A vision of Ireland through time
A vision of Ireland from 1821 onwards.
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A vision of Ireland through time
A vision of Ireland from 1821 onwards.
Including maps, statistical trends and historical descriptions.
Achill, par., including Achill and Achillbeg islands, W. co. Mayo, 51,521 ac., pop. 6732. Achill Island, the largest island off the Irish coast, is crescent-shaped and measures 15 miles between its extreme points, with an average breadth of 4 miles. Achill Sound is a narrow strait separating the island from Curraun peninsula (which is included in the par.), and gives its name to the P.O. of the island. Achill Head is a bold prom. on the SW., alt. 2192 ft. Achillbeg Island, 1½ miles long, lies at the S. entrance of A. Sound. The inhabitants of the islands and dist. are chiefly employed in fishing.
(John Bartholomew, Gazetteer of the British Isles (1887))
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| Feature Description: | "parish" (ADL Feature Type: "countries, 4th order divisions") |
| Administrative units: | Mayo IrlC |
| Place: | Achill |
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