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The Michael Davitt bridge is a swing bridge which connects Achill Island to the Irish mainland at the Curran peninsula. It is named after Michael Davitt. The first bridge was opened in 1887 by the National Land League which he founded.
In 1947, that bridge was replaced as it was too small to carry vehicular traffic safely. The new bridge was built along the south side of the original, also called the Michael Davitt Bridge.
In September 2007, work began to replace the bridge for the second time.