beaches in ireland

Beach Tag: family-friendly

  • Whiterocks Beach

    Situated just off the Causeway Coastal Route (A2 Dunluce Road), east of the Portrush peninsula, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. Characterised by its white limestone cliffs stretching from Curran Strand (East Strand, Portrush) towards Dunluce Castle.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Main Beach, Bundoran

    Sandy beach in the centre of Bundoran town, County Donegal, just 250m off Main Street. Sheltered bay facing Donegal Bay and the Atlantic. Bounded by rocks and promenade. Approx. 500m long.

  • 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.

  • Ballyheigue Beach

    Located beside Ballyheigue village in North Kerry, approximately 18km (10-12 miles) northwest of Tralee. It forms the northern part of a 10km stretch of sand dunes that includes Banna Strand to the south, looking out over Tralee Bay towards Kerry Head.

  • Keel Beach

    Also known as Trawmore Strand. Located on the northwest side of Achill Island at the foot of Achill Head, on the edge of Keel village. Stretches 3.5km eastwards towards the Minaun Cliffs.

  • Brittas Bay South Beach

    Located on the east coast of County Wicklow, Ireland, approximately 12-16km south of Wicklow Town (a 15-minute drive) and 65km south of Dublin city centre. It’s part of a longer stretch of beach separated from the R750 road by extensive sand dunes.

  • 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.