Achill Island(1980) ~ Achill Sound ~ Achill Yawl Festival / Cruinniú Bádóirí Acla ~ Co. Mayo …..014

Achill Island lies off County Mayo on the west coast of the Republic of Ireland. Marked by rugged mountains and peat bogs, the island is known for its tall  Minaun cliffs and clean beaches. Its breezy shoreline makes it a popular spot for water sports. The strand at Keem Bay inspired visiting writers Heinrich Böll and Graham Greene. Keel, the island’s main village, has a sandy surf beach, from there to Deserted Village at Slivemore , also great beaches in Dugort

O’Brien’S Ireland ©

Started in early 1970’s ,and I’m about to finish the task ,by going to the four corners of Ireland to photograph every Village ,Town and City along the Way , here are a small selection of your village, Enquire to see the other views,  if your Village is not there keep in touch .as it won’t be too long before, I’ll will capture your Village,

I have taken while in  TRADITIONAL  YAWL RACING TAKES PLACE AT ACHILL SOUND ACHILL ISLAND ANNUAL EVENT IN SUMMER MOUNTHS   in 1978 / 1980 /  2014   a Total of  51    PHOTOGRAPHS ,