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)

If we could have put Achill Island and all its scenery out of commission forever, we would gladly have done it.

We left Achill Island in the afternoon, deeply regretting that we had not more time to devote to its wonders.

It is a convenient centre from which to visit Achill Island.

On Achill Island there is a comfortable hotel at the 'missionary settlement,' which is about 10 miles from the ferry.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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