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Great beaches in Ireland
Tránaun Beach, Inishturk
Tránaun Beach, located on Inishturk's south-east coast, is a beautiful and secluded beach nestled in a protected cove...
Cahore
Located adjacent to the rural village of Cahore, in Co. Wexford, Cahore Beach is a pebbled beach stretching for appro...
Kilfarrassey
Kilfarrassey, a 200m shingle beach located 5 km west of Tramore, boasts stunning coastal views. However, visitors sho...
Sandycove Beach
Sandycove beach is a small seaside spot with shallow water perfect for paddling and beautiful views. The suburb boast...
Ballinesker
Ballinesker is a serene rural beach with fine soft sand and a gentle slope. Wooden walkways may be covered with sand ...
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.
Goat Island
Goats Island Beach is situated about 5km west of Ardmore in Co Waterford, with a south-facing inlet that is protected...
Woodstown
Woodstown Beach is a lengthy and sandy beach bordered by private wooded areas. It is tidal and stretches up to one ki...
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...
Portmarnock, Velvet Strand Beach
Velvet Strand Beach is an east-facing, gently sloping beach with a long, open stretch. Behind the beach are dunes.
Carrickfinn
Carrickfinn is a spacious beach with a strong dune system situated in Gweedore Bay, a Natural Heritage Area hosting d...
Lahinch
Lahinch is a sandy beach with strong waves and currents, protected by a rocky barrier to prevent erosion. The bathing...
Tragumna
Tragumna Beach is a serene, sandy beach situated on the north-east side of Tragumna Bay. It faces the south/south-wes...
Silverstrand Beach
Silverstrand Beach is a well-liked, shallow beach with sandy terrain, bordered by cliffs and rocks. High tides usuall...
Bunmahon Beach
Bunmahon is a gently sloping sandy beach with dunes accompanied by an area of diverse plant species and wildlife. It ...
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...
Mullaghroe Beach, Belmullet
Mullaghroe Beach, found on the Mullett Peninsula, is an exposed sandy beach with a diverse range of marine habitats, ...
Glassilaun, Killary
Glassilaun, a protected landscape, is a picturesque 600m long sandy beach located between Killary (Little) and Renvyl...
Owenahincha, Little Island Strand
Owenahincha is a gently sloping sandy beach that is backed by sand dunes extending between 70m & 100m. However, i...
Maharabeg
Maharabeg Beach is a sheltered, sandy beach facing east/south-east into Tralee Bay, located on the Maharees Peninsula...