Achill Island - Religion

Religion

Most people on Achill are either Roman Catholic or Church of Ireland. There are three priests on Achill and eight churches in total.

  • Catholic:
    • Bunnacurry Church (Saint Josephs)
    • Valley Church
    • Dookinella Church
    • Currane Church
    • Pollagh Church
    • Derreens Church
    • Dooega Church
    • Belfarsed Church
    • Achill Sound Church
  • Church of Ireland:
    • Dugort Church (St.Thomas's church)
    • Innisbiggle Island church

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