Doohooma: Beaches, Coastal Views and Fishing

A long sandy beach, sweeping views of Achill Island and the Mullet Peninsula, and a coastal walk give Doohooma a distinctive character. Golf at Doohoma Head and a long fishing tradition add to its appeal. For travellers looking for a holiday rental, Doohooma is especially appealing when the coast and activities are central to their holiday. As you plan, you can consider whether you’d most like to spend time at the beach, go for a walk or play golf during your stay.

A peninsula with far-reaching views

The Doohoma Peninsula is almost an island. Only a narrow isthmus near Geesala connects it to the Erris mainland. In Doohooma, the panorama stretches all around across sea, sky and mountains. To the south, Achill Island lies about two miles beyond Tallaghan Bay; Sliabh Mór and the high cliffs of Achill Head shape the view. Sea, island and striking mountain ranges all form part of this landscape.

Sandy beach and activities on the water

An Ceann Ramhar (Doohoma Head) has a long sandy beach. From there, you can enjoy views of Achill Island and the surrounding Mullet Peninsula. At Doohooma Beach, swimming, surfing and sailing offer different ways to spend time on the water. If you’re travelling with family, you can take different preferences into account when planning: some may want to swim, while others are more interested in surfing or sailing. Views of Achill Island and the Mullet Peninsula also add a scenic dimension to a visit to the beach.

Coastal walk and golf

The Doohoma Coastal Loop starts and ends at the Sea Rod Inn in Doohooma. The route is 7.4 km long, rated moderate and takes about two hours to walk. Along the way, it offers excellent views of Doohoma Head and Achill Island. This information can help you plan the coastal walk as a separate activity and take its length and approximate walking time into account. If you’d rather play golf, there is a golf course at Doohoma Head where visitors can play nine holes. Alongside beach activities, you can choose between a specific walking route and a round of golf, depending on your interests.

Fishing as part of the area’s character

Fishing has a long and proud tradition in Doohooma. Today, several boats fish for wild Atlantic salmon using nets. Lobster, crab and mackerel are also fished at Doohoma Head and in the surrounding waters. These different fisheries offer a unique insight into the area’s maritime character: fishing has a long history here, while the catch types listed are also part of fishing today. If local traditions interest you as well as the scenery and activities on the water, you can take this aspect into account when choosing where to stay.

Choose the focus of your holiday

When choosing a holiday rental in Doohooma, you can consider whether its coastal setting and fishing heritage suit the kind of holiday you want.

You can also explore other places, including Toormakeady, Murrisk, Glencorrib, Cornaroya, Coogue, Hollymount, Ross Port and Bunnacurry.

For the broader travel overview: County Mayo.