Great beaches in Ireland

Ross Beach, Killala Ross Strand is a sandy beach on the shore of Killala Bay, encompassing extensive habitats such as mudflats, saltmarsh...

Bishopsquarter Bishopsquarter, situated in Ballyvaughan Bay, boasts diverse habitats ranging from rocky shores to sand dunes and a t...

Mullaghmore Beach Mullaghmore Beach, situated within the Bunduff Lough and Machair Special Area of Conservation (SAC), is a tranquil, s...

Fionntrá (Ventry) Fionntrá beach is protected from the elements, facing east/southeast onto Cuan Fionntrá, an inlet of Dingle Bay. The ...

Streedagh Beach Streedagh Beach is a sandy beach that features sand dunes and diverse herbaceous vegetation. Nearby, there is an estu...

Naran Naran beach is a sheltered cove beach, located on the Atlantic coast of Ireland, spanning 2km in length. It boasts a ...

Cromane A tranquil pebble beach with a touch of sand, safe shallow waters ideal for kids to swim and paddle. The stunning bea...

Clonea Beach Clonea boasts a sandy beach with a gradual downward slope extending to the low tide mark. During low tide, rock pools...

Clare Island, Louisburgh Clare Island Beach stretches from the old pier on the south to the stony shoreline on the north by the Community Cent...

Béal Bán Béal Bán, situated in Ballyferriter Village of Co Kerry near Smerwick Harbour, boasts a peaceful coastline where hors...

North Bull Wall The bathing area can be found on the North Bull Wall, with access to the water (which is not a beach) through steps c...

Mullaghroe Beach, Belmullet Mullaghroe Beach, found on the Mullett Peninsula, is an exposed sandy beach with a diverse range of marine habitats, ...

Boatstrand Boatstrand Beach and Harbour is situated on the South East Coast of County Waterford and is a part of the Copper Coas...

Portnashangan, Lough Owel Portnashangan, a well-liked inland water bathing spot, is situated on Lough Owel's shore with its rocky, marl-covered...

Lady's Bay, Buncrana Lady's Bay beach is a sandy stretch located in Lough Swilly, with Buncrana pier and a rocky outcrop serving as its bo...

Carrowniskey, Louisburgh Carrowniskey Beach is a vast sandy area with a gentle slope towards the west. This beach is vulnerable to strong curr...

Enniscrone Beach Enniscrone Beach is a sandy beach with sand dunes, a caravan park, and a golf course. It is designated as a Special P...

Newtown Cove Newtown Cove, Co Waterford, boasts a stony beach, deep water access via ladders and a slipway. It has a large car par...

Courtown, North Beach Courtown North beach is an urban fine-sand beach with gentle slopes and backed by well-vegetated dunes. The beach has...

Guillamene Guillamene in Co Waterford is a sheltered cove with deep water access via ladders and slipway. Amenities include a sp...

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