Munster

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Munster Province

The Munster region, located in the south of Ireland, is a haven for outdoor swimmers. With its stunning coastline, scenic rivers, and picturesque lakes, Munster offers a diverse range of swimming experiences. From the popular beaches of County Cork to the tranquil lakes of County Tipperary, Munster is a paradise for open water enthusiasts.

Garryvoe

Garryvoe

Garryvoe Beach, West Cork June 2011 Sheltered in Ballycotton Bay, Garryvoe is a popular summer...

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Inchydony

Inchydony

Inchydony Island, West Cork June 2011 Inchydony is one of the most spectacular beaches in West...

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Magharabeg

Magharabeg

Magharabeg, Castlegregory July 2012 Magharabeg is an attractive Blue Flag beach located on the far...

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Ventry Harbour

Ventry Harbour

Ventry Harbour July 2012 We swam in Ventry two days in a row. The first was misty and dull; the...

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Glin Pier

Glin Pier

July 2012 We don't know our swimming in Limerick very well, so we were glad to take in a visit to...

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Glenbeigh

Glenbeigh

Rossbeigh Beach, Glenbeigh July 2012 Rossbeigh is a long and attractive family beach with very...

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Inch Strand

Inch Strand

Inch Beach July 2012 When we visited Inch on a sunny but windy day in July we arrived at what...

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Jarleys Cove

Jarleys Cove

Jarley's Cove, Kinsale June 2011 Jarleys Cove is a small beach located just a couple of kilometres...

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Lough Hyne

Lough Hyne

Lough Hyne, West Cork June 2011 Lough Hyne is Ireland's first marine nature reserve and a lovely...

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Ardmore

Ardmore

Ardmore is one of Waterford's more popular holiday resorts and its beach is ideal for families and...

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Bunmahon

Bunmahon

August 2010 Bunmahon is yet one more example of Waterford's many fine family beaches. It has...

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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. […]

Owenabue river

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Rocky Bay

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CORK Beaches map

Myrtleville Beach

I dunno if Heaven is real but if it is I imagine its something like me mouldy on myrtleville beach— Shane ? […]

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Ballybunion

Ballybunion
July 2012
Ballybunion is a popular holiday resort with a smashing beach, or two to be precise, with names that bring us back to a different era.
North – […]

Ballyheigue

July 2012
Ballyheigue is a lovely curved beach with striking views across the bay to the Slieve Mish mountains. […]

Byrnes Cove

Byrne’s Cove, Kilkee
June 2014

Kilkee has a classic, crescent shaped beach but it’s the smaller spots on either side of the bay which stand out for swimmers. […]

Lahinch

Lahinch
June 2014

Lahinch is one of Ireland’s foremost holiday locations. It is now well established as a centre for surfing and other watersports. […]

Milltown Malbay

White Strand – Kerins Hole, Milltown Malbay

June 2014

White Strand

The thing to know about the White strand is that when the tide is in there is no white […]

Mountshannon

Mountshannon, Lough Derg
May 2011
Mountshannon is an attractive and well kept former Tidy Town winner, situated on the shores of Lough Derg.
The swimming area is located to the […]

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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. […]

Owenabue river

Submitted by Jack Murphy

[…]

River_between_Crosshaven_and_Carrigaline,_Co_Cork_-_geograph.org.uk_-_1427312

Rocky Bay

[…]

CORK Beaches map

Myrtleville Beach

I dunno if Heaven is real but if it is I imagine its something like me mouldy on myrtleville beach— Shane ? […]

1280px-Myrtleville_beach,_Cork,_Ireland

Ballybunion

Ballybunion
July 2012
Ballybunion is a popular holiday resort with a smashing beach, or two to be precise, with names that bring us back to a different era.
North – […]

Ballyheigue

July 2012
Ballyheigue is a lovely curved beach with striking views across the bay to the Slieve Mish mountains. […]

Byrnes Cove

Byrne’s Cove, Kilkee
June 2014

Kilkee has a classic, crescent shaped beach but it’s the smaller spots on either side of the bay which stand out for swimmers. […]

Lahinch

Lahinch
June 2014

Lahinch is one of Ireland’s foremost holiday locations. It is now well established as a centre for surfing and other watersports. […]

Milltown Malbay

White Strand – Kerins Hole, Milltown Malbay

June 2014

White Strand

The thing to know about the White strand is that when the tide is in there is no white […]

Mountshannon

Mountshannon, Lough Derg
May 2011
Mountshannon is an attractive and well kept former Tidy Town winner, situated on the shores of Lough Derg.
The swimming area is located to the […]

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