August 2013 Cavetown wasn't easy to find, but it is worth the effort. As we don't have many...
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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...
Bertra Strand, near Croagh Patrick
August 2012 Just what you need to cool down if you have been climbing nearby Croagh Patrick....
Carrowmore Beach, Louisburgh
August 2012 This is another of Mayo's fine Blue Flag beaches, but unfortunately we didn't see it...
Omey Island
August 2012 Omey is an unusual island in that it can be accessed at low tide by a sandy causeway....
Keeldra Lough, near Mohill
July 2011 Out on its own and all the better for that. Leitrim is not renowned for swimming...
The Long Point, Lough Rea
July 2010 The Long Point, Lough Rea, must be one of the nicest, and best maintained, lakeside...
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...
Doogort Beach
June 2010 Doogort is an attractive, sandy beach which is well sheltered by impressive Slievemore...
Doogort Golden Strand
June 2010 Along with 'Trà Mòrs and ' White Strands' Ireland has its fair share of Golden Strands...
Spiddal Pier
Spiddal Pier June 2010 The beach at Spiddal Pier is sandier, quieter and altogether more...
Keel Beach
June 2010 In contrast to nearby Keem beach, Keel is a big , open expanse of beach which is very...
Trà Gheall, Inisbofin Island
June 2010 Trà Gheall is out of the way, secluded and attractive. This is a small beach set below...
Keem Beach
June 2010 If you are trying to find Keem Beach it's fairly straightforward - just get on the R319...
Tra Mor Inverin
June 2010 Trá Mór may not be as spectacular as some of the beaches out in the wilds of Connemera,...
Lough Accorymore
June 2010 If you fancy a break from Achill's beaches then Lough Accorymore is an attractive...
Mulrany Beach
June 2010 Mulrany would not be in our top five of beaches in Mayo but it is certainly worth a...
Streedagh Beach
April 2010 Streedagh is another of Sligo's fine expanses of sand. This is a good spot if you like...
Portmore Bay Beach, Belmullet
[Many thanks to Thomas Bán Reilly for providing correction and local insights] Portmore Beach,...
Mullaghmore Beach
April 2010 Mullaghmore is one of Sligo's many fine beaches, a lovely place for swimming, walking...
Dunmoran Strand
April 2010 Dunmoran is a long stretch of beach, good for both swimming and walking. The water can...
Enniscrone
Enniscrone Beach April 2010 Enniscrone is a popular seaside town with a long beach which is well...
Ross Beach, Killala
September 2009 Ross Beach is located just a few miles outside the town of Killala The facilities...
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