Mayo beach named in 100 best in the world

Keem Bay, Keel, Achill has been named as one of the top 100 beaches in the world by travel publisher Lonely Planet.

It is the only Irish beach to be mentioned in Lonely Planet’s new book, Best Beaches: 100 of the World’s Most Incredible Beaches.

Lonely Planet described Keem Bay as ‘one of Ireland’s most glorious, secluded strands.’ The book also describes the journey to the beach as a "jaw-droppingly beautiful 8km drive from Keel Village."