Achill Island is Ireland's largest offshore island and one of the few to be accessible by road. Take the N59 from Westport to Mulranny and then the R319 to Achill. The views on the journey to and from the island are breathtaking. The island boasts of spectacular sea cliffs. awesome scenery, stunning drives, walks and cycle routes and beautiful beaches ( many of them Blue Flag Beaches) catering for all types of angling and water sports. Achill Island has the reputation of being an artist's retreat and has marathons, surfing, swimming, walking, cycling, scuba diving, climbing, angling and equestrian activities to mention but a few. For further information contact: Westport Tourist Office James Street, Westport Co Mayo Tel: 098 25711 Web: www.discoverireland.ie/islands