beaches ireland

Killiney blue flag beach is a stony beach about 800m in length. The beach is sheltered and suitable for bathing and swimming.
Take care though as there is a gentle gradient on the beach that allows the water to gradually get deep from the shore.
The beach can be accessed from the car park via an A Grade walkway. Ramps and handrails also exist at other areas....

Rossnowlagh is a blue flag beach in Rossnawlagh County Donegal. The beaches stran is named Belalt Strand. This extends to the north-northwest for over 2km - from the cliffs at Coolmore in the south to the rock outcrop at Carrickfad.
Rossnowlagh is a very busy beach with a long tradition of beach parking and large resident and day-tripper populations. It is one of Irelands main surfing beaches....

Rossbeigh is a gorgeous beach located just five minutes drive from Glenbeigh, a small tourist village located on the Ring of Kerry. Drive along the sea front until you find the perfect parking space where you can walk down the rocks/path to meet the long sandy shore.
The beach has some great waves and is patrolled by lifeguards at designated times during the summer months.
If you’re bringing the kids be sure to have a bucket and spade on hand and you can...

County Meath has just seven miles of coastline and, in that short stretch between the River Boyne and the River Delvin, there is a wide range of interests for the visitor....

Garryvoe is a gorgeous blue flag beach located in East Cork in the sunny south of Ireland.
The strand is composed of mixed pebble. Let the waves crash at your feet or if you feel brave enough hit the sea and have a swim!
The beach can be found in the village of Garryvoe. From Castlemartyr, take the R632 to Garryvoe. Wheelchair access is provided. The beach is life guarded throughout the bathing season....

Two lovely beaches at Helen's Bay flank Crawfordsburn County Park which has an information centre and is open all year for riding and walks. Grey Point Fort, a restored coastal gun site, was manned in both world wars....

Mayo, with its many clean, sheltered beaches is ideal for swimming, sailing, surfing and other watersports. Mullagharoe 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,...

Carrickfinn is a gorgeous blue flag beach located in Anagary in County Donegal. This beach has an extensive sandy shore with sand dunes for you to explore.
Carrickfinn is situated in Gweedore Bay, which is a Natural Heritage Area with many varied coastal habitats. There are extensive grasslands and the area is noted for the presence of rare plant species. Glenveagh National Park is just a short drive from here....