Title
Currach or curragh landing at Achillbeg
Currach or curragh landing at Achillbeg
Description
A currach coming ashore on to the small island of Achillbeg located to the south of Achill Island. Achillbeg was inhabited until 1965 when the inhabitants were settled on Achill Island. This photo shows people who had lived there returning to visit making the short journey from Cloughmore Pier across the water to the island.There are a small number of holiday homes there but it is most often deserted.
A currach coming ashore on to the small island of Achillbeg located to the south of Achill Island. Achillbeg was inhabited until 1965 when the inhabitants were settled on Achill Island. This photo shows people who had lived there returning to visit making the short journey from Cloughmore Pier across the water to the island.There are a small number of holiday homes there but it is most often deserted.
