Fintra, Killybegs

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Fintra, Killybegs

August 2013

This is a lovely Blue Flag beach, not as large as some of its neighbours but all the better for that.

There was a gradual wade in to clear, fresh and slightly choppy waters. We swam here on a sunny August morning and we were the only ones swimming. No change there. The beach has dunes to the rear and rocks at one end for shelter. There is a small wall beneath the car park which will protect you from the wind. There is also plenty of place to play on the soft sand.

Fintra has a reasonably sized car park, but it must get very busy in the fine weather. Lifeguards are on duty during the summer months. The car park also has a couple of portaloos. There is a slipway from the car park to the beach, but it has a barrier across it so, once again, no wheelchair access. You will manage easily enough with a buggy.

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Directions: From Donegal take the N56 to Killybegs. Drive through the town and pick up the R263 signposted for Kilcar. After a couple of kilometres watch for a left turn for the beach.

Ordnance Survey Map No. 10

Tide times for nearby Sligo Harbour (Oyster Island)

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05 December 2025

Time Type Height
05:26 high 4.39m
11:29 low 0.41m
17:54 high 4.33m
23:46 low 0.55m

06 December 2025

Time Type Height
06:12 high 4.43m
12:15 low 0.4m
18:44 high 4.27m

07 December 2025

Time Type Height
00:31 low 0.66m
07:01 high 4.38m
13:03 low 0.47m
19:37 high 4.14m

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