Achill Island
/ (ˈækɪl) /
noun
an island in the Republic of Ireland, off the W coast of Co Mayo. Area: 148 sq km (57 sq miles). Pop: 2620 (2002)
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How to use Achill Island in a sentence
If we could have put Achill Island and all its scenery out of commission forever, we would gladly have done it.
On an Irish Jaunting-car | Samuel G. BayneWe left Achill Island in the afternoon, deeply regretting that we had not more time to devote to its wonders.
On an Irish Jaunting-car | Samuel G. BayneIt is a convenient centre from which to visit Achill Island.
The Sunny Side of Ireland | John O'Mahony and R. Lloyd PraegerOn Achill Island there is a comfortable hotel at the 'missionary settlement,' which is about 10 miles from the ferry.
Climbing in The British Isles, Vol. II | W. P. Haskett Smith
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