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Great beaches in Ireland
Killahoey
Killahoey beach is a diverse coastal site comprising of sandy beaches, mud flats, sand flats, dunes and a brackish la...
Portmarnock, Velvet Strand Beach
Velvet Strand Beach is an east-facing, gently sloping beach with a long, open stretch. Behind the beach are dunes.
Carrigaholt
Carrigaholt Bay's western shore hosts its bathing area.
Ardmore Beach
Ardmore is a gently sloped sandy beach, flanked by two special conservation areas: Helvick Head and Youghal harbour. ...
Stroove
Stroove Beach is a small sandy beach with rocky headlands to the east and west. The tidal phase during the day expose...
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...
Fionntrá (Ventry)
Fionntrá beach is protected from the elements, facing east/southeast onto Cuan Fionntrá, an inlet of Dingle Bay. The ...
Warren, Cregane Strand
Warren Beach is a serene, sandy beach with a gentle slope, facing south east and surrounded by sand dunes that stretc...
Mullaghroe Beach, Belmullet
Mullaghroe Beach, found on the Mullett Peninsula, is an exposed sandy beach with a diverse range of marine habitats, ...
Drumnatinny
Drumnatinny beach is a north-facing sandy stretch, with Ballyness Bay to the West and Crockagarran and headlands to t...
White Strand, Miltown Malbay
White Strand is a small, sandy beach located in a narrow bay surrounded by rock formations. The presence of offshore ...
Goat Island
Goats Island Beach is situated about 5km west of Ardmore in Co Waterford, with a south-facing inlet that is protected...
Doire Fhíonáin (Derrynane)
Derrynane, also known as Doire Fhíonáin, is a beautiful sandy beach located in the southwest region of Ireland. Facin...
Shelley Banks
Shelly Banks beach can be found at the tip of Southbank Road.
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...
Cullenstown
Cullenstown beach faces south and is a sandy beach located on the western edge of the River Muck's entrance to the sea.
Rosslare Strand
Rosslare Strand is an urban beach with fine, soft, windblown sand and a gentle slope. The sand dunes to the west are ...
St Helens Bay
St. Helens Bay Beach, located south of Rosslare Euro Port, is a tranquil and sheltered beach. There is convenient car...
Waterville Town Beach
Waterville beach borders Ballinskelligs Bay and is situated near the town. The beachfront has been altered to provide...
Murrough Beach
This beach can be reached via the Murrough Car Park, near the port access bridge at the north end of Wicklow town. It...