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Great beaches in Ireland
Ballybunnion South
Ballybunnion South is a beach that faces west onto the Atlantic ocean, making the water rough at times. A thin strip ...
An Trá Mór, Coill Rua, Indreabhán
Trá Mór is a picturesque sandy beach situated amidst rocky coasts and farmland along the Connemara coastline. This li...
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 ...
Trá na Reilige, An Cheathrú Rua
Trá na Reilige is a small sandy beach, about 50m long, situated 2km from An Cheathrú Rua village. The road leading to...
Ballyheigue
Ballyheigue is a sandy beach facing west onto the Atlantic, with occasional rough conditions. Vegetation is scarce ne...
Banna Strand
Banna Bathing Water is situated in a rustic environment without any buildings on the sand dune system or promenade be...
Forty Foot Bathing Place
The Forty Foot, a historical bathing pool on the southern tip of Dublin Bay, is easily reached by a brief walk from t...
Dog's Bay, Roundstone
Dog's Bay in Co Galway is a popular destination for summer holidaymakers due to its naturally protected horseshoe-sha...
Dooega Beach, Achill Island
Dooega Beach, a small crescent shaped cove, is mostly sheltered except towards the south where large swells arise at ...
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...
Culletons Gap
Culleton's Gap is situated one mile from Curracloe Co Wexford, forming part of the sandy Curracloe stretch overlookin...
Reenroe
Reenroe beach, located between Waterville and Ballinskelligs, offers a beautiful coastal experience perfect for water...
Fionntrá (Ventry)
Fionntrá beach is protected from the elements, facing east/southeast onto Cuan Fionntrá, an inlet of Dingle Bay. The ...
Balbriggan, Front Strand Beach
Balbriggan Front Beach is a compact sandy beach that is adjacent to a functioning harbor.
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...
Elly Bay, Belmullet
Elly Bay is a sandy beach with sand dunes, dune grassland, and machair. It is home to various wildlife and plant spec...
The Cut, Lough Lene
The Cut is a renowned inland bathing area situated on the Shores of Lough Lene, a lake boasting a rich aquatic flora ...
Inch
Inch Strand is a sandy beach situated near Whitegate & Power Head, East Cork, and is a favourite spot for surfers. Vi...
Counsellors' Strand, Dunmore East
Counsellors Strand is a stunning sandy beach nestled within a steep cove featuring striking red sandstone cliffs and ...
Carrowmore Beach, Louisburgh
Carrowmore Beach is a beautiful sandy area that includes sandy dune towards the east. However, swimming is restricted...