beaches in ireland

Beach Tag: sandy-beach

  • 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.

  • Derrynane Beach

    Located within Derrynane National Historic Park, near Caherdaniel village (approx. 3.5km west) on the Iveragh Peninsula section of the Ring of Kerry, in Derrynane Bay.

  • 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.

  • 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).

  • Rossnowlagh Beach

    Seaside village in south County Donegal, about 8km north of Ballyshannon and 16km southwest of Donegal Town, situated on Donegal Bay.

  • Coumeenoole Beach

    Located on the Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, near Dunquin and just south of Dunmore Head. It is a key stop along the scenic Slea Head Drive section of the Wild Atlantic Way.

  • Lahinch Beach

    Located in Lahinch town on Liscannor Bay, County Clare, along the Wild Atlantic Way. It’s a crescent-shaped beach just south of the Cliffs of Moher.

  • 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.