Festivals and Events

Walks Festival
The Achill Walks Festival is held in March and is one of the first events in the Irish walking calendar.

Scoil Acla
Scoil Acla is one of Ireland's oldest summer schools, offering tuition in traditional Irish music, dance and culture.

Yawl Festival
Achill yawls are traditional wooden-hulled sailing boats. This summer festival features races between local yawl teams.

St. Patrick's Day
Achill provides a traditional Irish celebration of the National Day, including pipe band marches.

New Year
Achill is one of the most westerly points in Europe and provides a spectacular location to view the last sundown of the year.