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Ballyquinn Beach
In contrast to its noisier neighbours in Clonea and Ardmore, Ballyquin is a beach to go to if you...
The Long Point, Lough Rea
July 2010 The Long Point, Lough Rea, must be one of the nicest, and best maintained, lakeside...
Blackrock Salthill
July 2010 Blackrock is a Galway swimming institution - for serious swimmers and tourists, young...
Barna, Silver Strand Beach
July 2010 Let's get the name out of the way first. We have known this as the Silver Strand, but...
Mulrany Beach
Mulrany would not be in our top five of beaches in Mayo but it is certainly worth a visit and is a...
Spiddal Pier
Spiddal Pier June 2010 The beach at Spiddal Pier is sandier, quieter and altogether more...
Trà Gheall, Inisbofin Island
June 2010 Trà Gheall is out of the way, secluded and attractive. This is a small beach set below...
Tra Mor Inverin
June 2010 Trá Mór may not be as spectacular as some of the beaches out in the wilds of Connemera,...
Doogort Beach
Doogort is an attractive, sandy beach which is well sheltered by impressive Slievemore mountain at...
Doogort Golden Strand
June 2010 Along with 'Trà Mòrs and ' White Strands' Ireland has its fair share of Golden Strands...
Keel Beach
June 2010 In contrast to nearby Keem beach, Keel is a big , open expanse of beach which is very...
Keem Beach
If you are trying to find Keem Beach it's fairly straightforward - just get on the R319 from...
Lough Accorymore
If you fancy a break from Achill's beaches then Lough Accorymore is an attractive alternative....
Greystones
Greystones is located about 20 kilometres from Dublin city and is now very much part of the urban...
Bray
May 2010 Beautiful Bray? About 15 kilometres from Dublin, Bray is an old style seaside resort...
Brittas Bay
Brittas Bay is one of the most popular family beaches on the East coast. It is well used by people...
Streedagh Beach
April 2010 Streedagh is another of Sligo's fine expanses of sand. This is a good spot if you like...
Lough Owel
April 2010 We don't know much about swimming in Westmeath, but Lough Owel is a good place for a...
Raghly Strand or Yellow Strand
Read Vera's comment below for an update If you want to get away from it all then this is the beach...
Mullaghmore Beach
April 2010 Mullaghmore is one of Sligo's many fine beaches, a lovely place for swimming, walking...
Dunmoran Strand
April 2010 Dunmoran is a long stretch of beach, good for both swimming and walking. The water can...
Portmore Bay Beach, Belmullet
[Many thanks to Thomas Bán Reilly for providing correction and local insights] Portmore Beach,...
Mullaghroe Beach, Belmullet
Mullaghroe is a nicely curved, secluded beach. The sand is soft, the water is clear and sheltered...
Enniscrone
Enniscrone Beach April 2010 Enniscrone is a popular seaside town with a long beach which is well...
Lough Bray Upper
The lake is located just off the Military Road which runs from the outskirts of the city all the...
Doolough Valley and Lake
Doolough Valley must be one of the most spectacular locations in Ireland Doolough is best...
Ross Beach, Killala
September 2009 Ross Beach is located just a few miles outside the town of Killala The facilities...
Pollock Holes
Pollock Holes, Kilkee June 2009 The Pollock Holes are well known to thousands of swimmers from...
Glasheen
Glasheen Beach June 2009 Glasheen is small, secluded and sheltered by rocks at either end. Out to...
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