June 2013 Murlough is another of County Down's long, sandy beaches. This one must be at least 3...
Murlough Beach
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Ulster
Ulster Province
The Ulster region, located in the north of Ireland, is a haven for outdoor swimmers. With its stunning coastline, scenic rivers, and picturesque lakes, Ulster offers a diverse range of swimming experiences. From the popular beaches of County Donegal to the tranquil lakes of County Fermanagh, Ulster is a paradise for open water enthusiasts.
Tyrella Beach
June 2013 Tyrella is a long and open expanse of beach - good for long walks but be prepared to...
Tullagh Bay, Inishowen
August 2011 Tullagh Bay is a real, if somewhat hidden, gem. This is a sheltered, curved bay with...
Benone Strand
August 2011 We are ashamed to admit that this is the only swimming spot we have visited in Derry,...
Emy Lough, Emyvale
Located just outside Emyvale, Emy Lough is an attractive location for anyone looking for a swim...
Pollan Bay
August 2011 Pollan Bay appears to be a popular holiday beach and there were plenty of surfers in...
Stroove Beach, Dunagree Head
August 2011 Stroove is another of Donegal's many fine beaches. This is of the smaller variety and...
Culdaff Bay, Inishowen
August 2011 Culdaff is a real gem and not far behind Portsalon in the 'best beach in Donegal'...
Annagh Lake, Butlersbridge
July 2011 Cavan seems to be particularly good at organising water safety classes for young people...
Gartylough, Arvagh
July 2011 We are not quite sure of the status of this swimming pool area, located just beside...
Lough Oughter, Killykeen Forest Park
July 2011 Lough Oughter is set in the very attractive surrounds of Killykeen Forest Park, a...
Annamakerrig Lake
April 2011 Don't even think of trying to find this lake without a map, compass or sat-nav,...
Murvagh Beach, Near Donegal Town
October 2010 Murvagh is a blue flag beach located a few kilometres outside of Donegal town. This...
Lough Muckno
There are plenty of lakes in Monaghan and this is one of the nicest ones we know, both for...
Port Bán, Dunree Head
October 2010 Port Bán is a lovely beach, in a quiet location. It can be a bit hard to find, but...
Portsalon
October 2010 The pub in Portsalon has a newspaper article on the wall which makes the case for...
Rathmullan
October 2010 Rathmullan is a wide, and often windy, expanse of sand - a good place for a swim and...
Buncrana Beaches
October 2010 Three connected beaches and swimming spots run alongside the road into Buncrana and...
Rossnowlagh
October 2010 Rossnowlagh is a popular holiday location, but its attractiveness has been spoilt by...
Lough Ramor
September 2010 The day we swam in Ramor it was wet, windy and deserted, so we certainly didn't see...
Lough Sheelin
September 2010 In a county with no seashore, but any amount of lakes, Sheelin is one of Cavan's...
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