Achill Heritage Centre

Achill Heritage Centre at Bunacurry, County Mayo, gathers together the history and local records of Achill Island. Displays cover island life over the generations — farming, fishing, emigration, language and the communities that shaped the place — using objects, photographs and written material.

The centre is also a useful starting point for anyone tracing family roots on Achill, with staff and resources that can help point research in the right direction. A visit adds useful background before heading out to the island’s deserted village sites, beaches and coastal roads.