History of Achill

Historical note

Brief summary of history of Achill from earliest settlements to 1940s, from Irish Tourist Association Survey, 1942.

Historical note

Historical note

Brief summary of history of Achill from earliest settlements to 1940s, from Irish Tourist Association Survey, 1942.

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The survey contains a brief general history of Achill ranging from the earliest mesolithic sandhill settlements, through the megalithic era, Bronze Age and Iron Age, the coming of christianity, the Protestant Mission of Edward Nangle, migration to Achill from Donegal and the division of lands by the Land Commission.

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