Achill Island is situated in the west of Ireland and is linked to the rest of County Mayo by a bridge. We were there in mid March 2013 and got would could only be termed turbulent weather (see ‘Four Seasons in a Day‘) when visiting Achill. One minute glorious sunshine and the next sleet and snow.
The image below is taken on the western shore of the Island, the coast that feels the full force of the Atlantic Ocean along it’s length. Wild, windswept, dramatic and beautiful are all adjectives that apply here.
On the hill in the background you can make out the summit crowned in the white of snow.
Enjoy your weekend.
Meticulous Mick 
A wild place, and bracing….perhaps would be an understatement…We’re heading for Dublin in April to visit family. Would love to visit the west coast.
Regards
John.
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Have a great trip John, I will be heading up to the North west of Donegal in April. A long drive from Cork, but worth it. MM 🍀
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I’ve always eanted to go to Ireland. Hows it compared to Scotland?
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Like western Scotland the coast is rugged and wild and can be quite dramatise. Traditional music is more thriving and the pubs a bit more animated and relaxed. In Scotland in rural parts religion can be quite stiff, but I would not say that is the case in Ireland despite the catholic notoriety. The biggest negative for Ireland is the lack of access to the countryside to fully appreciate the surroundings. Hope that helps. MM 🍀
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Cheera mate! I’ve been thinking about taking a few weeks when school is out to see Ireland (I have one cousin I know of thats part Irish part Welsh). One of the local pubs leta my cousin play his fiddle for free pints or pounds his choice (pretty sure I know which one he chooses ahaha). The coast sounds smashing, hopefully a condominium won’t be staring me in the face when I get their.
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unlikely, have a great trip…MM🍀
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Think I would need a wee coat here?
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Better still a large one down to the ankles. 🍀
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I lived on the east coastline of Ireland where it also had constant weather changes. Not quite as fierce looking as your magnificent photo though.
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Just been looking at your work Julie, love the rose on Feb 13th. The west is definitely wilder and more rugged. I guess you were in Dublin? Enjoy your weekend, MM 🍀
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Beautiful and rugged! Have a good weekend and avoid the snow 😉
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Avoided the snow but hit the hail! Likewise have a great time. 🍀
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Fantastic (and breathtaking) landscape!
Great B&W tones. I really like this one.
Enjoy your weekend too – cheers! (BGH)
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May the weekend be full of smiles 😃😃😃
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Ditto. 🙂
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Have a wonderful weekend ❤
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Mick, have a great weekend! ( hope the rain has stopped! )
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It has stopped, the sun is shining so I must hog and give the Hound his exercise before it changes all over again….Enjoy your weekend Ana. MM 💚
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