Munster

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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.

Inchydony

Inchydony

Inchydony Island, West Cork June 2011 Inchydony is one of the most spectacular beaches in West...

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Glenbeigh

Glenbeigh

Rossbeigh Beach, Glenbeigh July 2012 Rossbeigh is a long and attractive family beach with very...

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Inch Strand

Inch Strand

Inch Beach July 2012 When we visited Inch on a sunny but windy day in July we arrived at what...

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Magharabeg

Magharabeg

Magharabeg, Castlegregory July 2012 Magharabeg is an attractive Blue Flag beach located on the far...

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Ventry Harbour

Ventry Harbour

Ventry Harbour July 2012 We swam in Ventry two days in a row. The first was misty and dull; the...

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Glin Pier

Glin Pier

July 2012 We don't know our swimming in Limerick very well, so we were glad to take in a visit to...

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Jarleys Cove

Jarleys Cove

Jarley's Cove, Kinsale June 2011 Jarleys Cove is a small beach located just a couple of kilometres...

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Lough Hyne

Lough Hyne

Lough Hyne, West Cork June 2011 Lough Hyne is Ireland's first marine nature reserve and a lovely...

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Ardmore

Ardmore

Ardmore is one of Waterford's more popular holiday resorts and its beach is ideal for families and...

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Bunmahon

Bunmahon

August 2010 Bunmahon is yet one more example of Waterford's many fine family beaches. It has...

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Derrynane

Derrynane Beach
July 2009

Derrynane beach is a real gem. […]

Ballinskelligs

Ballinskelligs Beach
July 2009

Ballinskelligs is a real family beach with some decent facilities. The beach itself is curved and nice and sandy. […]

Barfinnihy Lake

Barfinnihy Lake
July 2009

Barfinnihy Lake is set within one of the most beautiful parts of the country. […]

Blue Pool

Blue Pool, Glengarriff
July 2009

Glengarriff is a popular holiday destination on the Beara Peninsula. […]

Glanteerasig

Lough Cuim, Glanteerasig Forest Park
July 2012

Even if you never swim here a visit to this out of the way lake is well worth the effort. […]

Glenmore

Glanmore Lake, near Healy Pass
July 2009

Glanmore is one of the nicest locations you will find. […]

Ballyferriter

Ballyferriter Strand, Smerwick Harbour
July 2012

Why this long and attractive beach isn’t properly signposted, when the nearby, much smaller Wine Strand is, must be one of Ireland’s many signposting […]

Valentia

Valentia Island
May 2011

Note: this suggestion comes from a local resident in Valentia. We haven’t visited it ourselves so can’t vouch for it, but it sounds nice. […]

Ballymacaw Cove

August 2010
Balllymacaw is a very attractive, out of the way cove, not well signposted and not very well known. […]

Clonea Strand

Clonea is a classic seaside resort family beach. When the tide is out there is lots of room for walking and playing, and when it’s in the water is still shallow enough for children to splash and play.

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Derrynane

Derrynane Beach
July 2009

Derrynane beach is a real gem. […]

Ballinskelligs

Ballinskelligs Beach
July 2009

Ballinskelligs is a real family beach with some decent facilities. The beach itself is curved and nice and sandy. […]

Barfinnihy Lake

Barfinnihy Lake
July 2009

Barfinnihy Lake is set within one of the most beautiful parts of the country. […]

Blue Pool

Blue Pool, Glengarriff
July 2009

Glengarriff is a popular holiday destination on the Beara Peninsula. […]

Glanteerasig

Lough Cuim, Glanteerasig Forest Park
July 2012

Even if you never swim here a visit to this out of the way lake is well worth the effort. […]

Glenmore

Glanmore Lake, near Healy Pass
July 2009

Glanmore is one of the nicest locations you will find. […]

Ballyferriter

Ballyferriter Strand, Smerwick Harbour
July 2012

Why this long and attractive beach isn’t properly signposted, when the nearby, much smaller Wine Strand is, must be one of Ireland’s many signposting […]

Valentia

Valentia Island
May 2011

Note: this suggestion comes from a local resident in Valentia. We haven’t visited it ourselves so can’t vouch for it, but it sounds nice. […]

Ballymacaw Cove

August 2010
Balllymacaw is a very attractive, out of the way cove, not well signposted and not very well known. […]

Clonea Strand

Clonea is a classic seaside resort family beach. When the tide is out there is lots of room for walking and playing, and when it’s in the water is still shallow enough for children to splash and play.

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