Achill Island

Achill Island in County Mayo is the largest island in the Country and is accessible from the mainland by bridge. The colourful landscapes of Achill have inspired both writers and artists alike and, despite the buzz of people who flock to this island every year, it can also be a place of retreat for anybody looking for peace and solitude.  It has a population of 2,700 and is 57 square miles.  We were fortunate to be there when all the wild rhododendrons were in full bloom.  Pink blossoms as far as the eye could see, often with bright yellow grouse mixed in! 

 My dear friend Terry flew over from London to spend a few days with us.  It turns out that his family came from Achill Island so we had lots of fun exploring the old cemeteries and finding lots of relatives!

 Sheep are everywhere and I mean everywhere!

 Perfect beaches!  I had to stick my feet in the water and while it was very cold it was so clear and the sand was so soft!  Perfect combination!

 Roads were a bit hairy!  No guardrails and the drop off was quite serious!