beaches ireland

This Blue Flag beach is located on the Ring of Kerry. Ideally situated between Glenbeigh and Cahirsiveen, Kells beach epitomises the unspoilt nature of South Kerry.
The small beach is located close to a little harbour and loads of fun can be had jumping off the pier!
A wide range of flora and fauna surrounds the beach. The beach is quite private and is much quieter than other beaches that are found in the area. One word to describe Kells - Perfect!...

The visitor cannot visit the Limavady district without seeing Benone Strand with its golden sands stretching for miles on both sides.

Close by, the Borough Council had developed the Benone Tourist Complex, at present comprising of a magnificent 9 hole par 3 golf course, which offers a challenge to both the beginner and the expert, four porous concrete tennis courts, a transit caravan park with laundry and showering facility and a community hall which caters for various indoor games an...

This Blue Flag beach is located in north west Clare. Its waters are safe to swim in and it's always patrolled by lifegaurds.
Formerly known as Leath Inse, or peninsula, from its water-bound location, its present Irish name derives from a prominent member of the O'Connor clan who is buried here.

Lahinch, some 3km west of Ennistymon is a very popular holiday resort, noted for its bathing beach and even more famous for its championship links and 18-hole golf course. There...

Ballinspittle lies around 8km from Kinsale. I think its true to say that its blue flag beaches cause almost as much of a stir as the villages moving statues do!
Ballinspittle is home to not one but two blue flag beaches. You’ll find Garretstown is just a short drive from Ballinspittle. It is a sandy beach located on the R604 road, adjacent to ‘The Old Head of Kinsale’.
Just up the road from Garretstown is blue flag beach number 2; Garrylucas. You’ll find sand dunes here and i...

Traught is a blue flag beach with a difference! It is part of the Special Area of Conservation called the Galway Bay Complex.
Along with having a great surf, sandy shore and a small area of dunes, the beach is also of special interest for waterfowl.
This beach is for everyone!...

Portsalon beach is quite simply stunning. Heather covered mountains plunge into the blue seas of Ballymastocker Bay.
This is a Blue Flag beach so you can be assured that it's clean, safe and is often a popular choice for holidaymakers....

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...

One of Cork's finest beach, Inchydoney can be found close to Clonakilty in the heart of West Cork.
This is a really sandy beach, which is loved by all! In fact it’s the beautiful long stretches of sandy strand, which help dilute the large crowds that come here. Along with sunbathing, swimming and walking, many come here to engage in a little bit of water sports. It’s said that Inchydoney has one of the best surfs in Ireland!
Looking for a beach in Cork? Look no further than In...

Salthills and Silverstrand are located just outside Galway city centre. These have both been awarded a blue flag so you can be assured of clean safe waters no matter which one you visit.
Salthill has been one of Irelands top seaside resorts for over 30 years now! It always manages to retain its blue flag and you can be assured that its waters are really clean! Salthill is more than just a beach – surrounding it you’ll find areas to camp, caravans to rent and loads of amusements, shops a...

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....