beaches in ireland

Activity: Fishing

  • Benone Strand

    Located on the Causeway Coast in County Derry/Londonderry, Northern Ireland, near Limavady. It forms part of an 11km (7-mile) stretch of sandy beach that includes Downhill Beach, situated between Castlerock and Magilligan Point, with the backdrop of Binevenagh mountain.

  • Garryvoe Beach

    Located in Garryvoe village, East Cork, on the R632 between Ladysbridge and Shanagarry, fronting onto Ballycotton Bay. Approx. 32 km east of Cork City & 15km south east of Midleton.

  • Dunmore East Beaches (Lawlor’s & Councillors)

    Two main sandy coves located in the fishing village of Dunmore East at the entrance to Waterford Harbour. Lawlor’s Beach is centrally located within the village. Councillors Strand is a south-facing beach situated between red sandstone cliffs.

  • Killiney Beach

    A large, sheltered, stony/pebble beach on the south side of Killiney Hill in South County Dublin, near Dalkey. Offers stunning views across Killiney Bay towards Bray Head and the Wicklow Mountains.

  • Tramore Beach

    Located in Tramore Bay, near Tramore town, County Waterford, on the southeast coast of Ireland. A 5km long sandy beach flanked by Brownstown Head to the east and Newtown Head to the west.

  • Barleycove Beach

    Situated on the Mizen Peninsula, County Cork, Ireland, close to Mizen Head and the Southwesterly tip of Ireland. Located in a sheltered bay between Mizen Head and Lyroe peninsulas. Nearest villages are Crookhaven or Goleen. Approx. 22km south west of Schull. Part of the Wild Atlantic Way.

  • Fanore Beach

    Small coastal village on the edge of the Burren region, North Clare, on the R477 coast road between Ballyvaughan and Doolin, where the Caher River enters the Atlantic Ocean. South of Galway Bay.

  • Keem Bay

    Located at the western end of Achill Island, past Dooagh village. Accessed via a cliff-top road. Nestled in a valley between Croaghaun mountain and Moyteoge Head. Described as a perfect horseshoe bay and one of the most westerly points in Europe.

  • Banna Strand

    Located in North Kerry, approximately 12 km north-west of Tralee, within Tralee Bay. It stretches for about 12km from Smallrock/Blackrock in the north to the Carrahane lagoon at its southern edge.

  • Portmarnock Beach / Velvet Strand

    North County Dublin, near Portmarnock village, approx. 14-15km from Dublin City Centre. Adjacent to Malahide Beach and Baldoyle Bay.