Scoil Acla 2007
Irish Traditional Music Summer School

July 30th - August 5th, 2007

About Achill Island

Achill Island is located off the west coast of Ireland, in County Mayo. It is the largest island off the Irish coast and spans about 15 miles from east to west and 11 miles from north to south. It is connected to the mainland by a bridge. Achill is renowned for its magnificent landscape - mountains, lakes, bog land, pristine beaches and towering cliffs are just some of the sights that await you on Achill Island. There is a breathtaking view around every corner and visitors to Achill soon find themselves entranced by the pure air, stunning scenery and the friendliness and hospitality of its people.

Achill has always attracted artists and writers who were drawn to the island by its unique beauty and old world character. These included painters Paul Henry, Charles Lamb, Derick Hill, Robert Henri and the German Nobel Prize-winning author, Heinrich Boll.

Holiday activities are many and varied, and include hill-walking, swimming, cycling, water sports, diving, fishing and golf. For lots more information on things to do and see on Achill Island, visit the Achill Tourism web site and the Visit Achill pages. Some of the activities available on Achill are:

Scoil Acla Traditional Irish Music Festival
Seafood Festival
Yawl Racing Festival
Painting Schools
Archeological Summer School
Coláiste Gaelige (Irish Language Summer School)
Fishing: Lake fishing as well as Sea fishing - from the shore; boat trips also available
Surfing and Diving, Canoeing and Windsurfing - facilities and tuition available locally
PADI Dive Center at Purteen Harbour
Hill walking and climbing - guided walks available
Magnificent scenery:- The Atlantic Drive, Minaun Cliffs, Keem Bay, Five Blue Flag Beaches, Deserted village, megalithic tombs
9-hole golf links at Keel
Pitch & Putt course at The Valley House

How to Get Here

For full details on how to get to Achill Island, as well as maps and details on rail and bus schedules, please click here.

Where to Stay

Achill Island has a full range of accommodation types to suit every visitor - from hotels to guesthouses, B&B's, hostels and mobile home parks, campsites and holiday homes. Achill Tourism's web site provides a good list of accommodation and contact information... click here.