beaches in ireland

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  • Portstewart Strand

    A two-mile stretch of golden sand on the North Coast of Northern Ireland, near Portstewart town. It borders the Bann Estuary and offers views towards the Inishowen headland and Mussenden Temple.

  • 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.

  • Portsalon Beach (Magherawarden / Ballymastocker Strand)

    Located on the Fanad Peninsula, along the R268 between Rathmullan and Fanad Head, on the western shores of Lough Swilly. Approached via a twisting cliff top route along Croaghaun Mountain with exceptional views. Shelves gently towards the Atlantic Ocean. Part of Ballymastocker Bay which stretches from Portsalon Pier to Magherawarden.

  • 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.

  • Portmarnock Beach / Velvet Strand

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