Great beaches in Ireland

Inchydoney West Beach Inchydoney West Beach is a south facing, sandy beach located at the north east of Clonakilty Bay. It has gently slopi...

Donabate, Balcarrick Beach Donabate Balcarrick beach is a gently sloping and spacious sandy beach that faces south-east, and is surrounded by a ...

Ballyrisode Ballyrisode Beach, situated at Toomore in Co Cork, is a sheltered, SAC and NHA designated sandy beach.

Dunmore Strand, Dunmore East Dunmore Strand boasts a serene sandy beach surrounded by a steep-sided cove. The beach enjoys ample sheltering and a ...

Drumnatinny Drumnatinny beach is a north-facing sandy stretch, with Ballyness Bay to the West and Crockagarran and headlands to t...

Clifden Beach Clifden Beach, near Clifden Town, is a small, secluded sandy beach situated on Clifden Bay, 78kms west of Galway City...

Killahoey Killahoey beach is a diverse coastal site comprising of sandy beaches, mud flats, sand flats, dunes and a brackish la...

Srah Beach Srah Beach is a lovely sandy beach located in the northeastern part of Blacksod Bay. The beach is named after the Iri...

Carrowmore Beach, Louisburgh Carrowmore Beach is a beautiful sandy area that includes sandy dune towards the east. However, swimming is restricted...

Kilcoole Beach Kilcoole Beach can be accessed by Sea Road to the east of Kilcoole. This expansive shoreline is composed of gravel.

Loughshinny Beach Loughshinny Beach is a small, sheltered sandy cove that gently slopes down. It is located in close proximity to Lough...

Port, Lurganboy The beach is predominantly composed of sand, with a minor section of rocky formations that are interspersed with sand...

Sandycove Beach Sandycove beach is a small seaside spot with shallow water perfect for paddling and beautiful views. The suburb boast...

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

St Helens Bay St. Helens Bay Beach, located south of Rosslare Euro Port, is a tranquil and sheltered beach. There is convenient car...

The Cove Greystones A cove with a shingle beach can be found south of Greystones Marina, set amidst a rocky foreshore. Access can be gain...

Céibh an Spidéil Céibh an Spidéil is an east-facing sandy cove that features a fishing pier and rocky shore. It offers diverse plant a...

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

Sjaak Kempe from Groningen The Netherlands

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...

Shelley Banks Shelly Banks beach can be found at the tip of Southbank Road.

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