Mountain
Croagh Patrick
Westport, Ireland
Ireland's holy mountain, climbed by pilgrims and walkers with views over Clew Bay.
Beach · Ireland · Connacht
Keem Bay, Achill Island
A sheltered crescent beach under steep cliffs at the west end of Achill.
Free to enter about 2 h
For storytellers
Why Keem Bay, Achill Island matters
Keem Bay is one of the prettiest beaches in Ireland. A curve of pale sand sits between steep green cliffs, with turquoise water on a good day. The road there winds along cliff edges, which is half the experience. Achill is connected to the mainland by a bridge.
Talking points
- The drive is part of the adventure.
- It is sheltered by steep cliffs.
- Achill is reached by a bridge.
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