Cois Cuain Guidebook
Sightseeing
Book a 45-minute aquarium time slot at The Achill Experience, Aquarium and Visitor Centre and meet all our islands fishy friends with one of their knowledgeable and passionate guides. In the Visitor Centre - discover Achill’s rich and fascinating history and the once thriving basking shark fishing industry.
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The Achill Experience Aqaurium & Visitor Centre
CrumpaunBook a 45-minute aquarium time slot at The Achill Experience, Aquarium and Visitor Centre and meet all our islands fishy friends with one of their knowledgeable and passionate guides. In the Visitor Centre - discover Achill’s rich and fascinating history and the once thriving basking shark fishing industry.
Achill Island Sea Salt visitor centre is a unique visitor experience situated in Bunacurry, Achill Island, along the Wild Atlantic Way. This is Ireland’s only sea salt visitor centre, offering a one of a kind behind the scenes tour for anyone interested in how we make the Award Winning Achill Island Sea Salt.
Through a self-guided tour, learn how the O'Malley Family were inspired by the tradition of salt production on Achill Island and their passion for the ocean and our surroundings to harvest their award-winning sea salt from the Achill tide to your table.
Their visitor centre is also home to a small gift shop which features the Achill Island Sea Salt range, Irish food products made with Achill Island Sea Salt and a number of uniquely Irish designed gifts and products.
Achill Island Sea Salt
Achill Island Sea Salt visitor centre is a unique visitor experience situated in Bunacurry, Achill Island, along the Wild Atlantic Way. This is Ireland’s only sea salt visitor centre, offering a one of a kind behind the scenes tour for anyone interested in how we make the Award Winning Achill Island Sea Salt.
Through a self-guided tour, learn how the O'Malley Family were inspired by the tradition of salt production on Achill Island and their passion for the ocean and our surroundings to harvest their award-winning sea salt from the Achill tide to your table.
Their visitor centre is also home to a small gift shop which features the Achill Island Sea Salt range, Irish food products made with Achill Island Sea Salt and a number of uniquely Irish designed gifts and products.
Golf lovers
Achill Island Golf Club is located at Sandybanks in Keel on Achill Island, right beside the beach and boasting spectacular views of cliffs, the wild Atlantic Ocean and the hills of Achill. It is a 9 hole links course appearing straightforward at first glance but springing some surprises to those playing wayward shots.
Achill Island Golf Club
Achill Island Golf Club is located at Sandybanks in Keel on Achill Island, right beside the beach and boasting spectacular views of cliffs, the wild Atlantic Ocean and the hills of Achill. It is a 9 hole links course appearing straightforward at first glance but springing some surprises to those playing wayward shots.
Outdoor Activities
Achill Outdoor Education and Training Centre provides Adventure Sports Courses, environmental programmes, experiential team building, cultural language courses and outdoor education to schools, colleges, youth services, clubs, adults and visitors from home and abroad.
Established since 1971, Ireland’s first established education centre offers Programmes incorporating Canoeing, Kayaking, Sailing, Windsurfing, Surfing, Hillwalking, Rockclimbing, Orienteering, Mountain Boarding, Archery and Team Building.
Achill Outdoor Education Centre
Achill Outdoor Education and Training Centre provides Adventure Sports Courses, environmental programmes, experiential team building, cultural language courses and outdoor education to schools, colleges, youth services, clubs, adults and visitors from home and abroad.
Established since 1971, Ireland’s first established education centre offers Programmes incorporating Canoeing, Kayaking, Sailing, Windsurfing, Surfing, Hillwalking, Rockclimbing, Orienteering, Mountain Boarding, Archery and Team Building.
Food scene
McLoughlins Bar
Open daily from lunchtime. Indoor & outdoor dining (booking advised).
Mastersons bar & restaurant located at the Golden Strand, Dugort is home to a traditional bar and restaurant.
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MASTERSONS BAR AND RESTAURANT
Mastersons bar & restaurant located at the Golden Strand, Dugort is home to a traditional bar and restaurant.
Achill Island Hotel
Open daily for indoor + outdoor table service + takeaway.
Achill Sound Hotel & Connaughton's Bar
Open daily for indoor dining, booking essential.
Open daily for indoor + outdoor table service + takeaway.
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Beehive Crafts and Gifts
Open daily for indoor + outdoor table service + takeaway.
Traditional takeaway. Open: Thu-Mon 5pm-9pm. Also Sat/Sun 9.30am-12.30pm. Takeaway only with outdoor seating available.
The Diner
Traditional takeaway. Open: Thu-Mon 5pm-9pm. Also Sat/Sun 9.30am-12.30pm. Takeaway only with outdoor seating available.
Achill Cliff House Hotel & Restaurant
Dinner served nightly from 6pm. Booking required.
Food served from 1pm Thursday 17th – Sunday 20th March. Usual weekend hours from 25th March.
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The Amethyst Bar
Food served from 1pm Thursday 17th – Sunday 20th March. Usual weekend hours from 25th March.
