfree.ie
Key contact : Fr. Michael Gormley
Mass Times : Bunnacurry,6 p.m. Achill Sound,7.30 p.m. Currane, 9.30 a.m. Dookinella, 10 a.m. Achill Sound, 10.45 a.m. Bunnacurry, 11 a.m. Derreens, 12 noon
www.mylocalnews.com
Doctors
Below is a compiled business list of Doctors - General Practitioners in Achill Island, County Mayo.
King Dr.Edwd.P.
The Mullagh Dooagh, Achill, Co. Mayo
Doctors - General Practitioners in Achill Island
Phone: (098) 43105
Lineen Patrick J
Achill Sound, Co. Mayo
Doctors - General Practitioners in Achill Island
Phone: (098) 45284