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Great beaches in Ireland
Salthill Beach
Salthill beach consists of multiple small beaches divided by rocks, featuring both sandy and pebbly areas. The primar...
Downings
Downings beach is a sandy beach located in Sheephaven Bay, bounded by Downings pier to the west and Maslack headland ...
Counsellors' Strand, Dunmore East
Counsellors Strand is a stunning sandy beach nestled within a steep cove featuring striking red sandstone cliffs and ...
Ballybunnion South
Ballybunnion South is a beach that faces west onto the Atlantic ocean, making the water rough at times. A thin strip ...
Portnashangan, Lough Owel
Portnashangan, a well-liked inland water bathing spot, is situated on Lough Owel's shore with its rocky, marl-covered...
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...
Keel Beach, Achill Island
Keel Beach is a sandy beach that is open to the south and can experience strong currents and rip tides. It also featu...
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...
Culdaff
Culdaff beach is a sandy beach with two rock outcrops located in the southeast. The beach is bordered by sand dunes t...
Bray South Promenade
Bray South Beach is a shingle beach with clear waters and some seaweed growth. It is sheltered by Bray headland to th...
Greystones South
Greystones South Beach is a steep shingle beach, with sudden declines into the water and bordered by a railway line.
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...
Derrymore
Derrymore Beach, a beautiful sandy beach perfect for walking, can be found just a few miles from Tralee in County Kerry.
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...
Dollymount Strand
Dollymount Strand, located on North Bull Island in Dublin Bay, is the closest large beach to Dublin City Centre. This...
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...
Red Strand
Red Strand is found near Clonakilty, Co Cork. The beach is sheltered and boasts stunning vistas of Galley Head lighth...
Oysterhaven
Oysterhaven Beach, found in Oysterhaven, Co Cork, is an ideal location for windsurfing, sailing, and kayaking due to ...
Fintra
Fintra Beach is a picturesque sandy beach located in a small inlet to the West of Killybegs Harbour. The beach featur...
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 ...