The Latest Breaking News from Achill Island

Russian embassy’s statement on Irishman killed in Ukraine criticised as ‘chilling’

Finbar Cafferkey, from Achill Island in Co Mayo, is reported to have been killed near Bakhmut in eastern Ukraine.

The Independent UK · Apr 29, 2023

Irishman Finbar Cafferkey has died battling Russian forces in eastern Ukraine, his family confirm

Finbar Cafferkey, from Achill Island, Co. Mayo, was a military volunteer with previous combat experience in Syria where he assisted Kurdish militia in their battle against ISIS

Irish Mirror · Apr 27, 2023

Death of boy, 14, three weeks after Covid jab of 'significant public concern' - coroner

Joseph McGinty died at home on Achill Island in County Mayo, Ireland, three weeks after receiving the Pfizer Covid-19 jab, with a coroner describing the death as a "significant public concern"

Daily Mirror · Nov 22, 2022