beaches ireland

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

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

Another of Northern Irelands blue flag beaches is located at Ballycastle in County Antrim. The beach here is clean and is a popular spot with both locals and visitors alike!
Situated on the spectacular North Antrim coast, Ballycastle is a traditional friendly seaside town. Whether you’re a walker, a paddler a swimmer or a diver - you’ll fall in love with the sea at Ballycastle!...

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!
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Mayo, with its many clean, sheltered beaches is ideal for swimming, sailing, surfing and other watersports. Ross 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, yet do...

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....

Rosscarberry may be a small village in West Cork but it has two stunning blue flag beaches to its name!
The first of these is The Warren, a small, rural sandy beach backed by dunes. The beach is located is at the mouth of Rosscarbery and accessed by turning off the N71 at Warren Cross.
The second blue flag beach is called Owenahincha. This beach has an extensive sandy shore. It is also a well liked holiday resort with camping and caravan sites located around the beach. It is an e...

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...

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....