Dooagh Day

17/06/2026

This Sunday in Castlebar

Music of Mayo welcomes the people of Achill and beyond to gather in reflection, conversation, song and music to honour the life and legacy of the renowned musician, collector and cultural advocate.

The event will feature an introduction to John McNamara’s extensive archive, preserved by Music of Mayo and explore how his life’s work continues to inspire. A panel of special guests who knew John personally will contribute to a conversation exploring his unique influence and lasting impact.

Free Admission

13/06/2026

Due to a bereavement in the family , we will closing today Saturday 13th June @ 2pm and will re open on Tuesday 16th June @ 8am.

Thank you for understanding.

Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

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09/06/2026

⚠️ Road Works are due to take place on the R-319 Road at Keem, Achill from Thursday 11th June 2026 to Friday 12th June 2026.

🔴Traffic Controls will be in Operation - Please expect delays

🔴 There will no access to Keem Beach from 8am to 5pm on these days.

🔴Local Access only

🔴Mayo County Council regrets the inconvenience caused

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09/06/2026

Congratulations to our reliable Dooagh Day Volunteer Patrick McNamara, Keelwest

Long Service Awards to Sean Ginnelly & Patrick McNamara

In the midst of our preparations for the President’s visit last week two of our most senior and stalwart crew members were lauded at an RNLI Awards event at Clontarf Castle in Dublin.
Sean Ginnelly, Coastal Lifeboat Trainer & Cox’n/Mechanic at Lifeboat Station and Patrick McNamara, Cox’n/Mechanic at Achill Lifeboat Station were both presented with the RNLI 20 Year Long Service Award at an RNLI function at which similar awards were made to lifeboat men and women from stations around the country. Sean and Patrick are an inspiration to many of the recent people who have joined our crew, they are always at hand to offer help and advice and pass on their vast knowledge and skills gained over 20 years as lifeboatmen. Indeed if you are living in Achill and would like to volunteer with us we would be delighted to hear from you. You will be given the best training and support from Sean and Patrick and the rest of our crew.
We congratulate them on their awards and thank them for their unwavering dedication and commitment to the Lifeboat over the past 20 years.

08/06/2026

Here’s a great blast from the past at the Bridge, young fellas playing football most likely on a Sunday.

Can you name any of these fine Dooagh Young men?

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08/06/2026

Beautiful piece by our own John Gielty remembering John Twin on his heavenly birthday

07/06/2026

Dooagh Pipe Band was honoured to perform for the arrival of President Catherine Connolly at Achill Lifeboat Station yesterday. 🇮🇪

It was a particularly special occasion for the band, having also performed at the official opening of the station thirty years ago. 🎶

We extend our very best wishes to the volunteers and crew of Achill RNLI, whose dedication and service continue to make a vital difference to our island community and all who visit our shores.

06/06/2026

Music of Mayo welcomes the people of Achill and beyond to gather in reflection, conversation, song and music to honour the life and legacy of the renowned musician, collector and cultural advocate.

The event will feature an introduction to John McNamara’s extensive archive, preserved by Music of Mayo and explore how his life’s work continues to inspire. A panel of special guests who knew John personally will contribute to a conversation exploring his unique influence and lasting impact.

Free Admission

06/06/2026

The Board, Management, Staff and users of St. Colman's Care Centre are honoured to welcome Uachtarán na hÉireann / President of Ireland Catherine Connolly to Achill and to St. Colman's Care Centre this afternoon as we celebrate 40 years of caring for our community. 💙

04/06/2026