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Munster
Munster Province
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.
Owenabue river
Located in the village of Ballinhassig in Cork, this river has shallow and deep water. ...
Rocky Bay
Thanks to Holger for this recommendation! Holger wrote that this location doesn't "have many...
Myrtleville Beach
Thanks to Holger for this recommendation! Holger wrote that this location doesn't "have many...
Ballybunion
Ballybunion July 2012 Ballybunion is a popular holiday resort with a smashing beach, or two to be...
Ballyheigue
July 2012 Ballyheigue is a lovely curved beach with striking views across the bay to the Slieve...
Milltown Malbay
White Strand – Kerins Hole, Milltown Malbay June 2014 White Strand The thing to know about the...
Mountshannon
Mountshannon, Lough Derg May 2011 Mountshannon is an attractive and well kept former Tidy Town...
Byrnes Cove
Byrne’s Cove, Kilkee June 2014 Kilkee has a classic, crescent shaped beach but it’s the smaller...
Lahinch
Lahinch June 2014 Lahinch is one of Ireland's foremost holiday locations. It is now well...
Ballinskelligs
Ballinskelligs Beach July 2009 Ballinskelligs is a real family beach with some decent facilities....
Barfinnihy Lake
Barfinnihy Lake July 2009 Barfinnihy Lake is set within one of the most beautiful parts of the...
Derrynane
Derrynane Beach July 2009 Derrynane beach is a real gem. When we were there last, the sun shone,...
Blue Pool
Blue Pool, Glengarriff July 2009 Glengarriff is a popular holiday destination on the Beara...
Ballyferriter
Ballyferriter Strand, Smerwick Harbour July 2012 Why this long and attractive beach isn't properly...
Glanteerasig
Lough Cuim, Glanteerasig Forest Park July 2012 Even if you never swim here a visit to this out of...
Glenmore
Glanmore Lake, near Healy Pass July 2009 Glanmore is one of the nicest locations you will find. It...
Valentia
Valentia Island May 2011 Note: this suggestion comes from a local resident in Valentia. We haven't...
Ballymacaw Cove
August 2010 Balllymacaw is a very attractive, out of the way cove, not well signposted and not...
Clonea Strand
August 2010 Clonea is a classic seaside resort family beach. When the tide is out there is lots of...
Brandon Pier
July 2012 Small but perfectly formed. Is this Ireland's smallest beach? When we were there it...
Cappagh Beach, Cloghane
July 2012 Cappagh beach is a hidden gem. Small and sheltered, Cappagh provides a nice contrast to...
Fenit Beach
July 2012 Protected by its long harbour wall, Fenit is a sheltered place for a swim. The water was...
Fermoyle Beach
July 2012 The coast road from Castlegregory to Brandon runs alongside a long stretch of beach with...
Ballyquin Beach
July 2012 Ballyquin is a small, attractive beach across the bay from Brandon pier. The beach is...
Banna Strand
July 2012 What is seldom is wonderful - when we visited Banna the sun was actually shining and...
Barleycove, West Cork
June 2011 Barleycove is one of the nicest beaches in West Cork and it's a fine place to swim. The...
Cape Clear Island
June 2011 Cape Clear is a lovely island located off the West Cork coast. However, is is not...
Claycastle / Front Strand, Youghal
June 2011 Two more for the price of one. Claycastle and Front Strand are two beaches that run into...
Garrettstown
Garrettstown and Garrylucas, West Cork June 2011 Two for the price of one. Garrettstown and...
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