The Old Beach Cottage

01/11/2024

….amazing history 💚☘️💚

🎤 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 '𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐈𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝, 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐅𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐧’

📆Sun 27 Oct 2024 19:30 - 01:30 The Wavecrest, Dooagh, Achill Island

The Achill Sound is a collective of musicians and voices based in Achill Island, Co Mayo. In 2023, they released their debut album, Isle of the Eagle, which captures the history, songs, and voices of life on Achill.

Their latest project, 'Achill Island, Basking Shark Fishermen', seeks to preserve oral history, culture, and stories of the island's basking shark industry during the 20th century. Musicians Graham Sweeney (guitar and vocals), Lisa Fukuda (fiddle) and Johnny Butler (uilleann pipes) will perform live traditional and newly composed Irish music to an audio-visual backdrop produced by John Michael Berry.

Join us for this unique and immersive live performance where The Achill Sound weaves traditional art forms with audio-visuals exploring an important historical chapter on Achill Island and of Ireland's marine industry.

This project is kindly supported by The Arts Council of Ireland.

This is a seated event. Doors 19.30, show starts at 20.00. Show will last 1 hour with a short Q&A afterwards.

Please note:

This is a cash only event for both bar and on-the-door tickets. Please bring cash. The nearest ATM is in Dooagh Shop, opening hours Friday - Sunday 9-5pm, bank holiday Monday 9-3pm.

There is also a 24 hour ATM in Achill Sound beside the bridge at Sweeney's SuperValu (approximately 20 mins drive from venue).

25/05/2024

Beautiful Doogort Beach! 💚☘️💚

Doogort beach, Achill Island Co. Mayo

02/08/2023

Wow! Amazing news!! Truly is an incredible place! 💙☘️💙

**Breaking News! 🌊**

Keem Bay has done it again! For the third time, this breathtaking beach has been recognised as one of the World's Best Beaches in the latest esteemed list published by Big 7 Travel. Nestled on Achill Island, Keem Bay's stunning turquoise waters, soft white sands, and picturesque surroundings make it an irresistible destination for travelers and beach lovers alike.

This remarkable achievement reflects the outstanding natural beauty of Keem Bay. Whether you've visited before or it's still on your bucket list, there's no denying that Keem Bay's unique charm places it among the top coastal spots globally.

Want to hear more about this exciting news? Don't miss a special segment on the Ray Darcy Show on RTE Radio 1 today. Sean Molloy from '”What's on in Achill' will be joining host Brendan Courtney to delve into what makes Keem and Achill so special.

05/03/2023

Dreaming of the sun? ☀️☀️☀️

We are so proud to present our two beautiful village homes here in southern Spain!

Located in Mojacar Pueblo, a whitewashed village overlooking the Mediterranean…what’s not to love!

Mojacar Pueblo is often voted the prettiest village in Spain and for good reason…ancient cobbled streets, traditional village squares framed with vibrant bougainvillea, friendly bars and restaurants serving tapas and other Spanish delights. There’s something magical in the air here! 💃🏻

And with direct flights from Dublin, Gatwick, Manchester, Stansted, Birmingham and Bristol to Almeria it’s easy to get to here too!

For more information on either of these two very special properties check out the website and you might be surprised by our introductory rates!

www.deseomojacar.com
Deseo Mojacar

27/02/2023

Amazing to see the Aurora Borealis so clearly from our little village! The Old Fisherman's Cottage💚

31/01/2023

Fantastic news for such a special place and great film! ☘️💚☘️

24/12/2022

Christmas at The Old Beach Cottage….wishing you all an amazing Christmas and healthy New Year 2023

14/12/2022

Cup of tea on the bench at the end of the garden and look who it is…our first visitor of the day 💚 🐑 💚

20/10/2022

…can’t wait to watch the movie filmed on magical Achill Island 💚☘️💚

06/10/2022

Fantastic skill to have and to keep it alive for the future…more should be down! ☘️💚☘️

A 72-year-old thatcher who has come out of retirement to help keep the trade alive has said he feels “bitter” over how the State allowed the industry to reach crisis point.

Insurance issues, a nationwide shortage of thatchers and a lack of quality homegrown materials have led to concerns that a major part of Ireland’s heritage will be non-existent within a matter of years.

Dennis Wright has been campaigning for two decades to highlight the plight of thatched properties, but he described the response from some politicians over the years as “discourteous”.

He spent four “productive” hours with a representative from the Department of Housing last week discussing how to help preserve the sector and is now calling for thatchers to receive the recognition they deserve.

06/10/2022

💚 Fantastic news…so well deserved! ☘️

𝐂é𝐚𝐝 𝐦í𝐥𝐞 𝐟á𝐢𝐥𝐭𝐞
Ireland (land of the thousand welcomes) has been voted the friendliest country in Europe in the Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards!

Hard to argue with that! ☘️

📸 elizabeth.keaney

20/07/2022

❤️ Dreaming of escape? ❤️

A very rare 3 night stay this August has just become available at our beautiful sister property, The Old Fisherman’s Cottage, right here on magical Achill Island!

The dates are 24th - 27th August 2022.

Please contact us by email for more information.

www.theoldfishermanscottage.com

02/06/2022

Magical place!! 💚☘️💚

Due to a last minute cancellation we are happy to offer a three night stay at The Old Fisherman’s Cottage, 13th - 16th June.

If you are looking to escape for a few days on beautiful Achill Island please feel free to contact us ❤️

[email protected]

27/05/2022

Dreaming of the sea and fancy a few days of escape?

We have just received a rare last minute cancellation and can offer a three night stay at The Old Fisherman’s Cottage next month 13th - 16th June 2022!

Please email us at [email protected] for more information ❤️

📸 Photo courtesy of

05/04/2022

Beautiful plot available in our little village! 💚☘️💚

15/03/2022

What a lovely unexpected guest to our cottage…so happy we finally made it to Achill 💚🤍💚

23/12/2021

❄️ 🎄❄️ Wishing you all a peaceful and magical Christmas ❄️🎄❄️

25/11/2021

Excellent episode and great for Achill! 💚🤍💚