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The Munster region, located in the south of Ireland, is a haven for outdoor swimmers. With its stunning coastline, scenic rivers, and picturesque lakes, Munster offers a diverse range of swimming experiences. From the popular beaches of County Cork to the tranquil lakes of County Tipperary, Munster is a paradise for open water enthusiasts.

Ballybunion

Ballybunion July 2012 Ballybunion is a popular holiday resort with a smashing beach, or two to be...

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Ballyheigue

Ballyheigue

July 2012 Ballyheigue is a lovely curved beach with striking views across the bay to the Slieve...

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Milltown Malbay

White Strand – Kerins Hole, Milltown Malbay June 2014 White Strand The thing to know about the...

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Byrnes Cove

Byrnes Cove

Byrne’s Cove, Kilkee June 2014 Kilkee has a classic, crescent shaped beach but it’s the smaller...

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Lahinch

Lahinch

Lahinch June 2014 Lahinch is one of Ireland's foremost holiday locations. It is now well...

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Ballinskelligs

Ballinskelligs

Ballinskelligs Beach July 2009 Ballinskelligs is a real family beach with some decent facilities....

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Derrynane

Derrynane

Derrynane Beach July 2009 Derrynane beach is a real gem. When we were there last, the sun shone,...

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Ballyferriter

Ballyferriter

Ballyferriter Strand, Smerwick Harbour July 2012 Why this long and attractive beach isn't properly...

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Glenmore

Glenmore

Glanmore Lake, near Healy Pass July 2009 Glanmore is one of the nicest locations you will find. It...

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Valentia

Valentia

Valentia Island May 2011 Note: this suggestion comes from a local resident in Valentia. We haven't...

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Brandon Pier

Brandon Pier

July 2012 Small but perfectly formed. Is this Ireland's smallest beach? When we were there it...

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Fenit Beach

Fenit Beach

July 2012 Protected by its long harbour wall, Fenit is a sheltered place for a swim. The water was...

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Fermoyle Beach

Fermoyle Beach

July 2012 The coast road from Castlegregory to Brandon runs alongside a long stretch of beach with...

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Banna Strand

Banna Strand

July 2012 What is seldom is wonderful - when we visited Banna the sun was actually shining and...

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Garrettstown

Garrettstown

Garrettstown and Garrylucas, West Cork June 2011 Two for the price of one. Garrettstown and...

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Dip your toes in at Ballard Waterfall near Mitchellstown Co. Cork.

Swimming might not be an option – there’s only enough water to immerse your feet – but standing beneath the waterfall is definitely a unique experience to enjoy. […]

Owenabue river

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Rocky Bay

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CORK Beaches map

Myrtleville Beach

I dunno if Heaven is real but if it is I imagine its something like me mouldy on myrtleville beach— Shane ? […]

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Ballybunion

Ballybunion
July 2012
Ballybunion is a popular holiday resort with a smashing beach, or two to be precise, with names that bring us back to a different era.
North – […]

Ballyheigue

July 2012
Ballyheigue is a lovely curved beach with striking views across the bay to the Slieve Mish mountains. […]

Byrnes Cove

Byrne’s Cove, Kilkee
June 2014

Kilkee has a classic, crescent shaped beach but it’s the smaller spots on either side of the bay which stand out for swimmers. […]

Lahinch

Lahinch
June 2014

Lahinch is one of Ireland’s foremost holiday locations. It is now well established as a centre for surfing and other watersports. […]

Milltown Malbay

White Strand – Kerins Hole, Milltown Malbay

June 2014

White Strand

The thing to know about the White strand is that when the tide is in there is no white […]

Mountshannon

Mountshannon, Lough Derg
May 2011
Mountshannon is an attractive and well kept former Tidy Town winner, situated on the shores of Lough Derg.
The swimming area is located to the […]

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Dip your toes in at Ballard Waterfall near Mitchellstown Co. Cork.

Swimming might not be an option – there’s only enough water to immerse your feet – but standing beneath the waterfall is definitely a unique experience to enjoy. […]

Owenabue river

Submitted by Jack Murphy

[…]

River_between_Crosshaven_and_Carrigaline,_Co_Cork_-_geograph.org.uk_-_1427312

Rocky Bay

[…]

CORK Beaches map

Myrtleville Beach

I dunno if Heaven is real but if it is I imagine its something like me mouldy on myrtleville beach— Shane ? […]

1280px-Myrtleville_beach,_Cork,_Ireland

Ballybunion

Ballybunion
July 2012
Ballybunion is a popular holiday resort with a smashing beach, or two to be precise, with names that bring us back to a different era.
North – […]

Ballyheigue

July 2012
Ballyheigue is a lovely curved beach with striking views across the bay to the Slieve Mish mountains. […]

Byrnes Cove

Byrne’s Cove, Kilkee
June 2014

Kilkee has a classic, crescent shaped beach but it’s the smaller spots on either side of the bay which stand out for swimmers. […]

Lahinch

Lahinch
June 2014

Lahinch is one of Ireland’s foremost holiday locations. It is now well established as a centre for surfing and other watersports. […]

Milltown Malbay

White Strand – Kerins Hole, Milltown Malbay

June 2014

White Strand

The thing to know about the White strand is that when the tide is in there is no white […]

Mountshannon

Mountshannon, Lough Derg
May 2011
Mountshannon is an attractive and well kept former Tidy Town winner, situated on the shores of Lough Derg.
The swimming area is located to the […]

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