Great beaches in Ireland

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

Dooneen Pier Dooneen Pier on the Sheep's Head Peninsula in Co Cork is a deep water harbour.

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

Culletons Gap Culleton's Gap is situated one mile from Curracloe Co Wexford, forming part of the sandy Curracloe stretch overlookin...

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...

Brittas Bay South Brittas Bay South Beach is a sandy beach that gently slopes and is backed by a hilly sand dune area. It is part of th...

Trá Chaladh Fínis, Carna Trá Chaladh Fínis is a charming rural beach that offers stunning views of Finish Island. It features diverse vegetati...

Balbriggan, Front Strand Beach Balbriggan Front Beach is a compact sandy beach that is adjacent to a functioning harbor.

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

Cill Mhuirbhigh, Inis Mór Cill Mhuirbhigh beach is a sandy, sheltered shore with rocky boundaries to the west and east. There's also a small ar...

Portarthur, Derrybeg Portarthur Beach is a north-facing sandy beach, bounded by a rocky outcrop east of Inishmeane Island and a small estu...

Reenroe Reenroe beach, located between Waterville and Ballinskelligs, offers a beautiful coastal experience perfect for water...

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...

Duncannon Duncannon beach boasts a peaceful atmosphere and a relatively gentle slope of firm sand. The sand dunes, stretching b...

Tragumna Tragumna Beach is a serene, sandy beach situated on the north-east side of Tragumna Bay. It faces the south/south-wes...

Castlegregory Castlegregory Beach is situated in County Kerry on the northern side of the Dingle Peninsula in the South West of Ire...

Lisfannon Lisfannon Beach is a beautiful sandy beach located along the Swilly Estuary that offers shallow water and intertidal ...

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

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

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

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