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Ballinskelligs

Ballinskelligs

Ballinskelligs Beach July 2009 Ballinskelligs is a real family beach with some decent facilities....

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Derrynane

Derrynane

Derrynane Beach July 2009 Derrynane beach is a real gem. When we were there last, the sun shone,...

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Carickfinn

Carickfinn

August 2013 Carrickfinn is another of Donegal's impressive Blue Flag beaches with a wide expanse...

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Rosses Point

Rosses Point

Rosses Point is a well known holiday location and its beach is an attractive, family style...

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Glenmore

Glenmore

Glanmore Lake, near Healy Pass July 2009 Glanmore is one of the nicest locations you will find. It...

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Valentia

Valentia

Valentia Island May 2011 Note: this suggestion comes from a local resident in Valentia. We haven't...

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Ballyferriter

Ballyferriter

Ballyferriter Strand, Smerwick Harbour July 2012 Why this long and attractive beach isn't properly...

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Donabate

Donabate

February & May 2010 Donabate is only about 15 miles from Dublin city centre but still has a...

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Killiney

Killiney

Killiney Beach May 2010 Killiney is a popular family beach and swimming spot on Dublin's...

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Lough Gill

May 2013
Lough Gill was made famous by W.B. Yeats whose ‘Lake Isle of Innisfree’ inhabits one of its small corners. […]

Lough Key

May 2013
Our knowledge of places to swim in Roscommon is very limited so we were pleased to visit the attractive surroundings of Lough Key Forest Park. […]

Grand Canal Milltown

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Portmore Bay Beach, Belmullet

Portmore Beach, located between the townlands of Surgeview (West) and Faulmore (East), is yet another of Mayo’s and Belmullet’s fine beaches. […]

Wild Swimming at Dún Laoghaire Baths, County Dublin

Dún Laoghaire Baths, located in County Dublin, is a popular destination for outdoor swimmers. […]

Dip your toes in at Ballard Waterfall near Mitchellstown Co. Cork.

Swimming might not be an option – there’s only enough water to immerse your feet – but standing beneath the waterfall is definitely a unique experience to enjoy. […]

Lough Ouler

Wild Swimming at Lough Ouler, County Wicklow
Lough Ouler is a stunning corrie lake located at the base of Tonelagee Mountain in County Wicklow. Known for its heart-shaped appearance. […]

Ladies’ Cove: A Guide to Wild Swimming in Greystones

Ladies Cove in Greystones is a beautiful spot for wild swimming, offering stunning views and a refreshing experience in nature. […]

The Meeting of The Waters

In this spot, you have three rivers to choose from for your dip. […]

Balbriggan King’s Strand

Submitted by Colette

Colette writes:

“I live in Balbriggan, Co Dublin and swim here most days with a group of ladies.
We call ourselves the Balbriggan Swimming Socks, check us out on Facebook. […]

Owenabue river

Submitted by Jack Murphy

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Lough Gill

May 2013
Lough Gill was made famous by W.B. Yeats whose ‘Lake Isle of Innisfree’ inhabits one of its small corners. […]

Lough Key

May 2013
Our knowledge of places to swim in Roscommon is very limited so we were pleased to visit the attractive surroundings of Lough Key Forest Park. […]

Grand Canal Milltown

[…]

Portmore Bay Beach, Belmullet

Portmore Beach, located between the townlands of Surgeview (West) and Faulmore (East), is yet another of Mayo’s and Belmullet’s fine beaches. […]

Wild Swimming at Dún Laoghaire Baths, County Dublin

Dún Laoghaire Baths, located in County Dublin, is a popular destination for outdoor swimmers. […]

Dip your toes in at Ballard Waterfall near Mitchellstown Co. Cork.

Swimming might not be an option – there’s only enough water to immerse your feet – but standing beneath the waterfall is definitely a unique experience to enjoy. […]

Lough Ouler

Wild Swimming at Lough Ouler, County Wicklow
Lough Ouler is a stunning corrie lake located at the base of Tonelagee Mountain in County Wicklow. Known for its heart-shaped appearance. […]

Ladies’ Cove: A Guide to Wild Swimming in Greystones

Ladies Cove in Greystones is a beautiful spot for wild swimming, offering stunning views and a refreshing experience in nature. […]

The Meeting of The Waters

In this spot, you have three rivers to choose from for your dip. […]

Balbriggan King’s Strand

Submitted by Colette

Colette writes:

“I live in Balbriggan, Co Dublin and swim here most days with a group of ladies.
We call ourselves the Balbriggan Swimming Socks, check us out on Facebook. […]

Owenabue river

Submitted by Jack Murphy

[…]

River_between_Crosshaven_and_Carrigaline,_Co_Cork_-_geograph.org.uk_-_1427312

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