Achill Island

Achill Island is an island off the west coast of Ireland in the historical barony of Burrishoole, County Mayo. It is the largest of the Irish isles and has an area of approximately 148 km². Achill had a population of 2,345 in the 2022 census. The island, which has been connected to the mainland by a bridge since 1887, is served by Michael Davitt Bridge, between t…
Achill Island is an island off the west coast of Ireland in the historical barony of Burrishoole, County Mayo. It is the largest of the Irish isles and has an area of approximately 148 km². Achill had a population of 2,345 in the 2022 census. The island, which has been connected to the mainland by a bridge since 1887, is served by Michael Davitt Bridge, between the villages of Achill Sound and Polranny. Other centres of population include the villages of Keel, Dooagh, Dooega, Dooniver, and Dugort. There are a number of peat bogs on the island.
  • Location: Atlantic Ocean
  • Population: 2,345 (2022)
  • Archipelago: Achill
  • Total islands: 3 (Achill, Innisbiggle and Achillbeg islands)
  • Major islands: Achill
  • Area: 36,572 acres (14,800 ha)
  • Coastline: 128 km (79.5 mi)

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