Sitting off the northwest coast of the Republic of Ireland, Achill Island has a history that stretches fSitting off the northwest coast of the Republic of Ireland, Achill Island has a history that stretches far back. It's estimated that upwards of 1,000 people lived here by the end of the Neolithic Period. The Iron Age saw the building of forts, and megalithic tombs still stand in a few spots. Achill is the largest of the Irish isles—not counting the main island —and offers a generous amount of historic and cultural sites. And the island's landscape is absolutely breathtaking. The scene in our image is a roadside view of the dramatically rugged coastline. And there's more where this came from: Achill Island's shoreline stretches nearly 80 miles long...查看更多 查看更少
