beaches in ireland

Beach Type: Sandy

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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).

  • 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.