Great beaches in Ireland

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

White Strand, Caherciveen White Strand is a small sandy cove facing west, approximately 450m long. It is protected from the Atlantic's waves by...

Half Moon The bathing area is situated halfway on the South Bull Wall and can be accessed from there. Notably, it is not a beach.

Dollymount Strand Dollymount Strand, located on North Bull Island in Dublin Bay, is the closest large beach to Dublin City Centre. This...

Omey Island Strand Omey Island, a sheltered landmass of about 1 sq. mile, can be reached via Connemara's only subsea road, situated roug...

Dunmoran Beach Dunmoran Beach is a sandy beach with sand dunes as its backdrop. Though not formally designated, a proposed National ...

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

Dooega Beach, Achill Island Dooega Beach, a small crescent shaped cove, is mostly sheltered except towards the south where large swells arise at ...

Reenroe Reenroe beach, located between Waterville and Ballinskelligs, offers a beautiful coastal experience perfect for water...

Termon Beach Termon Beach, situated on the East of Blacksod Mullet Peninsula and half a kilometer south of Aghleam village in Co M...

Morriscastle Morriscastle beach is a serene and rural sandy beach with soft, wind-blown sand and a gentle slope. Behind the beach,...

Cill Mhuirbhigh, Inis Mór Cill Mhuirbhigh beach is a sandy, sheltered shore with rocky boundaries to the west and east. There's also a small ar...

Trá na mBan, An Spidéal Trá na mBan is a diverse bathing location with a blend of rocky and sandy terrain that becomes submerged at high tide...

Ardnahinch Ardnahinch Beach is situated near Shanagarry in Co Cork, offering stunning views of Ballycotton and the Island lighth...

Portnablagh Portnablagh beach is a small sandy beach in Ireland, confined by Portnablagh pier and a headland. It supports wildlif...

Goat Island Goats Island Beach is situated about 5km west of Ardmore in Co Waterford, with a south-facing inlet that is protected...

Lahinch Lahinch is a sandy beach with strong waves and currents, protected by a rocky barrier to prevent erosion. The bathing...

Rosses Point Beach Rosses Point Beach, situated between the Drumcliff Bay Special Protection Area and the Cummeen Strand/Drumcliff Bay S...

Garretstown Garrettstown Beach, a sandy beach with gentle slope, faces south and is bordered by rocky cliffs. The beach area is s...

Ballybunnion South Ballybunnion South is a beach that faces west onto the Atlantic ocean, making the water rough at times. A thin strip ...

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