beaches ireland

The golden sandy beach at Dunmore East is a huge attraction in the south east of Ireland. It's been awarded the Blue Flag Beach status and is usually lifeguarded during the summer months. With sheltered coves and lots of sand you can enjoy a variety of watersports here....

Fanore is a blue flag beach, which can be found in Ballyvaughan in north west Clare. If you’re visiting the area be sure to stroll along the sandy shore or better still enjoy a swim in the cool Atlantic sea.
Found close to the Burren, even Fanore Beach can boast the delicate limestone cliffs that the area is renowned for.
From Ballyvaughan take R477 westward for 12km....

Derrynane Beach is a really wonderful stretch of white sandy shore, reaching as far as two rocky areas, which act as a border to the beach.
This Blue Flag Beach is renowned for its waves - perfect if you fancy doing a spot of surfing. If you are at the beach for the day, why not walk along the shore or perhaps you’d prefer to explore the park that lies just behind Derrynane beach....

Mayo, with its many clean, sheltered beaches is ideal for swimming, sailing, surfing and other watersports. Elly Bay is a Blue Flag Beach; bathing areas which have met international criteria for clean water, freedom from pollution, safe access, sanitary facilities, lifeguards on duty, wheelchair access, and information centres. The Blue Flag Beach campaign's standards are 20 times higher than the minimum set by the EU directive on bathing water quality. But there are beaches which are clean, ye...

Benone Strand is a blue flag beach located in Limavady in County Derry. You’ll be glad to hear that the clean, golden sands of Benone Strand are free from rocks, shingle or seaweed and are preceded by the glorious natural formations of Benone's sand dunes.
If rambling through the sand dunes or walking the seven mile stretch of golden sands isn't enough to wet your appetite, then there are plenty of other things you can do to occupy your time.
You’ll find a playground,...

Arklow is another of Irelands lucky towns to have two blue flag beaches. Brittas Bay is divided into north and south.
Brittas Bay is a long sandy sheltered beach. The area is designated as a proposed Special Area of Conservation. This area is of ecological importance and many habitats of interest include sand dunes and grassland areas. The landscape is dominated by the huge sand dunes, which approximately cover 100 hectares.
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Youghal is blessed with not just one but two blue flag beaches! These offer miles upon miles of seaside fun! Youghal Strand and Clay Castle are Youghals most popular beaches.
Youghal Strand is renowned for its clean safe waters so if your in Youghal for a swim a trip here is a must! The huge open strand allows loads of room for ball games, sunbathing, jogging and walking. This is located just ¾’s of a mile from Youghal town centre.
Clay Castle is similar to Youghal Strand. The...

Two hundred kilometres of coastline on two seas; miles and miles of unspoilt golden strand and secluded coves, four Blue Flag awards attesting the purity of the water, added to the wild beauty and more hours of sunshine than any other part of Ireland make Wexford a beach lovers paradise.
The magnificent Curracloe Beach is the scene for the Stephen Spielberg and Tow Hanks Normandy Landing Movie 'Saving Private Ryan'.
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This has be asigned as a Blue Flag beach.

Murvagh Beach is 2km long and is located approx 7 miles (12 kms) fom Donegal town, on the Ballyshannon Road....

Cranfield Bay is a Blue Flag Beach located in Kilkeel im County Down
The 'Place of the wild Garlic', Cranfield Beach has long been a favourite Summertime destination for many holiday makers. Its long, South Facing, sun-warmed beach looks out towards the Haulbowline Lighthouse built from hewn blocks of Mourne Granite.
Cranfield offers a choice in Caravans, self-catering chalets and camping, all serviced with excellent facilities....