In 1887, John Bartholomew's Gazetteer of the British Isles described Achill like this:
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.
GB Historical GIS / University of Portsmouth, History of Achill, in and County Mayo | Map and description, A Vision of Ireland through Time.
URL: https://www.visionofireland.org/place/28991
Date accessed: 08th May 2024
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