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Great beaches in Ireland
South of Bray Harbour
Just south of Bray Harbour lies a sheltered beach that can be accessed from the car park on the north end of Bray Sea...
Clogherhead
Clogherhead beach is a spacious and gently sloping sandy beach located mainly to the east, with rock and dune formati...
Inch
Inch Strand is a sandy beach situated near Whitegate & Power Head, East Cork, and is a favourite spot for surfers. Vi...
Lilliput, Lough Ennell
Lilliput, a recreational inland water facility situated on the shores of Lough Ennell, boasts of a diverse aquatic fl...
Bishopsquarter
Bishopsquarter, situated in Ballyvaughan Bay, boasts diverse habitats ranging from rocky shores to sand dunes and a t...
Garryvoe
Garryvoe beach is a gently sloping, sandy/pebble beach on a long stretch of coast. It faces south-east but is vulnera...
Shelling Hill/Templetown
Templetown Beach is a spacious, south-facing beach, comprised of sand and shingle. The bathing water is situated in c...
St Helens Bay
St. Helens Bay Beach, located south of Rosslare Euro Port, is a tranquil and sheltered beach. There is convenient car...
Woodstown
Woodstown Beach is a lengthy and sandy beach bordered by private wooded areas. It is tidal and stretches up to one ki...
Sandymount Strand
Sandymount Strand is a 2 km sandy beach with a gentle slope, resulting in shallow waters that make it unsuitable for ...
Omey Island Strand
Omey Island, a sheltered landmass of about 1 sq. mile, can be reached via Connemara's only subsea road, situated roug...
Banna Strand
Banna Bathing Water is situated in a rustic environment without any buildings on the sand dune system or promenade be...
Trá Chaladh Fínis, Carna
Trá Chaladh Fínis is a charming rural beach that offers stunning views of Finish Island. It features diverse vegetati...
Dog's Bay, Roundstone
Dog's Bay in Co Galway is a popular destination for summer holidaymakers due to its naturally protected horseshoe-sha...
Morriscastle
Morriscastle beach is a serene and rural sandy beach with soft, wind-blown sand and a gentle slope. Behind the beach,...
Donabate, Balcarrick Beach
Donabate Balcarrick beach is a gently sloping and spacious sandy beach that faces south-east, and is surrounded by a ...
Dollymount Strand
Dollymount Strand, located on North Bull Island in Dublin Bay, is the closest large beach to Dublin City Centre. This...
Port, Lurganboy
The beach is predominantly composed of sand, with a minor section of rocky formations that are interspersed with sand...
Old Head Beach, Louisburgh
Old Head Beach is a sheltered and sandy beach, backed by rocky cliffs and surrounded by Old Head woodland. The beach ...
Portnablagh
Portnablagh beach is a small sandy beach in Ireland, confined by Portnablagh pier and a headland. It supports wildlif...