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2010 Events & Festivals on Achill Island, Ireland
This list shows some of the events scheduled for 2010 in Achill, including the dates of Public Holidays in Ireland and the UK, along with dates for popular occasions; more events will be added as they are announced and full details will be published as soon as they become available. It is advisable to check local papers or to contact our tourist office to ensure you don't miss any of the local craic!
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26th July - 1st August
- Scoil Acla
- One of Ireland's oldest summer schools, Scoil Acla, celebrates its centenery in 2010 and plans an exciting line-up of events to celebrate, including of course the traditional week-long lessons in traditional Irish music and dance.
View Poster of Scoil Acla 2010 Events
Tuesday 27th July
- Evening Lecture
- The Achill Archaeological Fieldschool's summer evening lecture programme features Dr. Hanna Ullrich, University College Dublin, speaking about 'Geochemical Contributions to the Archaeological Examination of Promontory Forts: the use of Phosphate Analysis Techniques on Achill and Achill Beg Islands, Co. Mayo'.
Saturday 31st July
- The Big Whistle!
- As part of the centenary celebration of Scoil Acla, Keel beach will host an attempt at the world record for the number of people playing a tune on the tin whistle.
31st July - 15th August
- Golf Open Competitions
- Achill Golf Club hosts open competitions at Keel. Includes the Achill Tourism Golf Competition on 31st July.
Also during July:
- Mayo County Council Free Music Series
- Date and details TBC
- Pony Buggy Trekking
- Pony buggy trekking at the Strand Hotel, Dugort. Final date and details TBC
- Art Exhibitions
- Exhibitions of art and crafts at the following galleries:
Saula Gallery, Saula, Achill
Kieran Sweeney Craft Shop, Achill Sound, Achill
Sweeney's Restaurant, Achill Sound
Western Light Art Gallery, Keel, Achill
Achill Island Pottery, Keel, Achill
- Activities Daily
- Achill boasts an unrivalled range of outdoor activities including surfing, windsurfing, fishing, cycling, golf, scuba diving, horseriding and much much more. View our Activities Pages for fuller details, or browse our Directory of Suppliers for activities providers, equipment hire, and tuition.
- Fishing Competitions
- Achill Sporting Club hosts regular fishing competitions at Keel Lake and Lough Gall. Final details TBC.
- The Woods Nursery & Secret Garden Tours
- Guided tours of 'Achill Secret Garden' at Bleanaskill. Read details here or visit www.achillsecretgarden.com.
- Cruinniú Bádóirí Acla / Achill Yawl Festival
- Weekly sailing competition for teams using local Achill Yawls.
- Archaeology Lectures & Open Days
- The Achill Archaeological Field School hosts open days at its dig site at the Deserted Village, Slievemore and weekly lectures at the Folklife Centre, Doooagh. Final details TBC.
August 2nd
- Public (Bank) Holiday
- Check out the Special Offers on accommodation from our members before booking your August Bank Holiday weekend trip to Achill.
Tuesday 3rd August
- Evening Lecture
- The Achill Archaeological Fieldschool's summer evening lecture programme features Theresa McDonald, Achill Archaeological Field School and NUI-Galway, speaking about 'Up the Airy Mountain: transhumance practice in Achill Civil Parish'.
August 6th
- Currane Angling Festival
- Currane Sea Angling 36th Annual Childrens International Festival
August 7th
- Currane Angling Festival
- Currane Sea Angling - open boat competition
August 8th
- Currane Angling Festival
- Currane Sea Angling - Pat O'Hara competition
August 7th - 8th
- Inishbiggle Festival
- Traditional festival on Inisbiggle Island, accessible from Achill via boat at Bullsmouth.
Monday 9th - Tuesday 10th August
- Oil Painting Workshop
- Artist Padraig McCaul offers a two-day workshop, aimed at intermediate and beginner painters, and featuring both indoor and outdoor sessions using the landscape and coast of Achill as inspiration. Venue: Ted Lavelles, Cashel. Further details & online booking.
