The village of Achill Sound lies on the east coast of
Achill Island and is the first settlement one reaches after crossing the
Michael Davitt Bridge, which is a
swing bridge that joins Achill Island to Corraun Peninsula on the mainland. In ancient times the southern entrance was guarded by
Carrickkildavnet Castle. Achill Sound is also the name of the waterway separating Achill Island from the Irish mainland. == Education ==