ACHILL ISLAND

Achill Island is the largest island off the coast of Ireland, measuring some 20km from east to west and 18km from north to south. Its famous rocky and mountainous coastline measures a total of 120km and includes Europe's highest sea cliffs at Croaghan. Achill has two significant mountains, Slievemore (672m) and Croaghan (668m), while Minaun (466m) provides the dramatic cliffs at the Dookinelly end of Keel strand... Nestled at the Gateway to Achill Island, Achill Island Hotel is a family run 3 Star Hotel overlooking the sea... Achill has played host to a number of historical figures, not least of which was Gráinne Uaile, the 16th century pirate queen.

Also known as: Achill Island Hotel