Saturday 14th August
- Summer Market
- Local traders offering original craft items, jewellery, pottery, baked goods, jams and chutneys as well as scultpture and art work. Music & food available. Live band in evening.
Venue: The Valley House, Valley
Monday 16th - Tuesday 17th August
- Oil Painting Workshop
- Artist Padraig McCaul offers a two-day workshop, aimed at intermediate and beginner painters, and featuring both indoor and outdoor sessions using the landscape and coast of Achill as inspiration. Venue: Ted Lavelles, Cashel. Further details & online booking.
Friday 27th - Sunday 29th August
- Walks Festival
- Following the success of the annual Féile Siúlóidí Acla in May, another weekend walking event is planned for August. Details to follow.
Also during August:
- Live Music in the Valley House Courtyard Marquee:
- Wednesday 28th July - "Physical Graffiti"
Sunday 1st August - "The Paul K Band"
Monday 2nd August - "The Rascals"
Saturday 7th August - "Soundhorse"
Wednesday 11th August - "Physical Graffiti"
Venue: Valley House Holiday Hostel & Bar, Tel: 098-47204
- St. Colman's Sea Angling Competitions
- Senior and Junior sea angling competitions to take place early August. Final date and details TBC
- Art Exhibitions
- Exhibitions of art and crafts at the following galleries:
Saula Gallery, Saula, Achill
Kieran Sweeney Craft Shop, Achill Sound, Achill
Sweeney's Restaurant, Achill Sound
Western Light Art Gallery, Keel, Achill
Achill Island Pottery, Keel, Achill
- Activities Daily
- Achill boasts an unrivalled range of outdoor activities including surfing, windsurfing, fishing, cycling, golf, scuba diving, horseriding and much much more. View our Activities Pages for fuller details, or browse our Directory of Suppliers for activities providers, equipment hire, and tuition.
- Fishing Competitions
- Achill Sporting Club hosts regular fishing competitions at Keel Lake and Lough Gall. Final details TBC.
- The Woods Nursery & Secret Garden Tours
- Guided tours of 'Achill Secret Garden' at Bleanaskill. Read details here or visit www.achillsecretgarden.com.
- Cruinniú Bádóirí Acla / Achill Yawl Festival
- Weekly sailing competition for teams using local Achill Yawls.
September 11th
- Achill Roar
- Adventure racing event on Achill. Registration is now open. View details of the 2009 Achill Roar.
Friday 17th - Sunday 19th September
- Landscape Photography Workshop
- Mayo photographer Eamonn McCarthy hosts a weekend workshop on landscape photography, including tutorials, one-to-one sessions and field trips. Aimed at users with SLR digital cameras or compact cameras with full manual control.
Further details & online booking form.
Saturday 18th September
- Currane Sea Angling – Shark Safari Achill Head to Bills Rock
- Shark Safari Achill Head to Bills Rock
Also in September:
- Kite Surfing Competition
- Details TBC.
- Two Day Leisure Cycle Challenge
- Details TBC.
- Windsurfing & Wavesailing Competition
- Details TBC.
Friday 15th - Sunday 17th October
- Landscape Photography Workshop
- Mayo photographer Eamonn McCarthy hosts a weekend workshop on landscape photography, including tutorials, one-to-one sessions and field trips. Aimed at users with SLR digital cameras or compact cameras with full manual control.
Further details & online booking form.
October 17th
- Currane Sea Angling Competition
- Shore angling competition
October 25th
- Public (Bank) Holiday
- Check out the Special Offers on accommodation from our members before booking your trip to Achill.
October 31st
- Halloween
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Friday 31st December
- New Year's Eve
- View 2010's last sunset from one of the the most westerly points in Europe before ringing in the New Year with Achill's famous Pipe Bands.
Thursday January 1st
- New Year's Day Swim
- Annual New Year's Day Swim at Dugort, proceeds to R.N.L.I.
Please contact Achill Tourism for further details of any of these events.
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