Doohoma, ( meaning "
the sounding sandy banks") is named after the sound of the Atlantic breakers crashing on the shore. Doohoma is situated on the north-west coast of
Kiltane parish,
Erris,
County Mayo and is a peninsula on the
Atlantic coastline. Its area consists of , none of it any distance from its beautiful coastline without crowds or pollution. It is situated approximately fifteen miles (24 km) south west of the village of
Bangor Erris. It overlooks
Achill Island and the
Mullet Peninsula. It is a picturesque village with panoramic sea views across
Blacksod Bay. Its long sandy beaches and safe bays are perfect for watersports such as surfing, kiting, sailing, swimming, fishing, boating and wind surfing.