beaches in ireland

Beach Tag: dog-friendly

  • Downhill Beach

    Located on the Causeway Coast, Northern Ireland, near Castlerock. It forms the eastern end of an 11km (7-mile) stretch of sand running westwards from the base of the cliffs below Mussenden Temple to Magilligan Point, incorporating Benone Strand and Magilligan Beach.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Curracloe Beach

    Sandy beach approx. 8km northeast of Wexford town, near Curracloe village. Part of a long stretch from Raven Point to Ballyconnigar near Blackwater. Three main access points: Ballinsker, White Gap (largest), Culletons Gap.

  • Portmarnock Beach / Velvet Strand

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