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Galway, the City of Tribes, is a hub for outdoor swimming enthusiasts. The county’s stunning coastline, with its numerous beaches and coves, offers a range of swimming experiences. From the popular Blackrock Diving Tower to the tranquil waters of Lough Corrib, Galway caters to all types of swimmers.

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Coral Strand, near Clifden

June 2010

This is one of only two coral strands that we know (the other is in Carraroe) and it’s a real gem.

The beach here glistens white and shines […]

Renvyle White Strand

June 2010

Another White Strand and this one is where we spent a lot of holiday time many years ago. […]

Coral Strand Carraroe

Coral Strand, Carraroe

June 2010

Along with its first cousin near Clifden, this is one of the only two coral strands we know of in the country (If there are […]

Dogs Bay, near Roundstone

June 2010

Dogs Bay is another of Connemara’s fine beaches and here you get two for the price of one.

The beach is crescent shaped and well protected, with rocks […]

Spiddal Beach

June 2010

Spiddal beach is a popular spot for young people and families, located right beside the road as you drive into Spiddal itself.

The beach is quite small when […]

Glassilaun Beach, Connemara

August 2012

When we visited Glassilaun a water sports day was in progress. There were lots of adults and children on the beach and the rain was bucketing down. […]

Lough Inagh, Connemara

August 2012

Lough Inagh is set in a fabulous location between the Maum Turks and Twelve Bens mountain ranges. […]

Lough na Fooey, Connemara

August 2012

Lough na Fooey is a bit out of the way but worth the effort, especially if you like fresh water swimming. […]

Omey Island

August 2012

Omey is an unusual island in that it can be accessed at low tide by a sandy causeway. […]

Bunowen Bay, Ballyconnelly

August 2012

Swimming and smoked salmon -if you like some freshly smoked fish after your dip then you should head for Bunowen Bay.

This is a small but attractive curved […]

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Coral Strand, near Clifden

June 2010

This is one of only two coral strands that we know (the other is in Carraroe) and it’s a real gem.

The beach here glistens white and shines […]

Renvyle White Strand

June 2010

Another White Strand and this one is where we spent a lot of holiday time many years ago. […]

Coral Strand Carraroe

Coral Strand, Carraroe

June 2010

Along with its first cousin near Clifden, this is one of the only two coral strands we know of in the country (If there are […]

Dogs Bay, near Roundstone

June 2010

Dogs Bay is another of Connemara’s fine beaches and here you get two for the price of one.

The beach is crescent shaped and well protected, with rocks […]

Spiddal Beach

June 2010

Spiddal beach is a popular spot for young people and families, located right beside the road as you drive into Spiddal itself.

The beach is quite small when […]

Glassilaun Beach, Connemara

August 2012

When we visited Glassilaun a water sports day was in progress. There were lots of adults and children on the beach and the rain was bucketing down. […]

Lough Inagh, Connemara

August 2012

Lough Inagh is set in a fabulous location between the Maum Turks and Twelve Bens mountain ranges. […]

Lough na Fooey, Connemara

August 2012

Lough na Fooey is a bit out of the way but worth the effort, especially if you like fresh water swimming. […]

Omey Island

August 2012

Omey is an unusual island in that it can be accessed at low tide by a sandy causeway. […]

Bunowen Bay, Ballyconnelly

August 2012

Swimming and smoked salmon -if you like some freshly smoked fish after your dip then you should head for Bunowen Bay.

This is a small but attractive curved […]

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