Acaill Bheag (Achillbeg) is a small island in County Mayo, Ireland, just off the southern tip of Achill Island. Its name means Little Achill. Acaill Bheag was evacuated in 1965 after being inhabited for over 3000 years and the inhabitants were settled on the main (Achill) island and nearby mainland. The main settlement was in the centre of the island, bounded by two …Acaill Bheag (Achillbeg) is a small island in County Mayo, Ireland, just off the southern tip of Achill Island. Its name means Little Achill. Acaill Bheag was evacuated in 1965 after being inhabited for over 3000 years and the inhabitants were settled on the main (Achill) island and nearby mainland. The main settlement was in the centre of the island, bounded by two hills to the north and south. There are a small number of holiday homes on the island, but they are usually empty for most of the year. Access to the island is from Cé Mhór, in the village of An Chloich Mhór, by local arrangement. A lighthouse on Acaill Bheag's southern tip was completed in 1965.
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