2 days in County Mayo Itinerary

Dramatic rocky cliffs, rolling green hills, and a meandering coastline buffeted by a wild ocean make a trip to Achill Island one of the best opportunities to snapping memorable photos of classic Irish landscapes.

Start off your visit on the 14th (Sat): browse the exhibits of Ronan Halpin Gallery, then contemplate the waterfront views at Keem Bay, and then delve into the distant past at Deserted Village. Keep things going the next day: enjoy the sand and surf at Keel Beach, head outdoors with Atlantic Drive, and then appreciate the extensive heritage of Sli Grainne Mhaol.

For where to stay, maps, and other tourist information, read Achill Island trip planner.

Dublin to Achill Island is an approximately 4-hour car ride. You can also do a combination of train and taxi. May in Achill Island sees daily highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sun) so you can drive to Castlebar.

Castlebar is the county town of County Mayo, Ireland. To find where to stay, reviews, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Castlebar visit planner.

You can drive from Achill Island to Castlebar in an hour. In May, daytime highs in Castlebar are 16°C, while nighttime lows are 7°C. On the 15th (Sun), you're off to home.