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Great beaches in Ireland
Cromane
A tranquil pebble beach with a touch of sand, safe shallow waters ideal for kids to swim and paddle. The stunning bea...
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.
Goirtín, Cloch na Rón
Goirtín beach, located on the shores of Gurteen Bay, boasts a beautiful sandy shore and is known for its role in the ...
Oysterhaven
Oysterhaven Beach, found in Oysterhaven, Co Cork, is an ideal location for windsurfing, sailing, and kayaking due to ...
Donabate, Balcarrick Beach
Donabate Balcarrick beach is a gently sloping and spacious sandy beach that faces south-east, and is surrounded by a ...
Red Strand
Red Strand is found near Clonakilty, Co Cork. The beach is sheltered and boasts stunning vistas of Galley Head lighth...
Naran
Naran beach is a sheltered cove beach, located on the Atlantic coast of Ireland, spanning 2km in length. It boasts a ...
Omey Island Strand
Omey Island, a sheltered landmass of about 1 sq. mile, can be reached via Connemara's only subsea road, situated roug...
Dog's Bay, Roundstone
Dog's Bay in Co Galway is a popular destination for summer holidaymakers due to its naturally protected horseshoe-sha...
Dugort Beach, Achill Island
Silver Strand is a small beach situated about 3 Km east of Doogort village in Achill Island, with a designated bathin...
Kilkee
Kilkee presents itself as a splendid crescent-shaped beach that displays brown-colored, inadequately sorted sand, and...
Dunmore Strand, Dunmore East
Dunmore Strand boasts a serene sandy beach surrounded by a steep-sided cove. The beach enjoys ample sheltering and a ...
Drumnatinny
Drumnatinny beach is a north-facing sandy stretch, with Ballyness Bay to the West and Crockagarran and headlands to t...
Carrowniskey, Louisburgh
Carrowniskey Beach is a vast sandy area with a gentle slope towards the west. This beach is vulnerable to strong curr...
Bishopsquarter
Bishopsquarter, situated in Ballyvaughan Bay, boasts diverse habitats ranging from rocky shores to sand dunes and a t...
Tránaun Beach, Inishturk
Tránaun Beach, located on Inishturk's south-east coast, is a beautiful and secluded beach nestled in a protected cove...
Rush North Beach
Rush North Beach is a sandy beach with a large dune area at the back, gently sloping and bordered by Rush Harbour on ...
Fountainstown
Fountainstown Beach slopes gently towards the east and consists of sand and shingle. The beach is flanked by a low ro...
Rocky Bay
Rocky Bay Beach, situated in Carrigaline, Co Cork is a 300m long, south-facing sandy beach. Access to the beach is th...
Murrough Beach
This beach can be reached via the Murrough Car Park, near the port access bridge at the north end of Wicklow town. It...