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)

18 September 2025

Time	Type	Height
04:27	high	3.27m
10:39	low	1.26m
16:45	high	3.55m
23:11	low	0.77m

19 September 2025

Time	Type	Height
05:13	high	3.56m
11:18	low	0.99m
17:27	high	3.83m
23:45	low	0.56m

20 September 2025

Time	Type	Height
05:53	high	3.8m
11:52	low	0.76m
18:06	high	4.02m

21 September 2025

Time	Type	Height
00:15	low	0.42m

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