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Achill Island / Menawn Heights

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Achill Island / Menawn Heights

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PPG friendly
Not marked
Authorization
Not marked
Club / contract
Required
Launch faces
NW, SE
Forecast point
Ready
Access notes
Source: IHPA / Phil Lardner Flying Sites Guide PDF, Achill Island, Co. Mayo. Launch grid ref used for pin: F670028.
Site rules
  • Check current IHPA or local club guidance before flying.
  • Confirm landowner access, IAA airspace, NOTAM/restricted-area status, and weather before launch.
  • Use only suitable HG/PG equipment and current third-party liability insurance.
  • Guide notes possible rotor on the SE side in stronger winds and recommends checking bottom landing options.
Launch directions
NW, SE
Direction notes
Guide lists NW Menawn Heights and SE Mweelin.
Safety notes
  • Republic of Ireland paraglider/hang-glider site listed in the IHPA flying sites guide. Menawn Heights and Mweelin are back-to-back launches near a TV mast on Achill Island, with NW and SE options. Verify current IHPA guidance, landowner access, weather, IAA airspace, and insurance before flying.

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