Great beaches in Ireland

Castlegregory Castlegregory Beach is situated in County Kerry on the northern side of the Dingle Peninsula in the South West of Ire...

Ballyheigue Ballyheigue is a sandy beach facing west onto the Atlantic, with occasional rough conditions. Vegetation is scarce ne...

Waterville Town Beach Waterville beach borders Ballinskelligs Bay and is situated near the town. The beachfront has been altered to provide...

Garrylucas, White Strand Garrylucas beach has a gentle slope and is surrounded by rocky cliffs. It faces southwest and is often exposed to har...

Derrymore Derrymore Beach, a beautiful sandy beach perfect for walking, can be found just a few miles from Tralee in County Kerry.

Clare Island, Louisburgh Clare Island Beach stretches from the old pier on the south to the stony shoreline on the north by the Community Cent...

Clonea Beach Clonea boasts a sandy beach with a gradual downward slope extending to the low tide mark. During low tide, rock pools...

Keem Beach, Achill Island Keem Beach is a sheltered sandy beach with steep gradient located in Croaghan/Slievemore and Achill Head SAC. It is h...

Portnashangan, Lough Owel Portnashangan, a well-liked inland water bathing spot, is situated on Lough Owel's shore with its rocky, marl-covered...

Portmarnock, Velvet Strand Beach Velvet Strand Beach is an east-facing, gently sloping beach with a long, open stretch. Behind the beach are dunes.

Clifden Beach Clifden Beach, near Clifden Town, is a small, secluded sandy beach situated on Clifden Bay, 78kms west of Galway City...

Trá Poll na gCaorach Inis Oirr This serene sandy beach is situated on the north-eastern shore of Inis Oirr in outer Galway Bay. It's a favourite spo...

Ballinesker Ballinesker is a serene rural beach with fine soft sand and a gentle slope. Wooden walkways may be covered with sand ...

Marble Hill Marble Hill beach has a sandy coastline with two rock formations towards the east, visible during certain tidal phase...

Brittas Bay South Brittas Bay South Beach is a sandy beach that gently slopes and is backed by a hilly sand dune area. It is part of th...

Bathing Place at Portumna The bathing facility in Portumna is a meticulously maintained and enjoyable site that sees consistent use throughout ...

Trá an Dóilín, An Ceathrú Rua Trá an Dóilín is a unique Irish beach made up of fragments of "maerl", a calcareous seaweed. It is a rare site to fin...

Boatstrand Boatstrand Beach and Harbour is situated on the South East Coast of County Waterford and is a part of the Copper Coas...

Mornington Mornington beach is a beautiful sandy beach bordered by sand dunes, situated between the Boyne estuary and Bettystown...

Rossnowlagh Rossnowlagh is a west-facing sandy beach located in Donegal Bay SPA. Its landscape is defined by the Coolmore cliffs ...

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