Dwarfed by its magnificent neighbour, Achillbeg lies to the south east of the dominant landmass with which it shares a name. It forms the pinnacle of an inverted triangle and was once connected to Achill itself. Now, a narrow sound separates the two Achills through which a powerful current flows.

IRISH fish farmers have been hit by an outbreak of ostreid herpes virus in oysters.

GARDAÍ are to take DNA samples from the families of two men who went missing over 10 years ago to see if they match a body part found in Mayo.

AROUND 4,000 pilgrims crossed the bridge to Achill Island yesterday for the tenth anniversary of Christina Gallagher’s House of Prayer.