Here's bit of Achill History for your viewers, during the Famine Grain shipments bound for the Interior of the West landed in Achill, even though the people in Achill were boiling grass to make soup they allowed all the Grain Carts to continue through Achill "unmolested" as there were those who were probably worse off than themselves. Lovely video of my beloved Mayo, thank you for your perspective
My wife and I were there in late September 2015. We had a grand visit. We met Mr. Gielty Sr. He was so kind to us even singing a delightful song about Achill. He also guided us to Corrimore House where Robert Henri lived and painted. I was following in Henri‘s footsteps and in the process fell in love with Achill. Later finding that a large part of my DNA comes from there. We met Johnny O’Shea and Tommy the Bowly. I did a number of paintings there which are at the Robert Henri Museum in Cozad, Nebraska.
Wow Tom, the place certainly made an impression on you. Sounds like you’re practically native now. And brilliant that it’s inspired you’re own painting - which I imagine is renowned in itself given its hanging in a Nebraskan museum?
I was there in May! Loved it! I walked over the rocks to the beach abs glassed out onto the water. There were dolphins swimming around. Then, I walked down the road and to the Cliffs by the Eire sign. One of the most spectacular places I've been to. The sheep watched me calmly as I toured.
Thats the copper deposits in the area. When I lived in Glengarriff West Cork, I would easily find great vain's of quartz shot through with copper ore. North West Ireland was rich in copper.
I didn’t know that about Boycott, very interesting. Ahh sheep, I do miss them 😆 A stunning place, I must go there one day 🙂 You in a pub! 😋I am shocked 🤣 It looked a nice pub too and what a view.
Every summer I go on holiday to Ireland. Achill is one of my favorite spots. Especially the road along the cliffs in the west. And Keem Beach, Minaun Heights, Silver Beach, ... 💚☘️
Lovely video, the music was depressing though, suppose it goes with the times, it’s a very sad world we live in and Ireland has seen so much of it, but my heart belongs there, I hope to come for another visit soon❤
I love how this guy calls the village of Keel…Dooagh. Keel has the 3 mile beach. Dooagh has the beach that disappears and reappears. The strong tides move the sand. No mention of the village of Pollagh, the village that lies between Keel and Dooagh. Not a word about Dookinella where the 3 mile beach ends at the shruffle.
Stunning landscapes! You certainly lucked out with the weather. Here the history of Ireland is yet again unavoidable. It's beauty haunted by a terrible past. But a pint is not a bad choice to ease away the other stuff. It was 38.4C here yesterday , and a cold pint would have been good. But that's a lot of sheep to dodge after hitting the Turps !
@@nakedireland Thanks - I may give it a try - I'm in California, but spent a few summers at the Achill Archaeology Field School - here's a link - th-cam.com/video/TgrhIKO3C00/w-d-xo.html - Gielty's was always friendly with us 'diggers'.
Here's bit of Achill History for your viewers, during the Famine Grain shipments bound for the Interior of the West landed in Achill, even though the people in Achill were boiling grass to make soup they allowed all the Grain Carts to continue through Achill "unmolested" as there were those who were probably worse off than themselves. Lovely video of my beloved Mayo, thank you for your perspective
Many thanks for watching Eddie, and for the interesting info.
@@nakedireland My pleasure Happy Christmas and a peaceful 24 to you Sir
Happy New Year Eddie.
My wife and I were there in late September 2015. We had a grand visit. We met Mr. Gielty Sr. He was so kind to us even singing a delightful song about Achill. He also guided us to Corrimore House where Robert Henri lived and painted. I was following in Henri‘s footsteps and in the process fell in love with Achill. Later finding that a large part of my DNA comes from there. We met Johnny O’Shea and Tommy the Bowly. I did a number of paintings there which are at the Robert Henri Museum in Cozad, Nebraska.
Wow Tom, the place certainly made an impression on you. Sounds like you’re practically native now. And brilliant that it’s inspired you’re own painting - which I imagine is renowned in itself given its hanging in a Nebraskan museum?
We visited Achill island last month and had a truly wonderful time. It's great seeing this video and reliving our trip!
I'm glad you enjoyed the video, thanks for watching and commenting, really appreciate it.
