I paid a visit to paradise today.This is #Inisheer, a place that will forever hold a special place...
Inis Oírr or Inisheer
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Galway
County
Galway
Galway, the City of Tribes, is a hub for outdoor swimming enthusiasts. The county’s stunning coastline, with its numerous beaches and coves, offers a range of swimming experiences. From the popular Blackrock Diving Tower to the tranquil waters of Lough Corrib, Galway caters to all types of swimmers.
Mannin Bay
June 2010 This was our first time to visit Mannin Bay and, while it may be hard to find, it is...
Lough Derg, Portumna
June 2014 Along with the swimming spot on Lough Rea, this is another first class lakeside swimming...
Coral Strand, near Clifden
June 2010 This is one of only two coral strands that we know (the other is in Carraroe) and it's a...
Renvyle White Strand
June 2010 Another White Strand and this one is where we spent a lot of holiday time many years...
Coral Strand Carraroe
Coral Strand, Carraroe June 2010 Along with its first cousin near Clifden, this is one of the only...
Dogs Bay, near Roundstone
June 2010 Dogs Bay is another of Connemara's fine beaches and here you get two for the price of...
Spiddal Beach
June 2010 Spiddal beach is a popular spot for young people and families, located right beside the...
Duach Beach, Inisbofin Island
June 2010 Inisbofin, or simply Bofin, is one of Ireland's nicest islands, and that's really saying...
East End Bay, Inisbofin Island
June 2010 Not far from Duach beach is East End Bay which is bigger and more accessible, as the...
Gurteen Bay
June 2010 Gurteen is a very nice mix of a couple of smaller beaches and one longer one. So, if you...
Lettergesh Beach
June 2010 We should declare our bias about Connemara. To us it's the nicest place in the whole...
Lough Fee, Connemara
June 2010 Lough Fee is a lovely tranquil lake set in the heart of Connemara. The lake is...
Inis Mor, Aran Island
July 2014 Inis Mór, the largest of the Aran islands, is a great place for a holiday and the...
Ballyconneely
June 2010 On a lovely summer's day in June this was the third beach in a row that we visited where...
Omey Island
August 2012 Omey is an unusual island in that it can be accessed at low tide by a sandy causeway....
Bunowen Bay, Ballyconnelly
August 2012 Swimming and smoked salmon -if you like some freshly smoked fish after your dip then...
Sellerna Bay, Cleggan
August 2012 We aren't sure of the name of this beach, but it'd definitely in Sellerna Bay just...
Doonloughan Bay, Connemara
August 2012 Doonloughan is a beautiful beach located in splendid isolation in the wilds of...
Glassilaun Beach, Connemara
August 2012 When we visited Glassilaun a water sports day was in progress. There were lots of...
Lough Inagh, Connemara
August 2012 Lough Inagh is set in a fabulous location between the Maum Turks and Twelve Bens...
Lough na Fooey, Connemara
August 2012 Lough na Fooey is a bit out of the way but worth the effort, especially if you like...
Barna, Silver Strand Beach
July 2010 Let's get the name out of the way first. We have known this as the Silver Strand, but...
Blackrock Salthill
July 2010 Blackrock is a Galway swimming institution - for serious swimmers and tourists, young...
The Long Point, Lough Rea
July 2010 The Long Point, Lough Rea, must be one of the nicest, and best maintained, lakeside...
Spiddal Pier
Spiddal Pier June 2010 The beach at Spiddal Pier is sandier, quieter and altogether more...
Trà Gheall, Inisbofin Island
June 2010 Trà Gheall is out of the way, secluded and attractive. This is a small beach set below...
Tra Mor Inverin
June 2010 Trá Mór may not be as spectacular as some of the beaches out in the wilds of Connemera,...
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