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Sat 03 Mar 2009Blue sky, sea and mountains
Achill may bring back memories of holidays in lashing rain and howling winds, but on a good day the Co Mayo island is reminiscent of Crete. DEIRDRE DAVYStakes a walk that will fill a day if you leave time for a dip
FOR SOME PEOPLE holidays on Achill Island, in Co Mayo, may bring back memories of rain-sodden walks, soulless holiday homes or tents blown away in a howling wind, but a good day on Achill is reminiscent of being in Crete. Climb any hill and a panorama of blue sea, sky and mountains reminds you of why you have returned.
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