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                        Great beaches in Ireland
 
                                                
                                            Derrymore
                                            Derrymore Beach, a beautiful sandy beach perfect for walking, can be found just a few miles from Tralee in County Kerry.
                                        
                                     
                                                
                                            Boatstrand
                                            Boatstrand Beach and Harbour is situated on the South East Coast of County Waterford and is a part of the Copper Coas...
                                        
                                     
                                                
                                            Trá na Reilige, An Cheathrú Rua
                                            Trá na Reilige is a small sandy beach, about 50m long, situated 2km from An Cheathrú Rua village. The road leading to...
                                        
                                     
                                                
                                            Forty Foot Bathing Place
                                            The Forty Foot, a historical bathing pool on the southern tip of Dublin Bay, is easily reached by a brief walk from t...
                                        
                                     
                                                
                                            Dunmore Strand, Dunmore East
                                            Dunmore Strand boasts a serene sandy beach surrounded by a steep-sided cove. The beach enjoys ample sheltering and a ...
                                        
                                     
                                                
                                            Counsellors' Strand, Dunmore East
                                            Counsellors Strand is a stunning sandy beach nestled within a steep cove featuring striking red sandstone cliffs and ...
                                        
                                     
                                                
                                            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 ...
                                        
                                     
                                                
                                            Carrigaholt
                                            Carrigaholt Bay's western shore hosts its bathing area.
                                        
                                     
                                                
                                            Portnashangan, Lough Owel
                                            Portnashangan, a well-liked inland water bathing spot, is situated on Lough Owel's shore with its rocky, marl-covered...
                                        
                                     
                                                
                                            Portsalon
                                            Portsalon Beach is a sandy beach situated along the Swilly Estuary, bounded by Knockalla headland to the south and fl...
                                        
                                     
                                                
                                            Shelley Banks
                                            Shelly Banks beach can be found at the tip of Southbank Road.
                                        
                                     
                                                
                                            Naran
                                            Naran beach is a sheltered cove beach, located on the Atlantic coast of Ireland, spanning 2km in length. It boasts a ...
                                        
                                     
                                                
                                            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...
                                        
                                     
                                                
                                            Lilliput, Lough Ennell
                                            Lilliput, a recreational inland water facility situated on the shores of Lough Ennell, boasts of a diverse aquatic fl...
                                        
                                     
                                                
                                            Donabate, Balcarrick Beach
                                            Donabate Balcarrick beach is a gently sloping and spacious sandy beach that faces south-east, and is surrounded by a ...
                                        
                                     
                                                
                                            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...
                                        
                                     
                                                
                                            Streedagh Beach
                                            Streedagh Beach is a sandy beach that features sand dunes and diverse herbaceous vegetation. Nearby, there is an estu...
                                        
                                     
                                                
                                            Goirtín, Cloch na Rón
                                            Goirtín beach, located on the shores of Gurteen Bay, boasts a beautiful sandy shore and is known for its role in the ...
                                        
                                     
                                                
                                            Omey Island Strand
                                            Omey Island, a sheltered landmass of about 1 sq. mile, can be reached via Connemara's only subsea road, situated roug...
                                        
                                     
                                                
                                            Killiney
                                            Killiney Beach offers magnificent views of Bray Head, Dalkey Island, and Sorrento Terrace. The beach features a 300m ...