beaches in ireland

County: Cork

  • 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.

  • Inch Beach (Inch Strand)

    Sandy beach in East Cork, near the villages of Whitegate, Gyleen, and Aghada. Approximately 9 miles south of Midleton (approx. 20 min drive) and 50 minutes drive from Cork City. Located at the start of Power Head peninsula, looking out onto Powerhead Bay and the entrance to Cork Harbour. Distinct from the larger Inch Beach in County Kerry.

  • 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.

  • Inchydoney Beach

    Located on Inchydoney Island, a small island near Clonakilty in West Cork, connected to the mainland by two causeways. It’s situated at the northeast of Clonakilty Bay, about 4-6 km from Clonakilty town. The beach is split into East and West sections by the Inchydoney headland (Virgin Mary Point).