The Old Beach Cottage

01/01/2026

Thank you to all our lovely guests who stayed over the last year! And we’re so looking forward to welcoming guests, old and new, in 2026! ❤️

21/05/2025

…truly beautiful and magical!! A must visit place ☘️💚☘️

10/05/2025

Looks fantastic guys! Can’t wait to visit. Will definitely be recommending to our guests! The best of luck! ☘️💚☘️

Fresh local Food, Great Coffee and Sea views… Located in Dugort, Achill island☀️

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 💚☘️💚