Welcome to the LoveAchill shop.We produce a range of items from T-shirts to custom made signage.You can purchase some of our products online here. We hope that you enjoy our unique products and we will be growing this section of our site constantly, so check back soon for more original Achill Island gifts.
LoveAchill.com are happy to bring you this live streaming webcam in association with Westnet.ie and Ferndale Luxury Bed & Breakfast.The view is looking East over Keel beach on the Mayo Wild Atlantic Way, with Minaun cliffs in the background.The view changes to a close up of the surf after 30 seconds.
The Cafe is closed this summer 2017
Our Cafe is situated in the LoveAchill information centre, easily recognizable by the unique pink and blue colour scheme, and provides sit in or take away Lavazza coffee, teas and hot chocolate. We serve cookies and some snacks, however we don't serve lunches or other food. Free WIFI is available, and we have a range of souviners and gift items in our LoveAchill shop. The cafe is also the base for our surf school and surf shop. Call in for a coffee and a chat, we would be happy to answer any questions you may have about touring around Achill and the services available on The Island.
We are open from 10.00am until 5.00pm Monday to Saturday and 11am until 5pm on Sundays. Sometimes we open a little later and close a little earlier if there's surf to be had, so please work with us on that one!
In summertime we operate from our double decker bus on Keel beach and the rest of the year we work from the LoveAchill building on the main road just one mile from Keel beach.We run lessons for children and adults and in July and August our kids surf camp is a unique surfing experience for children aged 8-16 years.
Kids Surf Camp.In July and August (and weekends in June) from 10.30am until 12.45, we run a daily summer camp for kids aged 8-16.Our aim is to provide a safe, fun learning environment where we work hard to ensure all the kids taking part have the opportunity to learn, practise and develop their skills.The camp runs from Monday-Friday inclusive and can be booked on a weekly or daily basis (we can't guarantee that there will always be space to take in kids day to day especially in the busy weeks but we do try!) We believe that water safety,wave and beach knowledge are fundamental building blocks to lifelong enjoyment of the sport, so we include all these topics informally throughout the week.
Lessons for All. For older kids and adults, we run classes on Keel beach all year around.These are suitable for individuals or groups wishing to learn to surf, whether for the first time, or to build upon previous lessons and experience.We can look after you whether you are by yourself or part of a larger group.We can help with accommodation and offer you a good rate on surfboard and wetsuit hire if you fancy taking your newly acquired skills back onto the water.
Gerry has been surfing for over 20 years and has worked as a lifeguard on beaches from north Mayo to Kerry including six summers on Keel beach.He is still a currently qualified beach lifeguard and an Irish Surfing Association qualified coach.The surf school is the original Irish Surfing Association approved school on the island, and one of only a small number in Mayo.Approval means that we meet or exceed the industry standard on issues of safety,equipment, tuition,child protection etc, and the ISA routinely inspects us to ensure that these standards are maintained.Gerry is usually around to help you with advice and a fair smattering of local knowledge
Surf Lessons usually last around an hour and a half of actual water-time.You need to leave up to two and a half hours for geting changed and on-shore instruction.We provide all the equipment, you just need to bring your swimming costume and towel and lots of enthusiasm!
Surf Shop
Our surf shop carries a range of wetsuits and bodyboards,shoes,rash vests,wax,repair kits,snorkelling sets, towels and beach robes-kites,beach toys and whatever else you might need to have fun on the 5 blue flag beaches on Achill Island.
We also rent surfboards and wetsuits-in summertime from the double decker bus on Keel beach and the rest of the season from our shop.
Achill Island is a great place to go exploring.From quiet villages to bustling bars.The landscape lends itself to discovery whether by foot,on bike, by car or almost any other form of transport.The seascape is particularly beautiful, featuring the highest sea cliffs in Europe,sea stacks,caves,arches and hidden beaches.Thanks to Chris for the video below which shows a small journey by sea kayak around Keel and Inisgaloon and Minaun cliffs.Let this be the starting point for your expedition.
Loveachill.ie has been selected as a winner in this years IEDR Optimise awards.
The IE Domain Registry (IEDR), the managed registry for Ireland’s official Internet address .ie, today announced the 15 winners of its OPTIMISE 2014 Fund. The winning companies include micro-enterprises, SMEs, emerging and established companies from the retail, travel, tourism, charity and service sectors (full details below).
The IEDR’s OPTIMISE e-Commerce Website Development Fund provides €150,000 worth of professional consultancy and support to help 15 Irish SMEs and micro-enterprises upgrade their online presence and grow their business using the Internet as a sales and marketing channel.
Now in its fourth year the OPTIMISE Fund has already benefitted a total of 45 small businesses across all industries and from all parts of the country who have had free professional consultation, practical training and e-commerce development from some of Ireland’s best known online business advisers. The Fund was originally created in response to strong demand from Ireland’s SME community for practical, hands-on assistance in the area of e-commerce and new technologies.
Loveachill will use this award to assist with the development of its online shop, due to come on-stream in September 2014. The shop will offer a range of Achill themed products, designed and made by Loveachill in its Closhreed premises. Some of these items are already available in the LoveAchill shop in Closhreed and Sweeneys in Achill Sound. We have designed and manufactured items for Achill Island Holidays, Ferndale Luxury B&B as well as Achill Rovers Football club including a custom made mirrored award for their infamous "Most Eligible Bachelor of the Year 2014" award!
We are delighted that the IEDR have given us this vote of confidence, for ourselves and the businesses and enterprises in Achill that we represent from individuals through to the Achill Business Network.
Our live webcam has proven a huge hit with visitors,potential visitors and locals alike and we are sure that this award will allow us to move onto even more exciting developments! Many thanks to Westnet.ie broadband and Ferndale luxury B+B
The Wild Atlantic Way is a scenic coastal drive, walk or cycle along Ireland’s Atlantic Coastline. It stretches 2,750 km (1,700 miles) along the west coast from Kinsale in Co. Cork in the south to Co. Donegal in the north.
