Munster

June 2011

Redbarn is a classic holiday beach- long , open and somewhat windswept. When we were there it was low tide. […]

Well it’s definitely sandy and it’s also a cove, and it’s also about the same size as a large beach towel. […]

June 2011

Sheep’s Head is a lovely peninsula in West Cork, but it isn’t so good for swimming. […]

Killaloe, Lough Derg
May 2011

Lough Derg is one of the most attractive lakes in the country, large and with a varied shore line. […]

Ardmore is one of Waterford’s more popular holiday resorts and its beach is ideal for families and children. […]

Annestown is an attractive beach with a wide stretch of sand when the tide is out. This is another good place for families as there is a sheltered area to the left and various pools and rocks for kids to explore.

Bunmahon is yet one more example of Waterford’s many fine family beaches. […]

The beach at Dunmore East is small, curved and well sheltered. It is divided by rocks into two, with a smaller section to the left. […]

This is an absolute gem of a swimming place, or two places to be precise.
Newtown and Guillamene are side by side and this […]

Stradbally is a lovely and most unusually shaped cove, which is great for swimming, sunbathing and playing.

Protected by cliffs on either side Stradbally is well sheltered and […]