Gielty's Bar & Restaurant is the last pub on the road of pubs in Achill Island. Situated at the edge of Dooagh village on the road to Keem beach Gielty's is the most westerly pub in Europe.
Gielty's is home to music and are renowned for their traditional music sessions which break out most evenings of the week.
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Gielty's Bar and Restaurant
Gielty's Bar & Restaurant is the last pub on the road of pubs in Achill Island. Situated at the edge of Dooagh village on the road to Keem beach Gielty's is the most westerly pub in Europe.
Gielty's is home to music and are renowned for their traditional music sessions which break out most evenings of the week.
Overlooking Clew Bay & Croagh Patrick the Mulranny Park Hotel is the only hotel located on the Great Western Greenway and the Wild Atlantic Way. Ideally located to explore Achill Island and Westport and is the ideal base for walking, cycling and other outdoor pursuits.
Onsite facilities consist of a 20m swimming pool, jacuzzi, outdoor Canadian hot tub, steam room, sauna, plunge pool and gym, day passes available. The Wild Woolies kids club is available in peak season and mid-term breaks, onsite babysitting service also available. You can also dine in the award-winning Nephin restaurant or in the Waterfront Bar & Bistro.
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GN Mulranny Park Hotel
Overlooking Clew Bay & Croagh Patrick the Mulranny Park Hotel is the only hotel located on the Great Western Greenway and the Wild Atlantic Way. Ideally located to explore Achill Island and Westport and is the ideal base for walking, cycling and other outdoor pursuits.
Onsite facilities consist of a 20m swimming pool, jacuzzi, outdoor Canadian hot tub, steam room, sauna, plunge pool and gym, day passes available. The Wild Woolies kids club is available in peak season and mid-term breaks, onsite babysitting service also available. You can also dine in the award-winning Nephin restaurant or in the Waterfront Bar & Bistro.
Traditional bar, spacious cafe and intimate venue in the heart of Achill Island. Spacious car park, located adjacent to the Great Western Greenway.
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Ted's Bar, Café & Venue
Traditional bar, spacious cafe and intimate venue in the heart of Achill Island. Spacious car park, located adjacent to the Great Western Greenway.
The Chalet Seafood Restaurant, Keel, has been in business for over 50 years, specialising in local fresh seafood.
We smoke our own salmon and supply shellfish caught daily.
Enjoy a relaxing drink before or after you dine in our Curragh Lounge overlooking the Minaun Cliffs.
Chalet Seafood Restaurant
The Chalet Seafood Restaurant, Keel, has been in business for over 50 years, specialising in local fresh seafood.
We smoke our own salmon and supply shellfish caught daily.
Enjoy a relaxing drink before or after you dine in our Curragh Lounge overlooking the Minaun Cliffs.
The Currach is an upmarket, trendy restaurant in the heart of Keel on the beautiful Achill Island. Offering breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner in a beautiful setting with views of the Minaun Cliffs and within walking distance to Keel beach. They also offer freshly baked cakes and pastries with teas and coffee. They provide indoor and outdoor dining and friendly staff to greet you upon arrival. They aim to offer healthy meals and keep with current food trends.
The Currach
The Currach is an upmarket, trendy restaurant in the heart of Keel on the beautiful Achill Island. Offering breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner in a beautiful setting with views of the Minaun Cliffs and within walking distance to Keel beach. They also offer freshly baked cakes and pastries with teas and coffee. They provide indoor and outdoor dining and friendly staff to greet you upon arrival. They aim to offer healthy meals and keep with current food trends.
Book your table for dinner at The Valley House from 5pm-9pm (closed Monday/Tuesday in June). Please call 085-2167688 to make a reservation.
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The Valley House Bar & Restaurant
Book your table for dinner at The Valley House from 5pm-9pm (closed Monday/Tuesday in June). Please call 085-2167688 to make a reservation.
Pamper Yourself
Visit Achill Island Seaweed Baths where you can reconnect with nature and relax in their Seaweed Baths. Seaweed Baths are renowned for their moisturising and detoxification qualities. Avail of a seaweed facial while there. Using locally-sourced, hand-harvested seaweeds, a health treatment from celtic times, an experience which is relaxing, revitalising and replenishing.
Achill Island Seaweed Baths
Visit Achill Island Seaweed Baths where you can reconnect with nature and relax in their Seaweed Baths. Seaweed Baths are renowned for their moisturising and detoxification qualities. Avail of a seaweed facial while there. Using locally-sourced, hand-harvested seaweeds, a health treatment from celtic times, an experience which is relaxing, revitalising and replenishing.
Pub Scene
Mickey's is a traditional Irish pub in Dooega, Achill Island, County Mayo. Enjoy comfortable surroundings, the finest drinks & Seasonal Music Sessions!
Mickey's Bar
Mickey's is a traditional Irish pub in Dooega, Achill Island, County Mayo. Enjoy comfortable surroundings, the finest drinks & Seasonal Music Sessions!
Traditional Session nightly in peak season. Open all year round.
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The Annexe Inn
Traditional Session nightly in peak season. Open all year round.