I was there in May! Loved it! I walked over the rocks to the beach abs glassed out onto the water. There were dolphins swimming around. Then, I walked down the road and to the Cliffs by the Eire sign. One of the most spectacular places I've been to. The sheep watched me calmly as I toured.
Sounds fantastic - thanks for sharing that!
Love our country 🇮🇪
Was therein May! Great hikes, driving the island was lovely too. Swimming at Keel Beach was a highlight
Sounds lovely, you’re making me jealous now Michelle, I wanna go back! Thanks for watching.
Took my children to Achill in 2011. Found amethysts on a hillside.
Yes, that would explain why there’s a pub with the same name The Amethyst, in Dooagh.
Thats the copper deposits in the area. When I lived in Glengarriff West Cork, I would easily find great vain's of quartz shot through with copper ore. North West Ireland was rich in copper.
I must bow to your superior geological knowledge on this one!
Thank you!Thank you!Thank you!😂
I didn’t know that about Boycott, very interesting. Ahh sheep, I do miss them 😆 A stunning place, I must go there one day 🙂 You in a pub! 😋I am shocked 🤣 It looked a nice pub too and what a view.
It’s a brilliant place Rob, you should defo take a holiday there some time.
@@nakedireland I hope to one day, just a small matter of saving up some of the folding stuff 😂
That’s always the problem!!
Nice!
Every summer I go on holiday to Ireland. Achill is one of my favorite spots. Especially the road along the cliffs in the west. And Keem Beach, Minaun Heights, Silver Beach, ... 💚☘️
So great to have such passionate visitors to our country.
Lovely video, the music was depressing though, suppose it goes with the times, it’s a very sad world we live in and Ireland has seen so much of it, but my heart belongs there, I hope to come for another visit soon❤
I’d say the music was more pensive that depressing, but yeah, thanks for watching Paddy and glad you enjoyed it.
@@nakedireland sorry didn’t intend to be critical…. Love the video. Keep em coming
Dia Dhuit
Ah no probs Paddy! I’m just glad you’re into it all. Yes, I’ll try to keep em coming!
I love how this guy calls the village of Keel…Dooagh.
Keel has the 3 mile beach.
Dooagh has the beach that disappears and reappears. The strong tides move the sand.
No mention of the village of Pollagh, the village that lies between Keel and Dooagh. Not a word about Dookinella where the 3 mile beach ends at the shruffle.
Sounds like you should be doing these videos Nora.
I have never been in Achill Island, but I would like to go once!! Maybe the next time I go to Ireland!!
You should definitely go to Achill Patricia if you visit us again. Thanks for watching.
Stunning landscapes! You certainly lucked out with the weather. Here the history of Ireland is yet again unavoidable. It's beauty haunted by a terrible past. But a pint is not a bad choice to ease away the other stuff. It was 38.4C here yesterday , and a cold pint would have been good. But that's a lot of sheep to dodge after hitting the Turps !
Fortunately, I had a driver Des! Otherwise it would have been mutton stew!
I was wondering how you were managing to film and miss hitting Shawn the Sheep. What a great place to own a Bar! We should all chip in for it😎
Someone’s already made enquiries about it through this Naked Ireland site - I’m hoping I’m on a commission!!
You can have a free pint👍 But don't get used to it!
That’s payment enough! 😊
It’s normally pronounced Doowah.
Tricky places to pronounce! Apologies.
how can i live in this island ??
Travel there, buy a house, move your stuff.
There was previous news that the state of Ireland gives money to people to live on this island is this true ?@@nakedireland
How much is Alan asking for the pub?
I’m afraid I have no idea, but you can just see the agents phone number if you pause my video - give them a ring if you’re interested.
@@nakedireland Thanks - I may give it a try - I'm in California, but spent a few summers at the Achill Archaeology Field School - here's a link - th-cam.com/video/TgrhIKO3C00/w-d-xo.html
- Gielty's was always friendly with us 'diggers'.
I know nothing about running a pub, but what a place to live and own a pub! Maybe I will go back there in a couple of years and buy a pint from ya!
it’s certainly an amazing pub location!
Awful ,hard modern buildings
Thanks John
Nothing there, not worth a visit
Oh dear Nichola.