Wild beauty: 10 ways to experience the wonder of Achill Island

With its recent appearance on the big screen, interest in Achill Island seems to have grown tenfold. Tom Breathnach lists his top 10 things to do there

Keem Beach, on Achill Island, Co Mayo. Pic: Christian McLeod

Achill has long been a favourite discovery point along the Wild Atlantic Way. But with Oscars weekend upon us and the Banshees of Inisherin movie in the spotlight, its dramatic filming location is tipped to get a further tourist surge.

So where can you go on both the tourist trail, and beyond it? Here is my take on the 10 best things to experience on Ireland’s largest island.