beaches ireland

During the summer, the lake, with its cool, clear water fed from underground springs is a popular venue with locals and visitors. The Long Point with its car parks, changing and toilet facilities, is an excellent and safe place for swimming. An alternative site for younger children is the shallow sandy area at Coorheen. Because of its size, the lake is an excellent stretch of water for sailboarding and canoeing.

Boats can be hired by the day and offer an ideal opportunity to explore th...

Leave the harbour, taking the Harbour road. Turn left at Kilrane, where a tourist office operates during the summer months. St. Helens Bay Golf and Country Club (signposted, 4km), boasts an 18-hole golf course overlooking the coast and beach. This course is a fine mix of links and parkland and the marvellous views can be a pleasant accompaniment on the golfing round. There are two lovely beaches by the course and the Sli Charman - Wexford Coastal Path - can be joined here....

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....

This is an assigned Blue Flag Beach.
Fintra Beach is just located outside Killybegs and is a vey spectacular and safe beach....

Blue Flag Beach....

Visit Templetown blue flag beach and you’ll see a piece of the Irish coastline that remains unspoilt and is far from commercialised!
It is protected on each side by an area of low rocks. Its smooth safe sands are perfect to walk on and the Irish sea is also home to some rare underwater marine life. People come as far away as Armagh and Cavan visit the beach....

The popular blue flag beach is located just a few short miles north of the fishing village of Clogherhead.
This is a remote rural beach which can boast wide sandy shores and a wide range of flora and fauna including the Marsh Orchid.
The beach is fronted by a mature dune area, which is perfect for picnics, and offers space for children to play in. The sea is cool and clear offering ample opportunities for bathing.
The views from here are truly stunning and on a clea...

Natural Amenities: Safe, sandy beaches with full life-guard service during the summer months and only two minutes from the town centre and train station. Coastal walks with panoramic views. A unique large colony of seals inhabit the coastline at Hampton and can regularly be seen around the harbour....

Donabate is fabulous blue flag beach located in North County Dublin, close to Dublin City. The good news is its within easy access of the M50 and M1 motorways so you can avoid the city centre!
The beach is nearly 4km long and is really sandy! There are loads of sand dunes to get lost in when you come here too!
There are a number of pedestrian access points to the beach with only some cars being permitted on a section of the beach. Public toilets and a Lifeguard Station incorporat...